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355th Wing OA-1K Skyraider II familiarization flight

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Kelvin Hatcher, 355th Wing command chief, receives a pre-flight briefing about the OA-1K Skyraider II prior to a familiarization flight at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, Jan. 21, 2026. The briefing enhanced mission readiness by ensuring all aircrew were synchronized and prepared for safe and effective operations prior to flight. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jasmyne Bridgers-Matos)

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355th Wing OA-1K Skyraider II familiarization flight

U.S. Air Force Col. Charles Redmond, 355th Wing deputy commander, is fitted for a helmet prior to an OA-1K Skyraider II aircraft familiarization flight at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, Jan. 21, 2026. The 492nd Special Operations Wing showcased the Skyraider II and its capabilities to 355th Wing leadership in preparation for the aircraft’s assignment to DM with the 492nd SOW. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jasmyne Bridgers-Matos)

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A-10C Thunderbolt II conducts low altitude surface attack sortie

Four U.S. Air Force A-10C Thunderbolt II aircraft assigned to the 357th Fighter Generation fly in formation after deploying flares over Gila Bend, Arizona, Jan. 23, 2025. Training events like these improve lethality and readiness across the Air Force aircraft inventory. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Samantha Melecio)

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A-10C Thunderbolt II conducts low altitude surface attack sortie

A U.S. Air Force A-10C Thunderbolt II aircraft sits on the flightline at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, Jan. 13, 2025. The aircraft remained on the flightline as maintainers prepared it for continued operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Samantha Melecio)

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A-10C Thunderbolt II conducts low altitude surface attack sortie

U.S. Air Force Capt. Steven Moyer, 357th Fighter Squadron A-10C Thunderbolt II aircraft student pilot, performs pre-flight checks at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, Jan. 13, 2026. Student pilots conduct detailed pre-flight checks as part of standardized training procedures to ensure aircraft safety, mission readiness and effective execution once airborne. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Samantha Melecio)

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A-10C Thunderbolt II conducts low altitude surface attack sortie

U.S. Air Force Capt. Steven Moyer, 357th Fighter Squadron A-10C Thunderbolt II aircraft student pilot, performs pre-flight checks at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, Jan. 13, 2026. Moyer was the final student from the squadron to fly a low-altitude surface attack sortie in an A-10. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Samantha Melecio)

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A-10C Thunderbolt II conducts low altitude surface attack sortie

A U.S. Air Force crew chief assigned to the 357th Fighter Generation Squadron conducts pre-flight inspections on an A-10C Thunderbolt II aircraft at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, Jan. 13, 2026. Crew chiefs play a vital role in sustaining aircraft readiness through detailed inspections and adherence to maintenance standards. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Samantha Melecio)

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A-10C Thunderbolt II conducts low altitude surface attack sortie

A U.S. Air Force A-10C Thunderbolt II aircraft assigned to the 357th Fighter Generation Squadron fires its GAU-8 30 mm Gatling gun at targets on a range in Gila Bend, Arizona, Jan. 23, 2025. The aircraft demonstrated its close air support capabilities while allowing pilots to maintain proficiency during live-fire training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Samantha Melecio)

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A-10C Thunderbolt II conducts low altitude surface attack sortie

A U.S. Air Force A-10C Thunderbolt II aircraft assigned to the 357th Fighter Generation, flies over a training range in Gila Bend, Arizona, Jan. 23, 2025. Range flights enable aircrews to maintain operational readiness and familiarize themselves with local airspace. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Samantha Melecio)

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A-10C Thunderbolt II conducts low altitude surface attack sortie

A U.S. Air Force A-10C Thunderbolt II aircraft assigned to the 357th Fighter Generation, flies over a training range in Gila Bend, Arizona, Jan. 23, 2025. The sortie included low-altitude surface attack training to maintain pilot proficiency and combat readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Samantha Melecio)

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A-10C Thunderbolt II conducts low altitude surface attack sortie

A U.S. Air Force A-10C Thunderbolt II aircraft assigned to the 357th Fighter Generation, flies over a training range in Gila Bend, Arizona, Jan. 23, 2025. The training focused on low-altitude attack techniques essential to the A-10 mission set. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Samantha Melecio)

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260126-F-VY348-1061

Royal Norwegian Air Force airmen receive a tour of a U.S. Air Force EA-37B Compass Call assigned to the 55th Electronic Combat Group, Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Jan. 26, 2026. The EA-37B visited Ramstein as part of a road show to familiarize Airmen, units and NATO Allies in the U.S. Air Forces in Europe area of responsibility with the new platform and its capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Edgar Grimaldo)

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260126-F-VY348-1001

A U.S. Air Force EA-37B Compass Call aircraft assigned to the 55th Electronic Combat Group at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, is parked at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, as part of its first stop in the European theater for a scheduled road show, Jan. 26, 2026. The aircraft is also slated to visit Spangdahlem AB, Germany, and RAF Mildenhall, England, marking the platform’s introduction to Airmen, units and NATO Allies in the U.S. Air Forces in Europe area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Edgar Grimaldo)

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260126-F-VY348-1142

Turkish Air Force Airmen receive a tour of a U.S. Air Force EA-37B Compass Call aircraft, assigned to the 55th Electronic Combat Group, Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Jan. 26, 2026. The aircraft is also slated to visit Spangdahlem AB, Germany, and RAF Mildenhall, England, marking the platform’s introduction to Airmen, units and NATO Allies in the U.S. Air Forces in Europe area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Edgar Grimaldo)

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2025 Yearly Load Competition

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Curtis Walters, 355th Maintenance Group weapons expediter, grades a weapons load crew during the 2025 Load Competition of the Year at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, Jan. 16, 2026. Airmen competing in the load competition were judged on their speed and accuracy while loading, a written test on loading procedure and a full service dress inspection to ensure full mission readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jaden Kidd)

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2025 Yearly Load Competition

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Collin Harvill, 357th Fighter Generation Squadron weapons load crew member, reviews his crew’s performance during the 2025 Load Competition of the Year at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, Jan. 16, 2026. The event provided crews an opportunity to assess performance and reinforce safe and efficient munitions loading procedures, proving their mission readiness capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jaden Kidd)

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2025 Yearly Load Competition

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Gavin Gonzalez, 357th Fighter Generation Squadron weapons load crew member, finishes the 2025 Load Competition of the Year at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, Jan. 16, 2026. The 357th FGS tests mission readiness through participating in load competitions where they evaluate the ability of weapons load crews to safely and efficiently load munitions while adhering to technical orders and USAF instructions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jaden Kidd)

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2025 Yearly Load Competition

A U.S. Air Force Airman is graded during the 2025 Load Competition of the Year at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, Jan. 16, 2026. Four weapons load crews displayed their mission readiness by competing head-to-head to load missiles and bombs onto an A-10C Thunderbolt II as quickly as possible while maintaining strict safety standards and adhering to USAF instructions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jaden Kidd)

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2025 Yearly Load Competition

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Gavin Gonzalez, left, and Staff Sgt. Collin Harvill, both 357th Fighter Generation Squadron weapons load crew members, compete in the 2025 Load Competition of the Year at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, Jan. 16, 2026. The competition highlighted the skill and professionalism of weapons load crews, proving the unit’s commitment to mission readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jaden Kidd)

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2025 Yearly Load Competition

A U.S. Air Force A-10C Thunderbolt II sits on the flight line prior to the 2025 Load Competition of the Year at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, Jan. 16, 2026. Load competitions ensure mission readiness by testing weapons load crews on speed, accuracy and safety while adhering to technical orders and USAF instructions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jaden Kidd)

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