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Kevin Herrington, Tampa-based entrepreneur and Shark Tank member, operates an AC-130J Ghostrider gunner simulator during a tour of Hurlburt Field, Florida, May 21, 2025. During their tour, guests met with key leaders from across Air Force Special Operations Command to develop a better understanding of Air Mobility Command’s impact on wider Department of Defense initiatives. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Zachary Foster)
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Civic leaders from the Tampa Bay metropolitan area tour a 492d Special Operations Wing AC-130J Ghostrider simulator during a tour of Hurlburt Field, Florida, May 21, 2025. The two-day-long tour brought 15 civic leaders to Hurlburt Field and Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina, to better understand the role of inter-wing interoperability in accomplishing Department of Defense initiatives. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Zachary Foster)
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U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Bernardo Valiente, 91st Air Refueling Squadron boom operator, discusses aircraft capabilities with a 1st Special Operations Wing AC-130J Ghostrider pilot during a tour of Hurlburt Field, Florida, May 21, 2025. The tour served as an opportunity for both service members and civic leaders to build connections, share ideas and develop bonds in geographically separated partners. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Zachary Foster)
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U.S. Air Force Col. Edward Szczepanik, 6th Air Refueling Wing commander, briefs mission details to civic leaders from the Tampa Bay metropolitan area at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, May 21, 2025. The two-day-long tour brought 15 civic leaders to Hurlburt Field, Florida, and Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina, to better understand the role of wing interoperability in accomplishing Department of Defense initiatives. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Zachary Foster)
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Leadership and aircrew members assigned to the 6th Air Refueling Wing pose for a photo alongside civic leaders from the Tampa Bay metropolitan area at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, May 21, 2025. The two-day-long tour brought 15 civic leaders to Hurlburt Field, Florida, and Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina, to better understand the role of inter-wing interoperability in accomplishing Department of Defense initiatives. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Zachary Foster)
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An Airman assigned to the 6th Air Refueling Wing fills sandbags with family members ahead of Hurricane Milton at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, Oct. 7, 2024. Hurricane Milton is expected to make landfall in the Tampa Bay area later this week. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Lauren Cobin)
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MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, is shown Sept. 27, 2024, following Hurricane Helene. MacDill service members are working to restore the installation to full operational capability. Hurricane Helene, a Category 4 storm, carved out a devastating path from Florida's Gulf Coast to Tennessee and brought record breaking storm surge to MacDill AFB. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Kaitlin Butler and 2nd Lt. Laura Anderson)
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MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, is shown Sept. 27, 2024, following Hurricane Helene. MacDill service members are working to restore the installation to full operational capability. Hurricane Helene, a Category 4 storm, carved out a devastating path from Florida's Gulf Coast to Tennessee and brought record breaking storm surge to MacDill AFB. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Kaitlin Butler and 2nd Lt. Laura Anderson)
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50th Air Refueling Squadron supports F-35 Lightning II Fighters with 84,000 pounds of fuel during Bamboo Eagle 25-1

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Donovan Cook, a 22nd Maintenance Squadron (MXS) crew chief, marshals in a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to McConnell Air Force base during exercise Bamboo Eagle 25-1, Feb. 10, 2025. The 22nd MXS provides on-and-off equipment maintenance for KC-135 aircraft supporting air refueling operations at home and deployed locations around the globe. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Monique Stober)
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50th Air Refueling Squadron supports F-35 Lightning II Fighters with 84,000 pounds of fuel during Bamboo Eagle 25-1

An F-35 Lighting II fighter aircraft assigned to Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, receives fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 22nd Air Refueling Wing over the Southeast Pacific Ocean during exercise Bamboo Eagle 25-1, Feb. 10, 2025. Bamboo Eagle allows aircrews to train in combat representative scenarios, enhancing their ability to execute complex refueling operations in contested environments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Monique Stober)
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50th Air Refueling Squadron supports F-35 Lightning II Fighters with 84,000 pounds of fuel during Bamboo Eagle 25-1

Two F-35 Lightning II fighter aircraft assigned to Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, fly alongside a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 22nd Air Refueling Wing, McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas, over the Southeast Pacific Ocean during Exercise Bamboo Eagle 25-1, Feb. 10, 2025. As part of Bamboo Eagle, the 50th Air Refueling Squadron operates the KC-135 Stratotanker to provide air refueling support that extends the reach and endurance of combat aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Monique Stober)
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50th Air Refueling Squadron supports F-35 Lightning II Fighters with 84,000 pounds of fuel during Bamboo Eagle 25-1

U.S. Air Force Capt. Abby Devarennes, 50th Air Refueling Squadron pilot, right, performs pre-flight checks on a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas, prior to an air refueling mission at McClellan Airport in Sacramento California, during exercise Bamboo Eagle 25-1 Feb. 10, 2025. Bamboo Eagle provides aircrews the opportunity to refine their skills in a combat representative environment, ensuring they are ready for any refueling mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Monique Stober)
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Nourishing the troops this holiday season

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Raun Howell, 6th Air Refueling Wing command chief, middle, and Col. James Long, 6th Air Refueling Wing deputy commander, right, speaks with a Blue Star Family volunteer during a Nourish the Service event at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, Dec. 18, 2024. This event is dedicated to giving back to installation personnel during the holiday season. The event provided free food items, hygiene items, and a large stock of toys to service members and their families. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Monique Stober)
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Nourishing the troops this holiday season

Military service members receive toys and food items during a “Nourish the Service” event held at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, Dec. 18, 2024. Blue Star’s “Nourish the Service” event is dedicated to giving back to installation personnel during the holiday season. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Monique Stober)
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Nourishing the troops this holiday season

Bicycle helmets are on display during a “Nourish the Service” event held at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, Dec. 18, 2024. Blue Star’s “Nourish the Service” event is dedicated to giving back to installation personnel during the holiday season. The event provided free food items, hygiene items, and a large stock of toys to service members and their families. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Monique Stober)
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MacDill tests Bak-12 Aircraft Arresting System for annual certification

An QF-16 Fighting Falcon full-scale aerial target assigned to the 325th Fighter Wing,Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida departs following a test of a Bak-12 aircraft arresting system at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, Dec. 12, 2024. The QF-16 features a modified F-16 airframe that integrates a universal remote autopilot, auto throttle, and peculiar support equipment with improved fault-isolation capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sterling Sutton)
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MacDill tests Bak-12 Aircraft Arresting System for annual certification

A member of the 6th Civil Engineer Squadron evaluates a QF-16 Fighting Falcon following the annual certification of the Bak-12 aircraft arresting system at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, Dec. 12, 2024. The test ensures the stability of the AAS hydraulics when catching an aircraft. The pin connecting the hook that catches the AAS must be replaced after each use. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sterling Sutton)
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MacDill tests Bak-12 Aircraft Arresting System for annual certification

Airmen from the 6th Civil Engineer Squadron complete an evaluation of the Bak-12 aircraft arresting system at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, Dec. 12, 2024. The AAS went through an annual certification test with a QF-16 Fighting Falcon full-scale aerial target to ensure the system is operational. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sterling Sutton)
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MacDill tests Bak-12 Aircraft Arresting System for annual certification

An QF-16 Fighting Falcon full-scale aerial target assigned to the 325th Fighter Wing, Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida, tests a Bak-12 aircraft arresting system at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, Dec. 12, 2024. The Bak-12 system is used to support fighter aircraft in the event of an in-flight emergency by preventing the aircraft from overrunning on the flightline. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sterling Sutton)
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Trees for Troops delivers Christmas spirit to MacDill AFB

Volunteers organize hundreds of Christmas trees during the annual Trees for Troops event, Dec. 6, 2024, at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida. Each year, FedEx Freight, with the partnership of the Christmas SPIRIT Foundation, delivers fresh-cut Christmas trees sourced from 24 states to more than 93 military bases across the United States. Over 375 trees were delivered to MacDill service members and their families. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Alexander Cook)
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