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First female F-35 pilot begins training

Lt. Col. Christine Mau, 33rd Operations Group deputy commander, returns from her first F-35A training flight after landing on Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, May 5, 2015. Mau, who previously flew F-15E Strike Eagles, made history as the first female F-35 pilot in the program. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Marleah Robertson)
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CAA: Informing, developing the force

Master Sgt. Sanelle Romero, Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph Career Assistance Advisor, speaks to a group of Airmen during a professional development seminar. Air Force CAAs are charged with scheduling and facilitating professional development seminars for Airmen at all levels, and being advisors on retention, pay and benefits programs. Career Assistance Advisors are one of 10 special duties identified as Developmental Special Duties. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Beth Anschutz)
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CAA: Informing, developing the force

Master Sgt. Sanelle Romero, Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph Career Assistance Advisor, conducts a counseling session with an Airman about a special duty assignment. Air Force CAAs are charged with scheduling and facilitating professional development seminars and courses for Airmen at all levels, and being advisors on retention, pay and benefits programs. Career Assistance Advisors are one of 10 special duties identified as Developmental Special Duties. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Beth Anschutz)
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JBSA-Lackland Tuskegee Airmen Exhibit

Documented Original Tuskegee Airmen from left Eugene Derricotte, Thomas M. Ellis, Granville C. Coggs, James L. Bynum and Gen. Robin Rand, commander of Air Education and Training Command, cut the ribbon May 4, 2015, at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland’s U.S. Air Force Airman Heritage Museum & Enlisted Character Development Center. The unveiling ceremony honors the enlisted Tuskegee Airmen, a group of African-American military ground support Airmen who were part of the 332nd Fighter Group and the 477th Bombardment Group during World War II. The exhibit, a three-dimensional recreation of a World War II combat operations room displaying an enlisted aircraft line mechanic, enlisted administrator and a Tuskegee fighter pilot, depicts the hard work, sacrifice and determination the Tuskegee Airmen put forth as members of the Army Air Corps to help America win World War II. (U.S. Air Force photo by Johnny Saldivar)
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JBSA-Lackland Tuskegee Airmen exhibit open to the public

Chief Master Sgt. Richard West, U.S. Air Force Airman Heritage Museum & Enlisted Character Development Center director, leads a flight of Joint Base San Antonio Airmen on a performance tribute while wearing historic military uniforms during an unveiling ceremony for the Enlisted Tuskegee Airman Exhibit May 4, 2015, at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland’s U.S. Air Force Airman Heritage Museum & Enlisted Character Development Center. The unveiling ceremony honors the Tuskegee Airmen, a group of African-American military ground support Airmen who were part of the 332nd Fighter Group and the 477th Bombardment Group during World War II. The exhibit, a three-dimensional recreation of a World War II combat operations room displaying an enlisted aircraft line mechanic, enlisted administrator and a Tuskegee fighter pilot, depicts the hard work, sacrifice and determination the Tuskegee Airmen put forth as members of the Army Air Corps to help America win World War II. (U.S. Air Force photo by Johnny Saldivar)
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JBSA-Lackland Tuskegee Airmen exhibit open to the public

Chief Master Sgt. Richard West, U.S. Air Force Airman Heritage Museum & Enlisted Character Development Center director, leads a flight of Joint Base San Antonio Airmen on a performance tribute while wearing historic military uniforms during an unveiling ceremony for the Enlisted Tuskegee Airman Exhibit May 4, 2015, at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland’s U.S. Air Force Airman Heritage Museum & Enlisted Character Development Center. The unveiling ceremony honors the Tuskegee Airmen, a group of African-American military ground support Airmen who were part of the 332nd Fighter Group and the 477th Bombardment Group during World War II. The exhibit, a three-dimensional recreation of a World War II combat operations room displaying an enlisted aircraft line mechanic, enlisted administrator and a Tuskegee fighter pilot, depicts the hard work, sacrifice and determination the Tuskegee Airmen put forth as members of the Army Air Corps to help America win World War II. (U.S. Air Force photo by Johnny Saldivar)
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JBSA-Lackland Tuskegee Airmen exhibit open to the public

Chief Master Sgt. Richard West, U.S. Air Force Airman Heritage Museum & Enlisted Character Development Center director, leads a flight of Joint Base San Antonio Airmen on a performance tribute while wearing historic military uniforms during an unveiling ceremony for the Enlisted Tuskegee Airman Exhibit May 4, 2015, at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland’s U.S. Air Force Airman Heritage Museum & Enlisted Character Development Center. The unveiling ceremony honors the Tuskegee Airmen, a group of African-American military ground support Airmen who were part of the 332nd Fighter Group and the 477th Bombardment Group during World War II. The exhibit, a three-dimensional recreation of a World War II combat operations room displaying an enlisted aircraft line mechanic, enlisted administrator and a Tuskegee fighter pilot, depicts the hard work, sacrifice and determination the Tuskegee Airmen put forth as members of the Army Air Corps to help America win World War II. (U.S. Air Force photo by Johnny Saldivar)
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JBSA-Lackland Tuskegee Airmen exhibit open to the public

Joint Base San Antonio Airmen perform a drill sequence during an unveiling ceremony for the Enlisted Tuskegee Airman Exhibit May 4, 2015, at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland’s United States Air Force Airman Heritage Museum & Enlisted Character Development Center. The unveiling ceremony honors the enlisted Tuskegee Airmen, a group of African-American military ground support Airmen who were part of the 332nd Fighter Group and the 477th Bombardment Group during World War II. The exhibit, a three-dimensional recreation of a World War II combat operations room displaying an enlisted aircraft line mechanic, enlisted administrator and a Tuskegee fighter pilot, depicts the hard work, sacrifice and determination the Tuskegee Airmen put forth as members of the Army Air Corps to help America win World War II. (U.S. Air Force photo by Johnny Saldivar)
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Introducing, the F-35 Lightning II

An F-35 Lightning II sits on the flightline at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, May 1, 2015. The F-35 is a 5th Generation fighter, combining advanced stealth with fighter speed and agility, fully fused sensor information, network-enabled operations and advanced sustainment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Steven R. Doty)
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An under-the-belly look

Staff Sgt. Robert James Jr., 61st Aircraft Maintenance Unit dedicated crew chief, provides insight on the F-35 Lightning II at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, May 1, 2015. James is one of more than 1,000 specially trained F-35 maintainers trained with simulators like the weapons loading trainer at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida Integrated Training Center. The simulators provide realistic maintenance training without taking the aircraft off the flight line. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Steven R. Doty)
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Graduation day surprise

Laughlin Air Force Base student pilot graduates, Class 15-08, and their families tour two F-35 Lightning II jets on May 1, 2015. Luke currently has 22 of the scheduled 144 F-35’s on the flightline with 20 U.S. jets and two from the Royal Australian Air Force. A total of 11 countries will send representatives to Luke Air Force Base’s F-35 program, and in June, Luke will stand up the 62nd Fighter Squadron to begin flying in September. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Steven R. Doty)
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Mission-focused

Col. Brian Hastings, 47th Flying Training Wing commander, left, speaks with Brig. Gen. Scott Pleus, 56th Fighter Wing commander, at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, May 1, 2015. The 56th FW is the largest fighter wing in the U.S. Air Force, graduating more than 300 F-16 pilots and 300 air control professionals annually, and will soon transition into the sole pilot training center for the F-35 Lightning II. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Steven R. Doty)
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Mentoring Airmen

Maj. William Andreotta, 56th Training Squadron assistant director of operations, talks with Airmen at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, May 1, 2015. Luke’s critical role in the F-35 Lightning II mission is focused on training and producing U.S. and international pilots for the U.S. Air Force’s initial operational capability in August of 2016. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Steven R. Doty)
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Future pilot

An instructor pilot with the 96th Flying Training Squadron, left, speaks with a student pilot about the F-35 Lightning II at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, May 1, 2015. As team XL seeks to graduate the world’s best pilots, this experience provided the next-generation of warfighter’s an opportunity to view the aircraft up-close and personal, receive briefings from the pilots and maintenance professionals and learn about its important role in the Air Force mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Steven R. Doty)
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Documenting the future of America's 'Air Power'

Danny Williams, 47th Student Squadron Simulator instructor, captures images of the F-35 Lightning II sits at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, May 1, 2015. The two F-35’s are based out of the 61st Fighter Squadron, nicknamed “Top Dogs”, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Steven R. Doty)
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Last 308th FS class

The 308th Fighter Squadron graduated 16 F-16 Fighting Falcon pilots June 12 from Class 14-EBG. It is the last class before standing down. They are, from left, 1st Lt. Tony Demma, Capt. Taylor Roach, 1st Lts. Matt Sanders, Dave Neville and Richard Olsen, Capts. Bryan Koenig and Kent North, 1st Lts. Harrison Gebs and Drew Clasen, Capt. Bradford Waldie, 1st Lts. Ravi Surdhar and Alexander Drummond, Capts. Tanner Lee and James Broncheau, 1st Lt. Ashton Lackey and Capt. Sky Villers. (Courtesy Photo)
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Air Force Marathon training

(From right) Master Sgt. Torry Brittain, Staff Sgt. Casey Hamm and Tech Sgt. Heath Conley run at Vance Air Force Base, Oklahoma, April 28. The trio is part of the team that will represent Vance and Air Education and Training Command at the 19th annual Air Force Marathon in Dayton, Ohio, Sept. 19. (U.S. Air Force photo / Senior Airman Frank Casciotta)
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Luke commander brings home flagship F-35

Brig. Gen. Scott Pleus, the 56th Fighter Wing commander, speaks with U.K. and Arizona-based media outlets after landing the flagship F-35 Lightning ll at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz., April 28, 2015. The flagship's arrival coincides with the start of Luke’s F-35 student pilot training, which begins in May. Luke now has 20 U.S. F-35s and two from the Royal Australian Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Devante Williams)
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Air Force Oath

New Airmen take the Oath of Enlistment to at an airshow in Lakeland, Fla., April, 25, 2015. An Air Education and Training Command oversight initiative works to protect Airmen in training following the discovery of unprofessional behavior within the Basic Military Training environment. Through this initiative, Air Force leaders help ensure better transparency and accountability and gather information necessary to proactively shape professional expectations for its Airmen.
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Sheppard Combat Barbeque embodies Air Force family

U.S. Air Force Capt. Joshua Meyer, 363rd Training Squadron logistics readiness officer training instructor, crawls through a muddy obstacle during the Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas, Combat Barbeque 5k run. The Air Force ensures Airmen are ready for new missions by holding morale events that bring the community together in a family setting to strengthen mental, physical, social and spiritual fitness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kyle Gese/Released)
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