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Combined F-16 and F-35 Training Reinforces Combat Readiness, Lethality and Interoperability

U.S. Air Force pilot prepares to take off in an F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to Holloman Air Force Base as part of a joint training exercise, Jan. 27, 2026, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. F-16 and F-35 Lightning II pilots both emphasize the value of training together, noting that these missions enhance trust, communication and shared understanding of each aircraft’s role in combat. Mission planning and execution require constant collaboration, reinforcing procedures that will be essential during future forward deployments.
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Combined F-16 and F-35 Training Reinforces Combat Readiness, Lethality and Interoperability

U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot waves at the camera before taking off for a joint exercise in a Holloman Air Force Base F-16, Jan. 27, 2026, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. F-16 and F-35 Lightning II pilots both emphasize the value of training together, noting that these missions enhance trust, communication and shared understanding of each aircraft’s role in combat. Mission planning and execution require constant collaboration, reinforcing procedures that will be essential during future forward deployments.
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Combined F-16 and F-35 Training Reinforces Combat Readiness, Lethality and Interoperability

A Holloman Air Force Base F-16 Fighting Falcon prepares for takeoff as part of a joint training exercise, Jan. 27, 2026, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. By training as an integrated force, Airmen sharpen skills that translate directly to real-world operations, where teams must rapidly deploy, integrate and sustain combat power in contested environments. This integration also provides valuable lessons for command and control teams who synchronize airspace, logistics and operational timelines to support simultaneous operations from multiple units.
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Combined F-16 and F-35 Training Reinforces Combat Readiness, Lethality and Interoperability

F-16 Fighting Falcons assigned to Holloman Air Force Base and F-35 Lightning IIs assigned to the 56th Fighter Wing sit on the flightline in preparation for a joint training exercise, Jan. 27, 2026, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona.  Success in the air relies on coordinated efforts on the ground. Maintenance Airmen from both bases work side by side to keep aircraft mission-ready, executing inspections, repairs and turnarounds under demanding timelines. Weapons crews safely and efficiently configure aircraft with the required munitions, ensuring each sortie launches fully capable.
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Military medical laboratory technicians serve a critical role in patient care. Although mostly behind the scenes, they play a large part in helping physicians diagnose and treat patients. Medical Laboratory students in the Amy, Navy, and Air Force receive training at the Medical Education and Training Campus on Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, Texas. (Photo by Lisa Braun)
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Students fill prescription orders during the Medical Education and Training Campus Pharmacy Technician field training exercise, Nov. 30, 2022 at Joint Base San Antonio-Camp Bullis, Tx. During the field training exercise students had to apply interpersonal skills, including negotiating skills, conflict resolution, customer service and teamwork while demonstrating that they have the ability to effectively and professionally communicate with other healthcare professions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kara Carrier)
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Army, Navy, and Air Force Radiologic Technologist students learn to position patients while working on each other in the non-live laboratory at the Medical Education and Training Campus at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, Texas. Radiologic technologists are allied healthcare professionals who perform radiographic procedures and related patient care duties to help diagnose various medical ailments. The METC Radiologic Technologist course provides training in radiation physics, anatomy and physiology, theory and practice of fixed and mobile radiologic equipment, chemical and digital processing, and routine and special radiographic positioning. The course is conducted in two parts; resident training is conducted at METC followed by clinical training conducted at military medical treatment facilities. (Photo by Lisa Braun)
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Develop the Force: Altus Air Force Base’s First Term Enlisted Course Builds Mission-Ready Airmen

A KC-46 Pegasus prepares to in-flight refuel at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, Jan. 15, 2026. Participants in the First Term Enlisted Course had the opportunity to sit in the cockpit of a KC-46 Pegasus while in-flight refueling took place. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman 1st Class Emma Wright)
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Develop the Force: Altus Air Force Base’s First Term Enlisted Course Builds Mission-Ready Airmen

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Bashiru Ahmed, 97th Logistics Readiness Squadron air operation flight apprentice, witnesses in-flight refueling on a KC-46 Pegasus at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, Jan. 15, 2026. Ahmed wore 3D glasses while watching how a boom operator executes in-flight refueling as a part of his participation in the First Term Enlisted Course. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman 1st Class Emma Wright)
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Develop the Force: Altus Air Force Base’s First Term Enlisted Course Builds Mission-Ready Airmen

First Term Enlisted Course (FTEC) participants board a KC-46 Pegasus at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, Jan. 15, 2026. Participants in FTEC took part in a KC-46 Pegasus flight in which they witnessed in-flight refueling. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman 1st Class Emma Wright)
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Develop the Force: Altus Air Force Base’s First Term Enlisted Course Builds Mission-Ready Airmen

Participants in the First Term Enlisted Course (FTEC) play volleyball at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, Jan. 13, 2026. FTEC participants played volleyball to reinforce teamwork skills and further develop their leadership and followership qualities. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman 1st Class Emma Wright)
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Develop the Force: Altus Air Force Base’s First Term Enlisted Course Builds Mission-Ready Airmen

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Kozora Madoka, Altus Medical Group mental health technician, takes notes during the First Term Enlisted Course (FTEC) at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, Jan. 12, 2026. The FTEC curriculum incorporated various briefings ranging from financial literacy to resilience training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Emma Wright)
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Develop the Force: Altus Air Force Base’s First Term Enlisted Course Builds Mission-Ready Airmen

U.S. Air Force Airman Divin Mulumba, 97th Operations Support Squadron aircrew flight equipment technician, stays engaged during the First Term Enlisted Course (FTEC) at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, Jan. 12, 2026. Mulumba participated in team-building activities, physical training sessions, briefings and a KC-46 Pegasus flight as a part of the FTEC curriculum. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Emma Wright)
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Develop the Force: Altus Air Force Base’s First Term Enlisted Course Builds Mission-Ready Airmen

U.S. Air Force Col. Kind, 97th Air Mobility Wing (AMW) commander, left, and Chief Master Sgt. Jonny Adams, 97th AMW command chief, right, explains the Wing priorities to Airmen participating in the First Term Enlisted Course (FTEC) at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, Jan. 12, 2026. The 97th AMW command team briefed the FTEC participants on the Wing’s mission, base resources, safety protocol, and professional development opportunities. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman 1st Class Emma Wright)
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Phoenix Leaders Join 56th Fighter Wing for Simulated Deployment

U.S. Army National Guard soldiers demonstrate casualty care, hoist operations and helicopter-loading procedures to 56th Fighter Wing honorary commanders, Jan. 22, 2026, at Gila Bend Air Force Auxiliary Field, Arizona. These exercises showcased the joint interoperability required to provide life-saving care in high-pressure environments. Understanding these frontline medical requirements allows civic partners to better communicate the complexity of the 56th FW mission to the local community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Belinda Guachun-Chichay)
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Phoenix Leaders Join 56th Fighter Wing for Simulated Deployment

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 56th Fighter Wing perform a medical evacuation demonstration for 56th FW honorary commanders during a simulated deployment, Jan. 22, 2026, at Gila Bend Air Force Auxiliary Field, Arizona. The demonstration illustrated the requirements for providing critical care to casualties within a deployed environment. This exposure provided civic partners with the technical context of the medical skills necessary to sustain combat readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Belinda Guachun-Chichay)
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Phoenix Leaders Join 56th Fighter Wing for Simulated Deployment

Akoni Mirafuentes, 56th Operations Support Squadron aircrew flight equipment continuation instructor, demonstrates the use of a signal mirror for 56th Fighter Wing honorary commanders, Jan. 22, 2026, at the Barry M. Goldwater Range, Arizona. The demonstration focused on survival, evasion, resistance, and escape skills required for pilots to communicate with overhead aircraft and survive in remote environments. These survival disciplines ensure pilots remain recoverable, directly supporting the 56th FW’s ability to project persistent airpower. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Belinda Guachun-Chichay)
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56th Fighter Wing honorary commanders observe a desert bighorn sheep skull and horns during an immersion event, Jan. 22, 2026, at Barry M. Goldwater Range, Arizona. The range management office manages the Barry M. Goldwater Range's natural resources to ensure military training remains compliant with federal environmental laws, preventing mission delays or land-use restrictions. Integrating civic leaders into these conservation efforts builds the mutual trust and community support necessary to sustain the 56th FW’s long-term access to critical training airspace. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Belinda Guachun-Chichay)
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Phoenix Leaders Join 56th Fighter Wing for Simulated Deployment

An A-10 Thunderbolt II assigned to the 355th Wing, Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, performs a flight demonstration for 56th Fighter Wing honorary commanders during a simulated deployment, Jan. 22, 2026, at Barry M. Goldwater Range, Arizona. Directly observing the coordination between air assets and range personnel provided civic leaders with a practical understanding of the training environment required to maintain combat readiness. Integrating these partners into the mission environment built the mutual trust and community support necessary to sustain long-term flight operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Belinda Guachun-Chichay)
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