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Gear up for action: Supporting air crew operations

U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Tyler Goeke, 9th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron weapons system officer, adjusts his PCU 15P harness before taking off for a Bomber Task Force mission at Misawa Air Base, Japan, April 21, 2025. The BTF mission provides opportunities to train and work with our allies and partners in joint and combined operations to discourage aggression and maintain peace and stability in the region and beyond. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Mattison Cole)

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Gear up for action: Supporting air crew operations

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Eric DeLaMater, 9th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron aircrew flight equipment supervisor, checks the serial numbers for each combat survivor evader locator system radio and performs GPS fixes before the aircrew takes off for a Bomber Task Force mission at Misawa Air Base, Japan, April 21, 2025. The Bomber Task Force missions conducted by USSTRATCOM help ensure global security by proving the ability to show deterrence in various locations, while also enhancing the military readiness of allied and partner forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Mattison Cole)

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Texas nurse receives USAF Thunderbirds Hometown Hero flight

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Taylor Wight, Thunderbird Seven, Director of Operations for the U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron "Thunderbirds", and Cari Selzer, Hometown Hero participant, take off the runway during an incentive flight at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, April 18, 2025. Selzer actively volunteers at the Union Gospel Mission in Fort Worth, serving meals to the homeless, organizing group outings for her colleagues, and creating special events for families in need. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Leon Redfern)

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Texas nurse receives USAF Thunderbirds Hometown Hero flight

Cari Selzer, Hometown Hero participant, dawns flight equipment in the cockpit of a F-16 Fighting Falcon, with assistance from U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Jeremiah Ekeroma, an Aircraft Fuel Systems technician for the U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron "Thunderbirds", during an incentive flight at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, April 18, 2025. Selzer is a dedicated nurse practitioner with 30 years of experience. Her unwavering commitment to serving others, both locally and internationally, spans from life-saving emergency interventions, to consistent volunteer work, and nursing education. Her actions and career embodies the spirit of compassion and service. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Leon Redfern)

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Texas nurse receives USAF Thunderbirds Hometown Hero flight

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Taylor Wight, Thunderbird Seven, Director of Operations for the U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron "Thunderbirds", and Cari Selzer, Hometown Hero participant, taxi down the runway during an incentive flight at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, April 18, 2025. Selzer has dedicated her time and skills to international medical missions, both in Kenya and the Philippines, providing essential care and education to hundreds in need. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Leon Redfern)

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Texas nurse receives USAF Thunderbirds Hometown Hero flight

Cari Selzer, Hometown Hero participant, climbs out of the cockpit of a F-16 Fighting Falcon, with assistance from U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Chase Messner, a Fighter Aircraft Integrated Avionics specialist for the U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron "Thunderbirds", after an incentive flight with the Thunderbirds at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, April 18, 2025. Selzer is a dedicated nurse practitioner with 30 years of experience. Her unwavering commitment to serving others, both locally and internationally, spans from life-saving emergency interventions, to consistent volunteer work, and nursing education. Her actions and career embodies the spirit of compassion and service. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Leon Redfern)

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Texas nurse receives USAF Thunderbirds Hometown Hero flight

Cari Selzer, Hometown Hero participant, celebrates with U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Taylor Wight, Thunderbird Seven, Director of Operations for the U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron "Thunderbirds", after completing an incentive flight at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, April 18, 2025. Selzer has dedicated her time and skills to international medical missions, both in Kenya and the Philippines, providing essential care and education to hundreds in need. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Leon Redfern)

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Texas nurse receives USAF Thunderbirds Hometown Hero flight

A helmet from the U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron "Thunderbirds" sits on a table while Cari Selzer, Hometown Hero participant, equips a G-suit before an incentive flight at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, April 18, 2025. Selzer is a dedicated nurse practitioner with 30 years of experience. Her unwavering commitment to serving others, both locally and internationally, spans from life-saving emergency interventions, to consistent volunteer work, and nursing education. Her actions and career embodies the spirit of compassion and service. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Leon Redfern)

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Texas nurse receives USAF Thunderbirds Hometown Hero flight

Cari Selzer, Hometown Hero participant, tightens flight harnesses with assistance from U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Kimberly Sanchez Vega, Aircrew Flight Equipment (AFE) technician and lead trainer for the U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron "Thunderbirds" AFE team, before an incentive flight at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, April 18, 2025. Selzer has dedicated her time and skills to international medical missions, both in Kenya and the Philippines, providing essential care and education to hundreds in need. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Leon Redfern)

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Texas nurse receives USAF Thunderbirds Hometown Hero flight

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Taylor Wight, left, Thunderbird Seven, Director of Operations for the U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron "Thunderbirds", talks to Cari Selzer, right, Hometown Hero participant, and her family, before an incentive flight at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, April 18, 2025. Selzer actively volunteers at the Union Gospel Mission in Fort Worth, serving meals to the homeless, organizing group outings for her colleagues, and creating special events for families in need. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Leon Redfern)

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Texas nurse receives USAF Thunderbirds Hometown Hero flight

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Taylor Wight, right, Thunderbird Seven, Director of Operations for the U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron "Thunderbirds", presents Cari Selzer, left, Hometown Hero participant, with memorabilia after completing an incentive flight at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, April 18, 2025. Selzer actively volunteers at the Union Gospel Mission in Fort Worth, serving meals to the homeless, organizing group outings for her colleagues, and creating special events for families in need. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Leon Redfern)

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Texas nurse receives USAF Thunderbirds Hometown Hero flight

Cari Selzer, Hometown Hero participant, poses for a picture on a F-16 Fighting Falcon, assigned to the U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron "Thunderbirds", before an incentive flight at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, April 18, 2025. Despite her demanding career and volunteer commitments, Selzer is a devoted wife and mother of five, demonstrating that dedication to service can coexist with a fulfilling family life. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Leon Redfern)

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Texas nurse receives USAF Thunderbirds Hometown Hero flight

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Taylor Wight, Thunderbird Seven, Director of Operations for the U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron "Thunderbirds", and Cari Selzer, Hometown Hero participant, fly behind the Delta Formation during an incentive flight at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, April 18, 2025. Despite her demanding career and volunteer commitments, Selzer is a devoted wife and mother of five, demonstrating that dedication to service can coexist with a fulfilling family life. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Leon Redfern)

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U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Nick Belmonte, 54th Air Refueling Squadron instructor boom operator, prepares to refuel an F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the Thunderbirds aerial demonstration team over Texas, April 17, 2025. Boom operators are responsible for safely guiding receiver aircraft into position to transfer fuel during flight. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jonah Bliss)

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A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft assigned to the Thunderbirds aerial demonstration team receives fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft assigned to the 54th Air Refueling Squadron over Texas, April 17, 2025. Capable of reaching speeds more than 1,500 miles per hour, the F-16 relies on aerial refueling to extend its range during long-distance flights. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jonah Bliss)

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A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 54th Air Refueling Squadron taxis down the flightline after performing at the Wings Over West Texas Air Show at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, April 20, 2025. The performance showcased the Air Force’s ability to extend global reach through aerial refueling and rapid mobility operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jonah Bliss)

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U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 54th Air Refueling Squadron and 97th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron pose for a photo in front of a KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, April 21, 2025. From left to right, the crew consists of Chad Clement, hydraulics specialist, Staff Sgt. Nick Belmonte, boom operator, Capt. Peter Kuzniewski, pilot, Capt. Jacob Cable, pilot, Capt. Connor Brown, pilot, Staff Sgt. Gage Fontenot, boom operator, and Julianne Martinez, crew chief. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jonah Bliss)

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A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the Thunderbirds aerial demonstration team receives fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 54th Air Refueling Squadron over Texas, April 17, 2025. The Thunderbirds perform precision aerial maneuvers to demonstrate the capabilities of modern fighter aircraft and inspire the next generation of Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jonah Bliss)

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The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds fly in formation after being refueled by a KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft assigned to the 54th Air Refueling Squadron (ARS) over Texas, April 17, 2025. The 54th ARS supported the Thunderbirds’ flight to the Wings Over West Texas Air Show at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jonah Bliss)

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B-1B Lancers arrive at Japan for BTF 25-2 Deployment

A B-1B Lancer assigned to Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, lands at Misawa Air Base, Japan, during Bomber Task Force 25-2, April 18, 2025. Bomber missions provide opportunities to train and operate with allies and partners in joint and coalition exercises. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Emma Anderson)

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