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On January 12, 2025, the U.S. Army Band, “Pershing’s Own,” conducts a rehearsal for the 60th presidential inauguration near the U.S. Capitol. Credit: Army Staff Sgt. Rachel Minto

Firefighters from March Air Reserve Base in Moreno Valley, Calif., are seen assisting with fire suppression efforts during the Eaton Fire in the Altadena area of Los Angeles on January 13, 2025. Their primary task […]

Army Pfc. Angel Farias monitors a traffic control point near the Palisades Fire-affected area in Los Angeles, Jan. 14, 2025. Credit: Army Spc. Yancy Mendoza

Airmen from Nevada’s 152nd Airlift Wing are soaring to the rescue, deploying in a C-130H aircraft to combat California’s relentless wildfires. Outfitted with the cutting-edge Modular Airborne Firefighting System (MAFFS), this team embodies a mission […]

Airmen from the 153rd Airlift Wing are seen loading and installing the Modular Airborne Fire Fighting Systems onto a C-130H Hercules aircraft in Cheyenne, Wyoming, on January 10, 2025, ahead of their mission to assist […]

Airmen took part in intense firearms training at a range in Djibouti, focusing on improving reaction times and shooting accuracy in high-pressure scenarios. Credit: Air Force Staff Sgt. Jana Somero

On January 10, 2025, Nevada National Guard Airmen installed a firefighting system on MAFFS 9 at the Reno base to assist with wildfire efforts in Los Angeles. U.S. Northern Command deployed eight C-130s to Southern […]

An Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon refuels mid-flight over the U.S. Central Command region, showcasing precision and coordination in aerial operations. Credit: Air Force