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Medical Lake and Cheney School Districts win Purple Star Awards

Col. Charles Fletcher, 92nd Mission Support Group commander, speaks about the Purple Star designation and significance of the Month of the Military Child during a Purple Up assembly at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, April 15, 2024. Medical Lake School District held the Purple Up assembly to celebrate The Month of the Military Child and Purple Star designation. Medical Lake School District received a Purple Star designation, April 5, 2024. The Washington State Legislature approved the Purple Star program last year, recognizing school districts that demonstrated a commitment to support the needs of students in military families. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Clare Werner)
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Medical Lake and Cheney School Districts win Purple Star Awards

A Michael Anderson Elementary School student listens to a guest speaker during a Purple Up assembly at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washinton, April 15, 2024. Medical Lake School District held the Purple Up assembly to celebrate The Month of the Military Child and Purple Star designation. Medical Lake School District received a Purple Star designation, April 5, 2024. The Washington State Legislature approved the Purple Star program last year, recognizing school districts that demonstrated a commitment to support the needs of students in military families. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Clare Werner)
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Medical Lake and Cheney School Districts win Purple Star Awards

Dr. Kim Headrick, Medical Lake School District superintendent, and Rey Ornelas, MLSD military family advocate, pose with their Purple Star designation certificate at Medical Lake High School in Medical Lake, Washington, April 22, 2024. Medical Lake School District received a Purple Star designation, April 5, 2024. The Washington State Legislature approved the Purple Star program last year, recognizing school districts that demonstrated a commitment to support the needs of students in military families. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Clare Werner)
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Medical Lake and Cheney School Districts win Purple Star Awards

Dr. Ben Ferney, Cheney School District superintendent, poses with their Purple Star designation certificate at Cheney High School in Cheney, Washington, April 22, 2024. Cheney School District received a Purple Star designation, April 5, 2024. The Washington State Legislature approved the Purple Star program last year, recognizing school districts that demonstrated a commitment to support the needs of students in military families. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Clare Werner)
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Fairchild Airmen return from first AFFORGEN deployment

Staff Sgt. Lawrence Sena, a public affairs craftsman assigned to the 92nd Air Refueling Wing, reunites with his wife after returning from a deployment in Spokane, Washington, April 6, 2024. Fairchild Air Force Base is home to one of the first wings deployed as an Air Expeditionary Wing under the Air Force Force Generation Model. This new model is a step toward creating a capable and sustainable force for the future warfighting mission. The AFFORGEN cycle consists of four phases, each six months long, totaling into a 24-month complete cycle. The first two stages include preparation through training along with maintaining medical and certification readiness, while the third step involves the deployment tasking and fulfillment, the last phase is for Airmen to reset to begin the cycle again. The AFFORGEN model improves readiness and capabilities provided to the Joint Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Clare Werner)
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Fairchild Airmen return from first AFFORGEN deployment

Staff Sgt. Lawrence Sena, a public affairs craftsman assigned to the 92nd Air Refueling Wing, hugs his wife after returning from a deployment in Spokane, Washington, April 6, 2024. Fairchild Air Force Base is home to one of the first wings deployed as an Air Expeditionary Wing under the Air Force Force Generation Model. This new model is a step toward creating a capable and sustainable force for the future warfighting mission. The AFFORGEN cycle consists of four phases, each six months long, totaling into a 24-month complete cycle. The first two stages include preparation through training along with maintaining medical and certification readiness, while the third step involves the deployment tasking and fulfillment, the last phase is for Airmen to reset to begin the cycle again. The AFFORGEN model improves readiness and capabilities provided to the Joint Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Clare Werner)
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Fairchild Airmen return from first AFFORGEN deployment

Airman 1st Class Stassney Davis, a public affairs journeyman assigned to the 92nd Air Refueling Wing, hugs her brother after returning from a deployment in Spokane, Washington, April 6, 2024. Fairchild Air Force Base is home to one of the first wings deployed as an Air Expeditionary Wing under the Air Force Force Generation Model. This new model is a step toward creating a capable and sustainable force for the future warfighting mission. The AFFORGEN cycle consists of four phases, each six months long, totaling into a 24-month complete cycle. The first two stages include preparation through training along with maintaining medical and certification readiness, while the third step involves the deployment tasking and fulfillment, the last phase is for Airmen to reset to begin the cycle again. The AFFORGEN model improves readiness and capabilities provided to the Joint Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Clare Werner)
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Fairchild Airmen return from first AFFORGEN deployment

Madison Brauser, a friend of a service member, showcases a homecoming sign she made for her friend returning from a deployment in Spokane, Washington, April 6, 2024. Fairchild Air Force Base is home to one of the first wings deployed as an Air Expeditionary Wing under the Air Force Force Generation Model. This new model is a step toward creating a capable and sustainable force for the future warfighting mission. The AFFORGEN cycle consists of four phases, each six months long, totaling into a 24-month complete cycle. The first two stages include preparation through training along with maintaining medical and certification readiness, while the third step involves the deployment tasking and fulfillment, the last phase is for Airmen to reset to begin the cycle again. The AFFORGEN model improves readiness and capabilities provided to the Joint Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Clare Werner)
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Fairchild Airmen return from first AFFORGEN deployment

Melissa Sena, a military spouse, showcases a homecoming sign she made for her husband returning from a deployment in Spokane, Washington, April 6, 2024. Fairchild Air Force Base is home to one of the first wings deployed as an Air Expeditionary Wing under the Air Force Force Generation Model. This new model is a step toward creating a capable and sustainable force for the future warfighting mission. The AFFORGEN cycle consists of four phases, each six months long, totaling into a 24-month complete cycle. The first two stages include preparation through training along with maintaining medical and certification readiness, while the third step involves the deployment tasking and fulfillment, the last phase is for Airmen to reset to begin the cycle again. The AFFORGEN model improves readiness and capabilities provided to the Joint Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Clare Werner)
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Haboob Havoc 2024

A U.S. Air Force A-10C Thunderbolt II assigned to the 47th Fighter Squadron, Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, performs a strafing run during Haboob Havoc 2024, April 24, 2024, over Barry M. Goldwater Range, Arizona. Haboob Havoc is an annual total force exercise that brings together multiple fighter squadrons from numerous bases to practice skills and test abilities in various mission sets. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Noah D. Coger)
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Ready Tiger 24-1: 23 WG conducts ACE at dispersed locations

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Courtney Herll, 23rd Logistics Readiness Squadron non-commissioned officer in charge of fuels support, right, and Senior Airman Jeffery Rivera-Anguita, 74th Fighter Generation Squadron A-10C Thunderbolt II dedicated crew chief, refuel an A-10 at Perry-Houston County Airport, Georgia, April 12, 2024. During Exercise Ready Tiger 24-1, Airmen practiced rapid refueling to minimize downtime for aircraft, enabling Agile Combat Employment across a large region. During Ready Tiger 24-1, the 23rd Wing will be evaluated on the integration of Air Force Force Generation principles such as Agile Combat Employment, integrated combat turns, forward aerial refueling points, multi-capable Airmen, and combat search and rescue capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Rachel Coates)
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Ready Tiger 24-1: 23 WG conducts ACE at dispersed locations

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Courtney Herll, 23rd Logistics Readiness Squadron non-commissioned officer in charge of fuels support, right, and Senior Airman Jeffery Rivera-Anguita, 74th Fighter Generation Squadron A-10C Thunderbolt II dedicated crew chief, refuel an A-10 at Perry-Houston County Airport, Georgia, April 12, 2024. During Exercise Ready Tiger 24-1, Airmen practiced rapid refueling to minimize downtime for aircraft, enabling Agile Combat Employment across a large region. During Ready Tiger 24-1, the 23rd Wing will be evaluated on the integration of Air Force Force Generation principles such as Agile Combat Employment, integrated combat turns, forward aerial refueling points, multi-capable Airmen, and combat search and rescue capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Rachel Coates)
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Ready Tiger 24-1: 23 WG conducts ACE at dispersed locations

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Courtney Herll, 23rd Logistics Readiness Squadron non-commissioned officer in charge of fuels support, right, and Senior Airman Jeffery Rivera-Anguita, 74th Fighter Generation Squadron A-10C Thunderbolt II dedicated crew chief, refuel an A-10 at Perry-Houston County Airport, Georgia, April 12, 2024. During Exercise Ready Tiger 24-1, Airmen practiced rapid refueling to minimize downtime for aircraft, enabling Agile Combat Employment across a large region. During Ready Tiger 24-1, the 23rd Wing will be evaluated on the integration of Air Force Force Generation principles such as Agile Combat Employment, integrated combat turns, forward aerial refueling points, multi-capable Airmen, and combat search and rescue capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Rachel Coates)
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Past and present

A vintage P-51 Mustang and a current F-16 Fighting Falcon cruise into the sunset during a heritage flight as part of the Thunder Over Louisville air show in Louisville, Ky., April 20, 2024. This year’s event featured more than 24 military and civilian aircraft, including the Kentucky Air National Guard’s C-130J Super Hercules. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Dale Greer)
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Past and present

A vintage P-51 Mustang and a current F-16 Fighting Falcon cruise into the sunset during a heritage flight as part of the Thunder Over Louisville air show in Louisville, Ky., April 20, 2024. This year’s event featured more than 24 military and civilian aircraft, including the Kentucky Air National Guard’s C-130J Super Hercules. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Dale Greer)
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FAFB holds PFAS listening session

A member of the Spokane County community addresses his concerns about perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances during a PFAS listening session at Shriner’s Event Center in Spokane, Washington, April 24, 2024. The West Plains, Airway Heights and Spokane communities voiced their concerns about PFAS and opened dialogue between a panel of experts from the Air Force Civil Engineer Center, 92nd Civil Engineer Squadron, the Environmental Protection Agency, Washington State Department of Ecology, Spokane Regional Health District and members of the communities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Matthew Arachikavitz)
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FAFB holds PFAS listening session

Lt. Col. Jonathan Needham, 92nd Civil Engineer Squadron commander, answers a question about the whole-of-government approach to address perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substance-related issues during a PFAS listening session at Shriner’s Event Center in Spokane, Washington, April 24, 2024. The West Plains, Airway Heights and Spokane communities voiced their concerns about PFAS and opened dialogue between a panel of experts from the Air Force Civil Engineer Center, 92nd CES, the Environmental Protection Agency, Washington State Department of Ecology, Spokane Regional Health District and members of the communities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Matthew Arachikavitz)
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FAFB holds PFAS listening session

A group of Spokane County community members listen to opening remarks during a perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substance listening session at Shriner’s Event Center in Spokane, Washington, April 24, 2024. The West Plains, Airway Heights and Spokane communities voiced their concerns about PFAS and opened dialogue between a panel of experts from the Air Force Civil Engineer Center, 92nd Civil Engineer Squadron, the Environmental Protection Agency, Washington State Department of Ecology, Spokane Regional Health District and members of the communities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Matthew Arachikavitz)
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FAFB holds PFAS listening session

Col. Chesley Dycus, 92nd Air Refueling Wing commander, delivers remarks about the importance of addressing perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substance-related issues during a PFAS listening session at Shriner’s Event Center in Spokane, Washington, April 24, 2024. The West Plains, Airway Heights and Spokane communities voiced their concerns about PFAS and opened dialogue between a panel of experts from the Air Force Civil Engineer Center, 92nd Civil Engineer Squadron, the Environmental Protection Agency, Washington State Department of Ecology, Spokane Regional Health District and members of the communities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Matthew Arachikavitz)
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