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WSINT 22B

A C-130J Hercules from the 29th Weapons Squadron, Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas, takes off for a United States Air Force Weapons School Integration mission at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, Dec. 6, 2022. The C-130 is capable of operating in rough terrain and serves as the main transport for troops and equipment for any scenario. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Rufus)

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WSINT 22B

An EA-18G Growler takes off from Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, for a United States Air Force Weapons School Integration mission Dec. 6, 2022. The Growler is a derivative of the F/A-18 Hornet, the U.S. Navy’s maritime strike aircraft. Its mission is mainly electronic attack and suppression of enemy air defenses, particularly at the start and on-going early stages of hostilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Zachary Rufus)

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191013-F-DN281-0001

An F-15E Strike Eagle fighter jet assigned to the 17th Weapons Squadron sits on the flight line on Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, Oct. 13, 2019. The Weapons School consists of 19 weapons squadrons entailing a multitude of different aircraft from across the country. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Bryan Guthrie)

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F-15C Eagle Weapons School sunsets at Nellis

A maintainer removes the chocks from an F-15C Eagle as it prepares to take off to conduct its final defensive counter air vul during Weapons School Integration 21-B at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, Dec. 8, 2021. Maintainers have kept the F-15C Eagle flying since 1978.

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F-15C Eagle Weapons School sunsets at Nellis

Students and instructors from the last F-15C Weapons Instructor Course at the United States Air Force Weapons School pose for a photo after making their final flight as a class at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, Dec. 8, 2021. As the final graduates, the students received more instruction on critical thinking to prepare them for their roles in the Combat Air Force.

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F-15C Eagle Weapons School sunsets at Nellis

United States Air Force Weapons School instructors and students, including Maj. Michael Tope and Maj. Rodolfo Cruz (center) walk toward the hangar following a defensive combat air vul at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, Dec. 8, 2021. This flight marked the final flight for the F-15C Weapons Instructor Course.

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F-15C Eagle Weapons School sunsets at Nellis

An F-15 flies over the Nevada Test and Training Range during its final defensive counter air vul as part of Weapons School Integration 21-B at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, Dec. 8, 2021. As the Air Force continues to modernize, this class marks the final F-15C Weapons Instructor Course to be taught at the United States Air Force Weapons School.

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F-15C Eagle Weapons School sunsets at Nellis

An F-15C Eagle takes off to conduct its final defensive counter air vul during Weapons School Integration 21-B at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, Dec. 8, 2021. As the Air Force continues to modernize, this class marks the final F-15C Weapons Instructor Course to be taught at the United States Air Force Weapons School.

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F-15C Eagle Weapons School sunsets at Nellis

An F-15 from the 433rd Weapons Squadron approaches a KC-135 Stratotanker from the 509th Weapons Squadron to refuel during Weapons School Integration over the Nevada Test and Training Range Dec. 8, 2021. WSINT is a capstone exercise during the Weapons Instructor Course where undergraduates integrate in defensive counter air sorties.

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Nellis AFB Flight Operations

An F-35A Lightning II fighter jet assigned to the 6th Weapons Squadron lands after a training mission at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, March 16, 2021. The U.S. Air Force Weapons School provides academic and advisory support to numerous units, enhancing air combat training for Airmen from the Air Force, Department of Defense and U.S. allied services each year. (U.S. Air Force photo by William R. Lewis)

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Lehoski assumes command of USAF Weapons School

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Michael R. Drowley (left), 57th Wing commander, passes the U.S. Air Force Weapons School guidon to U.S. Air Force Col. Daniel Lehoski (right), incoming USAFWS commander, during the USAFWS change of command ceremony at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, June 18, 2021. The mission of the USAFWS is to teach graduate-level instructor courses that provide the world’s most advanced training in weapons and tactics employment to Air Force officers. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Dylan Murakami)

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Cyber domain increases WSINT's readiness

Maj. Andrew Hong, 32nd Weapons Squadron (WPS) phase manager and instructor, Capt. Stephen Baker, 32nd WPS Cyber Warfare Operations (CWO) Weapons Instructor Course (WIC) student, and Maj. Michelle Bostic, 32nd WPS CWO WIC student, look at computer monitors at the 32nd WPS on Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., June 10, 2019. The CWO WIC for Weapons School Integration (WSINT) has three main phases throughout the course including Defensive Cyber Operations (DCO), Offensive Cyber Operations (OCO) and integration phase. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Bryan Guthrie)

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181212-F-FM571-008

A Lockheed U-2 pilot, assigned to the 9th Reconnaissance Wing at Beale Air Force Base, Calif., prepares for takeoff with the help of his maintainers and fellow U-2 pilots at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. The U-2 pilot must wear a full pressure suit similar to those worn by astronauts due to the high altitudes they’re able to reach in their aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo illustration by Airman 1st Class Bailee A. Darbasie)

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181212-F-FM571-009

A Lockheed U-2 pilot, assigned to the 9th Reconnaissance Wing at Beale Air Force Base, Calif., prepares for takeoff at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. The U-2 arrived at Nellis to participate in the Weapons School Integration. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Bailee A. Darbasie)

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181212-F-FM571-007

A Lockheed U-2 pilot, assigned to the 9th Reconnaissance Wing at Beale Air Force Base, Calif., salutes his maintainer before getting into his aircraft at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. The U-2 pilot must wear a full pressure suit similar to those worn by astronauts. (U.S. Air Force photo illustration by Airman 1st Class Bailee A. Darbasie)

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181212-F-FM571-005

Airman 1s Class Joaquin Quintero, Lockheed U-2 crew chief assigned to the 99th Aircraft Maintenance Unit at Beale Air Force Base, Calif., signs forms before takeoff at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. The U-2, along with pilots and maintenance, traveled to Nellis to take part in the Weapons School Integration. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Bailee A. Darbasie)

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181212-F-FM571-006

A Lockheed U-2 pilot, assigned to the 19th Weapons Squadron, observes a U-2 preparing for its flight at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. The U-2 is an ultra high-altitude reconnaissance aircraft that provides day and night, all-weather intelligence gathering. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Bailee A. Darbasie)

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181212-F-FM571-002

A Lockheed U-2, assigned to Beale Air Force Base, Calif., takes flight at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. Long and narrow wings give the U-2 glider-like characteristics and allow it to quickly lift heavy sensor payloads to unmatched altitudes, keeping them there for extended periods of time. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Bailee A. Darbasie)

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181212-F-FM571-003

Lt. Col. Joseph, Lockheed U-2 pilot assigned to the 9th Reconnaissance Wing at Beale Air Force Base, Calif., assists a U-2 landing while driving a chase car at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. The purpose of the chase car was to ensure a safe landing for the aircraft and pilot since their view is limited due to the restricting helmet and suit worn while in flight. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Bailee A. Darbasie)

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181212-F-FM571-004

Master Sgt. Antonio King, Lockheed U-2 production superintendent assigned to the 99th Aircraft Maintenance Unit at Beale Air Force Base, Calif., inspects the U-2 before takeoff at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. The U-2 maintainers launch, recover and maintain the aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Bailee A. Darbasie)

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