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Weapons School Integration: Operation Instant Thunder

An F-22 Raptor fighter jet, assigned to the 433rd Weapons Squadron, Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., is in-air refueled by a KC-135 Stratotanker during a Weapons School Integration mission over the Nevada Test and Training Range, June 8, 2017. The F-22 performs air-to-air and air-to-ground missions, allowing full realization of operational concepts vital to the 21st century Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kevin Tanenbaum/Released)
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Weapons School Integration: Operation Instant Thunder

A KC-135 Stratotanker refueling aircraft, assigned to the 509th Weapons Squadron at Fairchild Air Force Base, Wash., prepares to refuel an F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter jet during a Weapons School integration mission over the Nevada Test and Training Range, June 8, 2017. At the conclusion of nearly 400 hours of graduate-level academics and combat training missions, the Weapons School course climaxes with a week-long exercise, known as Weapons School Integration. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kevin Tanenbaum/Released)
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Weapons School Integration: Operation Instant Thunder

An F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter jet, assigned to the 57th Wing at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., flies after being aerially refueled during a Weapons School integration mission over the Nevada Test and Training Range June 8, 2017. The F-16 is a compact, multi-role fighter aircraft. It is highly maneuverable and has proven itself in air-to-air combat and air-to-surface attack. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kevin Tanenbaum/Released)
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Weapons School Integration: Operation Instant Thunder

An F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter jet maneuvers over the Nevada Test and Training Range during a Weapons School Integration mission, June 8, 2017. The F-16 is a compact, multi-role fighter aircraft that is highly maneuverable and has proven itself in air-to-air combat and air-to-surface attack. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kevin Tanenbaum/Released)
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Weapons School Integration: Operation Instant Thunder

A KC-135 Stratotanker refueling aircraft pilot, assigned to the 509th Weapons Squadron at Fairchild Air Force Base, Wash., takes off from Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., June 8, 2017. The KC-135 enhances the Air Force's capability to accomplish its primary mission of global reach. It also provides aerial refueling support to Navy, Marine Corps and allied nation aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kevin Tanenbaum/Released)
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Weapons School Integration: Operation Instant Thunder

A KC-135 Stratotanker refueling aircraft pilot, assigned to the 509th Weapons Squadron at Fairchild Air Force Base, Wash., throttles the engines during takeoff at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., June 8, 2017. The KC-135 is capable of transporting using patient support pallets during aeromedical evacuations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kevin Tanenbaum/Released)
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Weapons School Integration: Operation Instant Thunder

An F-16 Fighting falcon pilot flies over the Nevada Test and Training Range as the aircraft is refueled by a KC-135 Stratotanker, June 8, 2017. The KC-135 Stratotanker provides the core aerial refueling capability for the U. S. Air Force and has excelled in this role for more than 50 years. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kevin Tanenbaum/Released)
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Weapons School Integration: Operation Instant Thunder

An F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter jet, assigned to the 16th Weapons Squadron at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., participates in a Weapons School Integration mission June 8, 2017. In an air combat role, the F-16’s maneuverability and combat radius exceed that of all potential threat fighter aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kevin Tanenbaum/Released)
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Weapons School Integration: Operation Instant Thunder

An F-22 Raptor fighter jet, assigned to the 433rd Weapons Squadron at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., prepares to be in-air refueled by a KC-135 Stratotanker during a Weapons School Integration mission over the Nevada Test and Training Range, June 8, 2017. The F-22 is the Air Force's newest fighter aircraft. Its combination of stealth, super-cruise, maneuverability, and integrated avionics, coupled with improved supportability, represents an exponential leap in war-fighting capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kevin Tanenbaum/Released)
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Weapons School Integration: Operation Instant Thunder

An F-22 Raptor fighter jet, assigned to the 433rd Weapons Squadron at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., maneuvers after being refueled by a KC-135 Stratotanker during a Weapons School Integration mission over the Nevada Test and Training Range June 8, 2012. One of the most important planned aspects of this mission is holding it during the hours of darkness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kevin Tanenbaum/Released)
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Testing skills: third quarter load competition

Airmen from the 57th Maintenance Group, Lightning Aircraft Maintenance Unit, load an F-35A Lightning II during the 57th Wing’s third quarter weapons load crew competition at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., Oct. 7. Lightning AMU is responsible for the aircraft maintenance of the F-35A Lightning II at Nellis AFB. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kevin Tanenbaum/Released)
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Testing skills: third quarter load competition

Airmen from the Raptor Aircraft Maintenance Unit look over their checklist to load an F-22 Raptor during the 57th Wing’s third quarter weapons load crew competition at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., Oct. 7. Raptor AMU is responsible for the maintenance of the F-22s on Nellis AFB.(U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kevin Tanenbaum/Released)
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Testing skills: third quarter load competition

An Airman from the 757th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron secures a weapons cart during the 57th Wing’s third quarter weapons load crew competition at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., Oct. 7. During the competition, load crew members are evaluated on a written test, dress and appearance inspection, composite tool kit inspection, and the weapons load. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kevin Tanenbaum/Released)
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Testing skills: third quarter load competition

Aircraft that will be used during the 57th Wing’s third quarter weapons load crew competition sit on the flightline before the competition begins at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., Oct. 7. Load crews were chosen for their outstanding duty performance and exceptional loading ability during the friendly competition between F-15, F-16, F-22, F-35 and A-10 crews. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kevin Tanenbaum/Released)
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Testing skills: third quarter load competition

An Airman assigned to the Raptor Aircraft Maintenance Unit checks a loaded munition on an F-22 Raptor during the 57th Wing’s third quarter weapons load crew competition at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., Oct. 7. The quarterly competition highlights Airmen for their loading skill and duty performance.(U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kevin Tanenbaum/Released)
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Testing skills: third quarter load competition

Senior Airman Jake Taeschler, 57th Maintenance Group, evaluates the loading of an F-15 Eagle during the quarterly weapons load competition at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., Oct. 07, 2016. In addition to recognizing superior performers, load crew competitions also help keep weapons loaders’ skills sharp and ready for real-world situations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kevin Tanenbaum/Released)
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Testing skills: third quarter load competition

An Airman checks munitions during the third quarter load competition at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., Oct. 07, 2016. Crews are inspected on their dress and appearance, orderliness of their tool boxes, the weapons load, and a written test to determine the 57th Maintenance Group’s best weapons load crew of the quarter. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kevin Tanenbaum/Released)
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Testing skills: third quarter load competition

Tech. Sgt. Daryl Speaks, 757th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron weapons expeditor, checks the panels of an A-10 Thunderbolt II during the 57th Wing’s third quarter weapons load crew competition at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., Oct. 7. The load crew competition is a quarterly event held at Nellis AFB to highlight the exceptional Airmen of the 57th Maintenance Group. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kevin Tanenbaum/Released)
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Testing skills: third quarter load competition

Staff Sgt. Johnathan Fulbright, 757th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, loads munitions onto an F-15 Eagle during the 57th Wing’s third quarter weapons load crew competition at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., Oct. 7. The competition provides weapons loaders throughout the 57th Maintenance Group the opportunity to display their warfighting skills to their peers and superiors.(U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kevin Tanenbaum/Released)
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In-Air Refueling: gas station in Nevada skies

An F-22 Raptor, from Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., banks off after receiving fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker over the Nevada Test and Training Range in a training sortie during Red Flag 16-3, July 21, 2016. During Red Flag 16-3, units from the U.S. Air Force, Marine Corps and Navy will work together to succeed in air, space and cyberspace. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jake Carter/Released)
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