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10 most amazing Air Force photos of the last year

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The United States Air Force is the aerial warfare service branch of the American Armed Forces, and their role as masters of the sky gives their public affairs photographers some incredible opportunities to capture amazing Air Force photos. Some photos depict the most advanced warfare technology on the planet, while most others show off America’s longest-standing and most potent war fighting commodity: the hard work and determination of the American service member.

Here are the 10 most amazing Air Force photos we could find out of the thousands of incredible shots captured by service photographers over the last year.

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Members of the U.S. Air Force Honor Guard Drill Team stand at attention during the playing of The Star-Spangled Banner prior to the IPL 500 Festival Parade in Indianapolis, May 25, 2019. The U.S. Air Force Honor Guard presented the colors alongside a joint service color guard comprised of service members from Indiana. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Airman Jonathan W. Padish)
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U.S. and Italian Air Force aircraft consisting of F-35 Lightning IIs, F-16 Fighting Falcons and a B-52 Stratofortress, fly in formation over the Adriatic Sea during exercise Astral Knight 19, June 4, 2019. Astral Knight takes place throughout various locations in Europe, involving more than 900 Airmen and supports the collective defense and security of NATO allies and U.S. forces in Europe. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Joshua R. M. Dewberry)
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A C-130 Hercules from the 153rd Airlift Wing, Wyoming Air National Guard, fires off flares over Camp Guernsey Joint Training Center, Wyo., during a training mission Sept. 24, 2019. The 153rd Airlift Wing’s primary mission is to provide combat airlift to the state of Wyoming and the nation. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Jon Alderman)
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F-16 Fighting Falcons from the 52nd Fighter Wing line up in formation on the runway for a show-of-forces display at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, Oct. 1, 2019. The 52nd FW has a suppression of enemy air defenses mission and must be able to respond to emerging competitors. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Joshua R. M. Dewberry)
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The Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron “Thunderbirds” perform over Atlantic City, N.J., Aug. 20, 2019. Since 1953, the Thunderbirds have served as America’s premier air demonstration squadron, entrusted with the vital mission to recruit, retain and inspire past, present and future Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Cory W. Bush)
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Capt. Daniel Lagomarsino, 75th Fighter Squadron A-10C Thunderbolt II pilot, and his girlfriend, Kacey Borden, share an embrace as Lagomarsino returns from a deployment at Moody Air Force Base, Ga., Jan. 25, 2019. The 75th FS returned from Southwest Asia after a six-month deployment in support of Operation Freedom’s Sentinel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Andrea Jenkins)
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Capt. Andrew Olson, F-35 Lightning II demonstration team pilot and commander, performs aerial maneuvers during the Aero Gatineau-Ottawa Airshow in Gatineau, Quebec, Canada, Sept. 7, 2019. The demonstration team consists of 10 Airmen who showcase the world’s most technologically advanced fifth-generation fighter jet. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alexander Cook)
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A pararescueman assigned to the 38th Rescue Squadron, Moody Air Force Base, Ga., fast-ropes from an HH-60G Pave Hawk, April 25, 2019, in Eufaula, Ala. The 41st and 38th RQS conducted water operations training that included tethered duck and live alternate search and extraction methods. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Taryn Butler)
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Tech. Sgt. Matthew Plew, 48th Fighter Wing Public Affairs photojournalist, takes a selfie while documenting two F-15E Strike Eagles and an F-15C Eagle conducting aerial maneuvers over southern England, Sept. 3, 2019. The 48th FW conducts routine training daily to ensure the unit brings unique air combat capabilities to the fight when called upon by U.S. Air Forces in Europe-Air Forces Africa. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Matthew Plew)
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U.S. Air Force Academy Class of 2019 graduates toss their hats into the sky as the U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron “Thunderbirds” roar overhead during the Academy’s graduation ceremony in Colorado Springs, Colo., May 30, 2019. (U.S. Air Force photo by Darcie L. Ibidapo)

Feature photo by 2nd Lt. Samuel Eckholm, U.S. Air Force

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Alex Hollings

Alex Hollings is a writer, dad, and Marine veteran who specializes in foreign policy and defense technology analysis. He holds a master’s degree in Communications from Southern New Hampshire University, as well as a bachelor’s degree in Corporate and Organizational Communications from Framingham State University.

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