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Adapt, overcome, conquer: Iron Hand 24-06

A U.S. Air Force F-16C Fighting Falcon assigned to the 55th Fighter Squadron takes off during exercise Iron Hand 24-06 at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., Sept. 23, 2024. The 55th FS and 55th Fighter Generation Squadron both work in unison, coordinating their expertise to ensure aircraft are mission-ready and Airmen can quickly generate airpower for any future threat. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Mariana Tafur)
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Adapt, overcome, conquer: Iron Hand 24-06

Six U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons assigned to the 55th Fighter Squadron prepare for takeoff during exercise Iron Hand 24-06 at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., Sept. 26, 2024. Iron Hand 24-06 tested 20th Fighter Wing Airmen's ability to carry out tasks in a variety of environments and conditions through simulated operation locations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Mariana Tafur)
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Adapt, overcome, conquer: Iron Hand 24-06

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Eric Black, 79th Fighter Squadron independent duty medical technician trains Airmen assigned to the 55th Fighter Generation Squadron in Tactical Combat Casualty Care to provide aid to a simulated casualty during exercise Iron Hand 24-06 at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., Sept. 25, 2024. Iron Hand 24-06 included TCCC training to enhance Airmen’s experience and ability to administer life-saving medical care by focusing on more efficient care in a combat environment through realistic simulations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Mariana Tafur)
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Adapt, overcome, conquer: Iron Hand 24-06

U.S. Airmen assigned to the 55th Fighter Generation Squadron perform an integrated combat turn on an F-16C Fighting Falcon during exercise Iron Hand 24-06 at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., Sept. 25, 2024. ICT’s are essential for the F-16 to rapidly refuel, rearm, and return to combat, permitting it to extend its range and mission capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Mariana Tafur)
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Adapt, overcome, conquer: Iron Hand 24-06

U.S. Airmen assigned to the 55th Fighter Generation Squadron unload weapons from a C-17 Globemaster III assigned to the 145th Airlift Wing, North Carolina Air National Guard, for exercise Iron Hand 24-06 at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., Sept. 25, 2024. The C-17 provided a simulated airlift for members of the 20th Fighter Wing from the main operating base and forward operating site to a contingency location to perform an integrated combat turn. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Mariana Tafur)
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Adapt, overcome, conquer: Iron Hand 24-06

A U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III assigned to the 145th Airlift Wing, North Carolina Air National Guard, lands at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., Sept. 25, 2024. The C-17 provided a simulated airlift during exercise Iron Hand 24-06 for members of the 55th Fighter Generation Squadron from the main operating base and forward operating site to a contingency location to conduct an integrated combat turn on a F-16C Fighting Falcon. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Mariana Tafur)
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Adapt, overcome, conquer: Iron Hand 24-06

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Trey Santiago, left, Staff Sgt. Joshua Chantharatry, center, and Senior Airman Maxwell Lewis, 55th Fighter Generation Squadron aircraft armament systems technicians, load an AIM-120 advanced medium-range air-to-air missile onto an F-16C Fighting Falcon during exercise Iron Hand 24-06 at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., Sept. 23, 2024. IH allows Airmen to train for proper handling and loading of munitions ensuring aircraft are equipped with weapons needed to achieve mission objectives. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Mariana Tafur)
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Adapt, overcome, conquer: Iron Hand 24-06

U.S. Air Force Airman Hannah Benjamin-Dobbins, 55th Fighter Generation Squadron aircraft armament systems apprentice, readies a LAU-129 aircraft missile rail launcher onto an F-16C Fighting Falcon during exercise Iron Hand 24-06 at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., Sept. 23, 2024. The LAU-129 launcher plays a crucial role in electrically communicating with the loaded missile in order to efficiently launch towards its target. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Mariana Tafur)
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Adapt, overcome, conquer: Iron Hand 24-06

A U.S. Air Force F-16C Fighting Falcon assigned to the 55th Fighter Squadron taxis before takeoff during exercise Iron Hand 24-06 at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., Sept. 23, 2024. IH 24-06 was conducted between two separate operating locations, the main operating base and a forward operating site. To conduct an integrated combat turn, however, Airmen were trained to settle at a contingency location, testing Airmen's ability to operate in a variation of locations and conditions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Mariana Tafur)
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Adapt, overcome, conquer: Iron Hand 24-06

U.S. Air Force Capt. Taylor Ham, 55th Fighter Squadron pilot, prepares his gear before takeoff during exercise Iron Hand 24-06 at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., Sept. 23, 2024. IH is a week-long exercise that simulates combat operations with limited resources, strengthening mission and deployment readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Mariana Tafur)
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Adapt, overcome, conquer: Iron Hand 24-06

A U.S. Air Force 55th Fighter Squadron pilot climbs into an F-16C Fighting Falcon before takeoff during exercise Iron Hand 24-06 at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., Sept. 23, 2024. IH simulates real-world conflict conditions, allowing Airmen to enhance combat readiness and operational proficiency. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Mariana Tafur)
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Adapt, overcome, conquer: Iron Hand 24-06

U.S. Air Force Capt. Daniel Billhart, 55th Fighter Squadron pilot, steps to an F-16C Fighting Falcon before takeoff during exercise IH 24-06 at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., Sept. 23, 2024. Iron Hand challenges Airmen to conduct simulated real-world conflict scenarios, giving them the opportunity to sharpen combat readiness and operational proficiency. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Mariana Tafur)
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Chaplains from the Ohio National Guard pose with members of the Serbian Armed Forces Chaplaincy outside of the Bajrakli Mosque in Belgrade, Serbia, Sept. 13, 2024. The Ohio National Guard chaplains attended Serbian religious events that promoted learning from one another about how to take care of their service members.
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241005-Z-FO594-2052

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Herland Antezana, assigned to the 129th Maintenance Squadron, 129th Rescue Wing, is awarded the Purple Heart medal at Moffett Air National Guard Base, Calif., Oct. 5, 2024. He was one of three California Air National Guard Airmen to receive the Purple Heart for their actions following the January attack on Tower 22 in Jordan.
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241005-Z-FO594-2047

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Michael Byrne, assigned to the 129th Maintenance Squadron, 129th Rescue Wing, is awarded the Purple Heart medal at Moffett Air National Guard Base, Calif., Oct. 5, 2024, for his actions in Jordan following the Tower 22 atttack.
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241005-Z-FO594-2043

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Dustin Dinkelacker, assigned to the 129th Maintenance Squadron, 129th Rescue Wing, is awarded the Purple Heart medal at Moffett Air National Guard Base, Calif., Oct. 5, 2024. Introduced as the "Badge of Military Merit" by Gen. George Washington in 1782, the Purple Heart is the nation's oldest military award.
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Water Delivery

South Carolina Army National Guardsmen fly relief missions across the South and North Carolina border aboard a CH-47F Chinook helicopter during post Hurricane Helene response operations in western North Carolina, Oct. 2, 2024. The missions are being flown daily from Greenville, S.C., as part of a multistate relief effort to provide aid to communities that have become isolated in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene.
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Arriving to Help

Army Staff Sgt. Derick Bauman, a flight engineer assigned to the Ohio Army National Guard’s Company B, 2nd Battalion, 238th Aviation Regiment, watches for obstacles from the rear ramp of a CH-47 Chinook helicopter while landing in a field to distribute food, water and other supplies to communities in western North Carolina Oct. 4, 2024, in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene.
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241005-A-XZ018-3049

Maj. Gen. John C. Andonie, interim commanding general), District of Columbia National Guard, welcomed Brigadier Markland Lloyd, force executive officer, Jamaica Defence Force; Warrant Officer Class One Michael Moulton, force sergeant major, and Brigadier Ricardo Blidgen, brigade commander for the Jamaican National Reserve, during the Commanding General’s Reception at the D.C. Armory Oct. 5, 2024. The reception honored a 25-year State Partnership Program relationship between the D.C. Guard and Jamaica.
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Damage Assessment

Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Enrique Ramos, left, and Staff Sgt. Florencia Viverette sort through damaged equipment following Hurricane Helene at MacDill Air Force Base, Fla., Oct. 1, 2024.
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