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7 CWS wins back-to-back Thunder Challenge competitions

U.S. Air Force Capt. Griffin Petri, 7th Combat Weather Squadron weather officer, completes a ruck march during Thunder Challenge Aug. 12-13, 2026, at Fort Drum, New York. The 7 CWS won first place at Thunder Challenge, becoming the first unit in the competition’s history to secure back-to-back victories. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Noah Noonan)

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7 CWS wins back-to-back Thunder Challenge competitions

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Chaney Hardt,7th Combat Weather Squadron weather forecaster, earned the “Most Army” Award during Thunder Challenge Aug. 12-13, 2026, at Fort Drum, New York. The 7 CWS won first place at Thunder Challenge, becoming the first unit in the competition’s history to secure back-to-back victories. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Noah Noonan)

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7 CWS wins back-to-back Thunder Challenge competitions

The 7th Combat Weather Squadron won first place at Thunder Challenge held Aug. 12-13, 2026, at Fort Drum, New York, becoming the first unit in the competition’s history to secure back-to-back victories. Thunder Challenge is an annual combat readiness competition for combat weather Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Noah Noonan)

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7 CWS wins back-to-back Thunder Challenge competitions

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Francisco Estrada,7th Combat Weather Squadron weather forecaster, completes a trap bar deadlift as part of the Army Fitness Test during Thunder Challenge Aug. 12-13, 2026, at Fort Drum, New York. The 7 CWS won first place at Thunder Challenge, becoming the first unit in the competition’s history to secure back-to-back victories. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Noah Noonan)

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86 AW Builds Mobility Readiness During Agile Gateway, Saber Junction 26

U.S. Air Force Airmen perform hot-pit refueling on a C-130J Super Hercules aircraft during exercise Saber Junction 26 at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Aug. 24, 2026. Hot-pit refueling allows aircraft to receive fuel while engines remain running, reducing ground time and helping maintain operational tempo. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brenden Beezley)

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86 AW Builds Mobility Readiness During Agile Gateway, Saber Junction 26

U.S. Air Force 86th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron Airmen move toward a C-21A Learjet aircraft during exercise Agile Gateway at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Aug. 24, 2026. The engine-running onload/offload scenario exercised the coordination required to rapidly transfer simulated patients between aircraft while maintaining continuity of care during contingency operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brenden Beezley)

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86 AW Builds Mobility Readiness During Agile Gateway, Saber Junction 26

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Renata Rodriguez-Koke, 86th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron AE technician, prepares to load simulated casualties during exercise Agile Gateway at Chièvres Air Base, Belgium, Aug. 24, 2026. The scenario exercised engine-running onload/offload procedures, testing the planning, communication and medical coordination required to rapidly move simulated patients while minimizing aircraft ground time. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brenden Beezley)

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86 AW Builds Mobility Readiness During Agile Gateway, Saber Junction 26

U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 86th Communications Squadron set up a mission planning cell for the 37th Airlift Squadron during exercise Agile Gateway at Chièvres Air Base, Belgium, Aug. 23, 2026. The MPC enabled distributed operations, allowing aircrew to receive mission directives and conduct mission planning from a geographically separated location, increasing flexibility and supporting continued rapid air mobility operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brenden Beezley)

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86 AW Builds Mobility Readiness During Agile Gateway, Saber Junction 26

A U.S. Air Force C-21A Learjet aircraft taxis out to the runway at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Aug. 26, 2026. The aircraft was part of a Maximum Generation event that tested the squadron’s ability to rapidly generate its C-21A and C-37A Gulfstream aircraft fleets while maintaining readiness for real-world requirements. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Dylan Myers)

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86 AW Builds Mobility Readiness During Agile Gateway, Saber Junction 26

U.S. Army paratroopers assigned to the 173rd Airborne Brigade prepare to load onto a U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules and two U.S. Marine KC-130J Hercules aircraft during Saber Junction 26 at Ramstein Air Base, Germany Aug. 26, 2026. Saber Junction provided paratroopers an opportunity to practice rapid deployment procedures essential to conducting operations in a contested environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jason Jones Jr.)

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86 AW Builds Mobility Readiness During Agile Gateway, Saber Junction 26

U.S. Army paratroopers assigned to the 173rd Airborne Brigade load onto a U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules during Saber Junction 26 at Ramstein Air Base, Germany Aug. 26, 2026. Saber Junction provided paratroopers an opportunity to practice rapid deployment procedures essential to conducting operations in a contested environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jason Jones Jr.)

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86 AW Builds Mobility Readiness During Agile Gateway, Saber Junction 26

A U.S. Army paratrooper assigned to the 173rd Airborne Brigade prepares for a joint forcible entry operation during exercise Saber Junction 26 at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Aug. 26, 2026. The Maximum Generation event integrated U.S. Army airborne forces with U.S. Air Force and Marine Corps airlift crews to strengthen interoperability and demonstrate rapid joint force projection. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brenden Beezley)

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86 AW Builds Mobility Readiness During Agile Gateway, Saber Junction 26

A U.S. Soldier instructs paratroopers preparing for a joint forcible entry operation during exercise Saber Junction 26 at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Aug. 26, 2026. The mission required synchronized planning and execution across U.S. Army, Air Force and Marine Corps elements to move a large airborne force from preparation to launch. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brenden Beezley)

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86 AW Builds Mobility Readiness During Agile Gateway, Saber Junction 26

U.S. Army paratroopers prepare for a joint forcible entry operation during exercise Saber Junction 26 at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Aug. 26, 2026. The exercise event integrated U.S. Army airborne forces with U.S. Air Force and Marine Corps aircrews to rehearse the coordination required to rapidly project combat power by air. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brenden Beezley)

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86 AW Builds Mobility Readiness During Agile Gateway, Saber Junction 26

37th Airlift Squadron and Marine Aerial Refueler Transportation Squadron 234 pilots meet in the Mission Planning Center during Saber Junction 26 at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Aug. 25, 2026. The MPC coordinates and develops airlift missions ensuring aircrew, routes and times are synchronized for safe and effective operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jason Jones Jr.)

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86 AW Builds Mobility Readiness During Agile Gateway, Saber Junction 26

U.S. Air Force Airmen with the 86th Airlift Wing perform simultaneous engines-running onload and hot pit refueling on a C-130J Super Hercules aircraft during exercise Saber Junction 26 at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Aug. 24, 2026. Agile Combat Employment capabilities exercised during Saber Junction increase operational tempo, preserve freedom of maneuver and enable the joint force to deliver combat power where it is needed most. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brenden Beezley)

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Airmen and families assigned to the 725th Air Mobility Squadron gather for an annual Thanksgiving potluck, November 21, 2025, at Naval Station Rota, Spain. The 725th AMS Resilience Plan treats resilience not as a stand-alone requirement, but something woven into everyday squadron life. (U.S. Air Force photo by SSgt Justin Fraissinet)

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From curriculum to culture: 725th AMS puts resilience plan into action

U.S. Air Force Lt Col Brad Seehawer, 725th Air Mobility Squadron (AMS) commander, and SMSgt Michael Creegan, 725th AMS Senior Enlisted Leader, present the Squadron Key Support Liaison of the Year Award to Ms. Arianna Pillado-Aguilar, February 20, 2026, Naval Station Rota, Spain. Pillado-Aguilar was instrumental in the success of the 725th AMS Resilience Plan, offering continuity as the squadron restructured the Key Spouse Liaison program to align with specific goals. (U.S. Air Force photo by TSgt Brennan Sokowoski)

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From curriculum to culture: 725th AMS puts resilience plan into action

725th Air Mobility Squadron Key Support Liaisons and squadron spouses pose for a photo during the 725th AMS Spring Fling, March 22, 2026, at Naval Station Rota, Spain. The 725th AMS Resilience Plan outlines goals tied to tangible actions like small group discussions, spouse and family events, sleep, nutrition and even social media. (U.S. Air Force Courtesy Photo)

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From curriculum to culture: 725th AMS puts resilience plan into action

U.S. Air Force CMSgt Simon Fancher, 521st Air Mobility Operations Wing command chief, recognizes MSgt Justin Aguilar’s work as 725th Air Mobility Squadron Lead Master Resilience Trainer (MRT), July 14, 2026, Naval Station Rota, Spain. MRTs lead Air Force resilience curriculum and are assisted by Resilience Training Assistants (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Victoria Edwards).

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