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F-35 Hot Turns: Enhancing Survivability and Lethality

U.S. Airmen assigned to the 59th Test and Evaluation Squadron and the 57th Maintenance Group lift an AIM-120 advanced medium-range air-to-air missile to the vehicle at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada. The munition was loaded onto an F-35A Lightning II while it’s simultaneously being refueled as part of an integrated combat turn test event. (U.S. Air Force photo by 1st Lt. Rebecca Abordo)
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F-35 Hot Turns: Enhancing Survivability and Lethality

U.S. Airmen assigned to the 59th Test and Evaluation Squadron and the 57th Maintenance Group transport an AIM-120 advanced medium-range air-to-air missile at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, January 7, 2025. The munition was loaded onto an F-35A Lightning II while it’s simultaneously being refueled as part of an integrated combat turn test event. (U.S. Air Force photo by 1st Lt. Rebecca Abordo)
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F-35 Hot Turns: Enhancing Survivability and Lethality

U.S. Airmen assigned to the 59th Test and Evaluation Squadron and the 57th Maintenance Group conduct an integrated combat turn (ICT) on an F-35A Lightning II at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada. The ICT test is part of a rapid aircraft generation and employment project executed to test the viability of loading four AIM-120 advanced medium-range air-to-air missiles while simultaneously refueling the aircraft with engines running. (U.S. Air Force photo by 1st Lt. Rebecca Abordo)
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U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Garrett Holloway, 378th Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron assistant dedicated crew chief, inspects an F-16 Fighting Falcon following its return from a training mission during Exercise Spears of Victory, at King Abdulaziz Air Base, Saudi Arabia, Jan. 27, 2025. The lessons learned from continued efforts to integrate with partners and generate combat airpower in a contested environment apply across the force as the U.S. Air Forces reoptimizes for Great Power Competition. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Shaei Rodriguez)
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U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Garrett Holloway, 378th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron assistant dedicated crew chief, secures components within an F-16 Fighting Falcon during Exercise Spears of Victory at King Abdulaziz Air Base, Saudi Arabia, Jan. 28, 2025. Pilots and crew chiefs work together before and after flights to inspect aircraft for issues, ensuring safety and mission readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Shaei Rodriguez)
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Two U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons return from a training sortie during Exercise Spears of Victory, at King Abdulaziz Air Base, Saudi Arabia, Jan. 27, 2025. In an air-to-surface role, the F-16 can fly more than 500 miles, deliver its weapons with superior accuracy, defend itself against enemy aircraft, and return to its starting point.. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Shaei Rodriguez)
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U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Garrett Holloway, 378th Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron assistant dedicated crew chief, recovers an F-16 Fighting Falcon during Exercise Spears of Victory, at King Abdulaziz Air Base, Saudi Arabia, Jan. 27, 2025. Airmen deployed to the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility must be ready for a rapid transition to major combat operations, which requires seamless integration with Coalition and partner forces to successfully defend the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Shaei Rodriguez)
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U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Garrett Holloway 378th Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron crew chief, and Capt. “Donkey” Conger, 480th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron F-16 pilot, perform a function check on an F-16 Fighting Falcon before the start of a training mission during Exercise Spears of Victory, at King Abdulaziz Air Base, Saudi Arabia, Jan. 27, 2025. U.S. Air Forces Central is on the U.S. Air Force’s cutting edge - shaping how the U.S. and Coalition will fight in a modern, contested environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Shaei Rodriguez)
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A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon prepares to land following a training mission during Exercise Spears of Victory at King Abdulaziz Air Base, Saudi Arabia, Jan. 30, 2025. The mission, flown with Coalition partners, was designed to establish a foundation for seamless integration. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Shaei Rodriguez)
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U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Garrett Holloway 378th Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron assistant dedicated crew chief, checks for leaks inside an F-16 Fighting Falcon as part of the aircraft recovery process during Exercise Spears of Victory, at King Abdulaziz Air Base, Saudi Arabia, Jan. 27, 2025. Training with joint and Coalition allies and partners during Agile Combat Employment exercises increases lethality and enhances interoperability, allowing forces to counter military aggression and coercion by sharing responsibilities for common defense. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Shaei Rodriguez)
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Hot-Pit refueling certification expands 380th AEW advantages

A U.S. Army crew chief assigned 2nd Battalion,10th Combat Aviation Brigade, Task Force Shikra, to the prepares to hot-pit refuel a U.S. Army UH-60M Black Hawk helicopter in the U.S Central Command area of responsibility, Dec. 21, 2024. The certification expands operational range, minimizes support needs, and offers flexibility for planners in selecting refueling locations. (U.S. Army photo)
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Hot-Pit refueling certification expands 380th AEW advantages

Airmen from the 380th Air Expeditionary Wing and Soldiers from the 2nd Battalion, 10th Combat Aviation Brigade, Task Force Shikra pose for a photo after successfully completing an intraservice hot-pit refueling certification demonstration – expanding air operations capabilities across the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility on Dec. 22, 2024. The achievement strengthens the 380th AEW's capabilities, supporting regional security and the ability to project power across the CENTCOM AOR. (U.S. Air Force photo)
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Hot-Pit refueling certification expands 380th AEW advantages

Technicians from the 380th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron petroleum, oils and lubricant flight hot-pit refuel a U.S. Army UH-60M Black Hawk helicopter from 2nd Battalion, 10th Combat Aviation Brigade, Task Force Shikra, in the U.S Central Command area of responsibility, Dec. 22, 2024. The 380th Air Expeditionary Wing completed an intraservice hot-pit refueling certification, enhancing readiness and power projection in alignment with the National Military Strategy’s integrated deterrence framework. (U.S. Air Force photo)
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Hot-Pit refueling certification expands 380th AEW advantages

A U.S. Army helicopter crew chief assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 10th Combat Aviation Brigade, Task Force Shikra, directs a fuel truck in the U.S Central Command area of responsibility, Dec. 22, 2024. The achievement strengthens the 380th Air Expeditionary Wing's capabilities, supporting regional security and the ability to project power across the CENTCOM AOR. (U.S. Air Force photo)
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Hot-Pit refueling certification expands 380th AEW advantages

Technicians from the 380th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron petroleum, oils and lubricant flight hot-pit refuel a U.S. Army UH-60M Black Hawk helicopter from 2nd Battalion, 10th Combat Aviation Brigade, Task Force Shikra, in the U.S Central Command area of responsibility, Dec. 22, 2024. The 380th Air Expeditionary Wing completed an intraservice hot-pit refueling certification, enhancing readiness and power projection in alignment with the National Military Strategy’s integrated deterrence framework. (U.S. Air Force photo)
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Hot-Pit refueling certification expands 380th AEW advantages

Airmen from the 380th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron create a map for the hot-pit certification in U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Dec. 9, 2024. The certification process involved collaboration among multiple units, including the 380th AEW’s A4, Maintenance Squadron, and U.S. Army's Task Force Shikra. (U.S. Air Force photo)
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Hot-Pit refueling certification expands 380th AEW advantages

Service members from the 380th Air Expeditionary Wing A4, Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron, Expeditionary Operational Support Squadron, Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron and Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron have a meeting to discuss hot-pit certification in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Dec. 3, 2024. The certification process involved collaboration among multiple units, including the 380th AEW’s A4, Maintenance Squadron, and U.S. Army's Task Force Shikra. (U.S. Air Force photo)
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Seen here on its functional check flight, Airmen from the 388th Fighter Wing completed a lengthy project to restore a single F-35A Lightning II from two separate, damaged aircraft. The project was an interagency effort between the F-35 Joint Program Office, Ogden Air Logistics Complex, 388th Fighter Wing and Lockheed Martin. (U.S. Air Force photo by Todd Cromar)
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Airmen from the 388th Fighter Wing completed a lengthy project to restore a single F-35A Lightning II from two separate, damaged aircraft, and begin its return to combat status. The project was an interagency effort between the F-35 Joint Program Office, Ogden Air Logistics Complex, 388th Fighter Wing and Lockheed Martin. Seen here before its functional check flight. (U.S. Air Force photo by Todd Cromar)
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Airmen from the 388th Fighter Wing completed a lengthy project to restore a single F-35A Lightning II from two separate, damaged aircraft, and begin its return to combat status. The project was an interagency effort between the F-35 Joint Program Office, Ogden Air Logistics Complex, 388th Fighter Wing and Lockheed Martin. Seen here during its functional check flight. (U.S. Air Force photo by Todd Cromar)
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