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240911-F-AX516-1071

Ammunition rounds are jammed on a replenisher table during a 20 mm ammunition guide insert demonstration at RAF Lakenheath, England, Sept. 11, 2024. U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Devon Word, 48th Munitions Squadron conventional munitions crew chief, recently created an insert to address the current gap between the 20 mm rounds and the top of the replenisher table which allows multiple rounds to fall onto the loader, leading to 15 minutes of troubleshooting per jam. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Renee Nicole S.N. Finona)

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240911-F-AX516-1110

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Bethany Levi, Air Force Repair Enhancement Program non-commissioned officer in charge for the 48th Maintenance Group, uses a graphic modeling software to design a 20 mm ammunition guide insert for a loading table at RAF Lakenheath, England, Sept. 11, 2024. 48th Fighter Wing Airmen partnered to conceptualize and design a simple yet highly effective insert for the ammunition loading machine to address a recurring jamming issue. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Renee Nicole S.N. Finona)

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240911-F-AX516-1102

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Devon Word, 48th Munitions Squadron conventional crew chief, places a 20 mm ammunition guide insert on a replenisher table for a demonstration at RAF Lakenheath, England, Sept. 11, 2024. Word and other 48th Fighter Wing Airmen partnered to create a solution to a recurring jamming issue, significantly improving the safety and efficiency of munitions operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Renee Nicole S.N. Finona)

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240911-F-AX516-1025

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Devon Word, 48th Munitions Squadron conventional crew chief, holds his innovation before a 20 mm ammunition guide insert demonstration at RAF Lakenheath, England, Sept. 11, 2024. Word is working to patent the insert and make the innovation available Air Force wide. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Renee Nicole S.N. Finona)

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240911-F-AX516-1123

A Stratasys F900 3D printer creates a 20 mm ammunition guide insert for a munitions loading table to be used during a demonstration at RAF Lakenheath, England, Sept. 11, 2024. 48th Fighter Wing Airmen partnered to conceptualize and design a simple yet highly effective insert for the ammunition loading machine to address a recurring jamming issue. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Renee Nicole S.N. Finona)

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RAF Lakenheath F-35s make austere landings during Finnish exercise

A U.S. Air Force F-35 Lightning II assigned to 48th Fighter Wing, RAF Lakenheath, U.K., rockets into the sky during Exercise BAANA 2024, at Ranua, Finland, Sept. 04. During the exercise two U.S. Air Force F-35 Lightning II aircraft landed on a highway strip in Finland to practice Agile Combat Employment which increases the ability of our collective partners to collaborate and operate in a joint, high-intensity environment, improve readiness, responsiveness and interoperability. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Scyrrus Corregidor)

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RAF Lakenheath F-35s make austere landings during Finnish exercise

Finnish Air Force Col. Saku Joukas, commander of Lapland Air Wing, Finland, speaks to U.S. Air Force Airmen, during Exercise BAANA 2024, on Hosio Highway, Ranua, Finland, Sept. 04. During the exercise U.S. Air Force Airmen expanded on Agile Combat Employment capabilities by learning austere environment aircraft landing and take-off operations and techniques from their Finnish counterparts. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Scyrrus Corregidor)

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RAF Lakenheath F-35s make austere landings during Finnish exercise

A U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II aircraft assigned to the 48th Fighter Wing, RAF Lakenheath, makes history by landing on a highway strip during the exercise BAANA 2024, Sept. 4, on Hosio Highway Strip, Ranua, Finland. During the exercise the U.S. Air Force collaborated with NATO Allies to adapt, innovate and strengthen our collective defense while making history by landing U.S. fighter aircraft on a Finnish highway strip demonstrating military capabilities and interoperability. During the exercise U.S. Air Force Airmen expanded on Agile Combat Employment capabilities by learning austere environment aircraft landing and take-off operations and techniques from their Finnish counterparts. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Scyrrus Corregidor)

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RAF Lakenheath F-35s make austere landings during Finnish exercise

A U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II aircraft assigned to the 48th Fighter Wing, demonstrates landing and takeoff operations during exercise BAANA 2024, Sept. 4, on Hosio Highway Strip, Ranua, Finland. During the exercise the aircraft landed on a highway strip in Finland to practice Agile Combat Employment which increases the ability of our collective partners to collaborate and operate in a joint, high-intensity environment, improve readiness, responsiveness and interoperability. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Scyrrus Corregidor)

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UK, U.S. air forces strengthen interoperability at ACE exercise Agile Shield

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Caleb Leal, 48th Security Forces Squadron training instructor, marshals an F-35A Lightning II assigned to the 48th Fighter Wing at RAF Marham, England, Sept. 4, 2024. Liberty Wing’s expeditionary Airmen are capable of accomplishing tasks outside of their core air force specialties showcasing the ready and multi-capable Airmen mindset. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alexander Vasquez)

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UK, U.S. air forces strengthen interoperability at ACE exercise Agile Shield

U.S. Air Force Capt. Thomas Holmes, 493rd Fighter Squadron pilot, returns after completing a combined aerial training sortie during exercise Agile Shield at RAF Marham, England, Sept. 4, 2024. The Liberty Wing routinely conducts collaborative training exercises that provide opportunities to strengthen tactics, techniques, and procedures to improve interoperability, and strengthen trust between U.S. and UK forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alexander Vasquez)

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UK, U.S. air forces strengthen interoperability at ACE exercise Agile Shield

A U.S. F-35 Lightning II assigned to the 48th Fighter Wing conducts a flyover during exercise Agile Shield at RAF Marham, England, Sept. 4, 2024. The Liberty Wing routinely conducts collaborative training exercises that provide opportunities to strengthen tactics, techniques, and procedures to improve interoperability, and strengthen trust between U.S. and UK forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alexander Vasquez)

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UK, U.S. air forces strengthen interoperability at ACE exercise Agile Shield

A U.S. F-35A Lightning II assigned to the 48th Fighter Wing conducts a flyover during exercise Agile Shield at RAF Marham, England, Sept. 4, 2024. The 48th Fighter Wing strengthens their mission readiness through the execution of routine ACE training events, showcasing their ability to rapidly establish operations from various locations with integrated capabilities and interoperability across core functions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alexander Vasquez)

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UK, U.S. air forces strengthen interoperability at ACE exercise Agile Shield

Four U.S. F-35A Lightning II aircraft assigned to the 48th Fighter Wing prepare to taxi to the runway during exercise Agile Shield at RAF Marham, England, Sept. 4, 2024. Integrating fifth-generation aircraft into Agile Combat Employment training is a vital step towards enhancing security, maintaining air superiority, and deterring adversaries. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alexander Vasquez)

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UK, U.S. air forces strengthen interoperability at ACE exercise Agile Shield

U.S. Air Force Airman Cortlin Patterson, 493rd Fighter Generation Squadron crew chief, refuels an F-35A Lightning II with assistance from RAF Marham Airmen during exercise Agile Shield at RAF Marham, England, Sept. 4, 2024. The ability of the 48th Fighter Wing to rapidly maneuver and operate alongside Allies and partners strengthens our shared techniques, tactics and procedures while proving the unit’s capability to meet the challenges of today and tomorrow. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alexander Vasquez)

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UK, U.S. air forces strengthen interoperability at ACE exercise Agile Shield

Two U.S. F-35A Lightning II aircraft assigned to the 48th Fighter Wing prepare to taxi to the runway during exercise Agile Shield at RAF Marham, England, Sept. 4, 2024. The Liberty Wing trains Agile Combat Employment concepts to optimize the use of aircraft across multiple locations, making the best use of available resources and maximizing the operational lifespan of the aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alexander Vasquez)

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UK, U.S. air forces strengthen interoperability at ACE exercise Agile Shield

A U.S. F-35A Lightning II assigned to the 48th Fighter Wing prepares to take off during exercise Agile Shield at RAF Lakenheath, England, Sep. 3, 2024. The Liberty Wing trains Agile Combat Employment concepts to optimize the use of aircraft across multiple locations, making the best use of available resources and maximizing the operational lifespan of the aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alexander Vasquez)

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UK, U.S. air forces strengthen interoperability at ACE exercise Agile Shield

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Kamardeen Gazal, left, 48th Logistics Readiness Squadron ground transportation support operator, Staff Sgt. Casy Mohr, middle, 48th Munitions Squadron precision guided munitions crew chief, and Senior Airman Ryan Evans, 48th MUNS PGM crew member, load equipment into a truck by forklift during exercise Agile Shield at RAF Lakenheath, England, Sep. 3, 2024. 48th Fighter Wing Airmen train Agile Combat Employment concepts to ensure their capability to withstand, re-mass, and respond to potential aggression. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alexander Vasquez)

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U.S. Space Command: UK-U.S. integration key to future of space security

From left, U.S. Space Force Lt. Col. Danielle Amason, 73rd Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Squadron, Detachment 4 commander, gives a tour to U.S. Space Force Lt. Gen. David N. Miller, Jr., Space Operations Command commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Caleb Lloyd, SpOC senior enlisted leader, during a visit at RAF Feltwell, England, Aug. 28, 2024. Detachment 4 is one of three geographically separated detachments of the 73rd ISRS who execute space-centric ISR missions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Renee Nicole S.N. Finona)

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U.S. Space Command: UK-U.S. integration key to future of space security

From left, U.S. Space Force Chief Master Sgt. Caleb Lloyd, Space Operation Command senior enlisted leader, and Lt. Gen. David N. Miller, Jr., SpOC commander, are briefed by Mike Poston, SCION Enterprise electrician, during a visit at RAF Feltwell, England, Aug. 28, 2024. A key aspect of the command team’s visit included emphasizing the importance of our allied partnerships and celebrating the 73rd Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Squadron, Detachment 4’s partnership with the UK’s space program. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Renee Nicole S.N. Finona)

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