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Defenders train with new rifle optic

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 56th Security Forces Squadron conduct live-fire training, Sept. 29, 2023, at the GPS Defense Sniper School, Peoria, Arizona. The training focused on the use of the new TANGO6T rifle optic on the M4 carbine. The new optic features a 1-6x variable zoom range, allowing greater engagement distances for Airmen and other operators of the optic. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jakob Hambright)

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Defenders train with new rifle optic

The sight picture of the TANGO6T optic showcases its adjustment capabilities, Sept. 29, 2023, at the GPS Defense Sniper School, Peoria, Arizona. The new optic was employed by defenders attached to the 56th Security Forces Squadron during live-fire training at the school. The training focused on the use of the optic for long-range targets, up to 750 yards. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jakob Hambright)

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Defenders train with new rifle optic

A TANGO6T rifle scope sits attached to an M4 carbine, Sept. 29, 2023, at the GPS Defense Sniper School, Peoria, Arizona. The new optic was employed by defenders attached to the 56th Security Forces Squadron during live-fire training at the school. The training focused on the use of the optic for long-range targets, up to 750 yards. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jakob Hambright)

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Defenders train with new rifle optic

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 56th Security Forces Squadron conduct live-fire training, Sept. 29, 2023, at the GPS Defense Sniper School, Peoria, Arizona. The training focused on the use of the new TANGO6T rifle optic on the M4 carbine. The new optic features a 1-6x variable zoom range, allowing greater engagement distances for Airmen and other operators of the optic. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jakob Hambright)

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Defenders train with new rifle optic

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Joseph Moyao, 56th Security Forces Squadron security patrolman, engages in live-fire training, Sept. 29, 2023, at the GPS Defense Sniper School, Peoria, Arizona. The training focused on the use of the new TANGO6T rifle optic on the M4 carbine. The new optic features a 1-6x variable zoom range, allowing greater engagement distances for Airmen and other operators of the optic. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jakob Hambright)

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Defenders train with new rifle optic

U.S. Air Force Airmen and civilians assigned to the 56th Security Forces Squadron conduct live-fire training, Sept. 29, 2023, at the GPS Defense Sniper School, Peoria, Arizona. The training focused on the use of the new TANGO6T rifle optic on the M4 carbine. The new optic features a 1-6x variable zoom range, allowing greater engagement distances for Airmen and other operators of the optic. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jakob Hambright)

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Luke AFB Thunderbolts shoot for the sky

Paris Daniel (center), Luke Air Force Base Thunderbolts basketball team coach, oversees a practice drill, Sept. 27, 2023, at Luke AFB, Arizona. The Thunderbolts are part of the Pacific West Military Basketball Conference which consists of eight military basketball teams playing on the west coast of the U.S. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Katelynn Jackson)

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Luke AFB Thunderbolts shoot for the sky

Paris Daniel, Luke Air Force Base Thunderbolts basketball team coach, oversees players perform a practice drill, Sept. 27, 2023, at Luke AFB, Arizona. Since 2018, the Thunderbolts have maintained a record of taking home the Western Conference Finals (WCF) championship three times and winning two of four Military Basketball Association (MBA) finals. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Katelynn Jackson)

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Luke AFB Thunderbolts shoot for the sky

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Ian Sutton (left), 944th Fighter Wing administrative helper, and Senior Airman Albert Madden (right), 56th Fighter Wing Communication Support Squadron technician, run a drill during a Thunderbolt basketball practice, Sept. 27, 2023, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. The Thunderbolts play in the Pacific West Military Basketball Conference, which consists of eight military basketball teams playing on the west coast of the U.S. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Katelynn Jackson)

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Luke AFB Thunderbolts shoot for the sky

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Ian Sutton (left), 944th Fighter Wing administrative helper, and Senior Airman Albert Madden (right), 56th Fighter Wing Communication Support Squadron technician, run a drill during a Thunderbolt basketball practice, Sept. 27, 2023, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. Since 2018, the Thunderbolts have maintained a track record of taking home the Western Conference Finals (WCF) championship three times and winning two out of four Military Basketball Association (MBA) finals. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Katelynn Jackson)

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Luke Elementary School Celebrates Purple Star School Nomination

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Jason Rueschhoff, 56th Fighter Wing commander, shares remarks during a ceremony honoring Luke Elementary School being named as the first Purple Star School Candidate in the State of Arizona Oct. 6, 2023, in Glendale, Arizona. A Purple Star School’s is recognized for its physical and emotional support to military children throughout the challenges and changes experienced when moving and transitioning into new homes. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Zoie Cox)

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Luke Elementary School Celebrates Purple Star School Nomination

Joanne Osborne (left), former Arizona State Representative, and Melissa Rueschhoff, special victims unit criminal prosecutor and Luke AFB Key Spouse, pose for a photo together after celebrating Luke Elementary School being named as the first Purple Star School candidate in the state of Arizona Oct. 6, 2023, in Glendale, Arizona. Being recognized as a Purple Star School Candidate aligns with the 56th Fighter Wing’s line of effort to advance quality of life and the Department of Defense’s priority to take care of service members and their families. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Zoie Cox)

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Luke Elementary School Celebrates Purple Star School Nomination

Members of the Dysart Unified School District along with local community partners and leadership from the 56th Fighter Wing, pose for a photo Oct. 6, 2023, in Glendale, Arizona. Luke Elementary School is the first school to earn the title of Purple Star School Candidate in the state of Arizona. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Zoie Cox)

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Luke Elementary School Celebrates Purple Star School Nomination

Leadership from Luke Air Force Base, along with members of the Dysart Unified School District and local community partners, celebrate Luke Elementary School being named as the first Purple Star School Candidate in the state of Arizona during a ribbon cutting ceremony Oct. 6, 2023, in Glendale, Arizona. To celebrate the accomplishment, Luke Elementary’s faculty and members of the Dysart Unified School District held an assembly, ribbon cutting ceremony and breakfast where they also recognized the military children that are currently attending the school. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Zoie Cox)

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A T-6A Texan II taxis down the flight line during Surge Week at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, Sept. 29, 2023. The T-6 is a training aircraft utilized by U.S. Air Force pilots. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Keira Rossman)

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A U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II assigned to the 34th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron departs after conducting an aerial refueling with A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 28th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron above the Arabian Gulf, Dec. 3, 2019. The KC-135 Stratotanker delivers U.S. Air Forces Central Command a global reach aerial refueling capability to support our joint and coalition aircraft, providing war-winning airpower throughout the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Daniel Snider)

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Luke Hosts West Valley JROTC Cadets for Career Expo

Junior ROTC cadets and instructors pose for a group photo with service members after the Luke Air Force Base JROTC Career Expo Sept. 29, 2023, at Luke AFB, Arizona. Over 135 JROTC cadets from nine schools across Phoenix’s West Valley attended the expo, an event aimed to provide them with insight into Luke’s training mission along with an understanding of daily life in the Air Force. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman 1st Class Katelynn Jackson)

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Luke Hosts West Valley JROTC Cadets for Career Expo

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon taxies down the flightline during the Luke Air Force Base Junior ROTC Career Expo Sept. 29, 2023, at Luke AFB, Arizona. Over 135 JROTC cadets from nine schools across Phoenix’s West Valley attended the expo, an event aimed to provide them with insight into Luke’s training mission along with an understanding of daily life in the Air Force. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman 1st Class Katelynn Jackson)

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Luke Hosts West Valley JROTC Cadets for Career Expo

Avery Bullard, Shadow Mountain High School Space Force Junior ROTC cadet, participates in a push up contest during the Luke Air Force Base JROTC Career Expo Sept. 29, 2023, at Luke AFB, Arizona. Throughout the three-hour expo the cadets were able to see demonstrations by Luke’s military working dog handlers, explosive ordnance disposal, and the Fighter Country Spark innovation team. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman 1st Class Katelynn Jackson)

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Luke Hosts West Valley JROTC Cadets for Career Expo

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Elizabeth Pedroza, 56th Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, handles military working dog Bboa as she engages Staff Sgt. Dakota Farrow, 56th Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, during a demonstration at the Luke Air Force Base Junior ROTC Career Expo Sept. 29, 2023, at Luke AFB, Arizona. Throughout the three-hour expo the cadets were able to see demonstrations by Luke’s military working dog handlers, explosive ordnance disposal, and the Fighter Country Spark innovation team. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman 1st Class Katelynn Jackson)

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