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Air Force Col. Daniel “Chappie” James (left), and Air Force Col. Robin Olds, commander of the 8th Tactical Fighter Wing, stand together for a photo. James was Olds’ vice commander on deployment in South Vietnam in the late 1960s.
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During Vietnam, Air Force Gen. Daniel “Chappie” James Jr. flew 78 combat missions, including the infamous Operation Bolo mission in which seven communist MiG-21 aircraft were destroyed. Operation Bolo was a deception-based mission intended to trick enemy fighter aircraft into battle where American fighters held the advantage. This operation pitted the U.S. F-4 Phantom II against the MiG-21 and, because of the operation, the enemy re-evaluated their MiG-21 strategy and deployment.
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Chappie James became the first African-American general in the United States Air Force and was later the first African-American four-star general in any American military service branch.
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LEAP Spotlight: 1st Lt. Mariah C. Pérez

“The Language Enabled Airman Program has promoted my personal and professional growth while allowing me to build relationships. You don’t have anything to lose by applying for LEAP but could miss an opportunity to develop your cross-cultural and language skills by not applying,” Spanish LEAP Scholar, 1st Lt. Mariah C. Pérez said.
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LEAP Scholars: Equipped with Skills that Cannot be “Just-in-Time” Trained

LEAP Scholar and U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Asim Khan, director of staff, U.S. Air Forces Central Air Warfare Center, Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, helps transition Afghan evacuees from Abu Dhabi International Airport to the Emirati Humanitarian City during the evacuation of American citizens, special immigrant visa applicants and other at-risk individuals from Afghanistan in August 2021. (Courtesy Photo provided by U.S. Air Force Maj. Artemis Winkley)
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Flags of Indonesia and Vietnam flying together

Flags of Indonesia and Vietnam flying together
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LEAP Spotlight: Capt. Victoria Smith

“The Language Enabled Airman Program has enriched my life in the Air Force by enabling me to serve using my interests and skills outside of my AFSC,” French LEAP Scholar Capt. Victoria Smith said.
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LEAP Spotlight: Maj. Andrews Gonzalez

“LEAP has enriched my military career greatly. I am very proud of the opportunities I’ve been given to contribute to the Air Force mission as well as to the defense and our country by using my language and cultural skills,” Spanish Language Enabled Airman Program Scholar Maj. Andrews Gonzalez said.
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AFGSC Commander announces Project Tuskegee

Dr. Charlotte Morris, president, Tuskegee University, right, shakes the hand of Gen. Anthony Cotton, commander, Air Force Global Strike Command, left, after they discussed the establishment of Project Tuskegee. Project Tuskegee is a partnership between AFGSC and the university where Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps cadets are exposed to the opportunities available as an AFGSC “Striker.” (Air Force Courtesy Photo)
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Taiwanese anti-Beijing protestors

TAIPEI, TAIWAN - 2020/10/25: Taiwanese along with local Hong Kong residents march in Taipei holding placards in support of the 12 Hong Kong democracy activists arrested by the Chinese authorities while attempting to escape from Hong Kong to Taiwan. The Hong Kong and China's authorities claim that the arrested are criminals that must face criminal charges. (Photo by Alberto Buzzola/LightRocket via Getty Images)
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Taliban fighters

Taliban fighters
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Maj. Chay Derbigny is an Air University Fellow, currently in her second year on campus. The AU Fellows program combines a 10-month student experience with a second year as an instructor at Air University. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Rhonda Smith)
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Air University Fellows

Maj. Kristi Buczek is an Air University Fellow, currently in her second year on campus. The AU Fellows program combines a 10-month student experience with a second year as an instructor at Air University. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Rhonda Smith)
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Air University Fellows

Lt. Col. Tyler Hughes is an Air University Fellow, currently in her second year on campus. The AU Fellows program combines a 10-month student experience with a second year as an instructor at Air University. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Rhonda Smith)
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Air University Fellows

Maj. Benjamin Johnson is an Air University Fellow, currently in her second year on campus. The AU Fellows program combines a 10-month student experience with a second year as an instructor at Air University. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Rhonda Smith)
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LEAP Spotlight: Capt. Jimmy Chien

“I wish more people knew about LEAP and the resources and experiences it can provide. LEAP is absolutely vital in ensuring the Air Force develops personnel with language and cultural skillsets. These skillsets will become invaluable as we continue to leverage and foster our partnerships across the world.” Chinese Mandarin LEAP Scholar and FAO Capt Jimmy Chien said.
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Preparing for war with China

Globe centered on China with a bandolier of shells draped across it.
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Linebacker of the Week: SSgt Merkley

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. John Payne, 36th Wing command chief, gives Staff Sgt. Derek Merkley, Munitions Support Equipment Management crew chief with the 36th Munitions Squadron, a book about the history of Operation Linebacker II at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Jan. 12, 2022. The Team Andersen Linebacker of the Week recognizes outstanding enlisted, officer, civilian and total force personnel who have had an impact on achieving Team Andersen’s Mission, Vision and Priorities. (U.S. Air force Photo by Airman 1st Class Kaitlyn Preston)
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Convergence

Convergence
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Brig Gen Charles McGee

At Ramitelli airfield in Italy, Col. McGee stands in front of the P-51C he named “Kitten” for his wife. At his side is Nathaniel Wilson the Mustang’s crew chief. (Courtesy image)
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