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Norwegian F-35 flies for first time under Norwegian command

One of the first two Norwegian F-35s soars through the air under the control of Norwegian Maj. Morten Hanche, 62nd Fighter Squadron F-35 student pilot, Dec. 14, 2015, at Luke Air Force Base. Hanche engaged in simulated close air support in coordination with ground forces as an exercise during the sortie. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ridge Shan)
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Norwegian F-35 flies for first time under Norwegian command

Norwegian Maj. Morten Hanche, 62nd Fighter Squadron F-35 student pilot, prepares to taxi his Norwegian F-35 out onto the runway for takeoff, Dec. 14, 2015, at Luke Air Force Base. This F-35 is one of the first two F-35s that have been produced specifically to meet the needs of the Norwegian Royal Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ridge Shan)
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Norwegian F-35 flies for first time under Norwegian command

Norwegian Maj. Morten Hanche, 62nd Fighter Squadron F-35 student pilot, smiles as he enters the cockpit of a Norwegian F-35 for the first time, Dec. 14, 2015, at Luke Air Force Base. Hanche made history as the first Norwegian to ever pilot an F-35. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ridge Shan)
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Survival Evasion Resistance and Escape

Students from the 22nd Training Squadron watch while a 336th Training Group Survival Evasion Resistance and Escape specialist, lands safely on the ground after a jump Nov. 9, 2015, at Fairchild Air Force Base, Wash. Being a SERE instructor is a specialized career field in the Air Force. They prepare Department of Defense personnel to return from isolated events with honor. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Samantha Krolikowski)
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A UH-1N Iroquois helicopter hovers above the runway Nov. 9, 2015, at Fairchild Air Force Base, Wash. The 36th Rescue Squadron supports the Survival School with numerous platforms. They provide parachute operations, hoist and vector training, and perform civilian search and rescue with 689 saves to date. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Nick J. Daniello)
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Survival Evasion Resistance and Escape

A Survival, Evasion, Resistance and Escape specialist and a combat survival student watch as another student is hoisted into the UH-1N Iroquois helicopter, June 10, 2015, at Fairchild Air Force Base, Wash. Students receive hands-on training with recovery devices while attending the Survival School. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Nick J. Daniello)
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A UH-1N Iroquois helicopter sits in a hangar Nov. 6, 2015, at Fairchild Air Force Base, Wash. The 36th Rescue Squadron’s mission is to provide support for the Survival School. Their support includes: hoist and vector training, parachute operations, upgrade training for Survival, Evasion, Resistance and Escape specialists and the capabilities to perform civilian search and rescue. To date the rescue squadron has 689 saves. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Nick J. Daniello)
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A combat survival training student observes as another student is hoisted into the UH-1N Iroquois helicopter, April 8, 2015, at Fairchild Air Force Base, Wash. Students learn a multitude of skills while attending the Survival School, to include: hoist training, vectoring a helicopter and compass reading. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Nick J. Daniello)
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Survival Evasion Resistance and Escape Airmen from the 336th Training Group take off in a UH-1N Iroquois to practice weekly jumps to maintain their certifications and proficiency, Nov. 9, 2015 at Fairchild Air Force Base, Wash. The 36th Rescue Squadron provides the helicopter and hoist platform for a hands-on experience for both SERE specialists and combat survival students. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Samantha Krolikowski)
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Chaplain (Col) Douglas Slater

Chaplain (Col.) Douglas Slater is the Command Chaplain, Headquarters Air Education and Training Command, Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas.
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SERE: Water survival - preparing Airmen for the sea

A water survival student is hoisted during a simulated rescue operation Dec. 8, 2015, at Fairchild Air Force Base, Wash. Students attended the survival school’s Water Survival Course to learn skills that will aid them if they become isolated personnel in open water, sea or ocean. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Nick J. Daniello)
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SERE: Water survival - preparing Airmen for the sea

A Survival, Evasion, Resistance and Escape instructor sprays students with water during a training scenario Dec. 8, 2015, at Fairchild Air Force Base, Wash. For the “dunker” portion of the course, S.E.R.E specialists are certified through the Navy Salvage Dive because Water Survival students will be breathing on compressed air in the form of a Helicopter Emergency Egress Device bottle. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Sean Campbell)
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SERE: Water survival - preparing Airmen for the sea

Water survival students wave their flash lights to the simulated rescue forces flying overhead Dec. 8, 2015, at Fairchild Air Force Base, Wash. Students were put through single-man life raft and multi-man life raft scenarios. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Nick J. Daniello)
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SERE: Water survival - preparing Airmen for the sea

Students prepare to assemble their life raft canopy during a water survival scenario Dec. 8, 2015, at Fairchild Air Force Base, Wash. During the two Water Survival courses, students learn a multitude of skills and are put through different scenarios simulating being isolated in open water. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Nick J. Daniello)
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SERE: Water survival - preparing Airmen for the sea

A Water Survival student gets hoisted back into a training fuselage by a Survival, Evasion, Resistance and Escape instructor during a training scenario Dec. 8, 2015, at Fairchild Air Force Base, Wash. Course capacity is capped at 34 students and is primarily made up of flight crew members and battlefield Airmen, but can also include members from other career fields and each branch of service. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Sean Campbell)
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SERE: Water survival - preparing Airmen for the sea

A Water Survival student braves the turbulent waters before getting hoisted into the fuselage during a training scenario Dec. 8, 2015, at Fairchild Air Force Base, Wash. The survival gear available to Airmen depends on what aircraft they are flying in and under what command the aircraft is flying. Different commands pack different items, but as a standard, aircraft have a raft, raft canopy, canopy poles, rations, medical supplies, radio, signaling devices and a form of water or a way of procuring fresh water. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Sean Campbell)
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SERE: Water survival - preparing Airmen for the sea

Survival, Evasion, Resistance and Escape instructors hoist Water Survival students into a training fuselage during a scenario Dec. 8, 2015, at Fairchild Air Force Base, Wash. The primary focus of the Water Survival Course is to prepare military members for having to escape an aircraft while over the ocean. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Sean Campbell)
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SERE: Water survival - preparing Airmen for the sea

Water Survival students help each other into a life raft during a scenario Dec. 8, 2015, at Fairchild Air Force Base, Wash. The Water Survival Course is two days long and consists of two parts: parachuting and non-parachuting. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Sean Campbell)
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SERE: Water survival - preparing Airmen for the sea

Water Survival students get hands on training on what to do if a helicopter goes down over the ocean Dec. 8, 2015, at Fairchild Air Force Base, Wash. Survival, Evasion, Resistance and Escape instructors learn everything they need to know to teach the course in technical school. Before becoming an instructor for water survival, instructors go through a refresher course ensuring they know the information and comprehend the lessons that need to be taught. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Sean Campbell)
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2015 Altus Christmas Parade

The Altus Air Force Base Honor Guard marches down Main Street during the 35th annual Altus Christmas Parade, Dec. 12, 2015, in the City of Altus, Okla. Members from Altus Air Force Base participated in the parade to share this rich, time-honored tradition with the community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Megan E. Acs/Released)
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