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Raider Maintainers Generate Red Flag Airpower

A U.S. Air Force weapons load crew arms a B-1B Lancer assigned to the 34th Bomb Squadron at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., July 20, 2023. The 34th BS is participating in Red Flag-Nellis 23-3 an exercise that implements the strategic use of airpower over extended distances and in contested environments. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman 1st Class Yendi Borjas)

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Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association

Joe Kern, 28th Civil Engineer Squadron real property specialist, and other members of the Chapter 30-1 Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association distribute candy during a parade in Rapid City, South Dakota. The association is a non-profit organization that sponsors and participates in many motorcycle-related charity events each year and donates to various local veteran care facilities and charities. (Courtesy photo)

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Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association

Members of the Chapter 30-1 Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association walk around downtown Rapid City, South Dakota. The association raises money for veteran organizations through events such as poker runs, pub crawls, holiday breakfasts, chuck-a-puck, and bake sales. (Courtesy photo)

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Col. Derek Oakley Official Photo

Col. Derek Oakley Official Photo

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Mission Generation Competition

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Ian Satterfield (left), 28th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron weapons load crew member, and Senior Airman Jeremy Shaffer, 28th AMXS weapons load crew team chief, participates in a weapons load competition during the first annual Mission Generation Competition at Ellsworth Air Force Base, South Dakota, July 7, 2023. Mission Generation Competitions enhance readiness and prepare forces to respond to any potential crisis or challenge. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman 1st Class Yendi Borjas)

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Mission Generation Competition

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Mackenzie Waldrop, 28th Munitions Squadron line delivery technician, participates in a bomb build exercise during the first annual Mission Generation Competition at Ellsworth Air Force Base, South Dakota, July 7, 2023. Mission Generation Competitions support operational speed, flexibility, and increases the readiness of our strategic bombers. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman 1st Class Yendi Borjas)

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Mission Generation Competition

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Jeffery Petterson, 28th Munitions Squadron conventional maintenance technician, participates in a bomb build exercise during the first annual Mission Generation Competition at Ellsworth Air Force Base, South Dakota, July 7, 2023. Mission Generation Competitions are designed to showcase the 28th Bomb Wing’s ability to deter, deny, and dominate any influence or aggression from adversaries or competitors. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman 1st Class Yendi Borjas)

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Mission Generation Competition

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Emily Silcocks, 28th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron assistant dedicated crew chief, performs preflight inspections and safe for maintenance checks during the first annual Mission Generation Competition at Ellsworth Air Force Base, South Dakota, July 7, 2023. Mission Generation Competitions enhance readiness and prepare forces to respond to any potential crisis or challenge. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman 1st Class Yendi Borjas)

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Mission Generation Competition

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Noah Blair, 28th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron dedicated crew chief, performs preflight inspections and safe for maintenance checks during the first annual Mission Generation Competition at Ellsworth Air Force Base, South Dakota, July 7, 2023. Mission Generation Competitions remains fully committed to defense and deterrence of any actors that would look to undermine or threaten our shared interests. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman 1st Class Yendi Borjas)

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Col. Michelle Shnakenberg

U.S. Air Force Courtesy Photo

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28th Maintenance Group CoC

U.S. Air Force Col. Johnny West, incoming 28th Maintenance Group commander, gives a speech during a change of command ceremony at Ellsworth Air Force Base, South Dakota, June 29, 2023. West entered the Air Force in 1991 as a munitions systems apprentice and commissioned in 2001 through a Reserve Officers’ Training Corp program offered at Baylor University. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman 1st Class Yendi Borjas)

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28th Maintenance Group CoC

U.S. Air Force Col. Derek Oakley, 28th Bomb Wing commander, left, presents the 28th Maintenance Group guidon to Col. Johnny West, incoming 28th MXG commander during a change of command ceremony at Ellsworth Air Force Base, South Dakota, June 29, 2023. West previously served as the deputy director for Logistics and Engineering at Indo-Pacific Command J4, Camp Smith, Hawaii. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman 1st Class Yendi Borjas)

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28th Maintenance Group CoC

U.S. Air Force Col. Derek Oakley, 28th Bomb Wing commander, left, accepts the 28th Maintenance Group guidon from Col. Nathan Mitchell, outgoing 28th MXG commander at Ellsworth Air Force Base, South Dakota, June 29, 2023. Mitchell’s played a crucial role during the 28th Bomb Wings first-ever B-1B Lancer hot-pit refueling operation with the Royal Australian Air Force in Darwin, Australia. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman 1st Class Yendi Borjas)

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28th Maintenance Group CoC

U.S. Air Force Col. Nathan Mitchell, outgoing 28th Maintenance Group commander, renders his last salute as commander during a change of command ceremony at Ellsworth Air Force Base, South Dakota, June 29, 2023. Along with relinquishing command of the 28th MXG, Mitchell also retired after 24 years of service. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman 1st Class Yendi Borjas)

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28th Maintenance Group CoC

U.S. Air Force Col. Nathan Mitchell, outgoing 28th Maintenance Group commander, gives a speech during a change of command ceremony at Ellsworth Air Force Base, South Dakota, June 29, 2023. During his command, Mitchell led the 28th MXG, generating combat ready B-1B Lancer aircraft and provided long-range strike capabilities to combatant commanders worldwide. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman 1st Class Yendi Borjas)

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28th Maintenance Group CoC

U.S. Air Force Col. Derek Oakley, 28th Bomb Wing commander, left, awards Col. Nathan Mitchell, outgoing 28th Maintenance Group commander, the Legion of Merit at Ellsworth Air Force Base, South Dakota, June 29, 2023. The Legion of Merit is awarded for the recognition of admirable combatant or noncombatant services. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman 1st Class Yendi Borjas)

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28th Bomb Wing CoC

A U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancer, assigned to the 28th Bomb Wing, shows the name of the incoming 28th BW commander at Ellsworth Air Force Base, South Dakota, June 23, 2023. The B-1B is utilized globally as a multi-purpose bomber. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman 1st Class Yendi Borjas)

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28th Bomb Wing CoC

U.S. Air Force Col. Derek C. Oakley, incoming 28th Bomb Wing commander, renders his first salute as commander during a change of command ceremony at Ellsworth Air Force Base, South Dakota, June 23, 2023. Oakley served as the 28th Operations Group commander from June 2021 to June 2023. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman 1st Class Yendi Borjas)

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28th Bomb Wing CoC

U.S. Air Force Col. Derek C. Oakley, incoming 28th Bomb Wing commander, gives a speech during a change of command ceremony at Ellsworth Air Force Base, South Dakota, June 23, 2023. Previously, Oakley was the commander of the 28th Operations Group at Ellsworth AFB where he commanded the largest operational B-1 Lancer group in the U.S. Air Force with one operational support squadron, two bomb squadrons and operations of the Powder River Training Complex. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman 1st Class Yendi Borjas)

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28th Bomb Wing CoC

U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Andrew J. Gebara, Eighth Air Force and Joint-Global Strike Operations Center commander, left, presents the 28th Bomb Wing guidon to Col. Derek C. Oakley, incoming 28th BW commander, center, during a change of command ceremony at Ellsworth Air Force Base, South Dakota, June 23, 2023. As commander, Oakley takes responsibility for the largest B-1B combat wing in the U.S. Air Force, with more than 12,000 active duty military, civilian employees, and family members. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman 1st Class Yendi Borjas)

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