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Air Force Global Strike Command advances warfighter readiness with ongoing initiative

From left, Dr. Cory Coehoorn, associate professor at the School of Allied Health Professions, explains the Bod Pod process to U.S. Air Force 2nd Lt. John Price Rutledge III, 479th Student Squadron B-52 Stratofortress weapons systems officer in training Feb. 5, 2025, at the School of Allied Health Professions in Shreveport, Louisiana. AFGSC has partnered with LSU Health Shreveport through the CRAFT project to identify ways to improve mental and physical endurance for aircrew following research on cognitive and physical demands of aircrew members during B-52 Stratofortress missions. Their efforts are aimed to increase overall mission readiness for the B-52’s mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Aaliyah Beverly)

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Air Force Global Strike Command advances warfighter readiness with ongoing initiative

Hannah Cowart, fourth year med student at LSU Health Shreveport, left, secures a VO2 mask to U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Jackson Eaves, 11th Bomb Squadron B-52 Stratofortress pilot in training, at Allied Health in Shreveport, Louisiana, Feb. 5, 2025. AFGSC has partnered with LSU Health Shreveport through the CRAFT project to identify ways to improve mental and physical endurance for aircrew following research on cognitive and physical demands of aircrew members during B-52 Stratofortress missions. Their efforts are aimed to increase overall mission readiness for the B-52’s mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Aaliyah Beverly)

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Air Force Global Strike Command advances warfighter readiness with ongoing initiative

U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Jackson Eaves, 11th Bomb Squadron B-52 Stratofortress pilot in training, takes a VO2 Max baseline test at the School of Allied Health Professions in Shreveport, Louisiana Feb. 5, 2025. AFGSC has partnered with LSU Health Shreveport through the CRAFT project to identify ways to improve mental and physical endurance for aircrew following research on cognitive and physical demands of aircrew members during B-52 Stratofortress missions. Their efforts are aimed to increase overall mission readiness for the B-52’s mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Aaliyah Beverly)

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84% of Airmen say using VR improved their medical skills

(Left to right) Retired U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Jared Koohestani, virtual reality customer success manager, demonstrates how to interface with a virtual reality simulation for tactical combat casualty care at Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., Jan. 30, 2025. Ellsworth Airmen sampled eight distinct scenarios featuring virtual manikins in need of care. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Dylan Maher)

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84% of Airmen say using VR improved their medical skills

U.S. Air Force Airman First Class Adriana Jackson, 28th Operations Support Squadron all source intelligence analyst, right, listens to retired U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Jared Koohestani, virtual reality customer success manager, during a tactical combat casualty care virtual reality demonstration at Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., Jan. 30, 2025. Ellsworth Airmen sampled eight distinct scenarios featuring virtual manikins in need of care. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Dylan Maher)

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84% of Airmen say using VR improved their medical skills

(Left to right) U.S. Air Force Airman First Class Adriana Jackson, 28th Operations Support Squadron all source intelligence analyst, Capt. Ryley McCarthy, 28th Operations Support Squadron chief of combat intelligence cell and U.S. Army Sgt. Melody Irwin, 1st Medical Brigade animal care technician, perform tactical combat casualty care training using virtual reality at Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., Jan. 30, 2025. Ellsworth Airmen had the opportunity to collaborate and work as a team utilizing a VR training module with multiplayer functionality. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Dylan Maher)

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84% of Airmen say using VR improved their medical skills

U.S. Air Force Airman First Class Dana Maydew, 28th Operations Support Squadron intelligence analyst uses virtual reality to simulate Tactical Combat Casualty Care procedures at Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., Jan. 30, 2025. VR provides a cost effective method to introduce Airmen to crisis response, and refresh TCCC skills. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Dylan Maher)

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Indian Air Force Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh, Chief of the Air Staff, speaks with U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Michael Chmielewski, Air Boss for the Aero India team during the Aero India 2025 air show, at Yelahanka Air Force Station, Bengaluru, India, Feb. 13, 2025. Aero India 2025 is an ideal forum to showcase U.S. defense aircraft and equipment and ultimately contribute toward our compatibility and interoperability with other countries. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech Sgt. Tarelle Walker)

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A U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancer assigned to the 34th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron, Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., tilts sideways while conducting a fly over at Aero India air show at Yelahanka Air Force Station, Bengaluru, India, Feb. 13, 2025. The U.S. participation in this year’s exhibition aims to strengthen its partnership with India while furthering military-to-military relationships and cooperation. (U.S. Air Force photo by 2nd Lt. Alejandra Angarita)

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A U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancer assigned to the 34th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron, Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D, executes a flyover during the Aero India 2025 air show at Yelahanka Air Force Station, Bengaluru, India, Feb. 13, 2025. The airshow serves as a platform to showcase U.S. aircraft and equipment while enhancing compatibility and interoperability with partner nations.. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Robert M. Trujillo)

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Indian Air Force Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh, Chief of the Air Staff, tours an F-35A Lightning II with U.S. Air Force Capt. Trevor Marckmann, 355th Fighter Squadron pilot, during the Aero India 2025 air show, at Yelahanka Air Force Station, Bengaluru, India, Feb. 13, 2025. Aero India 2025 is an ideal forum to showcase U.S. defense aircraft and equipment and ultimately contribute toward our compatibility and interoperability with other countries. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech Sgt. Tarelle Walker)

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Indian Air Force Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh, Chief of the Air Staff, tours an F-16 Fighting Falcon with U.S. Air Force Maj. Charles Trader, 36th Fighter Squadron pilot, during the Aero India 2025 air show, at Yelahanka Air Force Station, Bengaluru, India, Feb. 13, 2025. The United States and India are dedicated to the Indo-Pacific region, continuing as a free and open region comprised of nations that adhere to the international rule of law. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech Sgt. Tarelle Walker)

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A U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress aircraft arrives in support of Bomber Task Force 25-2 at RAF Fairford, England, Feb. 11, 2025. BTF missions enable crews to maintain a high state of readiness proficiency, and validate our always-ready, global strike capability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brooklyn Golightly)

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A U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress aircraft arrives in support of Bomber Task Force 25-2 at RAF Fairford, England, Feb. 11, 2025. Integrated operations with NATO Allies and partners are critical to the Alliance’s ability to reinforce an extended network of like-minded nations capable of decisively meeting the defense challenges of today and tomorrow. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brooklyn Golightly)

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A U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress aircraft assigned to the 69th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron, Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, arrives in support of Bomber Task Force 25-2 at RAF Fairford, England, Feb. 11, 2025. BTF missions enable crews to maintain a high state of readiness proficiency, and validate our always-ready, global strike capability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kristen Heller)

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A ground crew vehicle guides a U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress assigned to the 69th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron after landing in support of Bomber Task Force 25-2 at RAF Fairford, England, Feb. 11, 2025. NATO Allied and partner air forces can be deployed anytime, anywhere. BTF 25-2 is a demonstration of cooperation, collaboration, integration, and solidarity to promote peace and security. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Luis Gomez)

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A U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress, assigned to the 69th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron lands at Royal Air Force Base Fairford, England, Feb.12, 2025. NATO Allied and partner air forces can be deployed anytime, anywhere. Bomber Task Force 25-2 is a demonstration of cooperation, collaboration, integration, and solidarity to promote peace and security.

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U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress integrates with Allies

A U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress assigned to the 69th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron flies during operation APEX COMMANDER in international airspace on Feb. 11, 2025. During the mission, the U.S. aircraft integrated with French Dassault Rafales, Swedish Saab JAS 39 Gripens, and Finnish F/A-18C Hornets, in support of Bomber Task Force 25-2 operations. Integration is an essential element of agility and allows NATO forces to readily adapt to dynamic security environments.

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Team Minot defenders sustain weapons skills

Airman Paridy Seng, 5th Security Forces Squadron defender, shoots an M320A1 Grenade Launcher with the help of alternate gunner Airman 1st Class Isaac Mann, 5SFS defender, at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, Jan. 30, 2025. An alternate gunner is used when firing the M320A1 Grenade Launcher to help the shooter reload by passing over rounds and giving aiming adjustments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Wesley Davies)

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Team Minot defenders sustain weapons skills

Tech. Sgt. Neal Baker, 91st Missile Security Operations Squadron defender, fires an M320A1 Grenade Launcher with the help of alternate gunner U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Christopher Charbonneau, 5th Security Forces Squadron combat arms section instructor, at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, Jan. 30, 2025. An alternate gunner is used when firing the M320A1 Grenade Launcher to help the shooter reload by passing over rounds and giving aiming adjustments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Wesley Davies)

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