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Ground crew members conduct post-flight checks on a U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress aircraft at RAF Fairford, England, after completing a Bomber Task Force 25-2 deployment mission, Feb. 18, 2025. These operations validate the Air Force’s ability to execute long-range strike capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kristen Heller)

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Vice Chief of Staff of the U.S. Air Force visits Minot AFB

U.S. Air Force Col. Jesse Lamarand, 5th Bomb Wing commander, begins a presentation on the operations and mission of Minot Air Force Base for U.S. Air Force Gen. Jim Slife, Air Force vice chief of staff (VCSAF), at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, Feb. 15, 2025. Slife visited Minot AFB to discuss facilities sustainment, restoration and modernization. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Wesley Davies)

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Vice Chief of Staff of the U.S. Air Force visits Minot AFB

Team Minot leadership walk with U.S. Air Force Gen. Jim Slife, Air Force vice chief of staff (VCSAF), during a base visit at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, Feb. 15, 2025. Slife visited Minot AFB to discuss improvements to the base including the missile alert facilities, renovation of all 150 existing launch facilities in North Dakota, launch centers, utility corridors and communications towers. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Wesley Davies)

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Vice Chief of Staff of the U.S. Air Force visits Minot AFB

Team Minot leadership salute the plane carrying U.S. Air Force Gen. Jim Slife, Air Force vice chief of staff VCSAF), in preparation for a base and operations tour at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, Feb. 15, 2025. Slife visited Minot AFB to discuss facilities sustainment, restoration and modernization. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Wesley Davies)

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Vice Chief of Staff of the U.S. Air Force visits Minot AFB

Minot Air Force Base leaders stand on the flight line to greet U.S. Air Force Gen. Jim Slife, Air Force vice chief of staff (VCSAF), for a tour of the base and operations at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, Feb. 15, 2025. As the VCSAF, Slife guides the air staff and serves as a member of the Joint Requirements Oversight Council. He assists the Air Force chief of staff with organizing, training and equipping 689,000 active-duty, Guard, Reserve and civilian forces serving in the United States and overseas. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Wesley Davies)

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Vice Chief of Staff of the U.S. Air Force visits Minot AFB

U.S. Air Force Gen. Jim Slife (left), Air Force vice chief of staff (VCSAF), and U.S. Air Force Col. Jimmy Schlabach (right), 91st Missile Wing commander, arrive at a missile launch facility during a base visit near Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, Feb. 15, 2025. As the VCSAF, Slife assists the Air Force chief of staff with organizing, training, and equipping 689,000 active-duty, Guard, Reserve, and civilian forces serving in the United States and overseas. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kyle Wilson)

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Vice Chief of Staff of the U.S. Air Force visits Minot AFB

U.S. Air Force Gen. Jim Slife (left), Air Force vice chief of staff (VCSAF), coins U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Kai LeBlanc, 91st Missile Security Forces Squadron training instructor, during a base visit at a missile launch facility near Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, Feb. 15, 2025. Slife presented LeBlanc with the coin as a recognition of exceptional performance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kyle Wilson)

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Vice Chief of Staff of the U.S. Air Force visits Minot AFB

U.S. Air Force Gen. Jim Slife (center left), Air Force vice chief of staff (VCSAF), and U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Andrew Gebara (center), Air Force deputy chief of staff for strategic deterrence and nuclear integration, receive a briefing from Airmen assigned to the 91st Missile Wing during a base visit at a missile launch facility (LF) near Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, Feb. 15, 2025. The 91MW operates a network of LFs which cover 8,500 square miles of North Dakota and house the Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile weapon system. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kyle Wilson)

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Vice Chief of Staff of the U.S. Air Force visits Minot AFB

U.S. Air Force Gen. Jim Slife (left), Air Force vice chief of staff (VCSAF), U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Andrew Gebara (center), Air Force deputy chief of staff for strategic deterrence and nuclear integration, and U.S. Air Force Col. Jimmy Schlabach (right), 91st Missile Wing commander, converse during a base visit at a missile launch facility near Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, Feb. 15, 2025. During the visit, Slife and Gebara met with Airmen assigned to multiple units which contribute to the nation’s nuclear deterrence capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kyle Wilson)

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Vice Chief of Staff of the U.S. Air Force visits Minot AFB

U.S. Air Force Gen. Jim Slife (right), Air Force vice chief of staff (VCSAF), and U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Andrew Gebara (bottom right), Air Force deputy chief of staff for strategic deterrence and nuclear integration, receive a briefing from Tech. Sgt. Stephen Delvacchio (left), 91st Missile Maintenance Squadron training instructor, during a base visit at a missile launch facility near Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, Feb. 15, 2025. Delvacchio provided additional insight into how Airmen of the 91st Missile Wing execute the nation’s nuclear deterrence mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kyle Wilson)

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Vice Chief of Staff of the U.S. Air Force visits Minot AFB

U.S. Air Force Gen. Jim Slife, Air Force vice chief of staff (VCSAF), and U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Andrew Gebara, Air Force deputy chief of staff for strategic deterrence and nuclear integration, U.S. Air Force Col. Jimmy Schlabach, 91st Missile Wing commander, and Airmen assigned to the 91MW pose for a group photo during a base visit at a missile launch facility near Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, Feb. 15, 2025. During the visit, Slife and Gebara met with Airmen assigned to multiple units which contribute to the nation’s nuclear deterrence capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kyle Wilson)

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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 at Louisiana State University Health Shreveport, and Dr. Ryan Readdy, operations director and chief scientist of Air Force Global Strike Command’s Comprehensive Readiness for Aircrew Flying Training project, participate in baseline evaluations 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

Erin McCallister, a physical therapy instructor in the School of Allied Health Professions at LSU Health Shreveport, left, monitors U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Jackson Eaves, 11th Bomb Squadron B-52 Stratofortress pilot in training, during 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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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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