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AFHRA: unlocking the archives

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. William Calkins, Officer Training School instructor, reads through historical documents in a reading room at Maxwell Air Force, Alabama, Feb. 27, 2026. The Air Force Historical Research Agency serves as the official repository for Air Force and Space Force history, providing 300 million records and direct research support to the Department of the Air Force, the Department of War and major commands to inform modern operational decisions. (Courtesy photo)

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AFHRA: unlocking the archives

Samuel Shearin, Air Force Historical Research Agency lineage, honors and heraldry division historian, searches through a card catalog at Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama, Feb. 26, 2026. The boxes are organized by what is called the Mood System, named in 1943 after its creator Dr. Fulmer Mood, as an original cataloging method for unit histories. It is used by researchers to quickly locate materials within the collection at AFHRA dated up to 1992. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tanner Doerr)

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AFHRA: unlocking the archives

Melissa Lahue, Air Force Historical Research Agency research division chief, and Samuel Shearin, AFHRA lineage, honors and heraldry division historian, demonstrate and explain the importance of the linage of the 42d Air Base Wing’s emblem at Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama, Feb. 26, 2026. Historians maintain the lineage, honors and emblems of approximately 3,700 active and reserve units, tracing each organization from constitution through activations, redesignations, assignments and decorations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tanner Doerr)

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AFHRA: unlocking the archives

Nicholas Rich, Air Force Research Institute Agency archivist, displays a microfilm cassette at Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama, Feb. 26, 2026. As one of the few archives still utilizing the medium, AFHRA leverages microfilm for its high-resolution image quality and long-term durability, ensuring hundreds of thousands of historical records are easily digitized to support modern military research. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tanner Doerr)

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The marathon continues: Tech. Sgt. Royal’s run to leadership

U.S. Air Force Tech Sgt. Ashley Royal, Community College of the Air Force noncommissioned officer in charge of degree and programs, poses for a photo at Maxwell Gunter-Annex, Alabama, Feb. 19, 2026. Royal has spent the past three and a half years at the college, directing a three-person team of NCOs dedicated to streamlining degree programs for Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tanner Doerr)

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The marathon continues: Tech. Sgt. Royal’s run to leadership

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Ashley Royal, left, ramp operations supervisor, Tech. Sgt. Michael Harrison, center, air terminal operation center senior controller, and Staff Sgt. Seth Dolan, air terminal operation center information controller, all with the 62d Aerial Port Squadron, carry posts on and off a forklift during the Port Dawg Rodeo at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, June 24, 2022. Fourteen teams from around the world gathered to compete in various tasks, showcase their skills and build esprit de corps amongst Port Dawgs. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Callie Norton)

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The marathon continues: Tech. Sgt. Royal’s run to leadership

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Ashley Royal, left, 386th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron, receives an Army Achievement Medal at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, June 4, 2021. Eight Airmen assigned to the 386th ELRS were awarded the medal for their work supporting the Combined Joint Task Force-Operation Inherent Resolve mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Taryn Butler)

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The marathon continues: Tech. Sgt. Royal’s run to leadership

U.S. Air Force Tech Sgt. Ashley Royal, Community College of the Air Force noncommissioned officer in charge of degree and programs, poses for a photo at Maxwell Gunter-Annex, Alabama, Feb. 19, 2026. Royal has spent the past three and a half years at the college, directing a three-person team of NCOs dedicated to streamlining degree programs for Airmen. (U.S. Air Force by Senior Airman Tanner Doerr)

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ALS Retreat Ceremony

Airman Leadership School students present a flag to Col. Adam Rudolphi, 42d Air Base Wing deputy commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Demetrius Booth, 42d ABW command chief, during a retreat ceremony at Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama, Feb. 18, 2026. The ceremony honors the traditions and history of the Air Force and pay respect to those who have served. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Elizabeth Figueroa)

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ALS Retreat Ceremony

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Christian Masse hold the flag while Senior Airman Aaron Plumley, both students at the Airman Leadership School, salute the flag during a retreat ceremony at Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama, Feb. 18, 2026. The ceremony helps build teamwork and sense of unity among the students. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Elizabeth Figueroa)

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ALS Retreat Ceremony

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Aaron Plumley, a student at the Airman Leadership School, folds the flag during a retreat ceremony at Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama, Feb. 18, 2026. The ceremony helps build teamwork and sense of unity among the students. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Elizabeth Figueroa)

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ALS Retreat Ceremony

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Aaron Plumley, student at the Airman Leadership School, folds the flag during a retreat ceremony at Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama, Feb. 18, 2026. The ceremony honors the traditions and history of the Air Force and pays respect to those who have served. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Elizabeth Figueroa)

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ALS Retreat Ceremony

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Aaron Plumley, an Airman Leadership School student, folds the flag during a retreat ceremony at Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama, Feb. 18, 2026. The ceremony honors the traditions and history of the Air Force and pays respect to those who have served. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Elizabeth Figueroa)

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ALS Retreat Ceremony

Members of Airman Leadership School Class 26-2 salute during a retreat ceremony at Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama, Feb. 18, 2026. This tradition, deeply rooted in Air Force heritage, honors those who served before them and closes an important chapter in the student’s professional journey. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Elizabeth Figueroa)

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ALS Retreat Ceremony

Members of Airman Leadership School Class 26-2 salute during a retreat ceremony at Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama, Feb. 18, 2026. This tradition, deeply rooted in Air Force heritage, honors those who served before them and closes an important chapter in the student’s professional journey. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Elizabeth Figueroa)

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ACSC students analyze modern conflict and Gray Zone challenges

Retired U.S. Air Force Col. Ray Powell, delivers a presentation to Air Command and Staff College students at Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama, Feb. 19, 2026. Powell discussed the history of maritime campaigns and gray zone operations in the South China Sea. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Nelvis Sera)

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ACSC students analyze modern conflict and Gray Zone challenges

U.S. Air Force Maj. Adam Geeskie, Air Command and Staff College student, participates in a seminar discussion at Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama, Feb. 19, 2026. The curriculum prepares officers to analyze evolving global security challenges, including lessons from recent conflicts and maritime security operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Nelvis Sera)

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ACSC students analyze modern conflict and Gray Zone challenges

Air Command and Staff College students attend a lecture on maritime security and strategic competition at Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama, Feb. 19, 2026. The curriculum integrates historical context with analysis of current global security challenges. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Nelvis Sera)

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ACSC students analyze modern conflict and Gray Zone challenges

Retired U.S. Air Force Col. Ray Powell, delivers a presentation to Air Command and Staff College students at Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama, Feb. 19, 2026. Powell discussed the history of maritime campaigns and gray zone operations in the South China Sea. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Nelvis Sera)

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ACSC students analyze modern conflict and Gray Zone challenges

U.S. Marine Maj. Alexander Vitanza, Air Command and Staff College student, participates in a seminar discussion at Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama, Feb. 19, 2026. ACSC students analyzed the attributes and lessons learned from recent conflicts to better understand contemporary global threats. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Nelvis Sera)

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