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From left, U.S. Air Force Col. Beau Diers, 31st Fighter Wing commander, traditionally cuts a birthday cake with the youngest Airman at Aviano Air Base, U.S. Air Force Airman Basic Trinity Custenborder, 31st Logistics Readiness Squadron inbound specialist, at Aviano AB, Sep. 18, 2025. On Sept. 18, 1947, the United States Air Force became the newest Armed Service, marking the start of unrivaled dominance in air and space. (U.S. Air Force photo by Ms. Bailee Russell)

PHOTO BY: Bailee Russell

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