Striker Highlights: Summer 2023
Over the last several months, Striker Airmen have delivered steadfast assurance to our Allies and partners and credible deterrence to our adversaries around the world: ICBM tests launched by missileers both on the ground and in the air; unprecedented BTF deployments globally, flying alongside our oldest and newest Allies; 24/7 support and sustainment to our Always Ready, Never-fail mission; and Innovating and Modernizing as we continue to stand on alert. (U.S. Air Force graphic by Staff Sgt. Shelby Thurman) Photography credits below: Background: U.S. Army photo by Amy Hansen, VIRIN: 230906-F-FG097-1002 Top row, left to right: 1. U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe, VIRIN: 230720-F-FE180-8377 2. U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kyle Wilson, VIRIN: 230707-F-VB725-1206 3. U.S. Air Force photo, courtesy of SAF/PA, VIRIN: 230731-F-F3227-1002 4. U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Elora J. McCutcheon, VIRIN: 230814-F-DT423-1086 5. U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Nia Jacobs, VIRIN: 230720-F-FE180-8377 Middle row, left to right: 1. U.S. Space Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kadielle Shaw, VIRIN: 230906-A-AB123-1928 2. U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Zade Vadnais, VIRIN: 230615-F-WV456-0029 3. U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Joshua Thompson, VIRIN: 230726-F-OD463-2057 4. U.S. Air Force photo by 2nd Lt. Michael Caggiano, VIRIN: 230221-F-JV123-9421 5. U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Mary Bowers, VIRIN: 230803-F-VS152-1001 Bottom row, left to right: 1. U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Evan Lichtenhan, VIRIN: 230818-F-DA270-1002 2. U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Elora J. McCutcheon, VIRIN: 230823-F-DT423-2369 3. U.S. Air National Guard Photo by Airman 1st Class Ivy Thomas, VIRIN: 230607-Z-TI419-9825 4. U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alexander Nottingham, VIRIN: 230821-F-EQ797-1006 5. U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman 1st Class Alexander Nottingham, VIRIN: 230830-F-EQ797-1001