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An Air Force academy performing falcon sits on a cadet’s hand.

Falcon Force

Nova, one of eight performing falcons belonging to the U.S. Air Force Academy's falconry team, sits perched on cadet falconer Sierra Hillard at the academy in Colorado Springs, Colo., Feb. 10, 2022.

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