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Elephant Walk

Aircraft assigned to the 1st Fighter Wing conduct an elephant walk, the Air Force term for a close formation of aircraft taxiing en masse before takeoff, at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., Jan. 31, 2025. The demonstration showcased the wing's ability to rapidly mobilize forces and maintain combat readiness.

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