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Air Force Maj. Melanie "Mach" Kluesner, a pilot for the F-35A Lightning II Demonstration Team, performs aerial maneuvers during a practice demonstration to be recertified at Hill Air Force Base, Utah, Feb. 18, 2025. This recertification ensures the demonstration team’s pilot remains proficient in showcasing the power and agility of the Air Force’s most advanced fifth-generation fighter.

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