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Optimizing decision advantage through human-machine team experimentation

Industry software teams participate in the Department of the Air Force’s Advanced Battle Management System Cross-Functional Team first software sprint experiment to examine software solutions for enhanced command and control in conjunction with the Shadow Operations Center – Nellis, at the Howard Hughes Operations, or H2O, facility in Las Vegas, Nevada, Sept. 9-13, 2024. Eight industry software teams, along with one military development team from the ShOC-N’s Innovation Directorate, were asked to create and refine solutions against the Generating Battle COAs problem set, an ABMS subfunction designed to outline comprehensive battlespace information and decision-making tasks for human-machine teams in battle management. (The image has been cropped to focus on the subject.) (U.S. Air Force photo)
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USFJ, 5AF host combined commanders conference

U.S. Forces Japan, Fifth Air Force, and Yokota leadership take a group photo during a combined commanders conference at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Oct. 8, 2024. Commanders, senior enlisted leaders and spouses from 24 units throughout the Indo-Pacific region gathered to discuss military force structure, access to medical care and quality of life. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alexzandra Gracey)
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USFJ, 5AF host combined commanders conference

U.S. Forces Japan, Fifth Air Force, Yokota leadership and spouses take a group photo during a combined commanders conference at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Oct. 8, 2024. Commanders, senior enlisted leaders, and spouses from 24 units throughout the Indo-Pacific Region gathered to discuss military force structure, access to medical care and quality of life. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alexzandra Gracey)
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USFJ, 5AF host combined commanders conference

U.S. Forces Japan senior leadership spouses take a group photo during a combined commanders conference at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Oct. 8, 2024. Commanders, senior enlisted leaders and spouses from 24 units throughout the Indo-Pacific region gathered to discuss military force structure, access to medical care and quality of life. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alexzandra Gracey)
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USFJ, 5AF host combined commanders conference

U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Stephen Jost, incoming U.S. Forces Japan and 5th Air Force commander, delivers remarks during a combined commanders conference at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Oct. 8, 2024. The event was the first opportunity for Jost to meet the leaders within his command after taking command Oct. 8. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alexzandra Gracey)
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USFJ, 5AF host combined commanders conference

Lois Rapp, Department of Defense Education Activity director for student excellence, speaks during a combined commanders conference at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Oct. 7, 2024. The conference provided a streamlined environment to relay critical information and updates to leaders across the command. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Samantha White)
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USFJ, 5AF host combined commanders conference

U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Ricky Rupp, center, outgoing U.S. Forces Japan and 5th Air Force commander, delivers opening remarks during a combined commanders conference at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Oct. 7, 2024. The conference provided a streamlined environment to relay critical information and updates to leaders across the command. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Samantha White)
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USFJ, 5AF host combined commanders conference

A briefer speaks during a combined commanders conference at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Oct. 7, 2024. The conference provided a streamlined environment to relay critical information and updates to leaders across the command. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Samantha White)
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5AF Commander inducted into Order of the Sword

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Leon Calloway, Command Senior Enlisted Leader, and Chief Master Sgt. Shaun Campbell, 5th Air Force command chief, speak during an Order of the Sword Ceremony at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Oct. 4, 2024. Induction into the Order of the Sword is the highest honor and tribute the Air Force enlisted corps can bestow upon any individual. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alexzandra Gracey)
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5AF Commander inducted into Order of the Sword

U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Ricky Rupp stands at attention while the Yokota Air Base Honor Guard posts the colors during an Order of the Sword Ceremony at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Oct. 4, 2024. A tradition whose foundation dates back to the 12th Century, the old “Royal Order of the Sword” ceremony was revised, updated and adopted by the Noncommissioned Officers of the United States Air Force in 1967. Since then, less than 300 Airmen have had this honor bestowed upon them. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alexzandra Gracey)
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5AF Commander inducted into Order of the Sword

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Kenneth Hauck, 374th Airlift Wing command chief, stands at attention while the Yokota Air Base honor guardsmen bring in the ceremonial sword during an Order of the Sword Ceremony at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Oct. 4, 2024. A tradition whose foundation dates back to the 12th Century, the old “Royal Order of the Sword” ceremony was revised, updated and adopted by the Noncommissioned Officers of the United States Air Force in 1967. Since then, less than 300 Airmen have had this honor bestowed upon them. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alexzandra Gracey)
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5AF Commander inducted into Order of the Sword

Yokota Air Base Honor Guardsmen post the ceremonial sword in front of U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Ricky Rupp during an Order of the Sword Ceremony at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Oct. 4, 2024. Rupp’s induction to the Order of the Sword marks only the 17th time in history that the men and women of the Pacific Air Forces have bestowed this honor. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alexzandra Gracey)
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5AF Commander inducted into Order of the Sword

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Mehtar Sullivan, Order of the Sword Sergeant at Arms, salutes Lt. Gen. Ricky Rupp during an Order of the Sword Ceremony at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Oct. 4, 2024. A tradition whose foundation dates back to the 12th Century, the old “Royal Order of the Sword” ceremony was revised, updated and adopted by the Noncommissioned Officers of the United States Air Force in 1967. Since then, less than 300 Airmen have had this honor bestowed upon them. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alexzandra Gracey)
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5AF Commander inducted into Order of the Sword

Participants of the Order of the Sword ceremony take a group picture at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Oct. 4, 2024. Induction into the Order of the Sword is the highest honor and tribute the Air Force enlisted corps can bestow upon any individual. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alexzandra Gracey)
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5AF Commander inducted into Order of the Sword

U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Ricky Rupp addresses the audience during an Order of the Sword Ceremony at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Oct. 4, 2024. Rupp’s induction to the Order of the Sword marks only the 17th time in history that the men and women of the Pacific Air Forces have bestowed this honor. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alexzandra Gracey)
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5AF Commander inducted into Order of the Sword

U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Ricky Rupp leads the room in singing the Air Force song during an Order of the Sword Ceremony at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Oct. 4, 2024. Rupp’s induction to the Order of the Sword marks only the 17th time in history that the men and women of the Pacific Air Forces have bestowed this honor. Rupp’s induction to the Order of the Sword marks only the 17th time in history that the men and women of the Pacific Air Forces have bestowed this honor. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alexzandra Gracey)
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5AF Commander inducted into Order of the Sword

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Mehtar Sullivan, Order of the Sword Sergeant at Arms, presents a proclamation during an Order of the Sword Ceremony at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Oct. 4, 2024. Induction into the Order of the Sword is the highest honor and tribute the Air Force enlisted corps can bestow upon any individual. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alexzandra Gracey)
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U.S. Air Force Airmen and Republic of Korea Air Force service members gather for a group photo to commemorate the start of exercise Hercules Guardians 2024, Sept. 9, 2024, at Gimhae Air Base, Republic of Korea. HG24 is a weeklong, bilateral exercise that incorporates a blend of U.S. and ROK forces in mission planning, subject matter exchanges, scenario-based flying training and multiple airdrops - to include heavy equipment, container delivery systems, artillery and personnel delivery. As one of the numerous training events where U.S. service members work closely with allied and partner nations, HG24 puts into practice several scenario-based training to ensure the preparedness of each nation for future and current operations - showcasing the mutual respect, interoperability and friendship shared. (ROKAF courtesy photo)
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U.S. Air Force and Republic of Korea Air Force personnel gather around a monument at the United Nations Memorial Cemetery during Hercules Guardians 2024, Sept. 13, 2024, at Busan, ROK. HG24 is a weeklong, bilateral exercise that incorporates a blend of U.S. and ROK forces in mission planning, subject matter exchanges, scenario-based flying training and multiple airdrops - to include heavy equipment, container delivery systems, artillery and personnel delivery. On days without flying operations, the U.S. and ROK forces gathered together to participate in cultural exchanges and activities to strengthen the bonds between the two nations. Concluding the event, both nations visited the UNMC to pay respects to the fallen prior to departure. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Tristan Truesdell)
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U.S. Air Force loadmasters assigned to the 36th Airlift Squadron showcase operations and uses of the static line system on a C-130J Super Hercules during a subject matter exchange event in support of Hercules Guardians 2024, Sept. 13, 2024, at Gimhae Air Base, Republic of Korea. HG24 is a weeklong, bilateral exercise that incorporates a blend of U.S. and ROK forces in mission planning, subject matter exchanges, scenario-based flying training and multiple airdrops - to include heavy equipment, container delivery systems, artillery and personnel delivery. HG24 allowed members throughout the 374th Operations Support Squadron, 374th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron and 36th AS to collaborate, exchange knowledge and ultimately advance interoperability across the Indo-Pacific region with their ROK Air Force partners. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Tristan Truesdell)
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