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A U.S. Air Force E-3 Sentry assigned to the 962nd Airborne Air Control Squadron takes off during Red Flag Alaska 26-1 at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, April 23, 2026. The E-3 Sentry is a powerful military aircraft used for all-weather surveillance, command, control, and communications, providing a real-time picture of the battlespace to commanders, detecting threats, directing fighter jets, and managing air operations for joint forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Johnny Diaz)