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U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Alexis Sanchez, a 517th Airlift Squadron loadmaster, hangs up an American flag on a C-17 Globemaster III assigned to 3rd Wing during Polar Force 22-4 at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, March 31, 2022. This is the first Polar Force led by the 3rd Wing, with the 673d Air Base Wing as a supporting participant. PF 22-4 provides effective, flexible and capabilities-centered forces, ready for deployment worldwide, and enables real-world proficiency in response to variety crises. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Julia Lebens)