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U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Caleb Partain poses for a photo.

(U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Gary Hilton)

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Caleb Partain, 33rd Rescue Squadron special mission aviator, performs pre-flight checks before takeoff at Kadena Air Base, Japan, May 30, 2025. SMA’s are highly trained specialists that perform a multitude of integral roles, including conducting pre-flight inspections of aircraft systems and providing weapon defense when necessary, ensuring mission success. 

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