The Defense Communities Infrastructure Program (DCIP) approved a grant for tile and upgrade projects within the Elmore County School District, Mar. 22-26, in Mountain Home, Idaho. (Courtesy Photo)

Vern Rathbun (far left), Kristen Rathbun, (left) Mark Stephensen II (right) and Kyler Stephensen (far right) pose for a photo, April 22, 2021, at Mountain Home Air Force Base, Idaho. The Gold Star Family program supports civilians who have lost a loved one in combat while serving the military. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Akeem K. Campbell)

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Tryton Barnes, 391st Fighter Squadron load crew member, assists his three-man crew in loading an Air Intercept Missile to a F-15E Strike Eagle, April 16, 2021, at Mountain Home Air Force Base, Idaho. The Quarterly Load Crew Competition tests the speed and skill of a three-man crew loading ammunition to an aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Akeem K. Campbell)

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Christopher Knaus, 389th Fighter Squadron weapons load crew chief (far left), Staff Sgt. Johann Briones, 389th FS weapons load crew chief (left), Senior Airman Henri Moss, 366th Air Staff for Weapons lead crew member (mid) Senior Airman James Adams, 389th FS aircraft weapons journeyman (right) and Senior Airman Edgar Meza Liera, 389th Fighter Squadron weapons crew member (far right) pose for a group photo at Mountain Home Air Force Base, Idaho, Mar. 8, 2021. These Airmen provided aid to citizens that were injured from a three-way car accident near the Las Vegas Strip. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Akeem K. Campbell)

Idaho State Legislative members and U.S. Air Force 366th Fighter Wing leaders pose for a photo on Mountain Home Air Force base, Idaho, April 8, 2021. Idaho State Representatives toured the base to discuss the proposed construction site for a Water Treatment Plant here to serve the Snake River Pipeline project which will allow access to a sustainable water supply for Airmen and their families. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Andrea Rozoto)

The Air Force released its new mission statement: To fly, fight, and win … Airpower anytime, anywhere. This change emphasizes the primary competitive advantage and capabilities that Airpower provides to the nation and joint operations. The ability to fight and win with Airpower is key to facing emerging competitors and near-peer adversaries, according to service leaders.