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  • An F-35A Lightning II assigned to the 388th Fighter Wing at Hill Air Force Base, Utah, departs with full afterburner during a night sortie as a part of exercise Lightning Forge at Hill AFB, Utah, March 4, 2026. Lightning Forge, led by the Royal Netherlands air force, enhances interoperability and tactical integration with allied forces. (Royal Netherlands air force photo by Master Sgt. Cristian Schrik)

    AF Week in Photos

    This week's photos feature Airmen from around the globe involved in activities supporting expeditionary operations and defending America. This weekly feature showcases the men and women of the Air Force.
    March 27, 2026
    UTAH
    An F-35A Lightning II assigned to the 388th Fighter Wing at Hill Air Force Base, Utah, departs with full afterburner during a night sortie as a part of exercise Lightning Forge at Hill AFB, Utah, March 4, 2026. Lightning Forge, led by the Royal Netherlands air force, enhances interoperability and tactical integration with allied forces. (Royal Netherlands air force photo by Master Sgt. Cristian Schrik)
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  • Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force David Wolfe testifies during a House Appropriations Subcommittee hearing at Capitol Hill, Washington, D.C., March 25, 2026. Wolfe discussed Air Force readiness, quality of life for Airmen and Guardians and the importance of sustained investment in personnel and modernization. (U.S. Air Force photo by Eric Dietrich)

    AF Week in Photos

    This week's photos feature Airmen from around the globe involved in activities supporting expeditionary operations and defending America. This weekly feature showcases the men and women of the Air Force.
    March 27, 2026
    WASHINGTON
    Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force David Wolfe testifies during a House Appropriations Subcommittee hearing at Capitol Hill, Washington, D.C., March 25, 2026. Wolfe discussed Air Force readiness, quality of life for Airmen and Guardians and the importance of sustained investment in personnel and modernization. (U.S. Air Force photo by Eric Dietrich)
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  • A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker refuels a B-52H Stratofortress during Operation Epic Fury, March 20, 2026. Aerial refueling extends global strike reach and ensures sustained bomber operations across the theater. (U.S. Air Force photo)

    AF Week in Photos

    This week's photos feature Airmen from around the globe involved in activities supporting expeditionary operations and defending America. This weekly feature showcases the men and women of the Air Force.
    March 27, 2026
    U.S. CENTRAL COMMAND AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY
    A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker refuels a B-52H Stratofortress during Operation Epic Fury, March 20, 2026. Aerial refueling extends global strike reach and ensures sustained bomber operations across the theater. (U.S. Air Force photo)
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  • A U.S. Air Force Airman assigned to the 57th Rescue Squadron prepares to extract a simulated injured person during a combat search and rescue scenario in exercise Cold Response 26 at Bardufoss, Norway, March 19, 2026. The training demonstrates personnel recovery capabilities in austere Arctic conditions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Brooke Rogers)

    AF Week in Photos

    This week's photos feature Airmen from around the globe involved in activities supporting expeditionary operations and defending America. This weekly feature showcases the men and women of the Air Force.
    March 27, 2026
    BARDUFOSS, Norway
    A U.S. Air Force Airman assigned to the 57th Rescue Squadron prepares to extract a simulated injured person during a combat search and rescue scenario in exercise Cold Response 26 at Bardufoss, Norway, March 19, 2026. The training demonstrates personnel recovery capabilities in austere Arctic conditions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Brooke Rogers)
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  • A C-130J Hercules assigned to the 815th Airlift Squadron, Air Force Reserve Command, sits on the flightline, while attending the Advanced Tactics Aircrew Course at Fort Huachuca, Ariz., March 12, 2026. Since 1983, the Advanced Airlift Tactics Training Center, based in St. Joseph, Mo., has provided advanced tactical training to airlift aircrews from the Air National Guard, AFRC, Air Mobility Command, U.S. Marine Corps and 17 allied nations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Patrick Evenson)

    AF Week in Photos

    This week's photos feature Airmen from around the globe involved in activities supporting expeditionary operations and defending America. This weekly feature showcases the men and women of the Air Force.
    March 27, 2026
    Fort Huachuca, Ariz.
    A C-130J Hercules assigned to the 815th Airlift Squadron, Air Force Reserve Command, sits on the flightline, while attending the Advanced Tactics Aircrew Course at Fort Huachuca, Ariz., March 12, 2026. Since 1983, the Advanced Airlift Tactics Training Center, based in St. Joseph, Mo., has provided advanced tactical training to airlift aircrews from the Air National Guard, AFRC, Air Mobility Command, U.S. Marine Corps and 17 allied nations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Patrick Evenson)
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  • Air Force’s Ben Niednagel throws to first base during a game against the University of Nevada, Las Vegas at the U.S. Air Force Academy’s Erdle Field in Colorado Springs, Colo., March 13, 2026. Air Force defeated UNLV 16-5 to open conference play. (U.S. Air Force photo by Ray Bahner)

    AF Week in Photos

    This week's photos feature Airmen from around the globe involved in activities supporting expeditionary operations and defending America. This weekly feature showcases the men and women of the Air Force.
    March 27, 2026
    COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo.
    Air Force’s Ben Niednagel throws to first base during a game against the University of Nevada, Las Vegas at the U.S. Air Force Academy’s Erdle Field in Colorado Springs, Colo., March 13, 2026. Air Force defeated UNLV 16-5 to open conference play. (U.S. Air Force photo by Ray Bahner)
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  • A U.S. Air Force HH-60W Jolly Green II releases flares during combat search and rescue training with Swedish air force rangers as part of Cold Response in Norway, March 13, 2026. The exercise was designed to strengthen rapid response capabilities and resilient sustainment in the high north, reinforcing NATO's collective defense. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Brooke Rogers)

    AF Week in Photos

    This week's photos feature Airmen from around the globe involved in activities supporting expeditionary operations and defending America. This weekly feature showcases the men and women of the Air Force.
    March 27, 2026
    BARDUFOSS, Norway
    A U.S. Air Force HH-60W Jolly Green II releases flares during combat search and rescue training with Swedish air force rangers as part of Cold Response in Norway, March 13, 2026. The exercise was designed to strengthen rapid response capabilities and resilient sustainment in the high north, reinforcing NATO's collective defense. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Brooke Rogers)
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  • A U-2 Dragon Lady assigned to the 9th Reconnaissance Wing performs a flyby during Luke Days 2026, at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz., March 20, 2026. The U-2 provides high-altitude, all-weather intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance in support of U.S. and allied forces. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Hampton Stramler)

    AF Week in Photos

    This week's photos feature Airmen from around the globe involved in activities supporting expeditionary operations and defending America. This weekly feature showcases the men and women of the Air Force.
    March 27, 2026
    LUKE AIR FORCE BASE, Ariz.
    A U-2 Dragon Lady assigned to the 9th Reconnaissance Wing performs a flyby during Luke Days 2026, at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz., March 20, 2026. The U-2 provides high-altitude, all-weather intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance in support of U.S. and allied forces. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Hampton Stramler)
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  • U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Ayden Gonzalez, 909th Aircraft Maintenance Unit electrical and environmental journeyman, services a KC-135 Stratotanker during exercise Beverly Midnight 26 at Kadena Air Base, Japan, March 12, 2026. The KC-135 provides critical aerial refueling capability supporting regional security and a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Karina Lopez)

    AF Week in Photos

    This week's photos feature Airmen from around the globe involved in activities supporting expeditionary operations and defending America. This weekly feature showcases the men and women of the Air Force.
    March 27, 2026
    KADENA AIR BASE, Japan
    U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Ayden Gonzalez, 909th Aircraft Maintenance Unit electrical and environmental journeyman, services a KC-135 Stratotanker during exercise Beverly Midnight 26 at Kadena Air Base, Japan, March 12, 2026. The KC-135 provides critical aerial refueling capability supporting regional security and a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Karina Lopez)
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  • The U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron, the Thunderbirds, fly over the 56th Fighter Wing during preparation for Luke Days 2026, at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz., March 19, 2026. The demonstration showcases the precision, discipline and teamwork required to operate advanced fighter aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Belinda Guachun-Chichay)

    AF Week in Photos

    This week's photos feature Airmen from around the globe involved in activities supporting expeditionary operations and defending America. This weekly feature showcases the men and women of the Air Force.
    March 27, 2026
    LUKE AIR FORCE BASE, Ariz.
    The U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron, the Thunderbirds, fly over the 56th Fighter Wing during preparation for Luke Days 2026, at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz., March 19, 2026. The demonstration showcases the precision, discipline and teamwork required to operate advanced fighter aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Belinda Guachun-Chichay)
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  • Master Sgt. Jamie Zimmer, Airman Leadership School commandant, salutes during reveille at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., March 11, 2026. Zimmer leads the current class of 60 Airmen attending ALS at Eglin AFB. (U.S. Air Force photo by Matt Veasley)

    AF Week in Photos

    This week's photos feature Airmen from around the globe involved in activities supporting expeditionary operations and defending America. This weekly feature showcases the men and women of the Air Force.
    March 27, 2026
    EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla.
    Master Sgt. Jamie Zimmer, Airman Leadership School commandant, salutes during reveille at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., March 11, 2026. Zimmer leads the current class of 60 Airmen attending ALS at Eglin AFB. (U.S. Air Force photo by Matt Veasley)
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  • An F-22 Raptor flies over the Mojave Desert, March 3, 2026. The aircraft supports developmental and operational testing with the 411th Flight Test Squadron to accelerate advanced capability integration. (Courtesy photo)

    AF Week in Photos

    This week's photos feature Airmen from around the globe involved in activities supporting expeditionary operations and defending America. This weekly feature showcases the men and women of the Air Force.
    March 27, 2026
    MOJAVE DESERT, Calif.
    An F-22 Raptor flies over the Mojave Desert, March 3, 2026. The aircraft supports developmental and operational testing with the 411th Flight Test Squadron to accelerate advanced capability integration. (Courtesy photo)
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