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  • An F-35A Lightning II assigned to the F-35A Lightning II Demonstration Team performs at Sun ‘n Fun Aerospace Expo over Lakeland, Fla., April 9, 2024. The F-35A is an agile, versatile, high-performance, 9g capable multirole fighter that combines stealth, sensor fusion and unprecedented situational awareness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Zachary Rufus)

    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.
    April 22, 2024
    LAKELAND, Fla.
    An F-35A Lightning II assigned to the F-35A Lightning II Demonstration Team performs at Sun ‘n Fun Aerospace Expo over Lakeland, Fla., April 9, 2024. The F-35A is an agile, versatile, high-performance, 9g capable multirole fighter that combines stealth, sensor fusion and unprecedented situational awareness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Zachary Rufus)
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  • Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force David Flosi coins U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Lillie Jimenez Guzman, 353rd Special Operations Wing imagery analyst, during his visit to Kadena Air Base, Japan, April 6, 2024. While at Kadena, senior leaders discussed key base issues, observed 18th Wing Agile Combat Employment exercise Shogun Shield and recognized the outstanding performance of Kadena’s team. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Melany Bermudez)

    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.
    April 22, 2024
    KADENA AIR BASE, Japan
    Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force David Flosi coins U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Lillie Jimenez Guzman, 353rd Special Operations Wing imagery analyst, during his visit to Kadena Air Base, Japan, April 6, 2024. While at Kadena, senior leaders discussed key base issues, observed 18th Wing Agile Combat Employment exercise Shogun Shield and recognized the outstanding performance of Kadena’s team. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Melany Bermudez)
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  • Five F-16 Fighting Falcons assigned to the 162nd Wing, Morris Air National Guard Base, Tucson, Ariz., fly in formation over southern Arizona, April 6, 2024. The 162nd Wing’s F-16 fighter training program instructs, develops and prepares U.S. and allied pilots to operate the highly maneuverable, high-performance fighter aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Colin Hollowell)

    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.
    April 22, 2024
    TUSCON, Ariz.
    Five F-16 Fighting Falcons assigned to the 162nd Wing, Morris Air National Guard Base, Tucson, Ariz., fly in formation over southern Arizona, April 6, 2024. The 162nd Wing’s F-16 fighter training program instructs, develops and prepares U.S. and allied pilots to operate the highly maneuverable, high-performance fighter aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Colin Hollowell)
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  • Airman 1st Class Bui Bryant, 52nd Combat Communications Squadron radio frequency operator, sets up an Airbus 1.2 antenna during exercise Ready Tiger 24-1 at Savannah Air National Guard Base, Ga., April 8, 2024. Built upon Air Combat Command's directive to assert air power in contested environments, Ready Tiger 24-1 aims to test and enhance the 23rd Wing’s proficiency in executing Lead Wing and Expeditionary Air Base concepts through Agile Combat Employment and command and control operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Courtney Sebastianelli)

    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.
    April 22, 2024
    SAVANNAH AIR NATIONAL GUARD BASE, Ga.
    Airman 1st Class Bui Bryant, 52nd Combat Communications Squadron radio frequency operator, sets up an Airbus 1.2 antenna during exercise Ready Tiger 24-1 at Savannah Air National Guard Base, Ga., April 8, 2024. Built upon Air Combat Command's directive to assert air power in contested environments, Ready Tiger 24-1 aims to test and enhance the 23rd Wing’s proficiency in executing Lead Wing and Expeditionary Air Base concepts through Agile Combat Employment and command and control operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Courtney Sebastianelli)
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  • A KC-46 Pegasus out of McConnell Air Force Base, Kan., lands at Edwards AFB, Calif., April 15, 2024. The aircraft was relocated to Edwards AFB ahead of severe weather expected to hit McConnell AFB. (U.S. Air Force photo by Bryce Bennett)

    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.
    April 22, 2024
    EDWARDS AIR FORCE BASE, Calif.
    A KC-46 Pegasus out of McConnell Air Force Base, Kan., lands at Edwards AFB, Calif., April 15, 2024. The aircraft was relocated to Edwards AFB ahead of severe weather expected to hit McConnell AFB. (U.S. Air Force photo by Bryce Bennett)
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  • Senior Airman Jose Medrano, 60th Maintenance Squadron electrical and environmental journeyman, monitors release of liquid nitrogen during a liquid nitrogen test at Travis Air Force Base, Calif., March 28, 2024. Liquid nitrogen is used in aircraft for fire suppression. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alexander Merchak)

    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.
    April 22, 2024
    TRAVIS AIR FORCE BASE, Calif.
    Senior Airman Jose Medrano, 60th Maintenance Squadron electrical and environmental journeyman, monitors release of liquid nitrogen during a liquid nitrogen test at Travis Air Force Base, Calif., March 28, 2024. Liquid nitrogen is used in aircraft for fire suppression. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alexander Merchak)
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  • U.S. Air Force pilots park an HC-130J Combat King II for a personnel and cargo offload at Avon Park Air Force Range, Fla., April 9, 2024. During exercise Ready Tiger 24-1, inspectors assessed the 23rd Wing's proficiency in employing decentralized command and control to fulfill air tasking orders across geographically dispersed areas amid communication challenges, integrating Agile Combat Employment principles. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Devin Boyer)

    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.
    April 22, 2024
    AVON PARK AIR FORCE RANGE, Fla.
    U.S. Air Force pilots park an HC-130J Combat King II for a personnel and cargo offload at Avon Park Air Force Range, Fla., April 9, 2024. During exercise Ready Tiger 24-1, inspectors assessed the 23rd Wing's proficiency in employing decentralized command and control to fulfill air tasking orders across geographically dispersed areas amid communication challenges, integrating Agile Combat Employment principles. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Devin Boyer)
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  • Airman 1st Class Cassandra Knudsen, 28th Medical Operations Squadron dental technician, smiles at Leo Mascitelli prior to his dental exam at Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., March 29, 2024. Leo was one of almost 70 children seen at the dental clinic during the 28th MDG Children’s Dental Day. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brittany Kenney)

    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.
    April 22, 2024
    ELLSWORTH AIR FORCE BASE, S.D.
    Airman 1st Class Cassandra Knudsen, 28th Medical Operations Squadron dental technician, smiles at Leo Mascitelli prior to his dental exam at Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., March 29, 2024. Leo was one of almost 70 children seen at the dental clinic during the 28th MDG Children’s Dental Day. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brittany Kenney)
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  • Senior Airman Jared Barrett, 44th Maintenance Squadron assistant crew chief, left, performs preflight checks on an F-35A Lightning II at Tyndall Air Force Base, Fla., April 6, 2024. In April 2023, the 44th MXS, a reserve unit assigned to the 44th Fighter Group, officially moved back to Tyndall AFB from Eglin AFB, Fla., and began flying local missions for the first time since Hurricane Michael. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zeeshan Naeem)

    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.
    April 22, 2024
    TYNDALL AIR FORCE BASE, Fla.
    Senior Airman Jared Barrett, 44th Maintenance Squadron assistant crew chief, left, performs preflight checks on an F-35A Lightning II at Tyndall Air Force Base, Fla., April 6, 2024. In April 2023, the 44th MXS, a reserve unit assigned to the 44th Fighter Group, officially moved back to Tyndall AFB from Eglin AFB, Fla., and began flying local missions for the first time since Hurricane Michael. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zeeshan Naeem)
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  • U.S. Air Force and Navy aircraft, including an HH-60W Jolly Green II, HH-60G Pave Hawk, MQ-9 Reaper, F-16 Fighting Falcons, F-22 Raptors, F-35A Lightning IIs, F-15C Eagles, a RC-135 Rivet Joint, KC-135 Stratotankers, a Navy P8 Poseidon and an MC-130J Commando II, line up on the runway during an elephant walk at Kadena Air Base, Japan, April 10, 2024. Directly after the elephant walk, the aircrew launched into a large force exercise to strengthen their readiness to defend Japan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alexis Redin)

    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.
    April 22, 2024
    KADENA AIR BASE, Japan
    U.S. Air Force and Navy aircraft, including an HH-60W Jolly Green II, HH-60G Pave Hawk, MQ-9 Reaper, F-16 Fighting Falcons, F-22 Raptors, F-35A Lightning IIs, F-15C Eagles, a RC-135 Rivet Joint, KC-135 Stratotankers, a Navy P8 Poseidon and an MC-130J Commando II, line up on the runway during an elephant walk at Kadena Air Base, Japan, April 10, 2024. Directly after the elephant walk, the aircrew launched into a large force exercise to strengthen their readiness to defend Japan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alexis Redin)
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  • Airmen assigned to the 92nd Air Refueling Wing prepare a KC-135 Stratotanker for the simulated bag lift portion of a Crashed, Damaged or Disabled Aircraft Recovery training event at Fairchild Air Force Base, Wash., April 12, 2024. During the event, Airmen learned to perform bag lifts, crane lifts and composite recovery operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Haiden Morris)

    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.
    April 22, 2024
    FAIRCHILD AIR FORCE BASE, Wash.
    Airmen assigned to the 92nd Air Refueling Wing prepare a KC-135 Stratotanker for the simulated bag lift portion of a Crashed, Damaged or Disabled Aircraft Recovery training event at Fairchild Air Force Base, Wash., April 12, 2024. During the event, Airmen learned to perform bag lifts, crane lifts and composite recovery operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Haiden Morris)
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  • A 90th Fighter Squadron F-22 Raptor assigned takes off from Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, April 7, 2024, for exercise Agile Reaper 24-1. AR 24-1 is a 3rd Air Expeditionary Wing effort to exercise Agile Combat Employment. The exercise used combat-representative roles and processes to deliberately target all participants as a training audience and stress the force’s capability to generate combat air power across the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Patrick Sullivan)

    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.
    April 22, 2024
    JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska
    A 90th Fighter Squadron F-22 Raptor assigned takes off from Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, April 7, 2024, for exercise Agile Reaper 24-1. AR 24-1 is a 3rd Air Expeditionary Wing effort to exercise Agile Combat Employment. The exercise used combat-representative roles and processes to deliberately target all participants as a training audience and stress the force’s capability to generate combat air power across the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Patrick Sullivan)
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  • Senior Airman Julian Garza, 860th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron aerospace propulsion technician, performs routine maintenance on a C-17 Globemaster III at Travis Air Force Base, Calif., April 1, 2024. The C-17 was one of four with the 21st Airlift Squadron that returned to Travis AFB after supporting U.S. European Command, U.S. Africa Command and U.S. Central Command operations. Aerospace propulsion specialists test, maintain and repair all parts of the engine. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Philip Bryant)

    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.
    April 22, 2024
    TRAVIS AIR FORCE BASE, Calif.
    Senior Airman Julian Garza, 860th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron aerospace propulsion technician, performs routine maintenance on a C-17 Globemaster III at Travis Air Force Base, Calif., April 1, 2024. The C-17 was one of four with the 21st Airlift Squadron that returned to Travis AFB after supporting U.S. European Command, U.S. Africa Command and U.S. Central Command operations. Aerospace propulsion specialists test, maintain and repair all parts of the engine. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Philip Bryant)
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  • U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Justin Aaron, 80th Fighter Generation Squadron dedicated crew chief, provides armed guard surveillance during an F-16 Fighting Falcon launch during exercise Beverly Sentinel 24-1 at Kunsan Air Base, South Korea, March 27, 2024. Airmen from the 35th and 80th FGS exercised general arming procedures to provide security over vital infrastructure and equipment while preparing F-16s for routine flying operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Karla Parra)

    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.
    April 22, 2024
    KUNSAN AIR BASE, South Korea
    U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Justin Aaron, 80th Fighter Generation Squadron dedicated crew chief, provides armed guard surveillance during an F-16 Fighting Falcon launch during exercise Beverly Sentinel 24-1 at Kunsan Air Base, South Korea, March 27, 2024. Airmen from the 35th and 80th FGS exercised general arming procedures to provide security over vital infrastructure and equipment while preparing F-16s for routine flying operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Karla Parra)
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