C-130 Hercules

AF WEEK IN PHOTOS

  • Capt. Melanie Kluesner, F-35A Lightning II Demonstration Team pilot and commander, taxis off the runway after being certified on her aerial demonstration by the 388th Wing commander at Hill Air Force Base, Utah, Feb. 22, 2024. Upon wing commander certification, the F-35 Demo Team pilot is required to complete the Air Combat Command Heritage Flight Training Course. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kaitlyn Ergish)

    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 15, 2024
    HILL AIR FORCE BASE, Utah
    Capt. Melanie Kluesner, F-35A Lightning II Demonstration Team pilot and commander, taxis off the runway after being certified on her aerial demonstration by the 388th Wing commander at Hill Air Force Base, Utah, Feb. 22, 2024. Upon wing commander certification, the F-35 Demo Team pilot is required to complete the Air Combat Command Heritage Flight Training Course. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kaitlyn Ergish)
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  • Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall is saluted during the Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force transition ceremony at Joint Base Andrews, Md., March 8, 2024. Chief Master Sgt. David Flosi succeeded CMSAF JoAnne Bass, becoming the 20th CMSAF. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Staff Sgt. Stuart Bright)

    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 15, 2024
    JOINT BASE ANDREWS, Md.
    Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall is saluted during the Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force transition ceremony at Joint Base Andrews, Md., March 8, 2024. Chief Master Sgt. David Flosi succeeded CMSAF JoAnne Bass, becoming the 20th CMSAF. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Staff Sgt. Stuart Bright)
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  • A C-17 Globemaster III assigned to the 176th Wing, Alaska Air National Guard, flies over the Malemute Drop Zone while assisting the Army’s 11th Airborne Division as they take part in a jump in honor of International Women’s Day, March 7, 2024, at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska. The jump was conducted by female members of the 2nd Brigade, 11th Airborne Division, with all ground and air duties conducted by female Airmen and Soldiers. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Julia Lebens)

    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 15, 2024
    JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska
    A C-17 Globemaster III assigned to the 176th Wing, Alaska Air National Guard, flies over the Malemute Drop Zone while assisting the Army’s 11th Airborne Division as they take part in a jump in honor of International Women’s Day, March 7, 2024, at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska. The jump was conducted by female members of the 2nd Brigade, 11th Airborne Division, with all ground and air duties conducted by female Airmen and Soldiers. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Julia Lebens)
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  • An Air Force C-130 Hercules flies over a group of Navy SEALs, Norwegian naval special operations commandos and the attack submarine USS Hampton during exercise Arctic Edge at an undisclosed location in Alaska, March 9, 2024. The exercise provides the opportunity to test a range of capabilities and response options and bolster skills in an Arctic environment. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Jeff Atherton)

    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 15, 2024
    ALASKA
    An Air Force C-130 Hercules flies over a group of Navy SEALs, Norwegian naval special operations commandos and the attack submarine USS Hampton during exercise Arctic Edge at an undisclosed location in Alaska, March 9, 2024. The exercise provides the opportunity to test a range of capabilities and response options and bolster skills in an Arctic environment. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Jeff Atherton)
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  • U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Lian Espinoza, assigned to the 379th Expeditionary Force Support Squadron, delivers a blow to her opponent during the Rumble in the Deid II boxing event, March 9, 2024, at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. Events like these cultivate a warrior mindset and reinforce Al Udeid AB’s priority of developing warfighters. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Alexander Cook)

    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 15, 2024
    AL UDEID AIR BASE, Qatar
    U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Lian Espinoza, assigned to the 379th Expeditionary Force Support Squadron, delivers a blow to her opponent during the Rumble in the Deid II boxing event, March 9, 2024, at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. Events like these cultivate a warrior mindset and reinforce Al Udeid AB’s priority of developing warfighters. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Alexander Cook)
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  • An MH-139A Grey Wolf, the replacement for the UH-1N Huey, prepares to land at Malmstrom Air Force Base, Mont., March 5, 2024. The MH-139A provides the ability to cruise 50% faster and farther than the UH-1N Huey helicopters while also having a 30% larger cabin and the capability to lift 5,000 pounds more. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Breanna Christopher Volkmar)

    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 15, 2024
    MALMSTROM AIR FORCE BASE, Mont.
    An MH-139A Grey Wolf, the replacement for the UH-1N Huey, prepares to land at Malmstrom Air Force Base, Mont., March 5, 2024. The MH-139A provides the ability to cruise 50% faster and farther than the UH-1N Huey helicopters while also having a 30% larger cabin and the capability to lift 5,000 pounds more. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Breanna Christopher Volkmar)
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  • An Asylon representative leads a robotic dog capabilities demonstration during the first Synchronized Nuclear Readiness Operations Training at MacDill Air Force Base, Fla., March 6, 2024. The demonstration showcased emerging technology in remotely operated security systems. The robotic dog allows for immediate response in emergency situations without endangering the life of defenders. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Zachary Foster)

    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 15, 2024
    MACDILL AIR FORCE BASE, Fla.
    An Asylon representative leads a robotic dog capabilities demonstration during the first Synchronized Nuclear Readiness Operations Training at MacDill Air Force Base, Fla., March 6, 2024. The demonstration showcased emerging technology in remotely operated security systems. The robotic dog allows for immediate response in emergency situations without endangering the life of defenders. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Zachary Foster)
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  • A U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress assigned to the 5th Bomb Wing, Minot Air Force Base, N.D., departs after aerial refueling during a routine Bomber Task Force mission over the Pacific Ocean, March 3, 2024. BTF missions are designed to showcase the Pacific Air Forces’ ability to deter, deny and dominate any influence or aggression from adversaries. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jessi Roth)

    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 15, 2024
    PACIFIC OCEAN
    A U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress assigned to the 5th Bomb Wing, Minot Air Force Base, N.D., departs after aerial refueling during a routine Bomber Task Force mission over the Pacific Ocean, March 3, 2024. BTF missions are designed to showcase the Pacific Air Forces’ ability to deter, deny and dominate any influence or aggression from adversaries. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jessi Roth)
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  • A special tactics Airman assigned to the 24th Special Operations Wing returns fire during exercise Emerald Warrior 2024 at Cannon Air Force Base, N.M., March 2, 2024. Special tactics Airmen are continuously adapting and training to ensure mission success for the joint force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Stephen Pulter)

    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 15, 2024
    CANNON AIR FORCE BASE, N.M.
    A special tactics Airman assigned to the 24th Special Operations Wing returns fire during exercise Emerald Warrior 2024 at Cannon Air Force Base, N.M., March 2, 2024. Special tactics Airmen are continuously adapting and training to ensure mission success for the joint force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Stephen Pulter)
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  • Two U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons, assigned to the 8th Fighter Wing, deploy countermeasures as part of exercise Cobra Gold in Rayong Province, Thailand, March 1, 2024. Cobra Gold is a demonstration of a strong, forward-looking U.S.-Thai defense alliance rooted in history, which helps to foster a free and open Indo-Pacific region where all countries enjoy prosperity and peace. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Spc. Elaina Nieves)

    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 15, 2024
    RAYONG PROVINCE, Thailand
    Two U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons, assigned to the 8th Fighter Wing, deploy countermeasures as part of exercise Cobra Gold in Rayong Province, Thailand, March 1, 2024. Cobra Gold is a demonstration of a strong, forward-looking U.S.-Thai defense alliance rooted in history, which helps to foster a free and open Indo-Pacific region where all countries enjoy prosperity and peace. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Spc. Elaina Nieves)
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  • Staff Sgt. Shakeyla Brown, 96th Security Forces Squadron, looks for an attacker during a base readiness exercise Feb. 29, 2024, at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. The two-week-long exercise evaluated the base’s ability to survive and operate in wartime and contingency situations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Samuel King Jr.)

    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 15, 2024
    EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla.
    Staff Sgt. Shakeyla Brown, 96th Security Forces Squadron, looks for an attacker during a base readiness exercise Feb. 29, 2024, at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. The two-week-long exercise evaluated the base’s ability to survive and operate in wartime and contingency situations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Samuel King Jr.)
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  • A U.S. Air Force maintainer marshals a U.S. C-130 Hercules on the flightline March 7, 2024, at an undisclosed location within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility. Service members across USCENTCOM are working around the clock to prepare and deliver life-saving humanitarian aid to Gaza. USCENTCOM and the United States are committed to supporting the humanitarian aid mission to the people of Gaza. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Alexander Cook)

    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 15, 2024
    U.S. CENTRAL COMMAND AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY
    A U.S. Air Force maintainer marshals a U.S. C-130 Hercules on the flightline March 7, 2024, at an undisclosed location within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility. Service members across USCENTCOM are working around the clock to prepare and deliver life-saving humanitarian aid to Gaza. USCENTCOM and the United States are committed to supporting the humanitarian aid mission to the people of Gaza. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Alexander Cook)
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  • Maj. Alex Wyrick, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base Hockey Club member, and his daughter, Piper, hold hands while skating on the ice at Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio, Feb. 29, 2024. As part of Military Appreciation Night, the Blue Jackets hosted Wright-Patterson AFB Hockey Club members and their families for a skate event prior to a friendly exhibition game between former Columbus players and the Wright Flyers. (U.S. Air Force photo by Ashley Richards)

    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 15, 2024
    COLUMBUS, Ohio
    Maj. Alex Wyrick, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base Hockey Club member, and his daughter, Piper, hold hands while skating on the ice at Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio, Feb. 29, 2024. As part of Military Appreciation Night, the Blue Jackets hosted Wright-Patterson AFB Hockey Club members and their families for a skate event prior to a friendly exhibition game between former Columbus players and the Wright Flyers. (U.S. Air Force photo by Ashley Richards)
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  • U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Krista McGraw, 18th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron noncommissioned officer in charge of mission scheduling, showcases a medical supply kit to Bangladesh air force medics during an aeromedical evacuation demonstration in support of exercise Cope South 2024, Feb. 27, 2024, near BAF Bangabandhu Cantonment, Bangladesh. CS24 provides airlift training for U.S. and Bangladeshi aircrews in aircraft generation and recovery, low-level navigation, tactical airdrop and air-land missions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Tristan Truesdell)

    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 15, 2024
    BAF BANGABANDHU CANTONMENT, Bangladesh
    U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Krista McGraw, 18th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron noncommissioned officer in charge of mission scheduling, showcases a medical supply kit to Bangladesh air force medics during an aeromedical evacuation demonstration in support of exercise Cope South 2024, Feb. 27, 2024, near BAF Bangabandhu Cantonment, Bangladesh. CS24 provides airlift training for U.S. and Bangladeshi aircrews in aircraft generation and recovery, low-level navigation, tactical airdrop and air-land missions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Tristan Truesdell)
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  • Cadet First Class Ryan Herbert constructs a knife for a class project, March 11, 2024, in the metallurgy lab at the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colo. Cadets Herbert and Colton O'Dell became the first U.S. Air Force Academy team since 2019 to take their knives to the Minerals, Metals and Materials Society bladesmithing competition in Orlando, Fla. (U.S. Air Force photo by Justin R. Pacheco)

    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 15, 2024
    U.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo.
    Cadet First Class Ryan Herbert constructs a knife for a class project, March 11, 2024, in the metallurgy lab at the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colo. Cadets Herbert and Colton O'Dell became the first U.S. Air Force Academy team since 2019 to take their knives to the Minerals, Metals and Materials Society bladesmithing competition in Orlando, Fla. (U.S. Air Force photo by Justin R. Pacheco)
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