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  • Tech. Sgt. Timothy French, 60th Logistics Readiness Squadron noncommissioned officer in charge of individual protective equipment, applies camouflage during Survival, Evasion, Resistance and Escape training in California, Jan. 30, 2026. SERE face paint is a tactical, sweat-proof camouflage used to reduce an Airman’s visibility and infrared signature in various environments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Robert Nichols)

    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.
    Feb. 6, 2026
    CALIFORNIA
    Tech. Sgt. Timothy French, 60th Logistics Readiness Squadron noncommissioned officer in charge of individual protective equipment, applies camouflage during Survival, Evasion, Resistance and Escape training in California, Jan. 30, 2026. SERE face paint is a tactical, sweat-proof camouflage used to reduce an Airman’s visibility and infrared signature in various environments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Robert Nichols)
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  • An HH-60G Pave Hawk from the 210th Rescue Squadron, Alaska Air National Guard, approaches a refueling drogue during training over Southcentral Alaska, Jan. 29, 2026. The HH-60G is the 176th Wing’s primary personnel recovery platform, capable of all-weather operations and employing a rescue hoist when landing is not possible. (Alaska Air National Guard photo by Alejandro Peña)

    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.
    Feb. 6, 2026
    ALASKA
    An HH-60G Pave Hawk from the 210th Rescue Squadron, Alaska Air National Guard, approaches a refueling drogue during training over Southcentral Alaska, Jan. 29, 2026. The HH-60G is the 176th Wing’s primary personnel recovery platform, capable of all-weather operations and employing a rescue hoist when landing is not possible. (Alaska Air National Guard photo by Alejandro Peña)
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  • Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Ken Wilsbach takes off in an F-22 Raptor at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., Jan. 15, 2026. During his visit, Wilsbach flew the aircraft to reaffirm the importance of technical excellence and leadership at all levels. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Lauren Clevenger)

    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.
    Feb. 6, 2026
    NELLIS AIR FORCE BASE, Nev.
    Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Ken Wilsbach takes off in an F-22 Raptor at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., Jan. 15, 2026. During his visit, Wilsbach flew the aircraft to reaffirm the importance of technical excellence and leadership at all levels. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Lauren Clevenger)
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  • Secretary of the Air Force Troy Meink signs a wall during a tour of a launch control center at Missile Alert Facility A-01 near Albin, Wyo., Jan. 21, 2026. Meink's visit focused on assessing how 90th Missile Wing Airmen are maintaining mission readiness while preparing for future intercontinental ballistic missile modernization. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Michael A. Richmond)

    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.
    Feb. 6, 2026
    ALBIN, Wyo.
    Secretary of the Air Force Troy Meink signs a wall during a tour of a launch control center at Missile Alert Facility A-01 near Albin, Wyo., Jan. 21, 2026. Meink's visit focused on assessing how 90th Missile Wing Airmen are maintaining mission readiness while preparing for future intercontinental ballistic missile modernization. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Michael A. Richmond)
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  • Master Sgt. Aaron Slupski, 121st Maintenance Group crew chief, prepares to marshal a KC-135 Stratotanker at Rickenbacker Air National Guard Base in Columbus, Ohio, Jan. 28, 2026. Maintainers and civil engineers with the 121st Air Refueling Wing reestablished flight line operations after Winter Storm Fran brought over 10 inches of snow and single-digit temperatures to the area. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Ralph Branson)

    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.
    Feb. 6, 2026
    COLUMBUS, Ohio
    Master Sgt. Aaron Slupski, 121st Maintenance Group crew chief, prepares to marshal a KC-135 Stratotanker at Rickenbacker Air National Guard Base in Columbus, Ohio, Jan. 28, 2026. Maintainers and civil engineers with the 121st Air Refueling Wing reestablished flight line operations after Winter Storm Fran brought over 10 inches of snow and single-digit temperatures to the area. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Ralph Branson)
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  • Airman 1st Class Naim Haji, 23rd Bomb Generation Squadron aerospace propulsion journeyman, de-ices the horizontal stabilizer of a B-52H Stratofortress at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., Jan. 21, 2026. De-icing ensures each aircraft is mission-ready by protecting performance and safety before launch. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kyle Wilson)

    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.
    Feb. 6, 2026
    MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D.
    Airman 1st Class Naim Haji, 23rd Bomb Generation Squadron aerospace propulsion journeyman, de-ices the horizontal stabilizer of a B-52H Stratofortress at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., Jan. 21, 2026. De-icing ensures each aircraft is mission-ready by protecting performance and safety before launch. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kyle Wilson)
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  • Airmen from the 436th Civil Engineer Squadron remove snow and ice from the flight line at Dover Air Force Base, Del., Jan. 26, 2026. The squadron conducted round-the-clock snow removal operations to prevent interruptions to the base's global airlift mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Mauricio Campino)

    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.
    Feb. 6, 2026
    DOVER AIR FORCE BASE, Del.
    Airmen from the 436th Civil Engineer Squadron remove snow and ice from the flight line at Dover Air Force Base, Del., Jan. 26, 2026. The squadron conducted round-the-clock snow removal operations to prevent interruptions to the base's global airlift mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Mauricio Campino)
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  • U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Gabriel Nogalez, 379th Expeditionary Aerial Port Squadron air transportation specialist, helps load oxygen tanks onto a C-17 Globemaster III at an undisclosed location in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Jan. 25, 2026. The action was part of a U.S. Air Forces Central readiness exercise that tested dispersed operations and rapid deployment across the USCENTCOM area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Chris Thornbury)

    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.
    Feb. 6, 2026
    U.S. CENTRAL COMMAND AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY
    U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Gabriel Nogalez, 379th Expeditionary Aerial Port Squadron air transportation specialist, helps load oxygen tanks onto a C-17 Globemaster III at an undisclosed location in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Jan. 25, 2026. The action was part of a U.S. Air Forces Central readiness exercise that tested dispersed operations and rapid deployment across the USCENTCOM area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Chris Thornbury)
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  • Col. Charles Redmond, 355th Wing deputy commander, prepares to take off in an OA-1K Skyraider II with a pilot from the 492nd Special Operations Wing at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., Jan. 21, 2026. Redmond flew a familiarization flight to better understand the aircraft's mission and capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jasmyne Bridgers-Matos)

    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.
    Feb. 6, 2026
    DAVIS-MONTHAN AIR FORCE BASE, Ariz.
    Col. Charles Redmond, 355th Wing deputy commander, prepares to take off in an OA-1K Skyraider II with a pilot from the 492nd Special Operations Wing at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., Jan. 21, 2026. Redmond flew a familiarization flight to better understand the aircraft's mission and capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jasmyne Bridgers-Matos)
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  • Brig. Gen. Lawrence Sullivan, 57th Wing commander, conducts a walk-around inspection of an F-16 Fighting Falcon before a mission at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., Jan. 9, 2026. Sullivan observed flight operations and engaged with aircrew as part of routine leadership oversight. (U.S. Air Force photo by William R. Lewis)

    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.
    Feb. 6, 2026
    NELLIS AIR FORCE BASE, Nev.
    Brig. Gen. Lawrence Sullivan, 57th Wing commander, conducts a walk-around inspection of an F-16 Fighting Falcon before a mission at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., Jan. 9, 2026. Sullivan observed flight operations and engaged with aircrew as part of routine leadership oversight. (U.S. Air Force photo by William R. Lewis)
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  • F-16 Fighting Falcons assigned to the 49th Fighter Wing are prepared for flight at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz., Jan. 29, 2026. The work of maintenance professionals is critical to integrating fourth- and fifth-generation fighters and sustaining combat-ready airpower. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class 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.
    Feb. 6, 2026
    LUKE AIR FORCE BASE, Ariz.
    F-16 Fighting Falcons assigned to the 49th Fighter Wing are prepared for flight at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz., Jan. 29, 2026. The work of maintenance professionals is critical to integrating fourth- and fifth-generation fighters and sustaining combat-ready airpower. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Belinda Guachun-Chichay)
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  • A U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III from the 437th Airlift Wing is parked on the flight line at Saipan International Airport, Saipan, Jan. 20, 2026. The aircraft was part of exercise Palmetto Reach, which included community engagement events to build rapport with local populations and strengthen civic relations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Tyler McQuiston)

    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.
    Feb. 6, 2026
    SAIPAN INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, Saipan
    A U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III from the 437th Airlift Wing is parked on the flight line at Saipan International Airport, Saipan, Jan. 20, 2026. The aircraft was part of exercise Palmetto Reach, which included community engagement events to build rapport with local populations and strengthen civic relations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Tyler McQuiston)
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