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  • Firefighters from the 18th Civil Engineer Squadron extinguish a simulated aircraft fire during exercise Beverly Midnight 26 at Kadena Air Base, Japan, March 12, 2026. The exercise enhances interoperability by refining shared tactics, techniques and procedures among U.S. and allied forces supporting regional security. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Nathaniel Jackson)

    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 20, 2026
    KADENA AIR BASE, Japan
    Firefighters from the 18th Civil Engineer Squadron extinguish a simulated aircraft fire during exercise Beverly Midnight 26 at Kadena Air Base, Japan, March 12, 2026. The exercise enhances interoperability by refining shared tactics, techniques and procedures among U.S. and allied forces supporting regional security. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Nathaniel Jackson)
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  • A U.S. Air Force HH-60W Jolly Green II carries Airmen assigned to the 56th Rescue Squadron and Swedish Air Force rangers during exercise Cold Response 26 at Bardufoss Air Station, Norway, March 12, 2026. Integrated exercises like Cold Response strengthen rapid response capability and Arctic sustainment while reinforcing NATO 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 20, 2026
    BARDUFOSS AIR STATION, Norway
    A U.S. Air Force HH-60W Jolly Green II carries Airmen assigned to the 56th Rescue Squadron and Swedish Air Force rangers during exercise Cold Response 26 at Bardufoss Air Station, Norway, March 12, 2026. Integrated exercises like Cold Response strengthen rapid response capability and Arctic sustainment while reinforcing NATO collective defense. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Brooke Rogers)
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  • A crew chief marshals a B-1B Lancer after returning from a CONUS-to-CONUS mission supporting Operation Epic Fury, at an undisclosed location, March 4, 2026. The B-1B provided long-range strike capability, delivering precision munitions against designated targets in support of joint force operations. (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 20, 2026
    UNDISCLOSED LOCATION
    A crew chief marshals a B-1B Lancer after returning from a CONUS-to-CONUS mission supporting Operation Epic Fury, at an undisclosed location, March 4, 2026. The B-1B provided long-range strike capability, delivering precision munitions against designated targets in support of joint force operations. (U.S. Air Force photo)
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  • A U.S. Air Force F-16C Fighting Falcon assigned to the 120th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron takes off during exercise Beverly Midnight 26 at Kadena Air Base, Japan, March 10, 2026. The USAF-led exercise strengthens interoperability through agile, integrated generation of airpower, demonstrating U.S. and allied resilience and survivability in contested environments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Amy Kelley)

    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 20, 2026
    KADENA AIR BASE, Japan
    A U.S. Air Force F-16C Fighting Falcon assigned to the 120th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron takes off during exercise Beverly Midnight 26 at Kadena Air Base, Japan, March 10, 2026. The USAF-led exercise strengthens interoperability through agile, integrated generation of airpower, demonstrating U.S. and allied resilience and survivability in contested environments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Amy Kelley)
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  • Air Force Reserve Airmen assigned to the 482d Fighter Wing walk toward a C-130 Hercules at Homestead Air Reserve Base, Fla., March 8, 2026. The Airmen departed with equipment and supplies for Dobbins Air Reserve Base, Ga., to participate in exercise Patriot Forge 26. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Lionel Castellano)

    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 20, 2026
    HOMESTEAD AIR RESERVE BASE, Fla.
    Air Force Reserve Airmen assigned to the 482d Fighter Wing walk toward a C-130 Hercules at Homestead Air Reserve Base, Fla., March 8, 2026. The Airmen departed with equipment and supplies for Dobbins Air Reserve Base, Ga., to participate in exercise Patriot Forge 26. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Lionel Castellano)
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  • An unarmed Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile launches during an operational test at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., March 3, 2026. Routine ICBM test launches help ensure the U.S. nuclear deterrent remains safe, secure and effective. (U.S. Space Force photo by Staff Sgt. Joshua LeRoi)

    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 20, 2026
    Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif.
    An unarmed Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile launches during an operational test at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., March 3, 2026. Routine ICBM test launches help ensure the U.S. nuclear deterrent remains safe, secure and effective. (U.S. Space Force photo by Staff Sgt. Joshua LeRoi)
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  • Senior Airman Latreon Jackson, 47th Security Forces Squadron armory operations lead, takes a defensive position during a simulated base defense scenario at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, March 3, 2026. The training focused on recapturing a strategic location from opposing forces and establishing defensive control. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Harrison 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.
    March 20, 2026
    LAUGHLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Texas
    Senior Airman Latreon Jackson, 47th Security Forces Squadron armory operations lead, takes a defensive position during a simulated base defense scenario at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, March 3, 2026. The training focused on recapturing a strategic location from opposing forces and establishing defensive control. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Harrison Sullivan)
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  • Aircrew members board a B-52H Stratofortress at an undisclosed location prior to takeoff at an undisclosed location in support of Operation Epic Fury, March 4, 2026. The B-52H provides long-range strike capability and supports global operations through its ability to deliver strategic attacks, close-air support, air interdiction, offensive counter-air and maritime operations. (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 20, 2026
    UNDISCLOSED LOCATION
    Aircrew members board a B-52H Stratofortress at an undisclosed location prior to takeoff at an undisclosed location in support of Operation Epic Fury, March 4, 2026. The B-52H provides long-range strike capability and supports global operations through its ability to deliver strategic attacks, close-air support, air interdiction, offensive counter-air and maritime operations. (U.S. Air Force photo)
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  • Airmen from the 412th Test Wing shoot at targets with their M-4 rifles during live-fire training at the Combat Arms Training and Maintenance range at Edwards Air Force Base, Calif., Feb. 26, 2026. The training reinforces weapons proficiency, safety procedures and mission readiness for base personnel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Todd Schannuth)

    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 20, 2026
    EDWARDS AIR FORCE BASE, Calif.
    Airmen from the 412th Test Wing shoot at targets with their M-4 rifles during live-fire training at the Combat Arms Training and Maintenance range at Edwards Air Force Base, Calif., Feb. 26, 2026. The training reinforces weapons proficiency, safety procedures and mission readiness for base personnel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Todd Schannuth)
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  • A Japan Ground Self-Defense Force paratrooper assigned to the 1st Airborne Brigade conducts a static-line jump from a U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 36th Airlift Squadron over the East Fuji Maneuver Area, Japan, March 2, 2026, during exercise Airborne 26. Air Force and U.S. Marine Corps personnel trained alongside JGSDF members to strengthen interoperability and operational readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class David S. Calcote)

    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 20, 2026
    EAST FUJI MANEUVER AREA, Japan
    A Japan Ground Self-Defense Force paratrooper assigned to the 1st Airborne Brigade conducts a static-line jump from a U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 36th Airlift Squadron over the East Fuji Maneuver Area, Japan, March 2, 2026, during exercise Airborne 26. Air Force and U.S. Marine Corps personnel trained alongside JGSDF members to strengthen interoperability and operational readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class David S. Calcote)
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  • A U.S. Air Force Airman prepares to exit a C-130J Super Hercules during operations in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility supporting Operation Epic Fury, March 10, 2026. The operation demonstrated rapid deployment and joint force readiness in support of regional security. (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 20, 2026
    UNDISCLOSED LOCATION
    A U.S. Air Force Airman prepares to exit a C-130J Super Hercules during operations in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility supporting Operation Epic Fury, March 10, 2026. The operation demonstrated rapid deployment and joint force readiness in support of regional security. (U.S. Air Force photo)
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  • An F-22 Raptor performs an aerial maneuver over the Heritage Flight Training Course at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., Feb. 28, 2026. The course prepares Air Force and civilian pilots to safely perform Heritage Flight demonstrations that showcase the legacy of American airpower by flying modern fighter aircraft alongside historic warbirds. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Samantha Melecio)

    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 20, 2026
    DAVIS-MONTHAN AIR FORCE BASE, Ariz.
    An F-22 Raptor performs an aerial maneuver over the Heritage Flight Training Course at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., Feb. 28, 2026. The course prepares Air Force and civilian pilots to safely perform Heritage Flight demonstrations that showcase the legacy of American airpower by flying modern fighter aircraft alongside historic warbirds. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Samantha Melecio)
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