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  • An F-16 Fighting Falcon sits on the flight line before sunrise at Travis Air Force Base, Calif., April 24, 2026, ahead of the Wings Over Solano air show. The event showcases aerial excellence and Air Force capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kenneth Abbate)

    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.
    May 1, 2026
    TRAVIS AIR FORCE BASE, Calif.
    An F-16 Fighting Falcon sits on the flight line before sunrise at Travis Air Force Base, Calif., April 24, 2026, ahead of the Wings Over Solano air show. The event showcases aerial excellence and Air Force capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kenneth Abbate)
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  • Cadet Fourth Class Alex Polen participates in the Spring Culminating Exercise at the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colo., April 16, 2026. The multi-day exercise tests leadership, warfighting and mission planning skills in realistic field scenarios. (U.S. Air Force photo by Trevor Cokley)

    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.
    May 1, 2026
    U.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo.
    Cadet Fourth Class Alex Polen participates in the Spring Culminating Exercise at the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colo., April 16, 2026. The multi-day exercise tests leadership, warfighting and mission planning skills in realistic field scenarios. (U.S. Air Force photo by Trevor Cokley)
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  • A U.S. Army M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket System sits near a C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 40th Airlift Squadron after a rapid insertion during exercise Balikatan 2026 at Clark Air Base, Philippines, April 23, 2026. The operation demonstrates joint force mobility and alliance strength. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jade M. Caldwell)

    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.
    May 1, 2026
    CLARK AIR BASE, Philippines
    A U.S. Army M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket System sits near a C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 40th Airlift Squadron after a rapid insertion during exercise Balikatan 2026 at Clark Air Base, Philippines, April 23, 2026. The operation demonstrates joint force mobility and alliance strength. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jade M. Caldwell)
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  • An F-22 Raptor pilot assigned to the 199th Air Expeditionary Squadron taxis for a training sortie during exercise Cope Thunder 26-1 at Basa Air Base, Philippines, April 8, 2026. The exercise enhances interoperability and regional security in the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Master Sgt. Mysti Bicoy)

    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.
    May 1, 2026
    BASA AIR BASE, Philippines
    An F-22 Raptor pilot assigned to the 199th Air Expeditionary Squadron taxis for a training sortie during exercise Cope Thunder 26-1 at Basa Air Base, Philippines, April 8, 2026. The exercise enhances interoperability and regional security in the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Master Sgt. Mysti Bicoy)
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  • Airman 1st Class Euisol Jung, an electrical power production team member assigned to the 99th Civil Engineer Squadron, assembles a BAK-12 aircraft arresting cable at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., April 6, 2026. Jung participated in a competition designed to test operational capabilities in the event a fighter aircraft must abort a takeoff or conduct an emergency landing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Annika Schermerhorn)

    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.
    May 1, 2026
    NELLIS AIR FORCE BASE, Nev.
    Airman 1st Class Euisol Jung, an electrical power production team member assigned to the 99th Civil Engineer Squadron, assembles a BAK-12 aircraft arresting cable at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., April 6, 2026. Jung participated in a competition designed to test operational capabilities in the event a fighter aircraft must abort a takeoff or conduct an emergency landing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Annika Schermerhorn)
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  • Aircrew operating a C-130J with a Modular Aerial Fire Fighting System conduct a water drop during MAFFS spring training at Tahoe National Forest, Calif., April 20, 2026. Training prepares military and civilian crews for wildfire response operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Garrett Wake)

    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.
    May 1, 2026
    Tahoe National Forest, Calif.
    Aircrew operating a C-130J with a Modular Aerial Fire Fighting System conduct a water drop during MAFFS spring training at Tahoe National Forest, Calif., April 20, 2026. Training prepares military and civilian crews for wildfire response operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Garrett Wake)
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  • Capt. Madeleine Knapp, 1st Lt. Dallion Richards and Capt. John Toohey, 40th Airlift Squadron pilots, monitor flight controls aboard a C-130J Super Hercules during a Maximum Endurance Operation in support of exercise Balikatan near Clark Air Base, Philippines, April 17, 2026. The exercise strengthens alliance readiness and combined operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jade M. Caldwell)

    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.
    May 1, 2026
    CLARK AIR BASE, Philippines
    Capt. Madeleine Knapp, 1st Lt. Dallion Richards and Capt. John Toohey, 40th Airlift Squadron pilots, monitor flight controls aboard a C-130J Super Hercules during a Maximum Endurance Operation in support of exercise Balikatan near Clark Air Base, Philippines, April 17, 2026. The exercise strengthens alliance readiness and combined operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jade M. Caldwell)
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  • An Airman assigned to the 317th Airlift Wing conducts preflight checks inside a C-130J Super Hercules during a Maximum Endurance Operation in support of Exercise Balikatan 2026 at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, April 15, 2026. The exercise strengthens combined readiness and regional security with Philippine partners. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class William Neal)

    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.
    May 1, 2026
    DYESS AIR FORCE BASE, Texas
    An Airman assigned to the 317th Airlift Wing conducts preflight checks inside a C-130J Super Hercules during a Maximum Endurance Operation in support of Exercise Balikatan 2026 at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, April 15, 2026. The exercise strengthens combined readiness and regional security with Philippine partners. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class William Neal)
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  • A Tactical Air Control Party Airman with Detachment 2, 6th Combat Training Squadron, fires an M4 carbine during small arms qualification at Joint Base San Antonio–Camp Bullis, Texas, April 10, 2026. Training ensures combat readiness across firing positions and distances. (U.S. Air Force photo by Melissa Hydrick)

    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.
    May 1, 2026
    JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO–CAMP BULLIS, Texas
    A Tactical Air Control Party Airman with Detachment 2, 6th Combat Training Squadron, fires an M4 carbine during small arms qualification at Joint Base San Antonio–Camp Bullis, Texas, April 10, 2026. Training ensures combat readiness across firing positions and distances. (U.S. Air Force photo by Melissa Hydrick)
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  • A Singapore Air Force F-16D Fighting Falcon, a Belgian Air Component F-35A Lightning II and an F-35A Lightning II aircraft assigned to the 56th Fighter Wing bank in formation near Luke Air Force Base, Ariz., April 10, 2026. The training reinforces interoperability and combat effectiveness across partner nations. (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.
    May 1, 2026
    LUKE AIR FORCE BASE, Ariz.
    A Singapore Air Force F-16D Fighting Falcon, a Belgian Air Component F-35A Lightning II and an F-35A Lightning II aircraft assigned to the 56th Fighter Wing bank in formation near Luke Air Force Base, Ariz., April 10, 2026. The training reinforces interoperability and combat effectiveness across partner nations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Belinda Guachun-Chichay)
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  • Capt. Nick “Laz” Le Tourneau, pilot and commander of the F-22 Raptor Aerial Demonstration Team, conducts preflight checks prior to taxiing at the Sun 'n Fun Aerospace Expo at Lakeland, Fla., April 14, 2026. Le Tourneau showcased the capabilities of the F-22 Raptor to attendees by performing multiple combat maneuver demonstrations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Mary Bowers)

    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.
    May 1, 2026
    LAKELAND, Fla.
    Capt. Nick “Laz” Le Tourneau, pilot and commander of the F-22 Raptor Aerial Demonstration Team, conducts preflight checks prior to taxiing at the Sun 'n Fun Aerospace Expo at Lakeland, Fla., April 14, 2026. Le Tourneau showcased the capabilities of the F-22 Raptor to attendees by performing multiple combat maneuver demonstrations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Mary Bowers)
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  • F-16 Fighting Falcons assigned to the 180th Fighter Wing conduct an elephant walk during a Combat Readiness Inspection in Swanton, Ohio, April 26, 2026. The inspection evaluates unit capability, efficiency and mission readiness. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Master Sgt. Beth Holliker)

    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.
    May 1, 2026
    SWANTON, Ohio
    F-16 Fighting Falcons assigned to the 180th Fighter Wing conduct an elephant walk during a Combat Readiness Inspection in Swanton, Ohio, April 26, 2026. The inspection evaluates unit capability, efficiency and mission readiness. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Master Sgt. Beth Holliker)
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