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AF Week in Photos

AF Week in Photos

AFGSC, JIATF-401 conduct multi-command C-sUAS qualification at Camp Guernsey

Airmen from the 90th Missile Wing and several other components participated in a counter-small unmanned aircraft systems (C-sUAS) firing qualification, providing defenders with hands-on experience using emerging technologies.

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Enduring Partners 2026 enhances US-Thai collaborative readiness through specialized exchanges

Military leaders from the U.S and Thailand officially launched the fourth annual Enduring Partners exchange, representing a comprehensive synchronization of the Washington Air National Guard and the Royal Thai Air Force.

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Wrenches to wings: The artisan hands behind every test flight

Maintenance crews and test pilots at Tinker AFB work together to guarantee aircraft are safe and combat-ready following extensive depot maintenance.

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AF Week in Photos

U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Tamunoboma Fenny, 35th Fighter Wing assistant staff judge advocate, inspects an aircraft engine.

PHOTO OF THE WEEK

This week's AF Week in Photo Top Shot comes from Airman 1st Class Angelica Winther.

A 91st Missile Security Operations Squadron defender engages targets during an X4 and SMASH 2000L Systems Firing Qualification.

Four U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules aircraft fly over Normandy, France, during a D-Day commemorative.

Airmen assigned to the 124th Fighter Wing's Security Forces Squadron participate in a field training exercise, pointing their weapon at target at sunset.

Airmen assigned to the 124th Security Forces Squadron, Idaho Air National Guard, participate in counter-drone training. They points their weapon in the sky to take down drone.

Airmen participate in the Pedro 66 Memorial ruck at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base flying the U.S. flag.

An F-15C Eagle parked on base with mountain view in the back and yellow strip toward to the plane.

A U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules aircraft soaring up in the sky.

Senior Airman Hayden Tadgerson, 1st Helicopter Squadron UH-1N Huey flight engineer, checks the surrounding area after takeoff.

U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Tamunoboma Fenny, 35th Fighter Wing assistant staff judge advocate, inspects an aircraft engine.

Two U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon maneuvers away from a KC-135 Stratotanker.

Two airmen in a building looking at eachother through window as they check out the field.

A member of the F-16 Viper Demonstration Team marshals a commander and pilot, into its parking position.

A CV-22 Osprey assigned to the 71st Special Operations Squadron prepares to land during the Pararescue Advanced Tactical Paramedic Culmination Exercise at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, May 26, 2026. The five-day exercise incorporated operational scenarios designed to prepare Airmen for real-world field conditions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Grace St. Pierre)

An unarmed Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile launches during an operational test from Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., May 20, 2026. The test launch demonstrated the readiness, reliability and effectiveness of the U.S. intercontinental ballistic missile fleet. (U.S. Space Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Draeke Layman)

U.S. Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Ken Wilsbach, Secretary of the Air Force Troy Meink and U.S. Space Force Chief of Space Operations Gen. Chance Saltzman testify during a House Armed Services Committee hearing in Washington, D.C., May 20, 2026. The leaders outlined the Department of the Air Force's fiscal year 2027 budget request, emphasizing readiness, modernization and investments needed to address evolving threats across the air and space domains. (U.S. Air Force photo by Chad Trujillo)

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft takes off in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, May 21, 2026. The aircraft supported regional security and deterrence operations while demonstrating the Air Force's ability to rapidly project combat airpower across the theater. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Noah J. Tancer)

A firefighter with the 19th Combat Air Base Squadron sprays water on a simulated engine fire during exercise Storm Flag 26-07 in Gulfport, Miss. May 13, 2026. The exercise provided a dynamic training environment where participants refined the skills, tactics and strategies needed to operate effectively in a complex battlefield environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Isabella Ortega)

Graduating cadets from the U.S. Air Force Academy Class of 2026 toss their hats in the air as the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds fly over Falcon Stadium in Colorado Springs, Colo., May 28, 2026. A total of 931 cadets received commissions as second lieutenants in the U.S. Air Force and U.S. Space Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Adalyn Greene)

Airman 1st Class Joseph Collins, a defender assigned to the 841st Missile Security Forces Squadron, engages vehicle targets with a Mark 19 grenade launcher during a live-fire training exercise in Limestone Hills, Mont., May 26, 2026. The realistic range training developed the defenders' accuracy, coordination and confidence while operating crew-served weapons systems. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Teniya Caldwell)

An HH-60G Pave Hawk assigned to the 920th Rescue Wing trails an HC-130J Combat King II during the Hyundai Air and Sea Show in Miami, Fla., May 24, 2026. The aircraft demonstrated the Air Force's combat search and rescue capabilities while showcasing the coordination required to recover and support isolated personnel in contested environments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Darius Sostre-Miroir)

Staff Sgt. Cambrea Thompson, assigned to the 36th Security Forces Squadron, climbs an obstacle during the Pacific Air Forces' 9th Annual Advanced Combat Skills Assessment Competition at Northwest Field, Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, May 21, 2026. The combat agility portion of the competition tested participants through a series of physically demanding events, including a 35-pound ruck march, weapons familiarization and an obstacle course designed to evaluate readiness, endurance and warfighting skills. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Xavier Romero)

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Duchaine Paul, right, assigned to the 824th Base Defense Squadron, stands with U.S. service members and Panamanian partners before the Green Mile event during the Jungle Operations Training Course-Panama, May 14, 2026. Paul became the first Airman to graduate from the course, strengthening interoperability between U.S. forces and Panamanian security institutions through combined jungle operations training. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Nirak Garcia Navarro)

An F-22 Raptor assigned to the 3rd Wing takes off during an Alaskan North American Aerospace Defense Command Region practice alert response at U.S. Coast Guard Air Station Kodiak, May 13, 2026. The training event demonstrated the wing's ability to maintain rapid response options throughout the Alaskan theater of operations to detect, deter and defeat potential threats. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Owen Davies)

Senior Airman Travis Huffman, an explosive ordnance disposal technician assigned to the 92nd Civil Engineer Squadron, observes his team maneuver during the 96th Test Wing-hosted Explosive Ordnance Disposal Warfighter event at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., May 6, 2026. The two-week exercise focused on current challenges and mission-relevant training for the explosive ordnance disposal career field. (U.S. Air Force photo by Samuel King Jr.)

Capt. Nick Le Tourneau, F-22 Raptor Demonstration Team commander and pilot, performs during the Air Dot Show Tour in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., May 9, 2026. Le Tourneau showcased the capabilities of the F-22 Raptor through a series of aerial maneuvers. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Mary Bowers)

U.S. Air Force Airmen and U.S. Army Soldiers walk toward a U.S. Marine Corps MV-22B Osprey assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 362 (Reinforced) during a mass-casualty exercise at Chabelley Airfield, Djibouti, April 22, 2026. The exercise tested the capabilities of the Spartan Helicopter Landing Zone and evaluated rapid patient movement procedures in a contingency environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Abigail Duell)

A B-52 Stratofortress leads a formation of a B-1 Lancer, A-10 Thunderbolt II, F-16 Fighting Falcon, F/A-18 Hornet, F-22 Raptor and F-35 Lightning II during the Hyundai Air and Sea Show in Miami, May 23, 2026. Known as the Arsenal of Freedom Formation, the flyover highlighted the Air Force’s ability to project combat power through a diverse fleet of aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Lauren Diaz)

Maj. Sean Loughlin, F-35A Lightning II Demonstration Team pilot, performs aerial maneuvers during the Oregon International Air Show in Hillsboro, Ore., May 15, 2026. The team travels to demonstrate the capabilities, agility and lethality of the F-35A to audiences around the globe. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nicholas Rupiper)

Senior cadets celebrate the completion of final exams by jumping into the Air Garden fountains at the U.S. Air Force Academy, Colo., May 12, 2026. The longstanding tradition, beginning with the first class of graduates in 1959, takes place before graduation each year. (U.S. Air Force photo by Ray Bahner)

A U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III lands at an undisclosed location in the Middle East, May 7, 2026. The C-17 provides rapid global mobility by transporting personnel, equipment and supplies in support of combatant commander requirements across the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Noah J. Tancer)

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