AF Week in Photos U.S. Air Force Logo May 17, 2019 Gator out of the way An alligator blocks potential air traffic on the runway at MacDill Air Force Base, Fla., May 9, 2019. The alligator was escorted off of the flightline by members of the 6th Air Mobility Wing Bird/Wildlife Aircraft Strike Hazard (BASH) program. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kory McLellan) Details Download 190514-F-XD880-4851 Airmen from the 6th and 9th Air Refueling Squadrons, Travis Air Force Base, Calif., use a KC-10 Extender to refuel an F-15C Eagle, during exercise Northern Edge, May 14, 2019, at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska. Units participating in Northern Edge have access to the Joint Pacific Alaska Range Complex, one of the largest training ranges in the world with approximately 65,000 square miles of available airspace; 2,500 square miles of land and 42,000 square nautical miles of surface, subsurfaces and overlying airspace. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Nathan Lipscomb) Details Download 190514-F-ON660-0346 Jens Fleer, 52nd Fighter Wing base falconer, launches his male hawk at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, May 14, 2019. Fleer trains hawks to keep the sky clear of birds that could damage aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Valerie Seelye) Details Download 190513-F-HA566-159 Lt. Col. Samuel Moore, pilot, and Lt. Col. Christopher Jackson, copilot, fly a T-38C Talon assigned to the 560th Flying Training Squadron over a military operations area in East Texas, May 13, 2019. The pilots conducted training for instructor qualifications. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Christopher Boitz) Details Download 190513-F-GY993-614 Airmen, local law enforcement representatives and family members prepare for the rigorous 3-mile “Three Bear” ruck march, May 13, 2019, at Joint Base San Antonio-Camp Bullis, Texas, in support of National Police Week. National Police Week honors those who have sworn to protect and defend and pays special recognition to those law enforcement officers who have lost their lives in the line of duty for the safety and protection of others. (U.S. Air Force photo by Sarayuth Pinthong) Details Download 190515-F-YU668-0194 A KC-46 Pegasus assigned to McConnell Air Force Base, Kan., performs a flyover during a Heritage to Horizons concert at the Air Force Memorial, Arlington, Va., May 15, 2019. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Rusty Frank) Details Download 190511-F-JG073-0005 Secretary of the Air Force Heather Wilson announced the 319th Air Base Wing’s upcoming redesignation to the 319th Reconnaissance Wing, May 11, 2019, at Grand Forks Air Force Base, N.D. The redesignation, initiated by Gen. Mike Holmes, Air Combat Command commander, aligns Grand Forks AFB’s host wing and the 69th Reconnaissance Group. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Michael Reeves Jr.) Details Download 190509-F-RU983-0261 A C-5M Super Galaxy takes off during a readiness exercise at Travis Air Force Base, Calif., May 9, 2019. The base conducted a weeklong exercise that evaluated Travis AFB’s readiness and ability to execute and sustain rapid global mobility around the world. (U.S. Air Force photo by Heide Couch) Details Download 190509-F-LI975-0143 Senior Airman Matthew Hatcher, 945th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, grounds a C-17 Globemaster III during a readiness exercise at Travis Air Force Base, Calif., May 9, 2019. The base conducted a weeklong exercise that evaluated Travis AFB’s readiness and ability to execute and sustain rapid global mobility around the world. (U.S. Air Force photo by Louis Briscese) Details Download 190511-F-VJ293-1058 The U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron Thunderbirds perform at the Legends In Flight air show at Joint Base Andrews, Md., May 11, 2019. Since 1953, the Thunderbirds team has served as America’s premier air demonstration squadron, entrusted with the vital mission to recruit, retain and inspire past, present and future Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Cory W. Bush) Details Download 190509-F-SU156-0152 Senior Airman Daniel Kardas, 437th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron aerospace equipment journeyman, operates ground equipment that replenishes liquid oxygen systems on a C-17 Globemaster III, May 9, 2019, at Joint Base Charleston, S.C. The 437th AMXS is comprised of combat-ready maintainers and support personnel who inspect, service and maintain the assigned C-17 aircraft at JB Charleston. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joshua R. Maund) Details Download 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.