AF Week in Photos U.S. Air Force Logo July 1, 2022 Keeping ‘em in the sky An F-15E Strike Eagle assigned to the 335th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron conducts aerial refueling operations in the U.S. Air Forces Central area of responsibility, June 22, 2022. The 335th EFS delivers airpower and showcases U.S. commitment to deterrence and regional stability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Matthew Plew) Details Download Assuming command Attendants bow their heads during a United States Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa change of command ceremony at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, June 27, 2022. Gen. Jeffrey L. Harrigian, U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa outgoing commander, relinquished command, and Gen. James B. Hecker, USAFE-AFAFRICA incoming commander, assumed command. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jared Lovett) Details Download A drop in the bucket A 413th Flight Test Squadron UH-1 Huey picks up a bucket of water from Anderson Pond during a training mission at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., June 28, 2022. The water bucket operations training is required for flight crews to maintain their firefighting proficiencies. The 413th FLTS helicopters can be tasked by the 96th Test Wing to supporting with fire management. (U.S. Air Force photo by Samuel King Jr.) Details Download I-Day A basic cadet from the class of 2026 arrives at the U.S. Air Force Academy for in-processing, June 23, 2022, in Colorado Springs, Colo. In-Processing Day marks the start of the journey of becoming a commissioned officer in the U.S. Air Force and Space Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Joshua Armstrong) Details Download Bomber Task Force A B-1B Lancer, assigned to the 34th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron, flies over the Pacific Ocean during a Bomber Task Force mission, June 20, 2022. Bomber Task Force missions provide opportunities to train alongside allies and partners building interoperability and bolstering collective ability in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Nicholas Priest) Details Download Honor and tradition U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Naujy Serrano, 423d Civil Engineer Squadron emergency management noncommissioned officer in charge of plans and operations, stands at attention prior to a change of command ceremony at RAF Alconbury, United Kingdom, June 22, 2022. The ceremony is a military tradition that represents a formal transfer of a unit’s authority from one commander to another. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Eugene Oliver) Details Download Heritage formation Maj. Josh Gunderson, F-22 Demonstration Team commander, and Stuart Milson, Air Force Heritage Flight Foundation P-51 Mustang pilot, fly in formation during the Midsouth Airshow in Millington, Tenn., June 17, 2022. The Air Force Heritage Flight Foundation highlights U.S. Air Force air power history and memorializes those who have served by providing approximately 60 events around the world annually. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Don Hudson) Details Download Attention to detail Senior Airman Ryan Villanueva, assigned to Barksdale Air Force Base, La., secures the tail on to an inert bomb during exercise Iron Flag-Nellis 22-2 hosted by the 57th Munitions Squadron at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., June 15, 2022. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Josey Blades) Details Download Check and go Lt. Col. Ian Mclaughlin, 495th Fighter Squadron commander, performs flight equipment checks prior to launch at RAF Lakenheath, United Kingdom, June 23, 2022. The 495th FS participated in Point Blank 22-3, an exercise designed to help maintain readiness of allied forces to deter adversaries and ensure the collective defense of the European region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Koby I. Saunders) Details Download Rainbow Run Airmen and families run through the starting line of the Pride Month color run at Altus Air Force Base, Okla., June 24, 2022. By building a force with diverse backgrounds, skills and experiences, the Air Force and Space Force’s capabilities will be ultimately enhanced in accomplishing its mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Breanna Klemm) 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.