Warrior athletes

Brian Williams, an Air Force wounded warrior athlete, prepares to throw the discus during the second day of an introductory adaptive sports and rehabilitation camp at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., April 14, 2015. The Defense Department’s military adaptive sports program enhances warrior recovery by engaging wounded, ill and injured service members in ongoing, daily adaptive activities, based on their interest and ability. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

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Training our allies

An F-16 Fighting Falcon, from the Arizona Air National Guard's 162nd Wing, dismounts after refueling from a KC-135 Stratotanker, from the 161st Air Refueling Wing, April 8, 2015, near Tucson, Arizona. The F-16 took part in a flying mission that included Iraqi and Dutch aircraft who were conducting upgrade training. International F-16 training has been accomplished at Tucson since 1990. Find other great F-16 images from this set in next month's issue of Airman Magazine. Check them out at http://airman.dodlive.mil. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. David Salanitri)

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Prepping the landing strip

Capt. John Kauzlaric, a MC-130J Commando II combat systems officer, checks wind speed April 2, 2015, at Melrose Air Force Range, N.M. Kauzlaric participated in an exercise demonstrating the MC-130J’s ability to take off and land on remote airfields. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Shelby Kay-Fantozzi)

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Preparing for battle

Crew chiefs prepare a B-1B Lancer on Al Udeid Airbase, Qatar, for combat operations against Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant terrorists, April 8, 2015. Al Udeid is a strategic coalition air base in Qatar that supports over 90 combat and support aircraft and houses more than 5,000 military personnel. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman James Richardson)

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Ready for takeoff

Senior Airman Clarissa Banks, a 340th Aircraft Maintenance Unit crew chief, controls the movement of a KC-135 Stratotanker prior to takeoff on Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, April 8, 2015. Al Udeid is a strategic coalition air base in Qatar that supports over 90 combat and support aircraft and houses more than 5,000 military personnel. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman James Richardson)

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Bringing the fight to the enemy

A B-1B Lancer takes off from Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, to conduct combat operations April 8, 2015. Al Udeid is a strategic coalition air base in Qatar that supports over 90 combat and support aircraft and houses more than 5,000 military personnel. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman James Richardson)

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Raptors leave the nest

A crew chief walks past two F-22 Raptors parked on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, April 8, 2015. After a weather hold, the Airmen made it possible for pilots of the 90th Fighter Squadron to execute a training mission where they penetrated simulated enemy airspace, and dropped Joint Direct Attack Munition guided bombs on a target area adjacent to Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska. (U.S. Air Force photo/Justin Connaher)

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Feeling the heat

Firefighters from the 23rd Civil Engineer Squadron and the Valdosta Fire Department (VFD), douse the flames before entering a simulated aircraft during joint aircraft training April 8, 2015, at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. The VFD firefighters complete the required annual training to receive certification to support an aircraft fire at the local airport. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Ceaira Tinsley)

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Air Force Week in Photos

Published April 17, 2015
By Defense Media Activity

FORT GEORGE G. MEADE, Md. (AFNS) -- 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.

Warrior athletes

Training our allies

Prepping the landing strip

Preparing for battle

Ready for takeoff

Bringing the fight to the enemy

Raptors leave the nest

Feeling the heat

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