Air Force Week in Photos

Patriot Files: on final approach

Airmen push down on the wing of a U-2 after its landing at Royal Air Force Fairford, England, June 9, 2015. If the aircraft lands slightly off balance, it has the potential to tilt to one side or another. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Jarad A. Denton)

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BALTOPS 2015

A U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress leads a flight of four Swedish JAS-39 Gripens June 11, 2015, during a Baltic Operations 2015 mission over the Baltic Sea. The aircraft took part in multiple missions throughout the exercise, including Mk-62 Quickstrike mine drops and naval support functions. During this part of the exercise, the two airframes practiced aircraft intercepts and formation flights to hone skills between pilots from different countries. (Swedish Armed Forces courtesy photo)

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CMSAF visits Ramstein, addresses AirmenÕs concerns

Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James A. Cody meets with Airmen during an all call June 15, 2015, at Ramstein Air Base, Germany. Cody answered Airmen’s questions regarding Air Force standards, new processes and entitlements. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Larissa Greatwood)

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Patriot Warrior 2015

Airman 1st Class Natalie Powell, a 1st Combat Camera Squadron combat broadcaster, is hoisted up on a UH-60 Black Hawk medevac helicopter during a training evacuation at Fort McCoy, Wis., June 12, 2015. The hoist evacuation exercise was conducted as part of Patriot Warrior 2015. Patriot Warrior is a joint exercise designed to demonstrate contingency deployment training ranging from bare base buildup to full operational capabilities. Over 6,500 members from U.S. service components including Air Force, Army, and Navy (active duty, Guard, and Reserve) participated alongside British and Canadian forces. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Andrea Salazar)

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Patriot Warrior 2015

U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Michael Aldrich, from the 46th Chemical Company, scans the ground with a metal detector in search of possible explosives during a chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear and explosive scenario for Patriot Warrior at Fort McCoy, Wis., June 16, 2015. Aldrich had to clear the area for any explosive devices prior to anyone else entering the area. Patriot Warrior is a joint exercise designed to demonstrate contingency deployment training ranging from bare base buildup to full operational capabilities. Over 6,500 members from U.S. service components including Air Force, Army, and Navy (active duty, Guard, and Reserve) participated alongside British and Canadian forces. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Joshua J. Garcia)

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Patriot Files: on final approach

A U-2 from Beale Air Force Base, Calif., prepares to land at Royal Air Force Fairford, England, June 9, 2015. U-2 pilots have a small margin of space to effectively land the plane without causing damage to the aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Jarad A. Denton)

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Angel Thunder 2015: Mass casualty evacuation exercise

U.S., German and Royal Air Force rescue forces exit a German air force CH-53GS at the Playas Training and Research Center, N.M., for an Angel Thunder 2015 mass casualty evacuation exercise June 9, 2015. Rescue personnel were called in to clear the mock town and locate survivors after a team patrolling a safe house hit a simulated improvised explosive device. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Angela Ruiz)

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446th Fire Protection Flight at Patriot Warrior

Members of the 446th Civil Engineer Squadron Fire Protection Flight train to put out a JP-8 jet fuel fire at Fort McCoy Wis., during Patriot Warrior, June 10, 2015. Patriot Warrior is an Air Force Reserve Command exercise performed in a joint environment with Army and Navy reserve, active-duty and Air National Guard partners designed to evaluate the capability to deploy, establish and operate in support of joint operations. Nearly 6,000 Army Reserve, Navy Reserve and AFRC personnel took part in the exercise. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Daniel Liddicoet)

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Angel Thunder 2015

An MC-130P Combat Shadow from the 130th Rescue Squadron refuels an HH-60G Pave Hawk from the 66th RQS during a flight to southern California for a mass casualty exercise during Angel Thunder 2015, June 11, 2015. Angel Thunder is hosted by the 355th Fighter Wing at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., but many flying operations extend throughout Arizona, New Mexico and California. The 66th RQS is stationed at Nellis AFB, Nev., and the 130th RQS is stationed at Moffett Federal Airfield, Calif. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Betty R. Chevalier)

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Wings Over Whiteman Airshow

Thunderbirds crew chiefs perform end of runway checks before the start of the demonstration for the Wings Over Whiteman air show practice June 12, 2015, at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Jason Couillard)

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Angel Thunder 2015

Senior Airmen Talon Leinbaugh, a 66th Rescue Squadron aerial gunner, conducts aerial surveillance in an HH-60G Pave Hawk over the Pacific Ocean during Angel Thunder 2015, June 11, 2015. Angel Thunder is hosted by the 355th Fighter Wing at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., but many flying operations extend throughout Arizona, New Mexico and California. Leinbaugh is stationed at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Betty R. Chevalier)

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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.

Patriot Files: on final approach

BALTOPS 2015

CMSAF visits Ramstein, addresses AirmenÕs concerns

Patriot Warrior 2015

Patriot Warrior 2015

Patriot Files: on final approach

Angel Thunder 2015: Mass casualty evacuation exercise

446th Fire Protection Flight at Patriot Warrior

Angel Thunder 2015

Wings Over Whiteman Airshow

Angel Thunder 2015

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