2016 Air Force Trials opening ceremony

Staff Sgt. August O’Neil, an Air Force wounded warrior, and fellow pararescueman and wounded warrior, Staff Sgt. Nick Robillard, are hoisted from an HH-60G Pave Hawk during the opening ceremony of the 2016 U.S. Air Force Trials at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., Feb. 26, 2016. The Air Force Trials are an adaptive sports event designed to promote the mental and physical wellbeing of seriously wounded, ill and injured military members and veterans. More than 100 service men and women from around the country competed for a spot on the Air Force team for the 2016 Warrior Games, which will take place in June at the U.S. Military Academy in West Point, N.Y. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. DeAndre Curtiss)

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Thunderbirds prep for commander of ACC demonstration

Tech. Sgt. Allan Habel, a tactical aircraft maintainer, performs preflight checks on an F-16 Fighting Falcon during a practice demonstration Feb. 29, 2016, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Christopher Boitz)

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Stratofortress

A B-52 Stratofortress from Barksdale Air Force Base, La., receives fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to Royal Air Force Mildenhall, England, over the Trøndelag region of Norway, while participating in exercise Cold Response. The exercise featured maritime, land, and air operations to underscore NATO’s ability to defend against any threat in any environment. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Victoria H. Taylor)

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2016 Air Force Trials

Wheelchair racing participants prepare to race during the 2016 Air Force Trials at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., March 1, 2016. The Air Force Trials are an adaptive sports event designed to promote the mental and physical well-being of seriously wounded, ill and injured military members and veterans. More than 100 service men and women from around the country competed for a spot on the Air Force team for the 2016 Warrior Games, which will take place in June at the U.S. Military Academy in West Point, N.Y. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Taylor Curry)

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pallet drops

Two C-130 Hercules aircraft complete pallet drops at the base of Mt. Fuji, Japan, Feb. 2, 2016. The 374th Logistics Readiness Squadron spent hours constructing each pallet and packing the parachutes. After the drop they searched and recovered them for reuse. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Elizabeth Baker)

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multirole tanker

Overhead view of a Royal Australian Air Force KC-30A multirole tanker connecting with a U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III from the 418th Flight Test Squadron at Edwards Air Force Base, Calif., Feb. 10, 2016. (U.S. Air Force photo/Christian Turner)

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Night Sortie

Senior Airman Alec Flores, a 455th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, prepares to guide a C-130J Super Hercules onto a taxiway as it leaves on a night sortie at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, Feb. 22, 2016. The 455th EAMXS ensures that aircraft at Bagram Airfield are prepared for flight and return them to a mission-ready state once they land. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech Sgt. Robert Cloys)

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Yokota Airmen execute jump training

Tech. Sgt. Benjamin Johnis, the 374th Operations Support Squadron’s survival, evasion, resistance and escape operations NCO in charge, jumps out of a C-130 Hercules while flying over Yokota Air Base, Japan, March 2, 2016. During the high-altitude, low-opening airdrop, Johnis jumped from 10,000 feet in the air and parachuted to the base. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman David Owsianka)

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Red Flag 16-2

A B-1B Lancer assigned to the 28th Bomb Wing at Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., takes off on the first day of Red Flag 16-2 Feb. 29, 2016, at Nellis AFB, Nev. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman First Class Keven Tanenbaum)

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air blast sweepers

Members from 35th Civil Engineer Squadron operate air blast sweepers on the runway at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Feb. 24, 2016. Airmen from the 35th CES ensure the flying mission can be carried out and the base populous is able to safely commute during the winter. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Brittany A. Chase)

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AF Week in Photos

Published March 4, 2016
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.

2016 Air Force Trials opening ceremony

Thunderbirds prep for commander of ACC demonstration

Stratofortress

2016 Air Force Trials

pallet drops

multirole tanker

Night Sortie

Yokota Airmen execute jump training

Red Flag 16-2

air blast sweepers

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