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  • A B-52 Stratofortress leads a formation of a B-1 Lancer, A-10 Thunderbolt II, F-16 Fighting Falcon, F/A-18 Hornet, F-22 Raptor and F-35 Lightning II during the Hyundai Air and Sea Show in Miami, May 23, 2026. Known as the Arsenal of Freedom Formation, the flyover highlighted the Air Force’s ability to project combat power through a diverse fleet of aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Lauren Diaz)

    AF Week in Photos

    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.
    May 29, 2026
    MIAMI
    A B-52 Stratofortress leads a formation of a B-1 Lancer, A-10 Thunderbolt II, F-16 Fighting Falcon, F/A-18 Hornet, F-22 Raptor and F-35 Lightning II during the Hyundai Air and Sea Show in Miami, May 23, 2026. Known as the Arsenal of Freedom Formation, the flyover highlighted the Air Force’s ability to project combat power through a diverse fleet of aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Lauren Diaz)
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  • Senior cadets celebrate the completion of final exams by jumping into the Air Garden fountains at the U.S. Air Force Academy, Colo., May 12, 2026. The longstanding tradition, beginning with the first class of graduates in 1959, takes place before graduation each year. (U.S. Air Force photo by Ray Bahner)

    AF Week in Photos

    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.
    May 29, 2026
    U.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo.
    Senior cadets celebrate the completion of final exams by jumping into the Air Garden fountains at the U.S. Air Force Academy, Colo., May 12, 2026. The longstanding tradition, beginning with the first class of graduates in 1959, takes place before graduation each year. (U.S. Air Force photo by Ray Bahner)
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  • Maj. Sean Loughlin, F-35A Lightning II Demonstration Team pilot, performs aerial maneuvers during the Oregon International Air Show in Hillsboro, Ore., May 15, 2026. The team travels to demonstrate the capabilities, agility and lethality of the F-35A to audiences around the globe. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nicholas Rupiper)

    AF Week in Photos

    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.
    May 29, 2026
    Hillsboro, Ore.
    Maj. Sean Loughlin, F-35A Lightning II Demonstration Team pilot, performs aerial maneuvers during the Oregon International Air Show in Hillsboro, Ore., May 15, 2026. The team travels to demonstrate the capabilities, agility and lethality of the F-35A to audiences around the globe. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nicholas Rupiper)
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  • Tech. Sgt. Ethan Sweet, 194th Security Forces Squadron fire team leader, Washington Air National Guard, takes cover during a dismounted patrol at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., May 1, 2026. The training strengthened Airmen’s ability to move tactically, communicate effectively and respond decisively in realistic scenarios. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Airman Jordaan Kvale)

    AF Week in Photos

    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.
    May 29, 2026
    JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD, Wash.
    Tech. Sgt. Ethan Sweet, 194th Security Forces Squadron fire team leader, Washington Air National Guard, takes cover during a dismounted patrol at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., May 1, 2026. The training strengthened Airmen’s ability to move tactically, communicate effectively and respond decisively in realistic scenarios. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Airman Jordaan Kvale)
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  • A U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III lands at an undisclosed location in the Middle East, May 7, 2026. The C-17 provides rapid global mobility by transporting personnel, equipment and supplies in support of combatant commander requirements across the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Noah J. Tancer)

    AF Week in Photos

    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.
    May 29, 2026
    UNDISCLOSED LOCATION
    A U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III lands at an undisclosed location in the Middle East, May 7, 2026. The C-17 provides rapid global mobility by transporting personnel, equipment and supplies in support of combatant commander requirements across the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Noah J. Tancer)
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  • Staff Sgt. Louver Cara, 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron refueling maintenance supervisor, performs a deadlift during the Warrior Gauntlet at Kadena Air Base, Japan, May 8, 2026. The course combined 10 events inspired by physical fitness assessments from each military branch and was designed to test endurance, strength and overall readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Greydon Furstenau)

    AF Week in Photos

    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.
    May 29, 2026
    KADENA AIR BASE, Japan
    Staff Sgt. Louver Cara, 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron refueling maintenance supervisor, performs a deadlift during the Warrior Gauntlet at Kadena Air Base, Japan, May 8, 2026. The course combined 10 events inspired by physical fitness assessments from each military branch and was designed to test endurance, strength and overall readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Greydon Furstenau)
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  • U.S. Air Force Airmen and U.S. Army Soldiers walk toward a U.S. Marine Corps MV-22B Osprey assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 362 (Reinforced) during a mass-casualty exercise at Chabelley Airfield, Djibouti, April 22, 2026. The exercise tested the capabilities of the Spartan Helicopter Landing Zone and evaluated rapid patient movement procedures in a contingency environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Abigail Duell)

    AF Week in Photos

    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.
    May 29, 2026
    Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti
    U.S. Air Force Airmen and U.S. Army Soldiers walk toward a U.S. Marine Corps MV-22B Osprey assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 362 (Reinforced) during a mass-casualty exercise at Chabelley Airfield, Djibouti, April 22, 2026. The exercise tested the capabilities of the Spartan Helicopter Landing Zone and evaluated rapid patient movement procedures in a contingency environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Abigail Duell)
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  • Staff Sgt. Seth Morrell, 96th Civil Engineer Squadron, removes an F-15 Eagle arming pin during the EOD Warfighter event at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., May 7, 2026. Air Force explosive ordnance disposal Airmen received fighter aircraft familiarization training as part of the 96th Test Wing-hosted event. (U.S. Air Force photo by Samuel King Jr.)

    AF Week in Photos

    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.
    May 29, 2026
    EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla.
    Staff Sgt. Seth Morrell, 96th Civil Engineer Squadron, removes an F-15 Eagle arming pin during the EOD Warfighter event at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., May 7, 2026. Air Force explosive ordnance disposal Airmen received fighter aircraft familiarization training as part of the 96th Test Wing-hosted event. (U.S. Air Force photo by Samuel King Jr.)
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  • Airman 1st Class Kamar Johnson, a hydraulics technician assigned to the 121st Maintenance Squadron, performs a pressure and control system check on the boom of a KC-135 Stratotanker at Rickenbacker Air National Guard Base, Ohio, May 7, 2026. Fuel and pressure system inspections help ensure the boom can safely and effectively transfer fuel during aerial refueling operations. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Airman 1st Class Taylor Warehime)

    AF Week in Photos

    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.
    May 29, 2026
    RICKENBACKER AIR NATIONAL GUARD BASE, Ohio
    Airman 1st Class Kamar Johnson, a hydraulics technician assigned to the 121st Maintenance Squadron, performs a pressure and control system check on the boom of a KC-135 Stratotanker at Rickenbacker Air National Guard Base, Ohio, May 7, 2026. Fuel and pressure system inspections help ensure the boom can safely and effectively transfer fuel during aerial refueling operations. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Airman 1st Class Taylor Warehime)
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  • A 355th Civil Engineer Squadron Man Transportable Robotic System Increment II robot retrieves a simulated small, unmanned aircraft system during Mosaic Lightning 26-2 at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., May 8, 2026. Explosive ordnance disposal and chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear Airmen coordinated to secure the simulated threat during the installation-wide readiness exercise. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jaden Kidd)

    AF Week in Photos

    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.
    May 29, 2026
    DAVIS-MONTHAN AIR FORCE BASE, Ariz.
    A 355th Civil Engineer Squadron Man Transportable Robotic System Increment II robot retrieves a simulated small, unmanned aircraft system during Mosaic Lightning 26-2 at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., May 8, 2026. Explosive ordnance disposal and chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear Airmen coordinated to secure the simulated threat during the installation-wide readiness exercise. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jaden Kidd)
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  • Capt. Nick Le Tourneau, F-22 Raptor Demonstration Team commander and pilot, performs during the Air Dot Show Tour in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., May 9, 2026. Le Tourneau showcased the capabilities of the F-22 Raptor through a series of aerial maneuvers. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Mary Bowers)

    AF Week in Photos

    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.
    May 29, 2026
    Fort Lauderdale, Fla.
    Capt. Nick Le Tourneau, F-22 Raptor Demonstration Team commander and pilot, performs during the Air Dot Show Tour in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., May 9, 2026. Le Tourneau showcased the capabilities of the F-22 Raptor through a series of aerial maneuvers. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Mary Bowers)
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  • Staff Sgt. Richard Olivier Feliz, 92nd Civil Engineer Squadron, crawls through a culvert during an exercise at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., May 6, 2026. The exercise was part of the 96th Test Wing-hosted Explosive Ordnance Disposal Warfighter event, a two-week training focused on current challenges and mission-relevant scenarios across the EOD career field. (U.S. Air Force photo by Samuel King Jr.)

    AF Week in Photos

    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.
    May 29, 2026
    EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla.
    Staff Sgt. Richard Olivier Feliz, 92nd Civil Engineer Squadron, crawls through a culvert during an exercise at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., May 6, 2026. The exercise was part of the 96th Test Wing-hosted Explosive Ordnance Disposal Warfighter event, a two-week training focused on current challenges and mission-relevant scenarios across the EOD career field. (U.S. Air Force photo by Samuel King Jr.)
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