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  • U.S. Air Force Command Chief Master Sgt. Shaun Campbell, 5th Air Force command chief, inspects the radar dome of an E-3 Sentry Airborne Warning and Control System aircraft at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Jan. 13, 2026. Campbell met with Airmen and senior leaders during the visit to gain insight into the 18th Wing’s mission and operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman James Johnson)

    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.
    Jan. 30, 2026
    KADENA AIR BASE, Japan
    U.S. Air Force Command Chief Master Sgt. Shaun Campbell, 5th Air Force command chief, inspects the radar dome of an E-3 Sentry Airborne Warning and Control System aircraft at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Jan. 13, 2026. Campbell met with Airmen and senior leaders during the visit to gain insight into the 18th Wing’s mission and operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman James Johnson)
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  • U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 35th Fighter Generation Squadron load munitions onto an F-16 Fighting Falcon during the annual Bomb Build and Loading Competition at Osan Air Base, South Korea, Jan. 22, 2026. The competition challenges Airmen to safely and efficiently load munitions while operating in a simulated chemical-threat environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tallon Bratton)

    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.
    Jan. 30, 2026
    OSAN AIR BASE, South Korea
    U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 35th Fighter Generation Squadron load munitions onto an F-16 Fighting Falcon during the annual Bomb Build and Loading Competition at Osan Air Base, South Korea, Jan. 22, 2026. The competition challenges Airmen to safely and efficiently load munitions while operating in a simulated chemical-threat environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tallon Bratton)
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  • An HC-130J Combat King II assigned to the 211th Rescue Squadron, 176th Wing, Alaska Air National Guard, taxis after landing at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Jan. 22, 2026. The HC-130J is equipped with advanced avionics to locate isolated personnel from extended ranges and supports the insertion of rescue forces through low- and high-altitude airdrops. (Alaska National Guard photo by Alejandro Peña)

    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.
    Jan. 30, 2026
    JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska
    An HC-130J Combat King II assigned to the 211th Rescue Squadron, 176th Wing, Alaska Air National Guard, taxis after landing at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Jan. 22, 2026. The HC-130J is equipped with advanced avionics to locate isolated personnel from extended ranges and supports the insertion of rescue forces through low- and high-altitude airdrops. (Alaska National Guard photo by Alejandro Peña)
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  • Cadet 1st Class Parker Fitzgerald works at a computer in the Multi-Domain Lab at the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colo., Jan. 14, 2026. Cadets study military strategy, doctrine, heritage and professionalism while developing the skills required to serve as officers in the Air Force and Space Force. (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.
    Jan. 30, 2026
    U.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo.
    Cadet 1st Class Parker Fitzgerald works at a computer in the Multi-Domain Lab at the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colo., Jan. 14, 2026. Cadets study military strategy, doctrine, heritage and professionalism while developing the skills required to serve as officers in the Air Force and Space Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Ray Bahner)
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  • An F-15E Strike Eagle assigned to the 4th Fighter Wing approaches a KC-135 Stratotanker from the 121st Air Refueling Wing for aerial refueling over North Carolina, Jan. 22, 2026. Aerial refueling extends the F-15E’s ability to conduct air-to-air and air-to-ground missions in support of training and operational requirements. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Airman Samir Harris)

    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.
    Jan. 30, 2026
    NORTH CAROLINA
    An F-15E Strike Eagle assigned to the 4th Fighter Wing approaches a KC-135 Stratotanker from the 121st Air Refueling Wing for aerial refueling over North Carolina, Jan. 22, 2026. Aerial refueling extends the F-15E’s ability to conduct air-to-air and air-to-ground missions in support of training and operational requirements. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Airman Samir Harris)
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  • Under Secretary of the Air Force Matt Lohmeier takes control of an HC-130J Combat King II aircraft simulator at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., Jan. 21, 2026. The simulator demonstrated the base’s role in developing pilot proficiency and enhancing mission readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Samantha Melecio)

    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.
    Jan. 30, 2026
    DAVIS-MONTHAN AIR FORCE BASE, Ariz.
    Under Secretary of the Air Force Matt Lohmeier takes control of an HC-130J Combat King II aircraft simulator at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., Jan. 21, 2026. The simulator demonstrated the base’s role in developing pilot proficiency and enhancing mission readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Samantha Melecio)
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  • Airmen assigned to the 9th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron marshal a U-2 Dragon Lady during exercise Dragon Shield at Beale Air Force Base, Calif., Jan. 4, 2026. The exercise tested the squadron’s ability to generate aircraft in a simulated contested environment while operating under austere conditions and varying mission-oriented protective posture levels. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Frederick Brown)

    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.
    Jan. 30, 2026
    BEALE AIR FORCE BASE, Calif.
    Airmen assigned to the 9th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron marshal a U-2 Dragon Lady during exercise Dragon Shield at Beale Air Force Base, Calif., Jan. 4, 2026. The exercise tested the squadron’s ability to generate aircraft in a simulated contested environment while operating under austere conditions and varying mission-oriented protective posture levels. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Frederick Brown)
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  • A C-130 Hercules assigned to the 700th Airlift Squadron, Dobbins Air Reserve Base, Ga., flies over Yonah Mountain, Ga., Jan. 12, 2026. The C-130 supports a wide range of airlift missions, providing flexible and responsive capability for training and operational requirements. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Gage Daniel)

    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.
    Jan. 30, 2026
    YONAH MOUNTAIN, Ga.
    A C-130 Hercules assigned to the 700th Airlift Squadron, Dobbins Air Reserve Base, Ga., flies over Yonah Mountain, Ga., Jan. 12, 2026. The C-130 supports a wide range of airlift missions, providing flexible and responsive capability for training and operational requirements. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Gage Daniel)
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  • An F-22 Raptor assigned to the Hawaii Air National Guard taxis at Daniel K. Inouye International Airport, Hawaii, Jan. 14, 2026, during exercise Sentry Aloha. The exercise provides realistic fighter training and integration opportunities to support homeland defense and overseas missions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Mark Sulaica)

    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.
    Jan. 30, 2026
    DANIEL K. INOUYE INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, Hawaii
    An F-22 Raptor assigned to the Hawaii Air National Guard taxis at Daniel K. Inouye International Airport, Hawaii, Jan. 14, 2026, during exercise Sentry Aloha. The exercise provides realistic fighter training and integration opportunities to support homeland defense and overseas missions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Mark Sulaica)
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  • Col. Mark Hamilton, 1st Special Operations Wing commander, fires an M4 carbine during combat arms training and maintenance qualification at Hurlburt Field, Fla., Jan. 9, 2026. Senior leaders train alongside Airmen to reinforce core skills and readiness required to sustain the wing’s mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Isabel Tanner)

    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.
    Jan. 30, 2026
    HULBERT FIELD, Fla.
    Col. Mark Hamilton, 1st Special Operations Wing commander, fires an M4 carbine during combat arms training and maintenance qualification at Hurlburt Field, Fla., Jan. 9, 2026. Senior leaders train alongside Airmen to reinforce core skills and readiness required to sustain the wing’s mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Isabel Tanner)
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  • A C-17 Globemaster III assigned to the 62nd Airlift Wing takes off during exercise Kraken Reach 2026 at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., Jan. 8, 2026. The exercise focused on rapidly generating and launching multiple C-17 aircraft to test airlift readiness and response capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Colleen Anthony)

    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.
    Jan. 30, 2026
    JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD, Wash.
    A C-17 Globemaster III assigned to the 62nd Airlift Wing takes off during exercise Kraken Reach 2026 at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., Jan. 8, 2026. The exercise focused on rapidly generating and launching multiple C-17 aircraft to test airlift readiness and response capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Colleen Anthony)
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  • Secretary of the Air Force Troy Meink departs in a 582nd Helicopter Group MH-139 Grey Wolf after touring a 90th Missile Wing intercontinental ballistic missile launch facility near Albin, Wyo., Jan. 21, 2026. The visit highlighted how modernization efforts across the missile field support long-term readiness and strategic deterrence. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Mattison Cole)

    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.
    Jan. 30, 2026
    ALBIN, Wyo.
    Secretary of the Air Force Troy Meink departs in a 582nd Helicopter Group MH-139 Grey Wolf after touring a 90th Missile Wing intercontinental ballistic missile launch facility near Albin, Wyo., Jan. 21, 2026. The visit highlighted how modernization efforts across the missile field support long-term readiness and strategic deterrence. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Mattison Cole)
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