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  • The 5th Civil Engineer Squadron’s fire protection team extinguishes a fire during a live aircraft fire exercise at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., Sept. 16, 2025. Fire prevention professionals receive regular training to stay ready to handle everything from bush fires to flames caused by burning rocket fuel and hazardous materials. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alyssa Bankston)

    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.
    Sept. 26, 2025
    MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D.
    The 5th Civil Engineer Squadron’s fire protection team extinguishes a fire during a live aircraft fire exercise at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., Sept. 16, 2025. Fire prevention professionals receive regular training to stay ready to handle everything from bush fires to flames caused by burning rocket fuel and hazardous materials. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alyssa Bankston)
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  • U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 307th Bomb Wing prepare to launch a B-52H Stratofortress during exercise Cobra Warrior 25-2 at RAF Fairford, United Kingdom, Sept. 18, 2025. Cobra Warrior, a Royal Air Force-led exercise, has been hosted by the United Kingdom bi-annually since 2019, focusing on operational and tactical high-end spectrum warfighting in a contested, degraded and limited operating environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Tambri Cason)

    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.
    Sept. 26, 2025
    RAF FAIRFORD, United Kingdom
    U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 307th Bomb Wing prepare to launch a B-52H Stratofortress during exercise Cobra Warrior 25-2 at RAF Fairford, United Kingdom, Sept. 18, 2025. Cobra Warrior, a Royal Air Force-led exercise, has been hosted by the United Kingdom bi-annually since 2019, focusing on operational and tactical high-end spectrum warfighting in a contested, degraded and limited operating environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Tambri Cason)
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  • U.S. Air Force military working dog Vantor, 100th Security Forces Squadron, rests at the obstacle course during routine training at RAF Mildenhall, United Kingdom, Sept. 19, 2025. These highly trained canines serve alongside military members to detect explosives, track enemy movements, search for missing personnel and provide critical security in high-risk environments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Chloe Masey)

    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.
    Sept. 26, 2025
    RAF Mildenhall, United Kingdom
    U.S. Air Force military working dog Vantor, 100th Security Forces Squadron, rests at the obstacle course during routine training at RAF Mildenhall, United Kingdom, Sept. 19, 2025. These highly trained canines serve alongside military members to detect explosives, track enemy movements, search for missing personnel and provide critical security in high-risk environments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Chloe Masey)
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  • A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 14th Fighter Squadron releases inert munitions during Range Day 2025 at Draughon Range near Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 12, 2025. Range Day is an annual training and demonstration event where Airmen showcase combat capabilities and precision weapons employment to fellow service members, families and the local community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Hannah Bench)

    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.
    Sept. 26, 2025
    MISAWA AIR BASE, Japan
    A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 14th Fighter Squadron releases inert munitions during Range Day 2025 at Draughon Range near Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 12, 2025. Range Day is an annual training and demonstration event where Airmen showcase combat capabilities and precision weapons employment to fellow service members, families and the local community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Hannah Bench)
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  • Airmen assigned to the 49th Wing participate in a 24-hour run in honor of POW/MIA Remembrance Week at Holloman Air Force Base, N.M., Sept. 18, 2025. POW/MIA Remembrance Week is held every September to honor more than 80,000 Americans that have been held as prisoners of war or missing in action. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Elijah Strickland)

    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.
    Sept. 26, 2025
    Holloman Air Force Base, N.M.
    Airmen assigned to the 49th Wing participate in a 24-hour run in honor of POW/MIA Remembrance Week at Holloman Air Force Base, N.M., Sept. 18, 2025. POW/MIA Remembrance Week is held every September to honor more than 80,000 Americans that have been held as prisoners of war or missing in action. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Elijah Strickland)
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  • A U.S. Air Force C-5M Super Galaxy lands at RAF Fairford, United Kingdom, Sept. 10, 2025. The aircraft transported U.S. Air Force Reserve Airmen, equipment and mission-essential cargo in support of exercise Cobra Warrior 25.2, a large-scale multinational exercise focused on combined training and interoperability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Adam Enbal)

    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.
    Sept. 26, 2025
    RAF FAIRFORD, United Kingdom
    A U.S. Air Force C-5M Super Galaxy lands at RAF Fairford, United Kingdom, Sept. 10, 2025. The aircraft transported U.S. Air Force Reserve Airmen, equipment and mission-essential cargo in support of exercise Cobra Warrior 25.2, a large-scale multinational exercise focused on combined training and interoperability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Adam Enbal)
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  • U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Melody Moreno, 82nd Medical Group dental technician, performs a dental cleaning at the Centro de Salud de La Mesa, Panama, Sept. 17, 2025. The dental effort was part of AMISTAD 2025, a global health engagement showcasing multinational teamwork focused on improving access to care and building long-term capacity. (U.S. Air Force photo by Andrea Jenkins)

    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.
    Sept. 26, 2025
    CENTRO DE SALUD DE LA MESA, Panama
    U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Melody Moreno, 82nd Medical Group dental technician, performs a dental cleaning at the Centro de Salud de La Mesa, Panama, Sept. 17, 2025. The dental effort was part of AMISTAD 2025, a global health engagement showcasing multinational teamwork focused on improving access to care and building long-term capacity. (U.S. Air Force photo by Andrea Jenkins)
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  • Senior Airman Andre Bodao, 321st Contingency Response Squadron maintenance journeyman, prepares to marshal a C-17 Globemaster III at Alexandria International Airport, La., Sept. 12, 2025, in support of exercise Storm Flag 25-11. Storm Flag is a large-scale Air Mobility Command training event designed to enhance the deployment, sustainment and recovery of joint forces in a contested environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Devin M. Rumbaugh)

    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.
    Sept. 26, 2025
    Alexandria International Airport, La.
    Senior Airman Andre Bodao, 321st Contingency Response Squadron maintenance journeyman, prepares to marshal a C-17 Globemaster III at Alexandria International Airport, La., Sept. 12, 2025, in support of exercise Storm Flag 25-11. Storm Flag is a large-scale Air Mobility Command training event designed to enhance the deployment, sustainment and recovery of joint forces in a contested environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Devin M. Rumbaugh)
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  • Two U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning IIs from the 48th Fighter Wing fly alongside a KC-135 Stratotanker from the 100th Air Refueling Wing after receiving fuel over the North Sea, Sept. 4, 2025. The 48th Fighter Wing is forward-deployed to Europe to provide combat-ready forces, strengthen NATO deterrence and assure allies through agile operations across the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Aidan Martínez)

    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.
    Sept. 26, 2025
    NORTH SEA
    Two U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning IIs from the 48th Fighter Wing fly alongside a KC-135 Stratotanker from the 100th Air Refueling Wing after receiving fuel over the North Sea, Sept. 4, 2025. The 48th Fighter Wing is forward-deployed to Europe to provide combat-ready forces, strengthen NATO deterrence and assure allies through agile operations across the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Aidan Martínez)
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  • A U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor assigned to the 433rd Weapons Squadron is reflected in the sunglasses of Airman 1st Class Dylan Lovett, 91st Air Refueling Squadron KC-135 boom operator, as the fighter receives fuel during exercise Combat Archer over the Gulf of America, Sept. 12, 2025. The 6th Air Refueling Wing extends fighter endurance to support live-fire training, highlighting Air Mobility Command’s role as a global force multiplier. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Alexander Cook)

    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.
    Sept. 26, 2025
    Gulf of America
    A U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor assigned to the 433rd Weapons Squadron is reflected in the sunglasses of Airman 1st Class Dylan Lovett, 91st Air Refueling Squadron KC-135 boom operator, as the fighter receives fuel during exercise Combat Archer over the Gulf of America, Sept. 12, 2025. The 6th Air Refueling Wing extends fighter endurance to support live-fire training, highlighting Air Mobility Command’s role as a global force multiplier. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Alexander Cook)
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  • Airmen assigned to the 1st Air Support Operations Group from Joint Base Lewis-McCord, Wash., load onto a C-17 Globemaster III assigned to the 176th Wing during joint airborne operations at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Aug. 26, 2025. The joint operation brought together various units supporting the Indo-Pacific mission in complex environments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tala Hunt)

    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.
    Sept. 26, 2025
    JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska
    Airmen assigned to the 1st Air Support Operations Group from Joint Base Lewis-McCord, Wash., load onto a C-17 Globemaster III assigned to the 176th Wing during joint airborne operations at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Aug. 26, 2025. The joint operation brought together various units supporting the Indo-Pacific mission in complex environments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tala Hunt)
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  • Master Sgt. Brandon Vazquez, 325th Logistics Readiness Squadron Petroleum, Oils and Lubricants section chief, pulls a fuel hose at Tyndall Air Force Base, Fla., Sept. 17, 2025. Vazquez pulled the fuel hose to provide fuel critical for sustaining aircraft operations and combat readiness for F-35A Lightning IIs. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Victoria Moehlman)

    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.
    Sept. 26, 2025
    TYNDALL AIR FORCE BASE, Fla.
    Master Sgt. Brandon Vazquez, 325th Logistics Readiness Squadron Petroleum, Oils and Lubricants section chief, pulls a fuel hose at Tyndall Air Force Base, Fla., Sept. 17, 2025. Vazquez pulled the fuel hose to provide fuel critical for sustaining aircraft operations and combat readiness for F-35A Lightning IIs. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Victoria Moehlman)
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  • Secretary of the Air Force Troy Meink delivers a keynote address during the 2025 Air, Space and Cyber Conference at National Harbor, Md., Sept. 22, 2025. In his remarks, Meink emphasized innovation, modernization and strengthening partnerships as critical to ensuring the Department of the Air Force maintains a competitive edge in an evolving security environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Andy Morataya)

    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.
    Sept. 26, 2025
    NATIONAL HARBOR, Md.
    Secretary of the Air Force Troy Meink delivers a keynote address during the 2025 Air, Space and Cyber Conference at National Harbor, Md., Sept. 22, 2025. In his remarks, Meink emphasized innovation, modernization and strengthening partnerships as critical to ensuring the Department of the Air Force maintains a competitive edge in an evolving security environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Andy Morataya)
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  • The U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor Demonstration Team performs during the 2025 Naval Air Station Oceana Air Show in Virginia Beach, Va., Sept. 21, 2025. This year’s show commemorated 250 years of America’s Navy, honoring its legacy, innovation and enduring strength. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Kaitlin Young)

    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.
    Sept. 26, 2025
    Virginia Beach, Va.
    The U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor Demonstration Team performs during the 2025 Naval Air Station Oceana Air Show in Virginia Beach, Va., Sept. 21, 2025. This year’s show commemorated 250 years of America’s Navy, honoring its legacy, innovation and enduring strength. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Kaitlin Young)
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