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  • Maj. Sean Laughlin, F-35A Lightning II Demonstration Team commander, performs an aerial maneuver during the Arctic Lightning Air Show at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, Aug. 2, 2026. The demonstration showcased the advanced capabilities of the F-35A Lightning II while highlighting the skill, precision and professionalism of Air Force personnel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Colin Perkins)

    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.
    Aug. 7, 2026
    EIELSON AIR FORCE BASE, Alaska
    Maj. Sean Laughlin, F-35A Lightning II Demonstration Team commander, performs an aerial maneuver during the Arctic Lightning Air Show at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, Aug. 2, 2026. The demonstration showcased the advanced capabilities of the F-35A Lightning II while highlighting the skill, precision and professionalism of Air Force personnel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Colin Perkins)
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  • Staff Sgt. Philip Slick performs pushups under pressure during the 101st Air Refueling Wing Security Forces Squadron Best Defender Competition in Bangor, Maine, July 27, 2026. The competition tested security forces Airmen's proficiency in land navigation, marksmanship, tactical fitness, doctrine knowledge and endurance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Master Sgt. Andrew Sinclair)

    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.
    Aug. 7, 2026
    BANGOR, Maine
    Staff Sgt. Philip Slick performs pushups under pressure during the 101st Air Refueling Wing Security Forces Squadron Best Defender Competition in Bangor, Maine, July 27, 2026. The competition tested security forces Airmen's proficiency in land navigation, marksmanship, tactical fitness, doctrine knowledge and endurance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Master Sgt. Andrew Sinclair)
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  • U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptors assigned to the 27th and 90th Expeditionary Fighter Squadrons taxi to the runway during readiness exercise Beverly Beach 26-1 at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Aug. 3, 2026. The exercise strengthens readiness to deter aggression and defend the shared interests of the United States and Japan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Nathaniel Jackson)

    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.
    Aug. 7, 2026
    KADENA AIR BASE, Japan
    U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptors assigned to the 27th and 90th Expeditionary Fighter Squadrons taxi to the runway during readiness exercise Beverly Beach 26-1 at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Aug. 3, 2026. The exercise strengthens readiness to deter aggression and defend the shared interests of the United States and Japan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Nathaniel Jackson)
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  • Airman 1st Class Kaitlyn Hunter, assigned to the 421st Fighter Generation Squadron, and other Aircraft Armament Systems specialists assigned to the 388th Maintenance Group participate in a quarterly weapons-loading competition at Hill Air Force Base, Utah, July 24, 2026. The competition encourages Airmen to hone their skills while demonstrating the speed and precision required to safely load weapons onto F-35A Lightning II aircraft. (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.
    Aug. 7, 2026
    HILL AIR FORCE BASE, Utah
    Airman 1st Class Kaitlyn Hunter, assigned to the 421st Fighter Generation Squadron, and other Aircraft Armament Systems specialists assigned to the 388th Maintenance Group participate in a quarterly weapons-loading competition at Hill Air Force Base, Utah, July 24, 2026. The competition encourages Airmen to hone their skills while demonstrating the speed and precision required to safely load weapons onto F-35A Lightning II aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nicholas Rupiper)
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  • A YFQ-42A Dark Merlin Collaborative Combat Aircraft assigned to the Collaborative Combat Aircraft Experimental Operations Unit approaches Creech Air Force Base, Nev., July 22, 2026. The aircraft is designed to increase tactical flexibility by operating alongside crewed aircraft in contested, dynamic environments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jake Jacobsen)

    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.
    Aug. 7, 2026
    Creech Air Force Base, Nev.
    A YFQ-42A Dark Merlin Collaborative Combat Aircraft assigned to the Collaborative Combat Aircraft Experimental Operations Unit approaches Creech Air Force Base, Nev., July 22, 2026. The aircraft is designed to increase tactical flexibility by operating alongside crewed aircraft in contested, dynamic environments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jake Jacobsen)
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  • Recently deployed Airmen hug their families after returning to Bangor Air National Guard Base, Maine, July 27, 2026. The Airmen returned home following a routine deployment to an undisclosed location in Europe. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Master Sgt. Andrew Sinclair)

    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.
    Aug. 7, 2026
    BANGOR, Maine
    Recently deployed Airmen hug their families after returning to Bangor Air National Guard Base, Maine, July 27, 2026. The Airmen returned home following a routine deployment to an undisclosed location in Europe. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Master Sgt. Andrew Sinclair)
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  • A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon approaches a KC-135 Stratotanker for aerial refueling in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, July 22, 2026. Aerial refueling extends the aircraft's range, endurance and operational flexibility, enabling fighter aircraft to project combat airpower and sustain operations across the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Adriana Jordan-Alcaniz)

    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.
    Aug. 7, 2026
    UNDISCLOSED LOCATION
    A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon approaches a KC-135 Stratotanker for aerial refueling in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, July 22, 2026. Aerial refueling extends the aircraft's range, endurance and operational flexibility, enabling fighter aircraft to project combat airpower and sustain operations across the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Adriana Jordan-Alcaniz)
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  • Security forces Airmen assigned to the Ohio Air National Guard's 178th Security Forces Squadron prepare for an ambush exercise during annual training at Schofield Barracks, Hawaii, July 19, 2026. The training strengthens tactical proficiency, teamwork and expeditionary readiness while operating in unfamiliar terrain and austere conditions. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Tiffany Scofield)

    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.
    Aug. 7, 2026
    SCHOFIELD BARRACKS, Hawaii
    Security forces Airmen assigned to the Ohio Air National Guard's 178th Security Forces Squadron prepare for an ambush exercise during annual training at Schofield Barracks, Hawaii, July 19, 2026. The training strengthens tactical proficiency, teamwork and expeditionary readiness while operating in unfamiliar terrain and austere conditions. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Tiffany Scofield)
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  • Staff Sgt. Conner Montgomery, 824th Base Defense Squadron force production analyst, displays first-person-view drone goggles at Moody Air Force Base, Ga., July 14, 2026. Using first-person-view drones provides a flexible capability that supports reconnaissance, force protection and operations in environments that may be difficult to access by ground. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Noah Noonan)

    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.
    Aug. 7, 2026
    MOODY AIR FORCE BASE, Ga.
    Staff Sgt. Conner Montgomery, 824th Base Defense Squadron force production analyst, displays first-person-view drone goggles at Moody Air Force Base, Ga., July 14, 2026. Using first-person-view drones provides a flexible capability that supports reconnaissance, force protection and operations in environments that may be difficult to access by ground. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Noah Noonan)
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  • Airmen from the 32nd Aerial Port Squadron load a forklift aboard a static C-5 Galaxy during exercise Steel Anvil at Dobbins Air Reserve Base, Ga., July 11, 2026. Steel Anvil is the Air Force Reserve's first flyaway exercise conducted at the squadron level specifically for air transportation specialists to test the skills and competencies of Port Dawgs in contested conditions and scenarios including inclement weather. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Timothy Leddick)

    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.
    Aug. 7, 2026
    Dobbins Air Force Base, Ga.
    Airmen from the 32nd Aerial Port Squadron load a forklift aboard a static C-5 Galaxy during exercise Steel Anvil at Dobbins Air Reserve Base, Ga., July 11, 2026. Steel Anvil is the Air Force Reserve's first flyaway exercise conducted at the squadron level specifically for air transportation specialists to test the skills and competencies of Port Dawgs in contested conditions and scenarios including inclement weather. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Timothy Leddick)
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  • Basic cadets march to Jacks Valley during Basic Cadet Training at the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colo., July 12, 2026. The training marked the beginning of the second phase of Basic Cadet Training at Jacks Valley, where basic cadets completed field exercises, land navigation and weapons training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Jonathan Suni)

    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.
    Aug. 7, 2026
    U.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo.
    Basic cadets march to Jacks Valley during Basic Cadet Training at the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colo., July 12, 2026. The training marked the beginning of the second phase of Basic Cadet Training at Jacks Valley, where basic cadets completed field exercises, land navigation and weapons training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Jonathan Suni)
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  • Pararescuemen assigned to the 57th Rescue Squadron, based at Aviano Air Base, Italy, conduct a vehicle extraction of an isolated person during Exercise Savage Jackal at Playas, N.M., July 26, 2026. The training enhanced the squadron's capability to recover isolated personnel from damaged vehicles while preparing rescue forces to respond to complex real-world contingencies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jenna A. Bond)

    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.
    Aug. 7, 2026
    PLAYAS, N.M.
    Pararescuemen assigned to the 57th Rescue Squadron, based at Aviano Air Base, Italy, conduct a vehicle extraction of an isolated person during Exercise Savage Jackal at Playas, N.M., July 26, 2026. The training enhanced the squadron's capability to recover isolated personnel from damaged vehicles while preparing rescue forces to respond to complex real-world contingencies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jenna A. Bond)
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