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  • A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon approaches a KC-135 Stratotanker for aerial refueling within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Aug. 29, 2026. Aerial refueling extends mission duration and operational range, providing continuous air superiority and combat coverage across the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Adriana Jordan-Alcañiz)

    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. 11, 2026
    U.S. CENTRAL COMMAND AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY
    A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon approaches a KC-135 Stratotanker for aerial refueling within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Aug. 29, 2026. Aerial refueling extends mission duration and operational range, providing continuous air superiority and combat coverage across the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Adriana Jordan-Alcañiz)
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  • Airman 1st Class Nathaniel Tabor, an explosive ordnance disposal technician, and Tech. Sgt. Kaanen Brabbs, 2nd Civil Engineer Squadron EOD logistics section chief, evaluate the functions of an EOD robot at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Sept. 1, 2026. EOD robots allow technicians to remotely investigate and neutralize hazardous devices from a safe standoff distance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jaiyah Lewis)

    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. 11, 2026
    BARKSDALE AIR FORCE BASE, La.
    Airman 1st Class Nathaniel Tabor, an explosive ordnance disposal technician, and Tech. Sgt. Kaanen Brabbs, 2nd Civil Engineer Squadron EOD logistics section chief, evaluate the functions of an EOD robot at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Sept. 1, 2026. EOD robots allow technicians to remotely investigate and neutralize hazardous devices from a safe standoff distance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jaiyah Lewis)
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  • An EC-130H Compass Call and an EA-37B Compass Call assigned to the 55th Electronic Combat Group fly in formation over southern Arizona, Sept. 3, 2026. The EA-37B is replacing the EC-130H, modernizing the Air Force’s airborne electromagnetic warfare capability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Devlin Bishop)

    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. 11, 2026
    DAVIS-MONTHAN AIR FORCE BASE, Ariz.
    An EC-130H Compass Call and an EA-37B Compass Call assigned to the 55th Electronic Combat Group fly in formation over southern Arizona, Sept. 3, 2026. The EA-37B is replacing the EC-130H, modernizing the Air Force’s airborne electromagnetic warfare capability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Devlin Bishop)
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  • U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jameson Gabriel, a 35th Security Forces Squadron Combat Arms Training and Maintenance instructor supervisor, fires an M249 squad automatic weapon during heavy weapons qualification at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 28, 2026. CATM instructors conduct live-fire weapons training to build technical proficiency and maintain combat readiness across the force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Angelica Winther)

    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. 11, 2026
    MISAWA AIR BASE, Japan
    U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jameson Gabriel, a 35th Security Forces Squadron Combat Arms Training and Maintenance instructor supervisor, fires an M249 squad automatic weapon during heavy weapons qualification at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 28, 2026. CATM instructors conduct live-fire weapons training to build technical proficiency and maintain combat readiness across the force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Angelica Winther)
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  • A U.S. Air Force E-3 Sentry airborne early warning and control aircraft flies a mission in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Aug. 26, 2026. The E-3 provides airborne command and control, battle management, and real-time situational awareness in support of multinational operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Tiffany A. Emery)

    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. 11, 2026
    U.S. CENTRAL COMMAND AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY
    A U.S. Air Force E-3 Sentry airborne early warning and control aircraft flies a mission in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Aug. 26, 2026. The E-3 provides airborne command and control, battle management, and real-time situational awareness in support of multinational operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Tiffany A. Emery)
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  • Airman Zacharee Reinwald, a 115th Fighter Wing search and rescue extraction medic, scales a training tower during high-angle rope rescue training at Volk Field Combat Readiness Training Center, Wis., Aug. 26, 2026. The training was conducted as part of exercise Patriot 26, an Air National Guard-sponsored exercise designed to enhance domestic disaster response and interagency operations. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. 1st Class Brittany Conley)

    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. 11, 2026
    VOLK FIELD COMBAT READINESS TRAINING CENTER, Wis.
    Airman Zacharee Reinwald, a 115th Fighter Wing search and rescue extraction medic, scales a training tower during high-angle rope rescue training at Volk Field Combat Readiness Training Center, Wis., Aug. 26, 2026. The training was conducted as part of exercise Patriot 26, an Air National Guard-sponsored exercise designed to enhance domestic disaster response and interagency operations. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. 1st Class Brittany Conley)
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  • A U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II conducts a nighttime mission within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Aug. 25, 2026. The fifth-generation multirole stealth fighter delivers advanced combat capabilities, enhancing air superiority and deterrence throughout the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Adriana Jordan-Alcañiz)

    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. 11, 2026
    U.S. CENTRAL COMMAND AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY
    A U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II conducts a nighttime mission within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Aug. 25, 2026. The fifth-generation multirole stealth fighter delivers advanced combat capabilities, enhancing air superiority and deterrence throughout the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Adriana Jordan-Alcañiz)
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  • Chief Master Seargeant of the Air Force David R. Wolfe loads a 105 mm high-explosive round aboard an AC-130J Ghostrider over the Eglin Range Complex, Fla., Sept. 2, 2026. Wolfe and Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Ken Wilsbach observed live-fire operations during a capabilities demonstration highlighting the aircraft's close air support, air interdiction, and armed reconnaissance capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman 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.
    Sept. 11, 2026
    EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla.
    Chief Master Seargeant of the Air Force David R. Wolfe loads a 105 mm high-explosive round aboard an AC-130J Ghostrider over the Eglin Range Complex, Fla., Sept. 2, 2026. Wolfe and Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Ken Wilsbach observed live-fire operations during a capabilities demonstration highlighting the aircraft's close air support, air interdiction, and armed reconnaissance capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Isabel Tanner)
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  • A U.S. Air Force MC-130J Commando II assigned to the 352nd Special Operations Wing conducts low-level flight training over Iceland, Aug. 23, 2026, during exercise Northern Viking 26. The exercise demonstrates the wing's capability to rapidly deploy, integrate with NATO allies, and operate in dynamic Arctic environments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Benjamin Sutton)

    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. 11, 2026
    ICELAND
    A U.S. Air Force MC-130J Commando II assigned to the 352nd Special Operations Wing conducts low-level flight training over Iceland, Aug. 23, 2026, during exercise Northern Viking 26. The exercise demonstrates the wing's capability to rapidly deploy, integrate with NATO allies, and operate in dynamic Arctic environments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Benjamin Sutton)
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  • Airman 1st Class Adam Fernandez, Airman Levi Ruyle and Staff Sgt. Ethan Farmer, 673rd Security Forces Squadron defenders, ride all-terrain vehicles during Alaska Defense Sustainment Training at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Aug. 31, 2026. The 673rd SFS conducted training to build tactical off-road mobility and vehicle-handling capabilities across rugged terrain. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Frank Houseton)

    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. 11, 2026
    JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska
    Airman 1st Class Adam Fernandez, Airman Levi Ruyle and Staff Sgt. Ethan Farmer, 673rd Security Forces Squadron defenders, ride all-terrain vehicles during Alaska Defense Sustainment Training at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Aug. 31, 2026. The 673rd SFS conducted training to build tactical off-road mobility and vehicle-handling capabilities across rugged terrain. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Frank Houseton)
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  • An F-15EX Eagle II takes off from the Boeing production facility in St. Louis, Aug. 28, 2026. The F-15EX modernizes the permanent fighter force at Kadena Air Base, Japan, bolstering deterrence, combat readiness, and bilateral defense interoperability across the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Melany Bermudez)

    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. 11, 2026
    KADENA AIR BASE, Japan
    An F-15EX Eagle II takes off from the Boeing production facility in St. Louis, Aug. 28, 2026. The F-15EX modernizes the permanent fighter force at Kadena Air Base, Japan, bolstering deterrence, combat readiness, and bilateral defense interoperability across the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Melany Bermudez)
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  • Airman 1st Class Xavier Zaragoza, a 23rd Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter, operates a fire hose during live-fire training at Moody Air Force Base, Ga., Aug. 20, 2026. The training enhances structural fire response capabilities and ensures rapid readiness for emergency response teams across the installation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Bre Lewis)

    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. 11, 2026
    MOODY AIR FORCE BASE, Ga.
    Airman 1st Class Xavier Zaragoza, a 23rd Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter, operates a fire hose during live-fire training at Moody Air Force Base, Ga., Aug. 20, 2026. The training enhances structural fire response capabilities and ensures rapid readiness for emergency response teams across the installation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Bre Lewis)
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