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  • An F-35A Lightning II assigned to the 56th Fighter Wing takes flight at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz., Nov. 26, 2025. The F-35A's advanced capabilities provide pilots with unprecedented situational awareness, ensuring U.S. and partner-nation pilots maintain air superiority in any complex environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Belinda Guachun-Chichay)

    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.
    Dec. 19, 2025
    LUKE AIR FORCE BASE, Ariz.
    An F-35A Lightning II assigned to the 56th Fighter Wing takes flight at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz., Nov. 26, 2025. The F-35A's advanced capabilities provide pilots with unprecedented situational awareness, ensuring U.S. and partner-nation pilots maintain air superiority in any complex environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Belinda Guachun-Chichay)
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  • Justin Hanuschewicz, 341st Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter, participates in threat-suppression training at Malmstrom Air Force Base, Mont., Dec. 10, 2025. The three-day event covered initial response actions, post-incident care and hands-on application in realistic threat scenarios to strengthen multi-agency readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Teniya Caldwell)

    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.
    Dec. 19, 2025
    MALMSTROM AIR FORCE BASE, Mont.
    Justin Hanuschewicz, 341st Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter, participates in threat-suppression training at Malmstrom Air Force Base, Mont., Dec. 10, 2025. The three-day event covered initial response actions, post-incident care and hands-on application in realistic threat scenarios to strengthen multi-agency readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Teniya Caldwell)
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  • A 305th Rescue Squadron HH-60W Jolly Green II receives fuel during helicopter air-to-air refueling off the coast of California during exercise Steel Knight 25, Dec. 7, 2025. Steel Knight is a joint exercise that improves interoperability, boosts readiness, and enhances coordination across the battlespace. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Darius Sostre-Miroir)

    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.
    Dec. 19, 2025
    CALIFORNIA
    A 305th Rescue Squadron HH-60W Jolly Green II receives fuel during helicopter air-to-air refueling off the coast of California during exercise Steel Knight 25, Dec. 7, 2025. Steel Knight is a joint exercise that improves interoperability, boosts readiness, and enhances coordination across the battlespace. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Darius Sostre-Miroir)
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  • Senior Airman David Orellana, 673rd Logistics Readiness Squadron vehicle maintainer, lifts weights at Hangar 5 at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Dec. 8, 2025. Hangar 5 received major renovations as part of a $5 million congressional facility overhaul allocation aimed at improving warfighter fitness, lethality and readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Hunter Hites)

    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.
    Dec. 19, 2025
    JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska
    Senior Airman David Orellana, 673rd Logistics Readiness Squadron vehicle maintainer, lifts weights at Hangar 5 at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Dec. 8, 2025. Hangar 5 received major renovations as part of a $5 million congressional facility overhaul allocation aimed at improving warfighter fitness, lethality and readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Hunter Hites)
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  • U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 730th Air Mobility Squadron and the 22nd Airlift Squadron from Travis Air Force Base, Calif., load a UH-1N Huey into a C-5M Super Galaxy assigned to the 22nd AS at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Dec. 3, 2025. The UH-1N has supported Yokota AB operations since 1980, and its retirement aligns with the Air Force’s effort to modernize rotary-wing capabilities to meet today’s operational demands. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class David S. Calcote)

    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.
    Dec. 19, 2025
    YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan
    U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 730th Air Mobility Squadron and the 22nd Airlift Squadron from Travis Air Force Base, Calif., load a UH-1N Huey into a C-5M Super Galaxy assigned to the 22nd AS at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Dec. 3, 2025. The UH-1N has supported Yokota AB operations since 1980, and its retirement aligns with the Air Force’s effort to modernize rotary-wing capabilities to meet today’s operational demands. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class David S. Calcote)
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  • Airman Kedaeja Myrie-Mills, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan., cubes sweet potatoes during the second annual Salute Hospitality Epicurean Faceoff held at the San Antonio Culinary Institute of America in San Antonio, Texas, Dec. 3, 2025. Teams from 11 installations had 100 minutes to prepare, cook and present their dishes as well as clean their kitchen spaces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Craig Z. Rodarte)

    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.
    Dec. 19, 2025
    SAN ANTONIO, Texas
    Airman Kedaeja Myrie-Mills, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan., cubes sweet potatoes during the second annual Salute Hospitality Epicurean Faceoff held at the San Antonio Culinary Institute of America in San Antonio, Texas, Dec. 3, 2025. Teams from 11 installations had 100 minutes to prepare, cook and present their dishes as well as clean their kitchen spaces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Craig Z. Rodarte)
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  • A B-1B Lancer assigned to the 28th Bomb Wing rests as maintenance inspections begin at Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., Dec. 3, 2025. Critical to the Air Force’s mission, the B-1B is a pillar of air supremacy, serving as both a global precision strike asset and a symbol of American airpower. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Austin Mooneyham)

    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.
    Dec. 19, 2025
    ELLSWORTH AIR FORCE BASE, S.D.
    A B-1B Lancer assigned to the 28th Bomb Wing rests as maintenance inspections begin at Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., Dec. 3, 2025. Critical to the Air Force’s mission, the B-1B is a pillar of air supremacy, serving as both a global precision strike asset and a symbol of American airpower. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Austin Mooneyham)
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  • Airmen carry equipment via sled during the Arctic Resiliency Training course at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Nov. 25, 2025. Dragging sleds helps Airmen efficiently move mission-critical supplies when vehicles cannot easily maneuver in deep snow or rough terrain. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Hunter Hites)

    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.
    Dec. 19, 2025
    JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska
    Airmen carry equipment via sled during the Arctic Resiliency Training course at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Nov. 25, 2025. Dragging sleds helps Airmen efficiently move mission-critical supplies when vehicles cannot easily maneuver in deep snow or rough terrain. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Hunter Hites)
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  • Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Kenneth Wilsbach tours a 90th Missile Wing intercontinental ballistic missile launch facility near Albin, Wyo., Nov. 20, 2025. During the tour, Wilsbach met with the Airmen responsible for the operation, security and maintenance of the 90th Missile Wing’s ICBM mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Michael A. Richmond)

    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.
    Dec. 19, 2025
    ALBIN, Wyo.
    Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Kenneth Wilsbach tours a 90th Missile Wing intercontinental ballistic missile launch facility near Albin, Wyo., Nov. 20, 2025. During the tour, Wilsbach met with the Airmen responsible for the operation, security and maintenance of the 90th Missile Wing’s ICBM mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Michael A. Richmond)
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  • Hawaii Air National Guard Airmen conduct maintenance on a KC-135 Stratotanker at dawn prior to an aerial refueling mission at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, Dec. 1, 2025. The 203rd Air Refueling Squadron provides critical aerial refueling capabilities in support of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command operations and global mobility missions worldwide. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Master Sgt. Mysti Bicoy

    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.
    Dec. 19, 2025
    JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii
    Hawaii Air National Guard Airmen conduct maintenance on a KC-135 Stratotanker at dawn prior to an aerial refueling mission at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, Dec. 1, 2025. The 203rd Air Refueling Squadron provides critical aerial refueling capabilities in support of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command operations and global mobility missions worldwide. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Master Sgt. Mysti Bicoy
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