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  • A C-17 Globemaster III conducts flare testing operations at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., Feb. 13, 2026. Eglin AFB units coordinated flare-testing operations to evaluate and field improved defensive-system capabilities for Air Mobility Command aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. J.D. Strong II)

    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.
    Feb. 27, 2026
    DOVER AIR FORCE BASE, Del.
    A C-17 Globemaster III conducts flare testing operations at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., Feb. 13, 2026. Eglin AFB units coordinated flare-testing operations to evaluate and field improved defensive-system capabilities for Air Mobility Command aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. J.D. Strong II)
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  • Air Force Academy Cadet Eli Robinson, Air Force Falcons guard, attempts a layup during a basketball game against Fresno State on Jan. 31, 2026, at Clune Arena in Colorado Springs, Colo. (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.
    Feb. 27, 2026
    COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo.
    Air Force Academy Cadet Eli Robinson, Air Force Falcons guard, attempts a layup during a basketball game against Fresno State on Jan. 31, 2026, at Clune Arena in Colorado Springs, Colo. (U.S. Air Force photo by Ray Bahner)
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  • A YFQ-44A, part of the U.S. Air Force’s Collaborative Combat Aircraft program, undergoes an undated captive carry test at an undisclosed California test location, Feb. 23, 2026. This test phase uses inert munitions to methodically validate weapons integration, structural performance and safety, ensuring the platform can safely carry external stores. (Courtesy photo)

    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.
    Feb. 27, 2026
    CALIFORNIA
    A YFQ-44A, part of the U.S. Air Force’s Collaborative Combat Aircraft program, undergoes an undated captive carry test at an undisclosed California test location, Feb. 23, 2026. This test phase uses inert munitions to methodically validate weapons integration, structural performance and safety, ensuring the platform can safely carry external stores. (Courtesy photo)
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  • An Airman assigned to the 157th Air Refueling Wing performs aircraft de-icing operations as part of a nuclear operations readiness exercise at Pease Air National Guard Base, N.H., Feb. 7, 2026. The multi-day exercise tested the wing’s ability to rapidly generate aerial refueling capabilities in support of unconventional warfare operations. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Master Sgt. Timm Huffman)

    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.
    Feb. 27, 2026
    PEASE AIR NATIONAL GUARD BASE, N.H.
    An Airman assigned to the 157th Air Refueling Wing performs aircraft de-icing operations as part of a nuclear operations readiness exercise at Pease Air National Guard Base, N.H., Feb. 7, 2026. The multi-day exercise tested the wing’s ability to rapidly generate aerial refueling capabilities in support of unconventional warfare operations. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Master Sgt. Timm Huffman)
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  • A 582nd Helicopter Group MH-139 Grey Wolf lands at Launch Facility E-10 near Pine Bluffs, Wyo., Feb. 19, 2026. The MH-139 is part of Air Force Global Strike Command’s helicopter modernization effort to replace the UH-1N Huey and enhance security response, convoy escort and airlift capabilities across the intercontinental ballistic missile enterprise. (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.
    Feb. 27, 2026
    PINE BLUFFS, Wyo.
    A 582nd Helicopter Group MH-139 Grey Wolf lands at Launch Facility E-10 near Pine Bluffs, Wyo., Feb. 19, 2026. The MH-139 is part of Air Force Global Strike Command’s helicopter modernization effort to replace the UH-1N Huey and enhance security response, convoy escort and airlift capabilities across the intercontinental ballistic missile enterprise. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Michael A. Richmond)
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  • U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Jordan Green and Senior Airman Noah Dunn, 86th Maintenance Squadron metals technician journeymen, weld metal strips at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Feb. 17, 2026. Welding uses heat, pressure or both to fuse two pieces of metal, creating a strong, permanent bond. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Paden Henry)

    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.
    Feb. 27, 2026
    RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany
    U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Jordan Green and Senior Airman Noah Dunn, 86th Maintenance Squadron metals technician journeymen, weld metal strips at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Feb. 17, 2026. Welding uses heat, pressure or both to fuse two pieces of metal, creating a strong, permanent bond. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Paden Henry)
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  • Airmen assigned to the 95th Fighter Generation Squadron perform preflight checks on an F-35A Lightning II during an exercise Red Flag-Nellis 26-1 night sortie at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., Feb. 9, 2026. Hundreds of Airmen from the 325th Fighter Wing travelled to Nellis AFB in support of the training exercise working alongside joint and coalition partners to enhance warfighting skills. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Betty R. Chevalier)

    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.
    Feb. 27, 2026
    NELLIS AIR FORCE BASE, Nev.
    Airmen assigned to the 95th Fighter Generation Squadron perform preflight checks on an F-35A Lightning II during an exercise Red Flag-Nellis 26-1 night sortie at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., Feb. 9, 2026. Hundreds of Airmen from the 325th Fighter Wing travelled to Nellis AFB in support of the training exercise working alongside joint and coalition partners to enhance warfighting skills. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Betty R. Chevalier)
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  • Senior Airman Zachariah Tucker, 95th Fighter Generation Squadron crew chief, prepares to marshal an F-35A Lightning II during exercise Bamboo Eagle 26-1 at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Ariz., Feb. 17, 2026. The exercise provides Airmen with the opportunity to operate from austere locations, demonstrating flexibility and endurance required to sustain combat power and ensure survivability in dynamic conditions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Amanda Alvarez)

    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.
    Feb. 27, 2026
    Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Ariz.
    Senior Airman Zachariah Tucker, 95th Fighter Generation Squadron crew chief, prepares to marshal an F-35A Lightning II during exercise Bamboo Eagle 26-1 at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Ariz., Feb. 17, 2026. The exercise provides Airmen with the opportunity to operate from austere locations, demonstrating flexibility and endurance required to sustain combat power and ensure survivability in dynamic conditions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Amanda Alvarez)
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  • Tech. Sgt. Andrew Moore, 91st Missile Security Operations Squadron convoy squad leader, fires an M4 assault rifle during a force-on-force exercise at Garrison, N.D., Feb. 6, 2026. Moore coordinated the movement, tactics and efforts of his team to engage and defeat a simulated opposing force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kyle Wilson)

    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.
    Feb. 27, 2026
    Garrison, N.D.
    Tech. Sgt. Andrew Moore, 91st Missile Security Operations Squadron convoy squad leader, fires an M4 assault rifle during a force-on-force exercise at Garrison, N.D., Feb. 6, 2026. Moore coordinated the movement, tactics and efforts of his team to engage and defeat a simulated opposing force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kyle Wilson)
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  • Airmen unload nuclear reactor components from a C-17 Globemaster III at Hill Air Force Base, Utah, Feb. 15, 2026. The Air Force, in coordination with the Department of Energy and Valar Atomics, airlifted the reactor aboard a C-17 from March Air Reserve Base, Calif., to Hill AFB. The reactor will be transported to the Utah San Rafael Energy Lab for testing and evaluation. (U.S. Air Force photo by R. Nial Bradshaw)

    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.
    Feb. 27, 2026
    HILL AIR FORCE BASE, Utah
    Airmen unload nuclear reactor components from a C-17 Globemaster III at Hill Air Force Base, Utah, Feb. 15, 2026. The Air Force, in coordination with the Department of Energy and Valar Atomics, airlifted the reactor aboard a C-17 from March Air Reserve Base, Calif., to Hill AFB. The reactor will be transported to the Utah San Rafael Energy Lab for testing and evaluation. (U.S. Air Force photo by R. Nial Bradshaw)
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  • Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force David R. Wolfe testifies before the Senate Armed Services Committee during a Personnel Subcommittee hearing on Capitol Hill, Washington, D.C., Feb. 11, 2026. Wolfe addressed quality-of-life initiatives, force development priorities, and the well-being of Airmen and their families. (U.S. Air Force photo by Chad Trujillo)

    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.
    Feb. 27, 2026
    WASHINGTON
    Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force David R. Wolfe testifies before the Senate Armed Services Committee during a Personnel Subcommittee hearing on Capitol Hill, Washington, D.C., Feb. 11, 2026. Wolfe addressed quality-of-life initiatives, force development priorities, and the well-being of Airmen and their families. (U.S. Air Force photo by Chad Trujillo)
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  • An F-22A Raptor assigned to the 525th Fighter Squadron, Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, takes off for a mission in support of exercise Red Flag-Nellis 26-1 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., Feb. 2, 2026. The exercise brings together U.S. and allied forces to train as a fully integrated team in high-end, realistic combat scenarios. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Michael Sanders)

    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.
    Feb. 27, 2026
    NELLIS AIR FORCE BASE, Nev.
    An F-22A Raptor assigned to the 525th Fighter Squadron, Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, takes off for a mission in support of exercise Red Flag-Nellis 26-1 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., Feb. 2, 2026. The exercise brings together U.S. and allied forces to train as a fully integrated team in high-end, realistic combat scenarios. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Michael Sanders)
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