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  • U.S. Air Force Pararescuemen assigned to the 68th Rescue Squadron confirm that the simulated casualty is ready to be hoisted to the upper levels where another team and instructors await them during a confined space rescue scenario at the Titan Missile Museum in Green Valley, Ariz., March 31, 2026. Crews balanced speed and accuracy throughout the entire scenario. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Samantha Melecio)

    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.
    April 10, 2026
    GREEN VALLEY, Ariz.
    U.S. Air Force Pararescuemen assigned to the 68th Rescue Squadron confirm that the simulated casualty is ready to be hoisted to the upper levels where another team and instructors await them during a confined space rescue scenario at the Titan Missile Museum in Green Valley, Ariz., March 31, 2026. Crews balanced speed and accuracy throughout the entire scenario. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Samantha Melecio)
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  • Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Ken Wilsbach co-pilots a UH-1N Huey assigned to the 1st Helicopter Squadron at Joint Base Andrews, Md., March 31, 2026. Wilsbach gained hands-on experience practicing flight patterns and hover-work over unprepared landing zones. The 1st HS conducts rotary-wing airlift, security and contingency operations in support of Joint Base Andrews and the National Capital Region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Aubree Owens)

    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.
    April 10, 2026
    JOINT BASE ANDREWS, Md.
    Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Ken Wilsbach co-pilots a UH-1N Huey assigned to the 1st Helicopter Squadron at Joint Base Andrews, Md., March 31, 2026. Wilsbach gained hands-on experience practicing flight patterns and hover-work over unprepared landing zones. The 1st HS conducts rotary-wing airlift, security and contingency operations in support of Joint Base Andrews and the National Capital Region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Aubree Owens)
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  • U.S. Air Force HH-60W Jolly Green II helicopter aircrew assigned to the 210th Rescue Squadron, 176th Wing, Alaska Air National Guard, hoist a simulated downed pilot during a full mission profile training exercise at Malemute Drop Zone, Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, March 31, 2026. The training included search and rescue, high-altitude parachute drops, emergency medical response, personnel recovery and rescue hoist. (Alaska National Guard photo by Alejandro Peña)

    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.
    April 10, 2026
    JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska
    U.S. Air Force HH-60W Jolly Green II helicopter aircrew assigned to the 210th Rescue Squadron, 176th Wing, Alaska Air National Guard, hoist a simulated downed pilot during a full mission profile training exercise at Malemute Drop Zone, Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, March 31, 2026. The training included search and rescue, high-altitude parachute drops, emergency medical response, personnel recovery and rescue hoist. (Alaska National Guard photo by Alejandro Peña)
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  • U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Anthony Woodworth, 435th Security Forces Squadron contingency response team member, prepares to jump out of a C-130J Super Hercules during an airborne operation as part of a European Airborne Airlift Conference near Ramstein Air Base, Germany, April 2, 2026. Woodworth was among several 435th SFS Airmen who took part in the operation, demonstrating the unit's ability to integrate with multinational forces in a live airborne environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Trevor Calvert)

    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.
    April 10, 2026
    RAMSTEIN-MIESENBACH, RHEINLAND-PFALZ, Germany
    U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Anthony Woodworth, 435th Security Forces Squadron contingency response team member, prepares to jump out of a C-130J Super Hercules during an airborne operation as part of a European Airborne Airlift Conference near Ramstein Air Base, Germany, April 2, 2026. Woodworth was among several 435th SFS Airmen who took part in the operation, demonstrating the unit's ability to integrate with multinational forces in a live airborne environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Trevor Calvert)
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  • A member of the 910th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron marshals a C-130J Super Hercules for takeoff at Youngstown Air Reserve Station, Ohio, March 26, 2026. The 910th Airlift Wing maintains and operates a fleet of C-130J and C-130H aircraft to provide tactical airlift and aerial spray capabilities as it transitions to the new J models. (U.S. Air Force photo by Eric M. White)

    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.
    April 10, 2026
    YOUNGSTOWN AIR RESERVE STATION, Ohio
    A member of the 910th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron marshals a C-130J Super Hercules for takeoff at Youngstown Air Reserve Station, Ohio, March 26, 2026. The 910th Airlift Wing maintains and operates a fleet of C-130J and C-130H aircraft to provide tactical airlift and aerial spray capabilities as it transitions to the new J models. (U.S. Air Force photo by Eric M. White)
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  • Fire suppression foam rains down as 96th Test Wing firefighters secure a simulated victim during an aircraft crash exercise at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., March 25, 2026. The exercise simulated an aircraft crash, victim rescue and dropped munitions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Matt Veasley)

    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.
    April 10, 2026
    EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla.
    Fire suppression foam rains down as 96th Test Wing firefighters secure a simulated victim during an aircraft crash exercise at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., March 25, 2026. The exercise simulated an aircraft crash, victim rescue and dropped munitions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Matt Veasley)
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  • A U.S. Air Force loadmaster assigned to the 120th Airlift Wing observes cargo bundles descending over the Vigilante Drop Zone during an aerial delivery mission near Power, Mont., April 6, 2026. The training highlights the Montana Air National Guard’s ability to deliver critical supplies into remote environments where traditional airfields are unavailable. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Master Sgt. Devin Doskey)

    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.
    April 10, 2026
    GREAT FALLS, Mont.
    A U.S. Air Force loadmaster assigned to the 120th Airlift Wing observes cargo bundles descending over the Vigilante Drop Zone during an aerial delivery mission near Power, Mont., April 6, 2026. The training highlights the Montana Air National Guard’s ability to deliver critical supplies into remote environments where traditional airfields are unavailable. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Master Sgt. Devin Doskey)
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  • Academy cadets march in formation during the annual Founders' Day Parade on The Terrazzo at the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Spring, Colo., April 1, 2026. Founders’ Day is a traditional celebration of the legacy and future of the USAFA and its founders. (U.S. Air Force photo by Trevor Cokley)

    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.
    April 10, 2026
    COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo.
    Academy cadets march in formation during the annual Founders' Day Parade on The Terrazzo at the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Spring, Colo., April 1, 2026. Founders’ Day is a traditional celebration of the legacy and future of the USAFA and its founders. (U.S. Air Force photo by Trevor Cokley)
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  • Honor Guard Airmen conduct full military funeral honors with escort for Col. Clarence "Bud" Anderson at Arlington National Cemetery, Va., March 30, 2026. Anderson was the last living American triple flying ace of World War II, a pilot who has downed at least 15 enemy aircraft, and had a career in service for 30 years. (U.S. Army photo by Elizabeth Fraser)

    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.
    April 10, 2026
    ARLINGTON NATIONAL CEMETARY, Va.
    Honor Guard Airmen conduct full military funeral honors with escort for Col. Clarence "Bud" Anderson at Arlington National Cemetery, Va., March 30, 2026. Anderson was the last living American triple flying ace of World War II, a pilot who has downed at least 15 enemy aircraft, and had a career in service for 30 years. (U.S. Army photo by Elizabeth Fraser)
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  • A U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress receives refuel support from a KC-135 Stratotanker during Operation Epic Fury over the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, March 26, 2026. Aerial refueling extends global strike reach and ensures sustained bomber operations across the theater. (U.S. Air Force 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.
    April 10, 2026
    U.S. CENTRAL COMMAND
    A U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress receives refuel support from a KC-135 Stratotanker during Operation Epic Fury over the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, March 26, 2026. Aerial refueling extends global strike reach and ensures sustained bomber operations across the theater. (U.S. Air Force photo)
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  • U.S. Air Force Pararescuemen assigned to the 68th Rescue Squadron parachute during an exercise at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., April 3, 2026. The Pararescuemen participated in the Combat Leader Course, which trains Airmen in advanced rescue techniques and mission leadership. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jaden Kidd)

    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.
    April 10, 2026
    DAVIS-MONTHAN AIR FORCE BASE, Ariz.
    U.S. Air Force Pararescuemen assigned to the 68th Rescue Squadron parachute during an exercise at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., April 3, 2026. The Pararescuemen participated in the Combat Leader Course, which trains Airmen in advanced rescue techniques and mission leadership. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jaden Kidd)
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  • U.S. service members assigned to units throughout the National Capital Region file onto the Nationals Park field in Washington, D.C., April 3, 2026. Service members were invited to present the flag before the game to celebrate the home-opener and honor their military service. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alexis Redin)

    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.
    April 10, 2026
    JOINT BASE ANDREWS, Md.
    U.S. service members assigned to units throughout the National Capital Region file onto the Nationals Park field in Washington, D.C., April 3, 2026. Service members were invited to present the flag before the game to celebrate the home-opener and honor their military service. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alexis Redin)
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