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  • A KC-46 Pegasus sits on the flightline during a storm at Altus Air Force Base, Okla., April 30, 2024. Lightning filled the sky over Altus AFB and created a display of colors over the aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Lauren Torres)

    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.
    May 10, 2024
    ALTUS AIR FORCE BASE, Okla.
    A KC-46 Pegasus sits on the flightline during a storm at Altus Air Force Base, Okla., April 30, 2024. Lightning filled the sky over Altus AFB and created a display of colors over the aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Lauren Torres)
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  • Airman Gabriel Farey receives the Airman’s Coin from Staff Sgt. Phillip Thompson, military training instructor, during the U.S. Air Force basic military training Coin and Retreat Ceremony at the Pfingston Reception Center at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, May 8, 2024. The coin officially marks the transition from trainee to Airman and welcomes the newest members of the U.S. Air Force into its ranks. (U.S. Air Force photo by 2nd Lt. Kate Anderson)

    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.
    May 10, 2024
    JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas
    Airman Gabriel Farey receives the Airman’s Coin from Staff Sgt. Phillip Thompson, military training instructor, during the U.S. Air Force basic military training Coin and Retreat Ceremony at the Pfingston Reception Center at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, May 8, 2024. The coin officially marks the transition from trainee to Airman and welcomes the newest members of the U.S. Air Force into its ranks. (U.S. Air Force photo by 2nd Lt. Kate Anderson)
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  • Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall flies in an X-62A VISTA in the skies above Edwards Air Force Base, Calif., May 2, 2024. The X-62A is currently in the midst of an upgrade program that will fully replace the VISTA Simulation System. The upgrade program will also add a new system called the System for Autonomous Control of Simulation to support autonomy testing for the Air Force Research Laboratory’s Skyborg program. (U.S. Air Force photo by Richard Gonzales)

    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.
    May 10, 2024
    EDWARDS AIR FORCE BASE, Calif.
    Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall flies in an X-62A VISTA in the skies above Edwards Air Force Base, Calif., May 2, 2024. The X-62A is currently in the midst of an upgrade program that will fully replace the VISTA Simulation System. The upgrade program will also add a new system called the System for Autonomous Control of Simulation to support autonomy testing for the Air Force Research Laboratory’s Skyborg program. (U.S. Air Force photo by Richard Gonzales)
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  • Cadet 1st Class Robert Ball, team captain of the U.S. Air Force Academy Rodeo Club, rides his horse, Ferg, during practice at the Academy's Equestrian Center in Colorado Springs, Colo., April 29, 2024. The cadet rodeo club participates in five rodeos each semester including bull riding, team roping, barrel racing, calf roping and steer wrestling events. (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.
    May 10, 2024
    U.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo.
    Cadet 1st Class Robert Ball, team captain of the U.S. Air Force Academy Rodeo Club, rides his horse, Ferg, during practice at the Academy's Equestrian Center in Colorado Springs, Colo., April 29, 2024. The cadet rodeo club participates in five rodeos each semester including bull riding, team roping, barrel racing, calf roping and steer wrestling events. (U.S. Air Force photo by Trevor Cokley)
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  • Unmanned Long-Endurance Tactical Reconnaissance Aircraft crew chiefs, assigned within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, prep an ULTRA aircraft for taxi across the flightline before an early morning takeoff at an undisclosed location, May 7, 2024. ULTRA is an unmanned aerial system capable of flight times up to 80 hours, providing intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance capabilities to combatant commanders, with a smaller operational footprint than other UAS in its class. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Kregg York)

    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.
    May 10, 2024
    U.S. CENTRAL COMMAND AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY
    Unmanned Long-Endurance Tactical Reconnaissance Aircraft crew chiefs, assigned within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, prep an ULTRA aircraft for taxi across the flightline before an early morning takeoff at an undisclosed location, May 7, 2024. ULTRA is an unmanned aerial system capable of flight times up to 80 hours, providing intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance capabilities to combatant commanders, with a smaller operational footprint than other UAS in its class. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Kregg York)
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  • Trainees at basic military training unwind at the Defense Commissary Agency Mission Breakfast, Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, May 7, 2024. The breakfast was a result of the commissary's exceptional partner product display which was named best in all DECA and brought service members, veterans and families together for a morning of food, entertainment and giveaways. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Gabriel Jones)

    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.
    May 10, 2024
    JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas
    Trainees at basic military training unwind at the Defense Commissary Agency Mission Breakfast, Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, May 7, 2024. The breakfast was a result of the commissary's exceptional partner product display which was named best in all DECA and brought service members, veterans and families together for a morning of food, entertainment and giveaways. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Gabriel Jones)
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  • An F-22 Raptor, flown by Capt. Samuel Larson, F-22 Raptor Demonstration Team pilot, deploys flares over the Gulf of Mexico during the 2024 Gulf Coast Salute Air Show at Panama City Beach, Fla., May 4, 2024. The F-22’s unique combination of stealth, speed, agility and situational awareness, combined with lethal long-range air-to-air and air-to-ground weaponry, makes it one of the most advanced fighters in the world. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Stefan 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.
    May 10, 2024
    PANAMA CITY BEACH, Fla.
    An F-22 Raptor, flown by Capt. Samuel Larson, F-22 Raptor Demonstration Team pilot, deploys flares over the Gulf of Mexico during the 2024 Gulf Coast Salute Air Show at Panama City Beach, Fla., May 4, 2024. The F-22’s unique combination of stealth, speed, agility and situational awareness, combined with lethal long-range air-to-air and air-to-ground weaponry, makes it one of the most advanced fighters in the world. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Stefan Alvarez)
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  • A U.S. Air Force military working dog handler assigned to the 379th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron holds his MWD during a training exercise at an undisclosed location within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, April 29, 2024. The training focused on honing MWD explosive ordnance detection capabilities in an unfamiliar environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Zachary Foster)

    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.
    May 10, 2024
    U.S. CENTRAL COMMAND AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY
    A U.S. Air Force military working dog handler assigned to the 379th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron holds his MWD during a training exercise at an undisclosed location within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, April 29, 2024. The training focused on honing MWD explosive ordnance detection capabilities in an unfamiliar environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Zachary Foster)
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  • Staff Sgt. Jacob Leasum, 96th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron Blue, guides a GBU-31 bomb into place during the first quarter weapons load crew competition, April 12, 2024, at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. The fast-paced competition pitted the F-16 Fighting Falcon team against the F-15 Eagle team in an assessment of their knowledge, proficiency, speed and skill. (U.S. Air Force photo by Samuel King Jr.)

    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.
    May 10, 2024
    EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla.
    Staff Sgt. Jacob Leasum, 96th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron Blue, guides a GBU-31 bomb into place during the first quarter weapons load crew competition, April 12, 2024, at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. The fast-paced competition pitted the F-16 Fighting Falcon team against the F-15 Eagle team in an assessment of their knowledge, proficiency, speed and skill. (U.S. Air Force photo by Samuel King Jr.)
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  • U.S. Air Force HH-60G Pave Hawks assigned to the 33rd Rescue Squadron fly in formation over Kadena Air Base, Japan, April 16, 2024. The HH-60G has provided combat rescue, disaster relief, casualty evacuation and the ability to respond to anyone in need, whether it be in the jungle or sea, since 1990. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Catherine Daniel)

    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.
    May 10, 2024
    KADENA AIR BASE, Japan
    U.S. Air Force HH-60G Pave Hawks assigned to the 33rd Rescue Squadron fly in formation over Kadena Air Base, Japan, April 16, 2024. The HH-60G has provided combat rescue, disaster relief, casualty evacuation and the ability to respond to anyone in need, whether it be in the jungle or sea, since 1990. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Catherine Daniel)
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  • Second Lt. Shane Devine, Dermatology Clinic medical student, and Ethan Martinez prepare to cut sutures from a medical dummy during a demonstration as part of "Take Your Daughters and Sons to Work Day" at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Bethesda, Md., April 25, 2024. After a hiatus caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, WRNMC reopened its doors for the much-beloved event, hosting more than 100 children, giving them a firsthand look at the inner workings of the nation's largest and most renowned joint military medical center. (Department of Defense photo by Ricardo J. Reyes)

    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.
    May 10, 2024
    BETHESDA, Md.
    Second Lt. Shane Devine, Dermatology Clinic medical student, and Ethan Martinez prepare to cut sutures from a medical dummy during a demonstration as part of "Take Your Daughters and Sons to Work Day" at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Bethesda, Md., April 25, 2024. After a hiatus caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, WRNMC reopened its doors for the much-beloved event, hosting more than 100 children, giving them a firsthand look at the inner workings of the nation's largest and most renowned joint military medical center. (Department of Defense photo by Ricardo J. Reyes)
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  • Staff Sgt. Christopher Collier, 801st Rapid Engineer Deployable Heavy Operational Repair Squadron Engineers Training Squadron fire protection cadre, and Airman 1st Class Jaremy Wright, 325th Civil Engineer Squadron fire protection firefighter, extinguish a controlled fire during a Fluorine-Free Foam training exercise within the Silver Flag burn pit at Tyndall Air Force Base, Fla., April 9, 2024. Rather than firefighters employing a rainfall technique to deploy foam and water through a hose at an arching angle, they now shoot directly at the base of the fire. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zeeshan Naeem)

    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.
    May 10, 2024
    TYNDALL AIR FORCE BASE, Fla.
    Staff Sgt. Christopher Collier, 801st Rapid Engineer Deployable Heavy Operational Repair Squadron Engineers Training Squadron fire protection cadre, and Airman 1st Class Jaremy Wright, 325th Civil Engineer Squadron fire protection firefighter, extinguish a controlled fire during a Fluorine-Free Foam training exercise within the Silver Flag burn pit at Tyndall Air Force Base, Fla., April 9, 2024. Rather than firefighters employing a rainfall technique to deploy foam and water through a hose at an arching angle, they now shoot directly at the base of the fire. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zeeshan Naeem)
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