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  • Basic cadets from the U.S. Air Force Academy Class of 2030 and cadet cadre participate in the annual swearing-in ceremony at Stillman Field at the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colo., June 25, 2026. The ceremony marks the beginning of basic cadet training and their path toward commissioning as Air Force and Space Force officers. (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.
    July 10, 2026
    COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo.
    Basic cadets from the U.S. Air Force Academy Class of 2030 and cadet cadre participate in the annual swearing-in ceremony at Stillman Field at the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colo., June 25, 2026. The ceremony marks the beginning of basic cadet training and their path toward commissioning as Air Force and Space Force officers. (U.S. Air Force photo by Trevor Cokley)
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  • The Air Force’s VC-25B Bridge aircraft is escorted by F-22 Raptors assigned to the 1st Fighter Wing over Washington, D.C., June 26, 2026. The flight rehearsed the HUGE 1 flyover for the America 250 Independence Day celebration and demonstrated the coordination required for a large-scale aerial tribute. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Lauren Diaz)

    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.
    July 10, 2026
    WASHINGTON
    The Air Force’s VC-25B Bridge aircraft is escorted by F-22 Raptors assigned to the 1st Fighter Wing over Washington, D.C., June 26, 2026. The flight rehearsed the HUGE 1 flyover for the America 250 Independence Day celebration and demonstrated the coordination required for a large-scale aerial tribute. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Lauren Diaz)
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  • U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Robert Hutton, 37th Airlift Squadron instructor loadmaster, assists Green Berets assigned to U.S. Special Operations Command Europe during a high-altitude, low-opening jump in Baumholder, Germany, July 4, 2026. Training with special operations forces strengthens interoperability between mobility and special operations units for global contingency operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Edgar Grimaldo)

    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.
    July 10, 2026
    Baumholder, Germany
    U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Robert Hutton, 37th Airlift Squadron instructor loadmaster, assists Green Berets assigned to U.S. Special Operations Command Europe during a high-altitude, low-opening jump in Baumholder, Germany, July 4, 2026. Training with special operations forces strengthens interoperability between mobility and special operations units for global contingency operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Edgar Grimaldo)
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  • The starboard side of a heritage tail design is displayed on an F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 175th Fighter Squadron, South Dakota Air National Guard, at Joe Foss Field in Sioux Falls, S.D., June 12, 2026. The design honors America’s 250th anniversary with 13 Betsy Ross stars representing the original colonies, a silhouette of Mount Rushmore, the numeral 250, and the years 1776-2026. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Luke Olson)

    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.
    July 10, 2026
    SIOUX FALLS, S.D.
    The starboard side of a heritage tail design is displayed on an F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 175th Fighter Squadron, South Dakota Air National Guard, at Joe Foss Field in Sioux Falls, S.D., June 12, 2026. The design honors America’s 250th anniversary with 13 Betsy Ross stars representing the original colonies, a silhouette of Mount Rushmore, the numeral 250, and the years 1776-2026. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Luke Olson)
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  • A crew chief marshals a U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon before taxiing at an undisclosed location within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, June 16, 2026. The sortie supported ongoing regional operations and maintained the aircraft’s readiness to provide airpower across the theater. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Justin W. Moore)

    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.
    July 10, 2026
    U.S. CENTRAL COMMAND AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY
    A crew chief marshals a U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon before taxiing at an undisclosed location within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, June 16, 2026. The sortie supported ongoing regional operations and maintained the aircraft’s readiness to provide airpower across the theater. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Justin W. Moore)
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  • Members of the New Hampshire National Guard and the armed forces of El Salvador participate in the New Hampshire Army National Guard’s 2026 The Adjutant General’s Marksmanship Match at Fort Devens, Mass., June 13, 2026. Day one of the two-day event focused on special zero targeting from 100, 300 and 400 yards. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. April S. Jackson)

    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.
    July 10, 2026
    FORT DEVENS, Mass.
    Members of the New Hampshire National Guard and the armed forces of El Salvador participate in the New Hampshire Army National Guard’s 2026 The Adjutant General’s Marksmanship Match at Fort Devens, Mass., June 13, 2026. Day one of the two-day event focused on special zero targeting from 100, 300 and 400 yards. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. April S. Jackson)
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  • Airmen prepare to refuel a C-130J Super Hercules at Saipan International Airport, Northern Mariana Islands, June 29, 2026, during exercise Valiant Shield 2026. The exercise strengthens joint integration across the Indo-Pacific and demonstrates the readiness and flexibility of the joint force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Caleb Schellenberg)

    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.
    July 10, 2026
    Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands
    Airmen prepare to refuel a C-130J Super Hercules at Saipan International Airport, Northern Mariana Islands, June 29, 2026, during exercise Valiant Shield 2026. The exercise strengthens joint integration across the Indo-Pacific and demonstrates the readiness and flexibility of the joint force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Caleb Schellenberg)
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  • U.S. Air Force aircraft including an F-15EX Eagle II, center, and two F-15E Strike Eagles assigned to the 85th Test and Evaluation Squadron fly in formation after receiving fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 909th Air Refueling Squadron over the Pacific Ocean, June 29, 2026. The aircraft flew to Kadena Air Base, Japan, for integration and familiarization training with local units and joint partners in preparation for the permanent arrival of the F-15EX. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Arnet Tamayo)

    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.
    July 10, 2026
    PACIFIC OCEAN
    U.S. Air Force aircraft including an F-15EX Eagle II, center, and two F-15E Strike Eagles assigned to the 85th Test and Evaluation Squadron fly in formation after receiving fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 909th Air Refueling Squadron over the Pacific Ocean, June 29, 2026. The aircraft flew to Kadena Air Base, Japan, for integration and familiarization training with local units and joint partners in preparation for the permanent arrival of the F-15EX. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Arnet Tamayo)
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  • Tech. Sgt. Brandon Clement, right, a Team Air Force competitor, prepares to fire his rifle during the air precision competition at the Warrior Games in San Antonio, Texas, June 19, 2026. The games celebrate the determination, strength, and resilience of wounded, ill, and injured service members and veterans. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Shawn 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.
    July 10, 2026
    SAN ANTONIO, Texas
    Tech. Sgt. Brandon Clement, right, a Team Air Force competitor, prepares to fire his rifle during the air precision competition at the Warrior Games in San Antonio, Texas, June 19, 2026. The games celebrate the determination, strength, and resilience of wounded, ill, and injured service members and veterans. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Shawn White)
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  • A U.S. Air Force B-2 Spirit assigned to the 509th Bomb Wing deploys an AGM-158C Long Range Anti-Ship Missile during a Valiant Shield 2026 live-fire sinking exercise over the Philippine Sea, June 27, 2026. Valiant Shield demonstrates joint force integration across the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Thomas Barley)

    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.
    July 10, 2026
    Philippine Sea
    A U.S. Air Force B-2 Spirit assigned to the 509th Bomb Wing deploys an AGM-158C Long Range Anti-Ship Missile during a Valiant Shield 2026 live-fire sinking exercise over the Philippine Sea, June 27, 2026. Valiant Shield demonstrates joint force integration across the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Thomas Barley)
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  • Airmen assigned to the 56th Civil Engineer Squadron establish a stable source of electricity during a Prime Base Engineer Emergency Force exercise at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz., June 18, 2026. Airmen from 13 career fields collaborated under realistic field conditions, using available resources to strengthen the expeditionary warfighting skills needed to sustain combat operations in austere environments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Albert Morel)

    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.
    July 10, 2026
    LUKE AIR FORCE BASE, Ariz.
    Airmen assigned to the 56th Civil Engineer Squadron establish a stable source of electricity during a Prime Base Engineer Emergency Force exercise at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz., June 18, 2026. Airmen from 13 career fields collaborated under realistic field conditions, using available resources to strengthen the expeditionary warfighting skills needed to sustain combat operations in austere environments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Albert Morel)
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  • The U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron, “Thunderbirds,” conduct an aerial demonstration over the National Mall, as viewed from the Lincoln Memorial, in support of Salute to America 250 in Washington, D.C., July 4, 2026. The historic flyover celebrated the nation’s 250th birthday while showcasing the precision, professionalism and combat capability of the U.S. Air Force’s premier aerial demonstration team. (U.S. Air Force photo by AJ Bleyer)

    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.
    July 10, 2026
    WASHINGTON
    The U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron, “Thunderbirds,” conduct an aerial demonstration over the National Mall, as viewed from the Lincoln Memorial, in support of Salute to America 250 in Washington, D.C., July 4, 2026. The historic flyover celebrated the nation’s 250th birthday while showcasing the precision, professionalism and combat capability of the U.S. Air Force’s premier aerial demonstration team. (U.S. Air Force photo by AJ Bleyer)
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