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  • U.S. Air National Guard aircrews from the 103rd Airlift Wing and 143rd Airlift Wing conduct joint tactical interfly operations over sections of Massachusetts and Vermont on May 19, 2026. The interfly emphasized coordination, situational awareness, and tactical airlift proficiency between the Connecticut and Rhode Island Air National Guard aircraft. (Photo by U.S. Air National Guard Capt. Jen Kaprielian)

    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.
    June 18, 2026
    EAST GRANBY, Conn.
    U.S. Air National Guard aircrews from the 103rd Airlift Wing and 143rd Airlift Wing conduct joint tactical interfly operations over sections of Massachusetts and Vermont on May 19, 2026. The interfly emphasized coordination, situational awareness, and tactical airlift proficiency between the Connecticut and Rhode Island Air National Guard aircraft. (Photo by U.S. Air National Guard Capt. Jen Kaprielian)
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  • U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Mendè Lahens, 351st Air Refueling Squadron boom operator, performs refueling operations in the boom pod of a 100th Air Refueling Wing KC-135 Stratotanker during Ramstein Flag 26 over Sweden, June 10, 2026. Aerial refueling extends the range and endurance of participating aircraft, supporting NATO Allied Air Command training objectives throughout RAFL26. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Aidan Martínez Rosiere)

    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.
    June 18, 2026
    SWEDEN
    U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Mendè Lahens, 351st Air Refueling Squadron boom operator, performs refueling operations in the boom pod of a 100th Air Refueling Wing KC-135 Stratotanker during Ramstein Flag 26 over Sweden, June 10, 2026. Aerial refueling extends the range and endurance of participating aircraft, supporting NATO Allied Air Command training objectives throughout RAFL26. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Aidan Martínez Rosiere)
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  • A P-38 Lightning and F-22 Raptor perform a heritage flight formation during the annual Dayton Air Show at the Dayton International Airport, Ohio, June 13, 2026. Heritage flights are symbolic aerial performances showcasing the past, present, and future of aviation and airpower. (U.S. Air Force photo by Daniel Peterson)

    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.
    June 18, 2026
    DAYTON, Ohio.
    A P-38 Lightning and F-22 Raptor perform a heritage flight formation during the annual Dayton Air Show at the Dayton International Airport, Ohio, June 13, 2026. Heritage flights are symbolic aerial performances showcasing the past, present, and future of aviation and airpower. (U.S. Air Force photo by Daniel Peterson)
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  • Senior Airman Crystal Creek, U.S. Air Force Warrior Games competitor, prepares for her lift during the powerlifting portion of The Warrior Games. The games celebrate the determination, strength, and resilience of wounded, ill, and injured service members and veterans. The 2026 Warrior Games take place June 13-20, 2026, in San Antonio, Texas, bringing together nearly 200 wounded, ill, and injured service members and veterans from the Army, Marine Corps, Navy/Coast Guard, Air Force/Space Force, and Special Operations Command to compete across multiple adaptive sporting events. (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.
    June 18, 2026
    SAN ANTONIO, Texas.
    Senior Airman Crystal Creek, U.S. Air Force Warrior Games competitor, prepares for her lift during the powerlifting portion of The Warrior Games. The games celebrate the determination, strength, and resilience of wounded, ill, and injured service members and veterans. The 2026 Warrior Games take place June 13-20, 2026, in San Antonio, Texas, bringing together nearly 200 wounded, ill, and injured service members and veterans from the Army, Marine Corps, Navy/Coast Guard, Air Force/Space Force, and Special Operations Command to compete across multiple adaptive sporting events. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Tech. Sgt. Shawn White)
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  • Paratroopers from the U.S. Air Force, Army and allied forces jump into a drop zone at La Fiere, France, June 7, 2026. D-Day 82 commemorates the courage and sacrifice of Allied forces who fought for freedom, reminding us of the enduring strength of alliances and shared responsibility. (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.
    June 18, 2026
    NORMANDY, France
    Paratroopers from the U.S. Air Force, Army and allied forces jump into a drop zone at La Fiere, France, June 7, 2026. D-Day 82 commemorates the courage and sacrifice of Allied forces who fought for freedom, reminding us of the enduring strength of alliances and shared responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Shawn White)
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  • Chief Master Sgt. of the Space Force John Bentivegna, second from left, views a static display of a U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II assigned to the 4th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron deployed to Kadena Air Base, Japan, June 12, 2026. The display highlighted the 18th Wing's capabilities and its role in sustaining joint force operations throughout the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Gracelyn Hess)

    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.
    June 18, 2026
    KADENA AIR BASE, Japan
    Chief Master Sgt. of the Space Force John Bentivegna, second from left, views a static display of a U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II assigned to the 4th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron deployed to Kadena Air Base, Japan, June 12, 2026. The display highlighted the 18th Wing's capabilities and its role in sustaining joint force operations throughout the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Gracelyn Hess)
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  • U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Jordan Pugh, 100th Operations Support Squadron aircrew flight equipment technician, cleans an oxygen mask before a refueling mission as part of Ramstein Flag 26 at Ørland Air Base, Norway, June 10, 2026. Airmen from across the 100th Air Refueling Wing supported the NATO Allied Air Command exercise focused on strengthening interoperability and readiness through integrated air operations training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Aidan Martínez Rosiere)

    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.
    June 18, 2026
    BREKSTAD, Norway
    U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Jordan Pugh, 100th Operations Support Squadron aircrew flight equipment technician, cleans an oxygen mask before a refueling mission as part of Ramstein Flag 26 at Ørland Air Base, Norway, June 10, 2026. Airmen from across the 100th Air Refueling Wing supported the NATO Allied Air Command exercise focused on strengthening interoperability and readiness through integrated air operations training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Aidan Martínez Rosiere)
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  • An F-16C Fighter Falcon assigned to the 64th Aggressor Squadron takes off for a mission in support of the U.S. Air Force Weapons School Integration at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., June 9, 2026. Aggressor pilots are highly trained in both U.S. and adversary tactics, providing realistic threat replication that enhances readiness for U.S. and allied forces during high-end training exercises. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman 1st Class Jasmine Thomas)

    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.
    June 18, 2026
    NELLIS AIR FORCE BASE, Nev.
    An F-16C Fighter Falcon assigned to the 64th Aggressor Squadron takes off for a mission in support of the U.S. Air Force Weapons School Integration at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., June 9, 2026. Aggressor pilots are highly trained in both U.S. and adversary tactics, providing realistic threat replication that enhances readiness for U.S. and allied forces during high-end training exercises. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman 1st Class Jasmine Thomas)
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  • Airman 1st Class Benjamin Bryant, 1st Helicopter Squadron flight engineer, flies a UH-1N Huey during a training exercise in Brandywine, Md., May 31, 2026. The 1 HS conducts rotary-wing airlift, security, and contingency operations supporting the National Capital Region. (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.
    June 18, 2026
    JOINT BASE ANDREWS, Md.
    Airman 1st Class Benjamin Bryant, 1st Helicopter Squadron flight engineer, flies a UH-1N Huey during a training exercise in Brandywine, Md., May 31, 2026. The 1 HS conducts rotary-wing airlift, security, and contingency operations supporting the National Capital Region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alexis Redin)
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  • U.S. Airmen with the 121st Air Refueling Wing Civil Engineer Squadron, Ohio Air National Guard, participate in a Prime Base Engineer Emergency Force (Prime BEEF) exercise to complete their annual training requirements at Yokota Air Base, Japan, June 4, 2026. The 121st CE Squadron was deployed to Japan for a Deployment for Training, a temporary duty program where Air National Guard CE Airmen deploy to active-duty bases to conduct training by assisting with real-world projects. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Airman 1st Class Taylor Warehime)

    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.
    June 18, 2026
    YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan
    U.S. Airmen with the 121st Air Refueling Wing Civil Engineer Squadron, Ohio Air National Guard, participate in a Prime Base Engineer Emergency Force (Prime BEEF) exercise to complete their annual training requirements at Yokota Air Base, Japan, June 4, 2026. The 121st CE Squadron was deployed to Japan for a Deployment for Training, a temporary duty program where Air National Guard CE Airmen deploy to active-duty bases to conduct training by assisting with real-world projects. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Airman 1st Class Taylor Warehime)
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  • Airmen assigned to the 110th Security Forces Squadron, 110th Wing, conduct close quarters battle training at Fort Custer Training Center, Mich., June 5, 2026. The training focused on room-clearing procedures, team movement techniques and threat response tactics to enhance mission readiness and strengthen the unit’s ability to respond to real-world security incidents. (Michigan Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Ryan Bishop).

    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.
    June 18, 2026
    BATTLE CREEK, Mich.
    Airmen assigned to the 110th Security Forces Squadron, 110th Wing, conduct close quarters battle training at Fort Custer Training Center, Mich., June 5, 2026. The training focused on room-clearing procedures, team movement techniques and threat response tactics to enhance mission readiness and strengthen the unit’s ability to respond to real-world security incidents. (Michigan Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Ryan Bishop).
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  • Maj. Taylor Hiester, F-16 Viper Demonstration Team commander and pilot, performs high-speed precision maneuvers during SkyFest 2026 at Fairchild Air Force Base, Wash., June 7, 2026. The event served as a platform to celebrate Fairchild AFB's military heritage, honoring the unique civilian-military bond with the Inland Northwest community that has supported the nation's defense for generations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Stephanie Orta Carranza)

    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.
    June 18, 2026
    FAIRCHILD AIR FORCE BASE, Wash.
    Maj. Taylor Hiester, F-16 Viper Demonstration Team commander and pilot, performs high-speed precision maneuvers during SkyFest 2026 at Fairchild Air Force Base, Wash., June 7, 2026. The event served as a platform to celebrate Fairchild AFB's military heritage, honoring the unique civilian-military bond with the Inland Northwest community that has supported the nation's defense for generations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Stephanie Orta Carranza)
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