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  • An F-22 Raptor assigned to the Air Force F-22 Raptor Demonstration Team performs during the Arctic Thunder Open House at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Aug. 8, 2026. The team performs precision aerial maneuvers at air shows and open houses worldwide to demonstrate the capabilities of the fifth-generation fighter aircraft. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Joseph Moon)

    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.
    Aug. 14, 2026
    JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska
    An F-22 Raptor assigned to the Air Force F-22 Raptor Demonstration Team performs during the Arctic Thunder Open House at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Aug. 8, 2026. The team performs precision aerial maneuvers at air shows and open houses worldwide to demonstrate the capabilities of the fifth-generation fighter aircraft. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Joseph Moon)
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  • U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Kevin Martinez, a 569th U.S. Forces Police Squadron patrolman, scans the perimeter for targets through his weapon sight during a field training exercise at Kapaun Air Station, Germany, July 23, 2026. The exercise challenged defenders with competing demands that required effective communication and decision-making under pressure. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Paden Lancaster)

    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.
    Aug. 14, 2026
    KAPAUN AIR STATION, Germany
    U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Kevin Martinez, a 569th U.S. Forces Police Squadron patrolman, scans the perimeter for targets through his weapon sight during a field training exercise at Kapaun Air Station, Germany, July 23, 2026. The exercise challenged defenders with competing demands that required effective communication and decision-making under pressure. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Paden Lancaster)
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  • A C-17 Globemaster III assigned to the Air Force C-17 Demonstration Team at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, performs during the Arctic Thunder Open House at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Aug. 8, 2026. The C-17 provides rapid strategic delivery of personnel and cargo to main operating bases and forward locations. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Joseph Moon)

    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.
    Aug. 14, 2026
    JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska
    A C-17 Globemaster III assigned to the Air Force C-17 Demonstration Team at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, performs during the Arctic Thunder Open House at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Aug. 8, 2026. The C-17 provides rapid strategic delivery of personnel and cargo to main operating bases and forward locations. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Joseph Moon)
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  • Senior Airman Osvaldo Vargas, a 22nd Maintenance Squadron aircraft metals technology specialist, performs metal inert gas welding at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan., July 30, 2026. The welding arc generates heat to melt and fuse metal while shielding gas protects the weld area from atmospheric contamination. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Matthew Nguyen)

    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.
    Aug. 14, 2026
    WICHITA, Kan.
    Senior Airman Osvaldo Vargas, a 22nd Maintenance Squadron aircraft metals technology specialist, performs metal inert gas welding at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan., July 30, 2026. The welding arc generates heat to melt and fuse metal while shielding gas protects the weld area from atmospheric contamination. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Matthew Nguyen)
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  • Maj. Taylor Hiester, F-16 Viper Demonstration Team commander and pilot, performs aerial maneuvers in an F-16C Fighting Falcon during AirVenture at Oshkosh, Wis., July 24, 2026. The F-16 is a multirole fighter capable of air-to-air and air-to-ground combat, and its dynamic demonstrations showcase the aircraft’s versatility across the United States and abroad. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Steven Cardo)

    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.
    Aug. 14, 2026
    OSHKOSH, Wis.
    Maj. Taylor Hiester, F-16 Viper Demonstration Team commander and pilot, performs aerial maneuvers in an F-16C Fighting Falcon during AirVenture at Oshkosh, Wis., July 24, 2026. The F-16 is a multirole fighter capable of air-to-air and air-to-ground combat, and its dynamic demonstrations showcase the aircraft’s versatility across the United States and abroad. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Steven Cardo)
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  • U.S. Army paratroopers assigned to the 1st Battalion, 511th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 11th Airborne Division, jump from a U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III over Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, July 15, 2026, during exercise Arctic Predictable Iron 26. The five-day exercise included rapid-movement training and airdrop operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior 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.
    Aug. 14, 2026
    JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska
    U.S. Army paratroopers assigned to the 1st Battalion, 511th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 11th Airborne Division, jump from a U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III over Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, July 15, 2026, during exercise Arctic Predictable Iron 26. The five-day exercise included rapid-movement training and airdrop operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Lauren Torres)
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  • U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Wyatt Pooler, a 100th Operations Support Squadron survival, evasion, resistance and escape specialist, boards a Caister lifeboat during joint SERE training at Caister-on-Sea, United Kingdom, July 23, 2026. The training, conducted with the Caister Lifeboat Volunteer Service, provided Airmen hands-on survival instruction rooted in generations of lifesaving expertise. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Chloe Masey)

    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.
    Aug. 14, 2026
    CAISTER-ON-SEA, United Kingdom
    U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Wyatt Pooler, a 100th Operations Support Squadron survival, evasion, resistance and escape specialist, boards a Caister lifeboat during joint SERE training at Caister-on-Sea, United Kingdom, July 23, 2026. The training, conducted with the Caister Lifeboat Volunteer Service, provided Airmen hands-on survival instruction rooted in generations of lifesaving expertise. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Chloe Masey)
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  • A U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II assigned to the 48th Fighter Wing prepares for aerial refueling over the North Sea July 20, 2026, during exercise Combat Archer U.K. The exercise provides British and U.S. units an opportunity to integrate during live-fire air-to-air training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Cody J. A. Mott)

    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.
    Aug. 14, 2026
    NORTH SEA
    A U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II assigned to the 48th Fighter Wing prepares for aerial refueling over the North Sea July 20, 2026, during exercise Combat Archer U.K. The exercise provides British and U.S. units an opportunity to integrate during live-fire air-to-air training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Cody J. A. Mott)
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  • U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Kane Dew, 569th U.S. Forces Police Squadron lead training instructor, fires an M240B machine gun at simulated hostile forces during a field training exercise at Kapaun Air Station, Germany, July 23, 2026. The exercise strengthened shoot-and-move techniques, communication, land navigation, mounted operations and combat-response skills to support evolving mission requirements. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Paden Lancaster)

    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.
    Aug. 14, 2026
    KAPAUN AIR STATION, Germany
    U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Kane Dew, 569th U.S. Forces Police Squadron lead training instructor, fires an M240B machine gun at simulated hostile forces during a field training exercise at Kapaun Air Station, Germany, July 23, 2026. The exercise strengthened shoot-and-move techniques, communication, land navigation, mounted operations and combat-response skills to support evolving mission requirements. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Paden Lancaster)
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  • A U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle flies over the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility July 15, 2026. The F-15E provides all-weather air-to-air and air-to-ground combat capabilities that support regional security and operational readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Tiffany A. Emery)

    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.
    Aug. 14, 2026
    UNDISCLOSED LOCATION
    A U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle flies over the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility July 15, 2026. The F-15E provides all-weather air-to-air and air-to-ground combat capabilities that support regional security and operational readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Tiffany A. Emery)
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  • U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Andrew Gonzalez, Airman 1st Class Elias Villaseñor and Senior Airman Jacob Thompson, 100th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighters, extinguish a fire during the 100th CES Fire Department Rookie Academy at RAF Mildenhall, United Kingdom, July 22, 2026. The academy condenses four months of training into three weeks for new firefighters, providing consistent, high-quality instruction. (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.
    Aug. 14, 2026
    RAF Mildenhall, United Kingdom
    U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Andrew Gonzalez, Airman 1st Class Elias Villaseñor and Senior Airman Jacob Thompson, 100th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighters, extinguish a fire during the 100th CES Fire Department Rookie Academy at RAF Mildenhall, United Kingdom, July 22, 2026. The academy condenses four months of training into three weeks for new firefighters, providing consistent, high-quality instruction. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Aidan Martínez Rosiere)
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  • A KC-46A Pegasus, 141st Air Refueling Squadron, 108th Wing, New Jersey Air National Guard, flies over Wausau, Wis. Aug. 5, 2026. The mission offloaded 40,000 pounds of fuel, supporting operational readiness and integration between Air National Guard units. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Capt. Michael Hong)

    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.
    Aug. 14, 2026
    WAUSAU. Wis.
    A KC-46A Pegasus, 141st Air Refueling Squadron, 108th Wing, New Jersey Air National Guard, flies over Wausau, Wis. Aug. 5, 2026. The mission offloaded 40,000 pounds of fuel, supporting operational readiness and integration between Air National Guard units. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Capt. Michael Hong)
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