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  • A C-5M Super Galaxy assigned to the 433rd Airlift Wing sits on the ramp at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas, May 2, 2026. The aircraft provides global reach and heavy airlift capability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kevin Prashad)

    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 8, 2026
    JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH
    A C-5M Super Galaxy assigned to the 433rd Airlift Wing sits on the ramp at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas, May 2, 2026. The aircraft provides global reach and heavy airlift capability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kevin Prashad)
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  • Senior Airman Masen Ross, 816th Security Forces Squadron patrolman, carries Senior Airman Matthew Maraj, 316th Operational Medical Readiness Squadron, during a simulation at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., April 24, 2026. Exercises like this build adaptive leaders ready for mission demands. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kiora Brooks)

    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 8, 2026
    MARINE CORPS BASE QUANTICO
    Senior Airman Masen Ross, 816th Security Forces Squadron patrolman, carries Senior Airman Matthew Maraj, 316th Operational Medical Readiness Squadron, during a simulation at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., April 24, 2026. Exercises like this build adaptive leaders ready for mission demands. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kiora Brooks)
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  • An F-35A Lightning II assigned to the F-35A Demonstration Team performs a maneuver during the Feria Internacional del Aire y del Espacio over Santiago, Chile, April 8, 2026. The team showcases the aircraft’s advanced performance and versatility through dynamic aerial maneuvers. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Zachary Rufus)

    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 8, 2026
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    An F-35A Lightning II assigned to the F-35A Demonstration Team performs a maneuver during the Feria Internacional del Aire y del Espacio over Santiago, Chile, April 8, 2026. The team showcases the aircraft’s advanced performance and versatility through dynamic aerial maneuvers. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Zachary Rufus)
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  • 27th Secretary of the Air Force Troy Meink aims an M9 sidearm under the guidance of a Combat Arms instructor at the training range in Jacks Valley at the U.S. Air Force Academy, Colo., April 13, 2026. The visit emphasized foundational warfighting skills instilled in every cadet to develop a warrior ethos. (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 8, 2026
    U.S. Air Force Academy
    27th Secretary of the Air Force Troy Meink aims an M9 sidearm under the guidance of a Combat Arms instructor at the training range in Jacks Valley at the U.S. Air Force Academy, Colo., April 13, 2026. The visit emphasized foundational warfighting skills instilled in every cadet to develop a warrior ethos. (U.S. Air Force photo by Trevor Cokley)
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  • AC-130J Ghostrider pilots assigned to the 1st Special Operations Wing perform a defensive maneuver during exercise Emerald Warrior Spiral near Hurlburt Field, Fla., April 14, 2026. As the command’s premier annual training exercise, Emerald Warrior Spiral certifies Air Force Special Operations Command’s ability to provide the joint force flexible, agile and responsive specialized airpower. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Isabel Tanner)

    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 8, 2026
    Hurlburt Field
    AC-130J Ghostrider pilots assigned to the 1st Special Operations Wing perform a defensive maneuver during exercise Emerald Warrior Spiral near Hurlburt Field, Fla., April 14, 2026. As the command’s premier annual training exercise, Emerald Warrior Spiral certifies Air Force Special Operations Command’s ability to provide the joint force flexible, agile and responsive specialized airpower. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Isabel Tanner)
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  • A T-7A Red Hawk lands after flight at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas, April 23, 2026. The T-7A is set to replace the aging T-38 Talon and advance pilot training capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Sean Worrell)

    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 8, 2026
    JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH
    A T-7A Red Hawk lands after flight at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas, April 23, 2026. The T-7A is set to replace the aging T-38 Talon and advance pilot training capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Sean Worrell)
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  • A C-130 Hercules prepares to land at an undisclosed location in the Middle East, April 16, 2026. The aircraft supports regional airlift operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. James Cason)

    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 8, 2026
    Undisclosed Location
    A C-130 Hercules prepares to land at an undisclosed location in the Middle East, April 16, 2026. The aircraft supports regional airlift operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. James Cason)
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  • An E-3 Sentry assigned to the 962nd Airborne Air Control Squadron takes off during exercise Red Flag Alaska 26-1 at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, April 23, 2026. The aircraft extends radar coverage and provides airborne command and control. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Johnny 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.
    May 8, 2026
    Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson
    An E-3 Sentry assigned to the 962nd Airborne Air Control Squadron takes off during exercise Red Flag Alaska 26-1 at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, April 23, 2026. The aircraft extends radar coverage and provides airborne command and control. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Johnny Diaz)
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  • Pallbearers hold the flag above a casket during an Honor Guard graduation ceremony at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., April 24, 2026. The ceremony showcased precision and ceremonial excellence following a 100-plus-hour course. (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 8, 2026
    Eglin Air Force Base
    Pallbearers hold the flag above a casket during an Honor Guard graduation ceremony at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., April 24, 2026. The ceremony showcased precision and ceremonial excellence following a 100-plus-hour course. (U.S. Air Force photo by Samuel King Jr.)
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  • Tech. Sgt. Carlo Velasco and Staff Sgt. Christopher Gutierrez, 554th RED HORSE Squadron, connects a hose to a Reverse Osmosis Water Purification Unit at Pao Pao Beach, Saipan, April 28, 2026. The system provided potable water in support of Typhoon Sinlaku relief efforts. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Manasseh Demissie)

    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 8, 2026
    PAO PAO BEACH
    Tech. Sgt. Carlo Velasco and Staff Sgt. Christopher Gutierrez, 554th RED HORSE Squadron, connects a hose to a Reverse Osmosis Water Purification Unit at Pao Pao Beach, Saipan, April 28, 2026. The system provided potable water in support of Typhoon Sinlaku relief efforts. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Manasseh Demissie)
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  • Airman 1st Class Najahri Goodwin, 23rd Maintenance Squadron aircraft maintenance technician, repairs metal components at Moody Air Force Base, Ga., April 29, 2026. Technicians ensure aircraft readiness through inspection and repair. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Bre Lewis)

    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 8, 2026
    Moody Air Force Base
    Airman 1st Class Najahri Goodwin, 23rd Maintenance Squadron aircraft maintenance technician, repairs metal components at Moody Air Force Base, Ga., April 29, 2026. Technicians ensure aircraft readiness through inspection and repair. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Bre Lewis)
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  • Capt. Michael Considine, an F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot assigned to the 114th Fighter Wing, prepares to receive fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 185th Air Refueling Wing, Iowa Air National Guard, during a mission over the Midwest, May 1, 2026. Aerial refueling extends the range and endurance of aircraft, enabling global mobility operations. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. John Johnson)

    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 8, 2026
    MIDWEST REGION
    Capt. Michael Considine, an F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot assigned to the 114th Fighter Wing, prepares to receive fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 185th Air Refueling Wing, Iowa Air National Guard, during a mission over the Midwest, May 1, 2026. Aerial refueling extends the range and endurance of aircraft, enabling global mobility operations. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. John Johnson)
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