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  • Basic cadets from the U.S. Air Force Academy Class of 2030 complete the Assault Course during Basic Cadet Training at Jacks Valley, Colorado Springs, Colo., July 17, 2026. The training develops confidence, teamwork, discipline, and resilience as the cadets build warfighting readiness during the second phase of their training. (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 24, 2026
    COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo.
    Basic cadets from the U.S. Air Force Academy Class of 2030 complete the Assault Course during Basic Cadet Training at Jacks Valley, Colorado Springs, Colo., July 17, 2026. The training develops confidence, teamwork, discipline, and resilience as the cadets build warfighting readiness during the second phase of their training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Trevor Cokley)
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  • F-35A Lightning IIs assigned to the 115th Fighter Wing, Wisconsin Air National Guard, fly in formation while awaiting aerial refueling from a KC-46A Pegasus assigned to the 32nd Air Refueling Squadron over Wisconsin, June 25, 2026. The mission supported Operation Iron Orchid, the 115th Fighter Wing's largest exercise in 23 years. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Francine D. Martin)

    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 24, 2026
    Wisconsin
    F-35A Lightning IIs assigned to the 115th Fighter Wing, Wisconsin Air National Guard, fly in formation while awaiting aerial refueling from a KC-46A Pegasus assigned to the 32nd Air Refueling Squadron over Wisconsin, June 25, 2026. The mission supported Operation Iron Orchid, the 115th Fighter Wing's largest exercise in 23 years. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Francine D. Martin)
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  • Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force David Wolfe answers questions during an all-call at RAF Mildenhall, United Kingdom, July 13, 2026. Wolfe discussed mission readiness, innovation, and developing the next generation of Airmen. (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.
    July 24, 2026
    RAF Mildenhall, United Kingdom
    Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force David Wolfe answers questions during an all-call at RAF Mildenhall, United Kingdom, July 13, 2026. Wolfe discussed mission readiness, innovation, and developing the next generation of Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Chloe Masey)
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  • F-15E Strike Eagles assigned to the 17th Weapons Squadron taxi for a mission at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., July 7, 2026. The squadron provides graduate-level advanced tactics training for F-15E aircrews. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Annika Schermerhorn)

    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 24, 2026
    NELLIS AIR FORCE BASE, Nev.
    F-15E Strike Eagles assigned to the 17th Weapons Squadron taxi for a mission at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., July 7, 2026. The squadron provides graduate-level advanced tactics training for F-15E aircrews. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Annika Schermerhorn)
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  • U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Javier Berganza, 726th Expeditionary Mission Support Squadron Fly Away Security Team lead, listens to an after-action review following FASEX 26.2 at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, June 30, 2026. The exercise strengthened coordination between security forces and airlift crews to improve integrated base defense in high-threat environments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Carlin Leslie)

    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 24, 2026
    Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti
    U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Javier Berganza, 726th Expeditionary Mission Support Squadron Fly Away Security Team lead, listens to an after-action review following FASEX 26.2 at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, June 30, 2026. The exercise strengthened coordination between security forces and airlift crews to improve integrated base defense in high-threat environments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Carlin Leslie)
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  • A B-52 Stratofortress assigned to the 5th Bomb Wing flies over Mount Rushmore National Memorial, S.D., during a Freedom 250 celebration, July 3, 2026. The B-52 remains a key component of America's long-range strategic deterrence capability. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by 2nd Lt. Jorrie Hart)

    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 24, 2026
    Keystone, S.D.
    A B-52 Stratofortress assigned to the 5th Bomb Wing flies over Mount Rushmore National Memorial, S.D., during a Freedom 250 celebration, July 3, 2026. The B-52 remains a key component of America's long-range strategic deterrence capability. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by 2nd Lt. Jorrie Hart)
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  • Loadmasters assigned to the 153rd Airlift Wing load a Modular Airborne Fire Fighting System (MAFFS) into a C-130 Hercules at Wyoming Air National Guard Base, Cheyenne, Wyo., July 13, 2026. The wing deployed two aircraft, one equipped with a MAFFS, to support wildland firefighting operations across the western U.S. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Zach Herold)

    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 24, 2026
    CHEYENNE, Wyo.
    Loadmasters assigned to the 153rd Airlift Wing load a Modular Airborne Fire Fighting System (MAFFS) into a C-130 Hercules at Wyoming Air National Guard Base, Cheyenne, Wyo., July 13, 2026. The wing deployed two aircraft, one equipped with a MAFFS, to support wildland firefighting operations across the western U.S. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Zach Herold)
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  • Airmen assigned to the 509th Logistics Readiness Squadron provide Tactical Combat Casualty Care during a field training exercise, June 25, 2026, at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo. The exercise, which included dismounted ground combat and care-under-fire fundamentals, ensured Airmen are prepared to fight, survive, and win in contested environments. (U.S. Air Force photo by 2nd Lt. Nicholas Moreno)

    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 24, 2026
    WHITEMAN AIR FORCE BASE, Mo.
    Airmen assigned to the 509th Logistics Readiness Squadron provide Tactical Combat Casualty Care during a field training exercise, June 25, 2026, at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo. The exercise, which included dismounted ground combat and care-under-fire fundamentals, ensured Airmen are prepared to fight, survive, and win in contested environments. (U.S. Air Force photo by 2nd Lt. Nicholas Moreno)
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  • An F-22A Raptor assigned to the 422nd Test and Evaluation Squadron takes off for a mission at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., July 7, 2026. The squadron conducts operational testing of fighter aircraft and munitions for Air Combat Command. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Annika Schermerhorn)

    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 24, 2026
    NELLIS AIR FORCE BASE, Nev.
    An F-22A Raptor assigned to the 422nd Test and Evaluation Squadron takes off for a mission at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., July 7, 2026. The squadron conducts operational testing of fighter aircraft and munitions for Air Combat Command. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Annika Schermerhorn)
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  • Master Sgt. Matthew Kirkpatrick, a member of the U.S. Air Forces in Europe-Air Forces Africa Band, performs with the Hungarian Riot Police Band during a Freedom 250 event in Budapest, Hungary, July 2, 2026. The USAFE-AFAFRICA Band supports Freedom 250 by strengthening partnerships and engaging communities throughout Hungary through musical performances. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Rito Smith)

    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 24, 2026
    Budapest, Hungary
    Master Sgt. Matthew Kirkpatrick, a member of the U.S. Air Forces in Europe-Air Forces Africa Band, performs with the Hungarian Riot Police Band during a Freedom 250 event in Budapest, Hungary, July 2, 2026. The USAFE-AFAFRICA Band supports Freedom 250 by strengthening partnerships and engaging communities throughout Hungary through musical performances. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Rito Smith)
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  • A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 100th Air Refueling Wing undergoes inspection and maintenance inside a hangar, July 1, 2026, at RAF Mildenhall, United Kingdom. The aircraft was de-paneled and inspected by multiple maintenance organizations during a two-day maintenance effort. (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.
    July 24, 2026
    RAF Mildenhall, United Kingdom
    A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 100th Air Refueling Wing undergoes inspection and maintenance inside a hangar, July 1, 2026, at RAF Mildenhall, United Kingdom. The aircraft was de-paneled and inspected by multiple maintenance organizations during a two-day maintenance effort. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Cody J. A. Mott)
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  • A contractor welds a 6-inch Schedule 40 HVAC pipe during an infrastructure improvement project, July 14, 2026, at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo. The project supports quality-of-life improvements for Airmen and their families. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Matthew S. Domingos)

    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 24, 2026
    WHITEMAN AIR FORCE BASE, Mo.
    A contractor welds a 6-inch Schedule 40 HVAC pipe during an infrastructure improvement project, July 14, 2026, at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo. The project supports quality-of-life improvements for Airmen and their families. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Matthew S. Domingos)
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