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  • U.S. Air Force, U.S. Navy and U.S. Marine Corps aircraft along with U.S. Army Patriot missile batteries line up on the runway for an elephant walk during a routine operational readiness exercise at Kadena Air Base, Japan, May 6, 2025. Kadena AB showcased an array of assets, demonstrating a portion of more than 100 aircraft operating from the Keystone of the Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Master Sgt. Nadine Barclay)

    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 9, 2025
    KADENA AIR BASE, Japan
    U.S. Air Force, U.S. Navy and U.S. Marine Corps aircraft along with U.S. Army Patriot missile batteries line up on the runway for an elephant walk during a routine operational readiness exercise at Kadena Air Base, Japan, May 6, 2025. Kadena AB showcased an array of assets, demonstrating a portion of more than 100 aircraft operating from the Keystone of the Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Master Sgt. Nadine Barclay)
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  • Firefighters assigned to the Ohio Air National Guard’s 180th Fighter Wing extinguish a fire during a controlled burn training event at the Eugene F. Kranz Toledo Express Airport in Swanton, Ohio, May 3, 2025. The exercise consisted of firefighters attempting to extinguish controlled fires in a variety of scenarios they may experience, ensuring Airmen are fully trained, qualified, prepared and ready to deploy worldwide, at all times. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Airman Nicholas Battani)

    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 9, 2025
    SWANTON, Ohio
    Firefighters assigned to the Ohio Air National Guard’s 180th Fighter Wing extinguish a fire during a controlled burn training event at the Eugene F. Kranz Toledo Express Airport in Swanton, Ohio, May 3, 2025. The exercise consisted of firefighters attempting to extinguish controlled fires in a variety of scenarios they may experience, ensuring Airmen are fully trained, qualified, prepared and ready to deploy worldwide, at all times. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Airman Nicholas Battani)
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  • The Spirit of Oklahoma, a B-2 Spirit stealth bomber assigned to the 509th Bomb Wing, departs Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., April 30, 2025. Named in tribute to the state of Oklahoma, the aircraft honors the state’s significant contributions to the B-2 program, especially through the Oklahoma City Air Logistics Center at Tinker Air Force Base, which oversees depot-level maintenance for the entire B-2 fleet. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Joshua Hastings)

    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 9, 2025
    WHITEMAN AIR FORCE BASE, Mo.
    The Spirit of Oklahoma, a B-2 Spirit stealth bomber assigned to the 509th Bomb Wing, departs Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., April 30, 2025. Named in tribute to the state of Oklahoma, the aircraft honors the state’s significant contributions to the B-2 program, especially through the Oklahoma City Air Logistics Center at Tinker Air Force Base, which oversees depot-level maintenance for the entire B-2 fleet. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Joshua Hastings)
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  • U.S. Air Force Staff Sgts. Matthew Gumaer and Andrea Beyette take in the ocean view from the ramp of a C-17 Globemaster III during an airdrop as part of Exercise Croix du Sud 25 over the French island collectivity of Wallis and Futuna in the South Pacific, April 29, 2025. Croix du Sud, a biennial multinational training exercise organized by the French military in New Caledonia, focuses on humanitarian aid, evacuating civilians and reestablishing security in the wake of a simulated disaster. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tala Hunt)

    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 9, 2025
    SOUTH PACIFIC
    U.S. Air Force Staff Sgts. Matthew Gumaer and Andrea Beyette take in the ocean view from the ramp of a C-17 Globemaster III during an airdrop as part of Exercise Croix du Sud 25 over the French island collectivity of Wallis and Futuna in the South Pacific, April 29, 2025. Croix du Sud, a biennial multinational training exercise organized by the French military in New Caledonia, focuses on humanitarian aid, evacuating civilians and reestablishing security in the wake of a simulated disaster. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tala Hunt)
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  • An F-22 Raptor assigned to the 1st Fighter Wing’s F-22 Demonstration Team roars past a wall of fire during a high-speed pass at the Air Power Over Hampton Roads air show at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., April 27, 2025. The demonstration highlighted the Raptor’s unrivaled speed, agility and stealth through a dynamic series of precision maneuvers, showcasing the air superiority fighter’s capabilities to thousands of spectators. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Adisen 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.
    May 9, 2025
    JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS, Va.
    An F-22 Raptor assigned to the 1st Fighter Wing’s F-22 Demonstration Team roars past a wall of fire during a high-speed pass at the Air Power Over Hampton Roads air show at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., April 27, 2025. The demonstration highlighted the Raptor’s unrivaled speed, agility and stealth through a dynamic series of precision maneuvers, showcasing the air superiority fighter’s capabilities to thousands of spectators. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Adisen Smith)
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  • Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David Allvin delivers a keynote address at the 2025 Apex conference at National Harbor, Md., April 23, 2025. Allvin discussed how the Air Force is evolving the way it develops capabilities, as well as the impacts of the service’s new Force Design. (U.S. Air Force photo by Andy Morataya)

    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 9, 2025
    NATIONAL HARBOR, Md.
    Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David Allvin delivers a keynote address at the 2025 Apex conference at National Harbor, Md., April 23, 2025. Allvin discussed how the Air Force is evolving the way it develops capabilities, as well as the impacts of the service’s new Force Design. (U.S. Air Force photo by Andy Morataya)
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  • A B-52H Stratofortress, assigned to the 96th Bomb Squadron at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., sits on the flightline at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., during exercise Prairie Vigilance 25-1, April 12, 2025. Prairie Vigilance 25-1 provides aircrew and support personnel with critical experience operating in high-tempo, strategic scenarios, reinforcing the Air Force’s commitment to global deterrence and national defense. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kyle Wilson)

    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 9, 2025
    MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D.
    A B-52H Stratofortress, assigned to the 96th Bomb Squadron at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., sits on the flightline at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., during exercise Prairie Vigilance 25-1, April 12, 2025. Prairie Vigilance 25-1 provides aircrew and support personnel with critical experience operating in high-tempo, strategic scenarios, reinforcing the Air Force’s commitment to global deterrence and national defense. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kyle Wilson)
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  • Master Sgt. Cameron Stommel of the 158th Fighter Wing returns to South Burlington, Vt., April 22, 2025, after a deployment to Japan. The 158th FW was deployed to Okinawa to support the Vermont Air National Guard’s F-35A Lightning II aircraft. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Chief Master Sgt. Rob Trubia)

    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 9, 2025
    South Burlington, Vt.
    Master Sgt. Cameron Stommel of the 158th Fighter Wing returns to South Burlington, Vt., April 22, 2025, after a deployment to Japan. The 158th FW was deployed to Okinawa to support the Vermont Air National Guard’s F-35A Lightning II aircraft. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Chief Master Sgt. Rob Trubia)
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  • A KC-46A Pegasus assigned to the 418th Flight Test Squadron at Edwards Air Force Base positions to refuel a Royal Australian Air Force E-7A Wedgetail in the airspace near Edwards Air Force Base, Calif., April 9, 2025. Aircrews from the U.S. Air Force, RAAF and Royal Air Force worked together to rapidly certify this enhanced combat capability for the RAAF E-7A fleet. (U.S. Air Force photo by Richard Gonzales)

    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 9, 2025
    EDWARDS AIR FORCE BASE, Calif.
    A KC-46A Pegasus assigned to the 418th Flight Test Squadron at Edwards Air Force Base positions to refuel a Royal Australian Air Force E-7A Wedgetail in the airspace near Edwards Air Force Base, Calif., April 9, 2025. Aircrews from the U.S. Air Force, RAAF and Royal Air Force worked together to rapidly certify this enhanced combat capability for the RAAF E-7A fleet. (U.S. Air Force photo by Richard Gonzales)
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  • U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Jacob Ford, 9th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron aircraft sheet metal technician, marshals a B-1B Lancer on the flightline at Misawa Air Base, Japan, April 24, 2025. Bomber Task Force 25-2 is a demonstration of allies by projecting strength, forging strong alliances and demonstrating our unwavering resolve, aiming to discourage aggression and maintain peace and stability in the region and beyond. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Emma Anderson)

    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 9, 2025
    MISAWA AIR BASE, Japan
    U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Jacob Ford, 9th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron aircraft sheet metal technician, marshals a B-1B Lancer on the flightline at Misawa Air Base, Japan, April 24, 2025. Bomber Task Force 25-2 is a demonstration of allies by projecting strength, forging strong alliances and demonstrating our unwavering resolve, aiming to discourage aggression and maintain peace and stability in the region and beyond. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Emma Anderson)
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  • Capt. Colin Klopp, 455th Flying Training Squadron instructor pilot, helps Ava Seymour, the 479th Flying Training Group’s Aviator of the Day, adjust her helmet aboard a T-6A Texan II, April 18, 2025, at Naval Air Station Pensacola, Fla. The Aviator for a Day program opens its hangars to children battling serious medical challenges, offering them a chance to suit up, take flight in simulators and receive honorary aviator wings. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Laura Kane)

    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 9, 2025
    NAVAL AIR STATION PENSACOLA, Fla.
    Capt. Colin Klopp, 455th Flying Training Squadron instructor pilot, helps Ava Seymour, the 479th Flying Training Group’s Aviator of the Day, adjust her helmet aboard a T-6A Texan II, April 18, 2025, at Naval Air Station Pensacola, Fla. The Aviator for a Day program opens its hangars to children battling serious medical challenges, offering them a chance to suit up, take flight in simulators and receive honorary aviator wings. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Laura Kane)
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  • A YFQ-44A production representative test vehicle is staged inside a testing chamber in Costa Mesa, Calif., May 1, 2025. Developed by Anduril, the YFQ-44A is one of two test platforms supporting the U.S. Air Force’s Collaborative Combat Aircraft program. It is designed to demonstrate advanced autonomous systems and enable crewed-uncrewed teaming, expanding the capabilities of manned aircraft. These technologies are critical to helping the Joint Force maintain air dominance and operate effectively in highly contested environments. (Courtesy photo)

    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 9, 2025
    COSTA MESA, Calif.
    A YFQ-44A production representative test vehicle is staged inside a testing chamber in Costa Mesa, Calif., May 1, 2025. Developed by Anduril, the YFQ-44A is one of two test platforms supporting the U.S. Air Force’s Collaborative Combat Aircraft program. It is designed to demonstrate advanced autonomous systems and enable crewed-uncrewed teaming, expanding the capabilities of manned aircraft. These technologies are critical to helping the Joint Force maintain air dominance and operate effectively in highly contested environments. (Courtesy photo)
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