AF Week in Photos

Night ops

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon, assigned to the 480th Fighter Squadron, conducts night operations on a runway at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, Dec. 9, 2024. The 480th FS participates in night operations to give pilots a hands-on opportunity to train on F-16 techniques in hours of darkness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sydney Franklin)

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Shots on target

Airman 1st Class Kelsie-Jay Backensto, law enforcement patrolman, 36th Security Forces Squadron, fires a weapon downrange during a shooting competition at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Nov. 22, 2024. The 36th SFS was one of seven competing teams and finished with the fastest overall time. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Natasha Ninete)

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On patrol

A U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress conducts a combat air patrol in support of Operation Inherent Resolve over the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Dec. 15, 2024. The deployment of the long-range heavy bombers into the USCENTCOM theater demonstrates the United States’ dedication to deterring aggression and maintaining stability in the region alongside allies and partners. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Gerald R. Willis)

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Going with the flow

Michael Fularz and Staff Sgt. Dakota Lynn, 96th Test Wing firefighters, spray water at a simulated fire during a base and community accident response exercise, Dec. 11, 2024, near Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. The exercise tested the base, community and airport’s response capabilities to a commercial aircraft crash in the local area. (U.S. Air Force photo by Samuel King Jr.)

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Herculean effort

A multinational formation of C-130J Super Hercules and C-130H Hercules aircraft from the U.S. Air Force, Japan Air Self Defense Force, South Korea Air Force, Royal Canadian Air Force and Royal Australian Air Force taxi into position during an "elephant walk" on Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Dec. 14, 2024, in support of Operation Christmas Drop 2024. Countries participating in OCD 24 aerial operations included the United States, Japan, South Korea, Australia and Canada. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Taylor Slater)

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Paint job

Senior Airman Jacob Berry, 509th Maintenance Squadron low observable aircraft structural journeyman, paints a T-38 Talon wheel at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., Dec. 10, 2024. Low observable aircraft structural specialists preserve the structural integrity of aircraft and air and ground equipment by cleaning, painting and refurbishing various components. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Joshua Hastings)

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USO tour

A U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III assigned to the 67th Airlift Wing arrives at the 31st Fighter Wing during a United Service Organizations European winter tour at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Dec. 9, 2024. The USO is a nonprofit supporting U.S. service members and their families, offering entertainment and services to boost the morale and comfort of troops serving around the globe. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zachary Jakel)

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Traffic jam

Air Force's Mitchell Digby finds the puck amidst a crowd of players in front of the net during a hockey game against Niagara University at the Cadet Ice Arena in Colorado Springs, Colo., Dec. 6, 2024. The Air Force fell to Niagara 2-3 in overtime, eventually tying the weekend series 1-1. (U.S. Air Force photo by Dylan Smith)

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Ready to refuel

A U.S. Air Force KC-46A Pegasus assigned to the 133rd Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron conducts a mission within the U.S. Central Command’s area of responsibility, Dec. 1, 2024. The KC-46 is the Air Force’s newest aerial refueling platform, which started its first operational deployment to the USCENTCOM area of responsibility in early October. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zeeshan Naeem)

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To the rescue

A U.S. Air Force pararescueman assigned to the 82nd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron recovers personnel in the water during exercise Bull Shark in Djibouti, Africa, Nov. 26, 2024. The exercise simulated multiple personnel recovery scenarios in water allowing for the coordination of land, sea and air components from multiple U.S. military branches, including the Spanish Navy and the Djiboutian Coast Guard. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jana Somero)

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Aeromedical evac

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Stephanie Cates, Third Air Force command chief, middle left, and U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Paul Moga, Third Air Force commander, middle right, participate in a simulated aeromedical evacuation exercise at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Dec. 12, 2024. The visit provided the opportunity for the leadership team to connect with Airmen, observe day-to-day operations and gain insight on the wing's priorities and ability to execution its mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Trevor Calvert)

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Rudolph the Red-Nosed Hercules

A holiday-spirited C-130A Hercules is displayed outside the entrance at Little Rock Air Force Base, Ark., Dec. 2, 2024. The 19th Maintenance Squadron worked together to transform the aircraft into a Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer display, highlighting the community's collective effort to support one another, boost morale and spread holiday spirit. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Aidan Stein)

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Mighty swing

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Christian Iyo, 374th Medical Group bioenvironmental engineering specialist, swings a mallet at a weight during an exercise with the 374th Civil Engineer Squadron fire department as part of the 374th Mission Support Group’s Airman for a Day event at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Nov. 22, 2024. This event invites Airmen to experience career fields specific to mission support, broadening their understanding and reinforcing the mission-ready mindset. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class David S. Calcote)

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Best buds

Tech. Sgt. Cullen Thomas, 325th Security Forces Squadron military working dog trainer, interacts with MWD Linez, on the obedience yard at Tyndall Air Force Base, Fla., Nov. 18, 2024. As a MWD trainer, it is important to interact with the K-9s in a close setting to build trust between the two partners. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman First Class Asha Wiltshire)

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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.

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Night ops

Shots on target

On patrol

Going with the flow

Herculean effort

Paint job

USO tour

Traffic jam

Ready to refuel

To the rescue

Aeromedical evac

Rudolph the Red-Nosed Hercules

Mighty swing

Best buds

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