AF Week in Photos

Dog days

Senior Airman Jayden Artherton, 509th Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, directs her dog, Denisz, during a high-value individual transfer exercise at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., Aug. 8, 2025. The HVI exercise provided an opportunity for military working dogs to train aboard a C-130 Hercules aircraft and in environments with running aircraft engines. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Joshua Hastings)

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Pre-flight checks

Senior Airman Isai Figueroa, 489th Maintenance Squadron crew chief, and Capt. Joseph Heyser, 345th Bomb Squadron pilot, conduct pre-flight duties on a B-1B Lancer before taking off on a mission in support of exercise Red Flag-Nellis 25-3, at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, July 21, 2025. Red Flag is the U.S. Air Force’s premier large-force combat training exercise, designed to enhance integration and readiness across joint and allied forces in a contested environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Caleb Schellenberg)

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Strap it down

A U.S. Air Force Airman assigned to the 106th Rescue Wing secures an HH-60W Jolly Green II helicopter in place inside of a C-5M Super Galaxy aircraft during exercise Resolute Force Pacific 2025, at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 3, 2025. REFORPAC is part of the first-in-a-generation Department-Level Exercise series, a new way of conducting operations in a contested, dynamic environment to build capabilities making a stronger, more lethal deterrent force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Andre Medina)

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Mission complete

An F-35A Lightning II assigned to the 4th Fighter Squadron from Hill Air Force Base, Utah, taxis back after participating in exercise Red Flag 25-3 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., July 30, 2025. Red Flag is the Air Force’s premier large-scale combat training exercise, designed to provide realistic, high-intensity air combat scenarios that enhance the readiness and interoperability of U.S. and allied forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt Zachary Rufus)

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Grab and go

Members of the 22nd Combat Air Base Squadron perform drag and carry drills during Advanced Ready Training at Fairchild Air Force Base, Wash., July 24, 2025. The course mimics the Expeditionary Center’s version of ART, teaching Airmen to increase their mission resilience and discipline in a deployed environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Ryan Gomez)

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Off we go!

A U.S. Air Force KC-46 Pegasus aircraft assigned to the 56th Air Refueling Squadron takes off at the Abbotsford International Airport, Canada, Aug. 10, 2025. The KC-46 is the newest tanker aircraft in the Air Force’s fleet, which can carry an additional 12,000 pounds of fuel than the KC-135 Stratotanker. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Lauren Torres)

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Feeling the heat

Airmen assigned to the 132nd Wing's Civil Engineer Squadron, Iowa Air National Guard, conduct aircraft firefighting training at the 119th Wing, North Dakota Air National Guard's Regional Training Site, Fargo, N.D., July 30, 2025. This exercise was one piece of a larger, comprehensive annual training for the squadron. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Spc. Armani Wilson)

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Running fiber

Tech. Sgt. Benjamin Dutting, 212th Engineering Installation Squadron cable and antenna technician, feeds fiber optic cable through a communications conduit during an infrastructure upgrade on Otis Air National Guard Base, Mass., Aug. 8, 2025. Members of the 212th EIS performed a critical communications infrastructure upgrade while simultaneously performing hands-on training and qualification. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Timothy Sandland)

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Watch your step

Airmen from the 4th Fighter Generation Squadron, Hill Air Force Base, Utah, climb into a C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 41st Airlift Squadron, Little Rock Air Force Base, Ark., to participate in exercise Bamboo Eagle 25-3 at Naval Air Station Lemoore, Calif., Aug. 7, 2025. The exercise provides a combat-representative environment that pushes participants to enhance their readiness through realistic training and advanced tactics. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Zachary Rufus)

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Drone surveillance

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Cheyanne Parsons, 8th Security Forces Squadron counter small unmanned aerial system instructor, launches her drone to survey an area for enemy activity during exercise Beverly Sentinel 25-3 at Kunsan Air Base, South Korea, Aug. 6, 2025. Readiness exercises allow defenders to sharpen skills in a dynamic environment, encouraging them to seize initiative and make decisions in the field. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Landon Gunsauls)

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Ready for action

A KC-135 Stratotanker rests on the flight line at Rickenbacker Air National Guard Base, Columbus, Ohio, Aug. 10, 2025. The KC-135 plays a vital role in extending the range and endurance of combat and support aircraft worldwide. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Maj. Paul Stennett)

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Solidifying partnerships

Secretary of the Air Force Troy Meink is greeted by Philippine air force Commanding General Lt. Gen. Arthur Cordura, outside of the Philippines Air Force Headquarters in Manila, Philippines, July 29, 2025. During his bilateral engagements, Meink emphasized the importance of deepening defense ties and advancing multilateral coordination across the Indo-Pacific. (Courtesy Photo)

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Reaching new heights

A U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor assigned to the 3rd Air Expeditionary Wing conducts aerial maneuvers during exercise Resolute Force Pacific 2025 in Tinian, Northern Mariana Islands, July 17, 2025. REFORPAC demonstrates U.S. commitment to the region by building interoperability with allies and partners, advancing common interests and ensuring a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tala Hunt)

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Mid-air salute

A U.S. Air Force pararescuemen exits a U.S. Air Force HC-130J Combat King II during a free-fall jump at Relámpago de los Andes at Palanquero Air Base, Colombia, Aug. 6, 2025. During RDLA, U.S. Air Force and Colombia Aerospace Force members conducted training with each other to share tactics and techniques. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. William Rio Rosado)

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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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505th Command and Control Wing News

Dog days

Pre-flight checks

Strap it down

Mission complete

Grab and go

Off we go!

Feeling the heat

Running fiber

Watch your step

Drone surveillance

Ready for action

Solidifying partnerships

Reaching new heights

Mid-air salute