AF Week in Photos U.S. Air Force Logo May 24, 2024 Night Raider The B-21 Raider program is on track and continues flight testing at Northrop Grumman’s manufacturing facility on Edwards Air Force Base, Calif. The B-21 will have an open architecture to integrate new technologies and respond to future threats across the spectrum of operations greatly enhancing mission effectiveness and joint interoperability in advanced threat environments, strengthening U.S. deterrence and strategic advantage. (Courtesy photo) Details Download Taking a bite out of crime U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Sean Kendrix, 374th Security Forces Squadron working dog handler holds a K-9 demonstration with military working dog Mmina during the 2024 Japanese-American Friendship Festival at Yokota Air Base, Japan, May 19, 2024. Visitors were able to witness the demonstration and many of Yokota AB’s airlift missions in action including a static line jump collaboration with special operations team members from the Japan Ground-Self Defense Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alexzandra Gracey) Details Download Supersonic Lightning An F-35A Lightning II assigned to the F-35A Lightning II Demonstration Team performs at the First State Air Show over Dover Air Force Base, Del., May 18, 2024. The F-35A is an agile, versatile, high-performance, 9g capable multirole fighter that combines stealth, sensor fusion and unprecedented situational awareness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Zachary Rufus) Details Download Rifle competition Beale Air Force Base Airmen compete in a rifle competition held by the 9th Security Forces Squadron, with the M4 Carbine at Beale AFB, Calif., May 15, 2024. The top 10% of competitors earn the Distinguished Marksman Badge eligible for wear with military service dress. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Frederick A. Brown) Details Download Viper commemoration flight The F-16 Viper Demonstration Team jet flies in the skies over Southern California, May 13, 2024. The 412th Maintenance Group, Fabrication Flight - Corrosion Control Team recently repainted the F-16 in the classic YF-16 livery to commemorate the platform's first flight 50 years ago at Edwards Air Force Base, Calif. (U.S. Air Force photo by Christian Turner) Details Download Forging a path Col. David Morales, 62nd Airlift Wing acting commander, speaks with Spanaway Middle School students during a mission brief at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., May 14, 2024. The students learned about the JB Lewis-McChord mission and various career fields within the Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Megan Geiger) Details Download Kicking up dust A U.S. Air Force HH-60G Pave Hawk assigned to the 56th Rescue Squadron lands near U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Raka Adam, 56th Rescue Generation Squadron aerospace propulsion apprentice, during exercise Astral Knight 24 near Gdynia, Poland, May 14, 2024. Exercise AK24 tested Agile Combat Employment concepts and served as the venue to certify units as United States Air Forces in Europe - Air Forces Africa ACE fully operationally capable. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Douglas Lorance) Details Download Fireworks with friends A U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor assigned to the 199th Fighter Squadron sits on the flight line at Yokota Air Base, Japan, May 19, 2024, during the Japanese-American Friendship Festival fireworks display. The two-day festival allowed visitors to learn more about the U.S. and Japan bilateral partnership while strengthening the bonds between Yokota and the local communities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe) Details Download Fill ‘er up! U.S. Air National Guardsmen from the 141st Air Refueling Wing attach a KC-135 Stratotanker to a taxiing vehicle on Don Muang Royal Thai Air Force Base, Bangkok, April 27, 2024. The aircrew, along with 30 members of the Royal Thai Air Force, were preparing to make the approximately 18-hour flight to Joint Base Lewis McChord, Wash. for Enduring Partners 2024. EP24 aims to improve readiness and joint interoperability between the RTAF and WAANG, while concurrently enhancing strong defense relations. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Airman 1st Class Jordaan Kvale) Details Download Checks and balances U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Rieli Redman, 193rd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief at Harrisburg Air National Guard Base in Harrisburg, Pa., conducts post flight maintenance checks on an LC-130 Hercules Skibird at Kangerlussuaq, Greenland, May 13, 2024. LC-130 crew chiefs are responsible for maintenance coordination, supervision, and compliance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Jamie Spaulding) Details Download On target Airman 1st Class Yarilys Gonzalez, 6th Operation Support Squadron airfield management apprentice, plays cornhole during Operation Homecoming at MacDill Air Force Base, Fla., May 20, 2024. Operation Homecoming is a biannual event designed to recognize the achievements of Airmen returning from various deployments around the world. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Lauren Cobin) Details Download Raptor refuel An F-22 Raptor receives fuel from an Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker during exercise Checkered Flag at Tyndall Air Force Base, Fla., May 14, 2024. Checkered Flag, hosted by the 325th Fighter Wing, is one of the Defense Department’s largest air-to-air exercises and is designed to integrate fourth and fifth-generation airframes to enhance mobility and employment capabilities of aviators and maintainers. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Master Sgt. Chris Hibben) Details Download 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. To view all Week in Photos collections, click here.