AF Week in Photos U.S. Air Force Logo Aug. 9, 2024 Ready for what comes next A C-17 Globemaster III assigned to the 305th Air Mobility Wing sits on the flightline during exercise Bamboo Eagle 24-3 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., Aug. 2, 2024. Through the use of designated airspace, BE 24-3 provides Airmen, allies and partners a flexible, combat-representative, multidimensional battlespace to conduct testing, tactics development and advanced training in support of U.S. national interests. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brianna Vetro) Details Download Saying goodbye The U.S. Department of Defense and the Ministry of National Defense of the Republic of Niger announced the withdrawal of U.S. forces and assets from Air Base 201 in Agadez is complete, Aug. 5, 2024. Over the past decade, U.S. troops have trained Niger's forces and supported partner-led counterterrorism missions against Islamic State and al-Qaeda in the region. The Air Base 201 turnover is a significant milestone in the U.S. military withdrawal from Niger and was a byproduct of effective cooperation and communication between both nations. (U.S. Air Force photo by 1st Lt. Natalie Stanley) Details Download Leadership brief Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force David Flosi receives a briefing from Senior Master Sgt. Richard Connell, U.S. Air Forces Central Air Warfare Center senior enlisted leader, about the AWC’s mission during a visit to the 380th Air Expeditionary Wing at an undisclosed location within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, July 24, 2024. During his visit, Flosi met with key leaders and Airmen to understand the mission and host nation partnership. (U.S. Air Force by Tech. Sgt. Kregg York) Details Download Keeping ‘em moving A crew chief watches as a KC-135 Stratotanker takes off from McClellan Airport during exercise Bamboo Eagle in Sacramento, Calif., Aug. 5, 2024. During the exercise, Air Mobility Command assets supported warfighters implementing all-domain combat-power generation from disaggregated basing locations throughout the western part of the U.S., along with distributed command and control, agile logistics and tactical air-to-air refueling. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Alexander Cook) Details Download Goodbye, Las Vegas! A B-1B Lancer assigned to the 37th Bomb Squadron takes off at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., July 25, 2024, while participating in exercise Red Flag 24-3. Red Flag trains Airmen and Guardians on strategy, force design and adversary warfighting for the purpose of building a force that will reduce Air Force vulnerabilities, capitalize on strengths and exploit adversaries’ weaknesses. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Yendi Borjas) Details Download First step U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Derek France, U.S. Air Forces Central Command commander, performs a preflight check at an undisclosed location within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, July 24, 2024. AFCENT is responsible for providing strategic airpower to ensure regional security and stability. (U.S. Air Force photo) Details Download LOX transfer U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Dante Quiroz, 31st Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels facilities specialist, transfers liquid oxygen into a beaker during Thracian Viper 24 at Bezmer Air Base, Bulgaria, July 23, 2024. Thracian Viper 24 is integral to NATO success, allowing allies and partners to demonstrate their shared commitment to security in Southeastern Europe. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Synsere Howard) Details Download Mirror image Two U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron “Thunderbirds” perform an aerial maneuver during the Arctic Thunder Open House at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, July 20, 2024. The solo pilots demonstrate the incredible performance capabilities of the combat-tested, multi-role F-16 Fighting Falcon. (U.S. Air Force photo by Sheila deVera) Details Download Pride of the Pack U.S. Air Force Senior Airman James Boyter, 8th Security Forces Squadron small unmanned aerial systems pilot and the 8th Fighter Wing’s ‘Pride of the Pack’ for the week of July 22-29, sets up a drone at Kunsan Air Base, South Korea, July 22, 2024. A small unmanned aerial systems pilot operates drones or other sUAS for various purposes, including aerial photography, surveying, mapping, inspection and surveillance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Maria Umanzor Guzman) Details Download Innovation at flight AFWERX, the Department of the Air Force’s innovation arm within the Air Force Research Laboratory, and Beavercreek, Ohio-based defense contractor Modern Technology Solutions Inc. evaluate Pivotal’s BlackFly electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft at Springfield-Beckley Airport, Ohio, July 12, 2024. The effort is part of the AFWERX Agility Prime program, which focuses on assessing the aircraft and its supporting ecosystem through an operational leasing initiative to accelerate innovative and emerging technologies that can be transitioned to the warfighter. (U.S. Air Force photo by Matthew Clouse) Details Download Bird bath U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Logan Ingraham, 494th Fighter Generation Squadron weapons armament systems, rinses the wing of an F-15E Strike Eagle RAF Lakenheath, United Kingdom, July 9, 2024. After getting scrubbed, the aircraft is thoroughly rinsed to remove any residual soap and dirt. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Gaspar Cortez) Details Download Show of force U.S. Air Force F-22A Raptors, Royal Australian Air Force F-35A Lightning IIs and a KC-30A Multi-Role Tanker Transport aircraft demonstrate a show of force by conducting an elephant walk during exercise Pitch Black at RAAF Base Tindal, Australia, July 31, 2024. Pitch Black showcases the U.S. military’s capability to come together with allies and partners to synchronize efforts across a joint, combined force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Spencer Tobler) Details Download Airfield recovery Staff Sgt. Iane Gallardo, 801st Rapid Engineer Deployable Heavy Operational Repair Squadron Engineers Training Squadron pest management cadre, observes a compact track loader during a Rapid Airfield Damage Recovery training exercise at Tyndall Air Force Base, Fla., July 31, 2024. The training exercise involved Airmen assessing damage, clearing debris and repairing the runway with an eight-hour time limit. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zeeshan Naeem) 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.