AF Week in Photos U.S. Air Force Logo Nov. 8, 2024 Ready to go A U.S. Air Force KC-46A Pegasus assigned to the 305th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron sits on a flightline within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Oct. 8, 2024. At fully functional operational capability, the KC-46A can refuel most fixed-wing, receiver-capable aircraft and accommodate a palletized load of up to 65,000 pounds of cargo. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zeeshan Naeem) Details Download SECAF speaks GPC Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall addresses 1,000 Airmen, community leaders and industry partners during the 56th Annual Airlift/Tanker Association Symposium, Nov. 1, 2024, in Grapevine, Texas. He discussed the U.S. Air Force's efforts to reoptimize for Great Power Competition and the need to modernize the force to better posture the Department of Defense to more effectively deter China. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Dalton Williams) Details Download Friendly formation Four U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons fly alongside four South Korean Air Force F-16s during Freedom Flag 24-1, Oct. 31, 2024, over Osan Air Base, South Korea. Freedom Flag 24-1 is a combined, large-force flying exercise that strengthens the U.S. relationship with South Korea through large-scale, integrated training on advanced, high-end tactics. (South Korean Air Force courtesy photo) Details Download Feeling the burn Brice Haylett, a 99th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter, participates in controlled-burn training at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., Oct. 23, 2024. Propane igniters are installed in multiple positions throughout and around the training fuselage to provide firefighters with a more realistic training environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Josey Blades) Details Download New era An F-35A Lightning II sits on display during an arrival ceremony at Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base, Fort Worth, Texas, Nov. 2, 2024. The ceremony marks a new era for the wing with the arrival of the F-35As, the world's most advanced, connected fighter aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. William Downs) Details Download Fill 'er up Airman 1st Class Bruce Warren, 388th Munitions Squadron, refuels an F-35A Lightning II during a Raging Gunfighter exercise at Michael Army Airfield, Dugway Proving Ground, Utah, Oct. 23, 2024. During the exercise, Airmen from diverse specialties demonstrated their ability to deploy, establish, receive, re-arm, refuel, and launch aircraft from various Mountain West locations. (U.S. Air Force photo by R. Nial Bradshaw) Details Download Evening prep A 114th Fighter Wing F-16 Fighting Falcon is prepared for evening operations at Joe Foss Field, S.D., Oct. 23, 2024. Personnel from operations, maintenance and pilots must conduct evening operations to fulfill U.S. Air Force requirements to maintain their mission readiness. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Taylor Solberg) Details Download Tour with a view A U.S. Air Force HH-60W Jolly Green II assigned to the 33rd Rescue Squadron takes off for an aerial tour at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Oct. 28, 2024. The tour was part of Lt. Gen. Stephen Jost, U.S. Forces, Japan, and Fifth Air Force commander’s visit to Kadena AB. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Arnet Shayne Tamayo) Details Download Promoting daddy Lt. Col. John Tudela is promoted to the rank of colonel with the help of his family during a ceremony at Rickenbacker Air National Guard Base in Columbus, Ohio, Oct. 18, 2024. Tudela is the commander of the 121st Operations Group. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Ralph Branson) Details Download On approach An F-15 Eagle assigned to the 4th Fighter Wing, Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, N.C., approaches the boom of a KC-135R Stratotanker during a flight over North Carolina, Oct. 31, 2024. (U.S. Air Force photo by Alexis Morris) Details Download Hunter’s Moon Multiple C-130J Super Hercules and C-130H Hercules sit on the flightline while a Hunter's Moon rises over Little Rock Air Force Base, Ark., Oct. 17, 2024. The C-130J primarily performs the tactical portion of the airlift mission and is capable of operating from rough, dirt strips and is the prime transport for airdropping troops and equipment into hostile areas. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Saisha Cornett) Details Download Screening process Combat rescue officer candidates perform flutter kicks on the edge of a pool during Phase II screening in Tucson, Ariz., Oct. 21, 2024. Applicants were tested on their ability to lead a team while dealing with high levels of stress. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Devlin Bishop) 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.