AF Week in Photos U.S. Air Force Logo Dec. 13, 2024 Bird of prey A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon, assigned to the 480th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron, soars over the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility Nov. 20, 2024. This versatile, single-engine multirole fighter is renowned for its speed, agility and advanced avionics, excelling in both air-to-air and air-to-ground missions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. William Rosado) Details Download Safe landing Landing zone safety officers assigned to the 319th Operations Support Squadron observe a C-130 Hercules assigned to the 133rd Airlift Wing take off during a landing zone safety officer exercise at Grand Forks Air Force Base, N.D., Nov. 18, 2024. Landing zone safety officers facilitate agile combat employment tactics and capitalize on the multi-capable Airman construct by training skills of lateral airfield and air traffic control career fields. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Anthony Nunez-Pellicer) Details Download Bomber refuel A B-52 Stratofortress, assigned to the 2nd Bomb Wing, Barksdale Air Force Base, La., is refueled by a KC-135 Stratotanker, assigned to the 6th Air Refueling Wing, MacDill AFB, Fla., over the southeastern United States, Dec. 4, 2024. As part of the Air Force Global Strike Command, the B-52 enables combat-ready forces to conduct strategic nuclear deterrence and global strike operations in support of combatant commanders. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Lauren Cobin) Details Download Breaking ground Col. Jun S. Oh, 316th Wing commander, children and families, shovel dirt at the child development center groundbreaking ceremony at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Dec. 10, 2024. Construction of the CDC is scheduled to be completed in 2026. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Daniel Walderbach) Details Download All aboard Military personnel from Argentina, Brazil, Chile and Colombia board a U.S. Air Force KC-46A Pegasus, assigned to the 305th Air Mobility Wing, Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, N.C., during CRUZEX 2024 for a static tour at Natal Air Force Base, Brazil, Nov. 14, 2024. The success of CRUZEX came at the heels of the United States celebrating its bicentennial diplomatic relations with Brazil. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Madeline Herzog) Details Download Operation Christmas Drop U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Blake Janssen, a 36th Airlift Squadron instructor loadmaster at Yokota Air Base, Japan, watches the release of four low-cost, low-altitude airdrop bundles containing humanitarian-type goods over Lukunor, Micronesia, Dec. 8, 2024, in support of Operation Christmas Drop. Operation Christmas Drop is the longest-running humanitarian airlift operation in the world, conducted annually by the U.S. Air Force in collaboration with allied nations and local partners. It started in 1952 and takes place in December, focusing on delivering essential supplies and holiday gifts to remote islands in the Pacific Ocean. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Natalie Doan) Details Download Sunset glow A C-17 Globemaster III assigned to the 911th Airlift Wing is parked on the flightline at the Pittsburgh International Airport Air Reserve Station, Pa., Nov. 19, 2024. The C-17 is a critical asset in the U.S. Air Force’s strategic airlift capabilities, designed for the rapid delivery of troops, equipment and cargo to main operating bases or directly to forward bases in deployment areas. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. James Fritz) Details Download SECAF speaks Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall speaks with graduates at the Warrant Officer Training School class 25-01 graduation ceremony at Maxwell Air Force Base, Ala., Dec. 6, 2024. Throughout the eight-week training, the 30 warrant officer candidates obtained the necessary skills, knowledge and intellectual capabilities necessary to become technical advisors that will integrate at varying organizational levels. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Evan Lichtenhan) Details Download Attention to detail U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Amanda Nix, 374th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron hydraulics technician at Yokota Air Base, Japan, carries out post-flight procedures after arriving at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Dec. 4, 2024. Hydraulics technicians are responsible for the maintenance, repair and inspection of hydraulic and pneumatic systems used in aircraft and other Air Force equipment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Natalie Doan) Details Download Radio comms Capt. Lyza Taino, 36th Contingency Response Squadron landing zone safety officer, monitors radio communications during a training exercise at Naval Base Guam on Dec. 3, 2024. The exercise involved a loadmaster, a C-130 pilot, an aerospace ground equipment specialist and an airfield operations officer. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Adasha Williams) Details Download Flying with precision Maj. Melanie Kluesner, F-35A Lightning II Demonstration Team pilot, executes precision aerial maneuvers during a practice airshow at Hill Air Force Base, Utah, Dec. 5, 2024. The practice session helps ensure the team maintains peak performance and readiness during the off-season. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Nicholas Rupiper) Details Download Hi there! Military working dog Ryker looks at the camera for a photo, after a K-9 demonstration at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Dec. 2, 2024. Military working dogs help protect Airmen by detecting drugs, deterring hostile actions, locating bombs and assisting local law enforcement in keeping the public safe. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zachary Jakel) 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.