AF Week in Photos U.S. Air Force Logo Jan. 17, 2025 Deploying flares A U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle fires flares over the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility Dec. 26, 2024. The F-15E's presence promotes regional stability and security, demonstrating the U.S. commitment to protecting its interests and maintaining a strong defense posture in the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Zachary Willis) Details Download Help is on the way! Reserve Airmen assigned to the 302nd Airlift Wing load a Modular Airborne Fire Fighting System into a C-130H Hercules at Peterson Space Force Base, Colo., Jan 9, 2025. The 302nd AW was activated by the U.S. Northern Command along with three Air National Guard units to provide aerial firefighting support in Southern California. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Justin Norton) Details Download State funeral Members of the Joint Task Force-National Capital Region Ceremonial Honor Guard stand at attention while the hearse transporting former President Jimmy Carter arrives at his state funeral departure ceremony at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Jan. 9, 2025. Carter’s remains were transferred for interment to his hometown of Plains, Ga. (Department of Defense photo by Hayden Hallman) Details Download Morning inspection Airmen assigned to the 122nd Fighter Wing, Indiana Air National Guard, perform a morning inspection on an F-16 Fighting Falcon at Fort Wayne, Ind., Dec. 20, 2024. The F-16 is a versatile, multirole fighter jet designed for air-to-air combat, air-to-ground strikes and close air support missions. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Airman Halley Clark) Details Download World class athlete Airman Anita Alvarez, 331st Training Squadron trainee, hangs from the bars during the confidence course at Pacer Forge during one of her final weeks at basic military training on Joint Base San Antonio-Chapman Annex, Texas, Jan. 2, 2025. Alvarez, a three-time Olympic athlete, joined the Department of the Air Force World Class Athlete Program upon graduating from BMT. (U.S. Air Force photo by Daniel Cruz) Details Download Final flight A five-ship formation, including the T-1A Jayhawk center, flies together at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, Dec. 17, 2024. The formation marked the final flight of the T-1A which consisted of two T-6A Texan IIs, two T-38C Talons and the T-1A. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nicholas Larsen) Details Download Clearing obstacles Military Working Dog Eper, 10th Security Forces Squadron, runs through the MWD obedience yard with his handler, Senior Airman Colin English, 10th SFS MWD handler, at the U.S. Air Force Academy, Colo., Dec. 17, 2024. The squadron recently upgraded the obedience yard, installing state-of-the-art turf to enhance the training environment for both handlers and their canine partners. (U.S. Air Force photo by Trevor Cokley) Details Download Touch-and-go A B1-B Lancer assigned to the 28th Bomb Wing at Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., takes off for a touch-and-go operation at Grand Forks AFB, N.D., Dec. 18, 2024. Seventeen B-1Bs and 800 Airmen from Ellsworth AFB will temporarily relocate to Grand Forks AFB, for approximately 10 months, by the end of January 2025. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Emma Funderburk) Details Download Fighting the elements Master Sgt. James Madonna, 171st Maintenance Group, uses a deicer vehicle to blow the snow off of a KC-135 Stratotanker Dec. 20, 2024, near Pittsburgh, Pa. The aircraft needed to be clear of all weather-related debris including snow and ice before takeoff. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Zoe M. Wockenfuss) Details Download Comforts of home Capt. Graham Smith, a 91st Air Refueling Squadron pilot, is greeted by Carla Garcia upon his return from a deployment in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, at MacDill Air Force Base, Fla., Jan. 5, 2025. Air Force families play a crucial role in supporting Airmen by fostering strong social networks and providing emotional support during deployments and challenging times. Their advocacy within the military community helps ensure the well-being and readiness of Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Lauren Cobin) Details Download Training mission An F-22 Raptor assigned to the 433rd Weapons Squadron, U.S. Air Force Weapons School, takes off for a training mission at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., Jan 7, 2025. The USAFWS teaches graduate-level instructor courses that provide advanced training in weapons and tactics employment to officers and enlisted specialists of the combat and mobility air forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Michael Sanders) Details Download Head of the table Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force David Flosi, center left, and U.S. Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David Allvin, center, are briefed by 379th Air Expeditionary Wing leadership within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility Dec. 19, 2024. The senior leaders were on a week-long Standing Watch tour to meet with Airmen and key partners in the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Robert Nichols) 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.