AF Week in Photos U.S. Air Force Logo March 7, 2025 Skyward ascent A U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancer assigned to the 34th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron, Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., climbs skyward during a training mission in support of Bomber Task Force 25-1 at Andersen AFB, Guam, Feb. 24, 2025. Bomber Task Force missions demonstrate lethality and interoperability in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Robert M. Trujillo) Details Download Keeping it cool Airman 1st Class Lorraine Tulee, 647th Civil Engineer Squadron heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration technician, prepares an HVAC unit for a circuit board replacement at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, Feb. 25, 2025. The team is responsible for servicing Air Force units throughout the installation, ensuring mission readiness by maintaining optimal temperatures for personnel and equipment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Alan Ricker) Details Download Stadium Series flyover An Ohio Air National Guard F-16 Fighting Falcon flies over Ohio Stadium in Columbus, Ohio, March 1, 2025. A KC-135 Stratotanker from the 121st Air Refueling Wing and two F-16s from the 180th Fighter Wing performed the flyover before the start of the 2025 NHL Stadium Series between the Columbus Blue Jackets and Detroit Red Wings, which was attended by 94,751 people. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Mikayla Gibbs) Details Download Playful celebration Maj. Isaiah Alley, 309th Fighter Squadron director of operations, is greeted with a celebratory spray of water from his daughter and niece, Feb. 19, 2025, at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. As an instructor pilot with the 56th Fighter Wing, Alley played a key role in its mission to train the world’s greatest fighter pilots and combat-ready Airmen. Surrounded by loved ones, he embraced the moment, marking the end of his active-duty service while looking ahead to his next journey in the Air Force Reserve. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Belinda Guachun-Chichay) Details Download Raptor in the sky An F-22 Raptor performs an aerial demonstration at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., for the 2025 Heritage Flight Training and Certification Course, March 1, 2025. The Heritage Flight Training and Certification Course is an annual event where military and civilian pilots train together to fly in formations to showcase both modern and vintage military aircraft. These flights are often performed at airshows across the country to honor U.S. military aviation history and service members. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Lauren Cobin) Details Download Armed Forces Golf Championship Air Force Tech. Sgt. Dalton Dishman attempts to escape a bunker on the 13th hole at The Legends Golf Course at Parris Island. Dishman competed against top military golfers during the 2025 Armed Forces Golf Championship at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Feb. 26, 2025. The prestigious tournament brings together elite golfers from all branches of the U.S. military, testing their precision, strategy and resilience on the challenging course. (DoD photo by EJ Hersom) Details Download Ready to refuel A U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress assigned to the 69th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron prepares to refuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker over the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility during a Bomber Task Force mission, Feb. 20, 2025. Bombers routinely deploy to the Middle East, and European and Pacific theaters to demonstrate the U.S. military’s ability to rapidly deploy combat power anywhere in the world. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Gerald R. Willis) Details Download Overcoming any obstacle A special warfare Airman from the 48th Rescue Squadron scales a vertical surface with a simulated patient during a training exercise at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., Feb. 18, 2025. This training, which showcased the squadron’s ability to safely and effectively rescue personnel from hard-to-reach locations, is vital for Air Force special warfare operatives, ensuring they remain proficient in essential rescue techniques. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jasmyne Bridgers-Matos) Details Download View of the pit A U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle prepares to refuel while flying over the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Feb. 18, 2025. The Strike Eagle conducts missions within the area of responsibility defending U.S. assets, allies and coalition partners. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. William Rio Rosado) Details Download Smooth it out U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Jesus Rodriquez, a 380th Civil Engineer Squadron electrician, operates an asphalt drum compactor roller during a Rapid Airfield Damage Repair training exercise in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Feb. 11, 2025. As part of the final repair phase, the compactor roller ensures a stable and even surface, allowing the airfield to withstand the rigors of sustained flight operations in austere environments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Zachary Rufus) Details Download Airborne firefighter A C-130 Hercules assigned to the 153rd Airlift Wing, is airborne during a Modular Airborne Fire Fighting System training at Top-of-the-World, Ariz., Feb. 14, 2025. MAFFS training prepares aircrews for wildfire suppression efforts ahead of the upcoming fire season. The Wyoming Air National Guard conducted the training alongside the California Air National Guard’s 146th Airlift Wing, enhancing joint wildfire response capabilities. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Cesar Rivas) Details Download CSAF keynote Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David Allvin speaks during a keynote address at the Air and Space Forces Association Warfare Symposium in Aurora, Colo., March 3, 2025. Allvin emphasized the need for a larger, modernized force to address emerging threats, enhance homeland defense and integrate advanced technologies like autonomous aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Adam R. Shanks) 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.