AF Week in Photos U.S. Air Force Logo April 4, 2025 Time to roll The U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron “Thunderbirds” fly upside down in formation during the 2025 Defenders of Liberty Air Show at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., March 29, 2025. For over seven decades, the Thunderbirds have been considered one of the top military aircraft demonstration teams, with a mission of inspiring and recruiting new and future Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jaiyah Lewis) Details Download Staying fit Airman 1st Class Dakoda Kempthorne, a 673rd Security Forces Squadron security forces Airman, performs pushups during the physical training portion of Quick Reaction Force tryouts at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, March 26, 2025. The QRF is a specialized, highly trained unit, capable of rapidly responding to a variety of threats and emergencies including base defense, security incidents and supporting other military units and operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Hunter Hites) Details Download Raptor refuel A Pennsylvania Air National Guard KC-135 Stratotanker provides fuel for an F-22 Raptor from Joint Base Langley–Eustis, Va., April 2, 2025. The air refueling mission was part of routine proficiency training. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. George Perkins) Details Download Coin and Retreat Trainees from the 331st Training Squadron receive their Airman’s coin during the 737th Training Group coin and retreat ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, April 2, 2025. The ceremony is one of three graduation events for the Department of the Air Force basic military training and signifies the transition from trainee to Airman. The 37th Training Wing, known as the “Gateway to the Air Force,” is home to BMT. (U.S. Air Force photo by Logan Steele) Details Download Lightning strike An F-35A Lightning II assigned to the 56th Fighter Wing, Luke Air Force Base, Ariz., performs a strafing run during exercise Haboob Havoc, March 29, 2025, over Barry M. Goldwater Range, Ariz. Haboob Havoc is a total force competition that provides a way for pilots to demonstrate their skills across a diverse range of aircraft while also testing their abilities in different mission sets such as dogfighting and gun runs. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Katelynn Jackson) Details Download Future Airmen A student from Tinker K-8 tries on a 6th Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance device helmet during a Contingency and Readiness Education Simulation at MacDill Air Force Base, Fla., April 3, 2025. The Military and Family Readiness Center organized the event to help children understand what their parents might experience before and during a deployment. As part of the kid-friendly activities, several squadrons from around base demonstrated what they do each day. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alicia Campbell) Details Download Manager duty Senior Airman Marlyn Smith, Air Force Mortuary Affairs Operations Fisher House for Families of the Fallen manager on duty, places pillows on a bed at Dover Air Force Base, Del., March 27, 2025. The Fisher House for Families of the Fallen is a unique facility among the Fisher House Foundation's other locations. It is the only one of its kind, designed for families of the fallen and managed exclusively by uniformed personnel. The facility is designed to provide short-term, on-base lodging to families who travel to Dover AFB to witness the dignified transfer of loved ones. (U.S. Air Force photo by Jason Minto) Details Download Avalon 25 U.S. Air Force Capt. Ethan Smith, Pacific Air Forces F-16 Demonstration Team pilot, signals to his ground crew during ground show performance at the Avalon Australian International Airshow, Australia, March 28, 2025. The U.S. is committed to strengthening alliances and partnerships in the Indo-Pacific, and Avalon 25 provides a key opportunity to enhance interoperability and military cooperation with Australia and regional partners to promote security and stability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Peter Reft) Details Download Cover fire An Integrated Defense Leadership Course student engages opposing forces from the cover of a defensive fighting position during a static defense exercise, March 27, 2025, at Camp James A. Garfield Joint Military Training Center, Ohio. The two-week course, which is based at Youngstown Air Reserve Station, Ohio, was designed to provide Reserve security forces Airmen with intensely focused hands-on training to achieve and maintain combat readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Eric M. White) Details Download The King’s arrival A U.S. Air Force HC-130 Combat King II carrying Airmen from the 79th Rescue Squadron, Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., arrive at Creech Air Force Base, Nev., March 26, 2025, to partake in a ground-based training operation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Clark Nieddu) Details Download Tabernacle solo Tech. Sgt. Nicole Vander Does, a U.S. Air Force Band vocalist, performs a solo at the Salt Lake Tabernacle in Salt Lake City, Utah, March 26, 2025, during the band’s free concert tour. Vander Does, a Utah State University alum, has served in the Air Force since 2018. The biannual tour served the band’s mission to honor those who have served, inspire patriotism and connect with communities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jordan Powell) Details Download Helping hands Military personnel representing the U.S. Air Force, U.S. Navy Seabees, Portuguese air force, and Spanish air and space forces convened at Morón Air Base, Spain, for a multinational Airfield Damage Repair exercise Feb. 3, 2025. The exercise provided a unique opportunity for allied forces to train together by aligning procedures, sharing expertise and strengthening interoperability in a joint environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Anna Berrettini) 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.