AF Week in Photos U.S. Air Force Logo Aug. 30, 2024 Celebrating 70 years A U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 36th Airlift Squadron flies near Mount Fuji, Japan, Aug. 23, 2024, to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the first C-130 flight. After its first flight in 1954, the C-130 officially entered active service in 1956 and primarily serves in the tactical role of the Air Force's airlift mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Natalie Doan) Details Download Women's Equality Day Airmen from the 509th Bomb Wing speak during a Women’s Equality Day event at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., Aug. 26, 2024. The observance marks the adoption of the 19th Amendment in 1920, which granted women the right to vote. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Matthew S. Domingos) Details Download We’re on the way! Lt. Col. Charles Brantigan, 416th Flight Test Squadron commander, and Lt. Col. Jonathan Aronoff, T-7A Integrated Test Force director, assist Boeing test pilots in delivering a T-7A Red Hawk and BTX-1 prototype aircraft for flight testing at Edwards Air Force Base, Calif., Aug. 21, 2024. The pilots assisted in ferrying the aircraft from the manufacturing site in St. Louis. (U.S. Air Force photo by Christian Turner) Details Download SECAF meet and greet Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall meets with U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 52nd Operations Group at Łask Air Base, Poland, Aug. 24, 2024. During his visit, Kendall expressed appreciation for the Airmen’s hard work and dedication to fostering bilateral defense ties, enhancing regional security and increasing interoperability among NATO allies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jessica Sanchez-Chen) Details Download Strength in partnerships Royal Australian Air Force EA-18G Growlers, E-7A Wedgetail and F-35A Lightning IIs fly in formation with U.S. Air Force B-2 Bombers and F-22 Raptors over Royal Australian Air Force Base Williamtown, Australia, Aug. 19, 2024. The RAAF and the U.S. Air Force have a long-standing partnership that includes collaboration on exercises, training and other activities. (Royal Australian Air Force photo by FSGT Christopher Dickson) Details Download Target acquired A 91st Missile Security Operations Squadron convoy response force member prepares to engage opposing force members during an Advanced Recapture Recovery Operational Warfighter exercise at Camp Guernsey, Wyo., Aug. 19, 2024. ARROW challenges CRF teams from F.E. Warren Air Force Base Wyo., Minot AFB, N.D., and Malmstrom AFB, Mont., to demonstrate their readiness and ability to effectively provide convoy protection. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Landon Gunsauls) Details Download Angled approach An F-35A Lightning II assigned to the 388th Fighter Wing advances towards a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 92nd Air Refueling Wing during an aerial refueling mission over Utah, Aug. 15, 2024. Aerial refueling capabilities are essential for strategic and tactical operations, as well as humanitarian relief efforts in support of Air Mobility Command, U.S. Transportation Command and Department of Defense priorities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Clare Werner) Details Download Back to school Students give high-fives to Airmen assigned to McConnell Air Force Base, Kan., at Tanglewood Elementary School in Derby, Kan., Aug. 15, 2024. Airmen from the 22nd Air Refueling Wing, 184th Wing and 931st AFW showed their community support by welcoming students with fist bumps and high-fives on their first day of school. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Gavin Hameed) Details Download Touch down A C-5M Super Galaxy assigned to Westover Air Reserve Base, Mass., lands on the flightline during exercise Bamboo Eagle 24-3 at Travis Air Force Base, Calif., Aug. 3, 2024. During Bamboo Eagle, Air Mobility Command assets supported warfighters implementing all-domain combat-power generation from disaggregated basing locations throughout the western part of the U.S., along with distributed command and control, agile logistics and tactical air-to-air refueling. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kenneth Abbate) Details Download To the rescue Capt. Matthew Gullick, Florida Air National Guard emergency nurse, makes his way through a Confined Space Rescue course during an exercise Aug. 13, 2024, at Fort Buchanan, Puerto Rico. The exercise comprises several training events that enhance air-load capabilities, refine pre- and post-deployment procedures, expand mission readiness in an unfamiliar environment and fulfill Comprehensive Medical Readiness Plan requirements, including critical care, search and extraction and Air Force specialty code proficiency training. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Airman Jesse Hanson) Details Download Learning about deployments Children of service members assigned to Wright-Patterson Air Force Base move a simulated injured Airman during a Kids Understanding Deployment Operations event at Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio, Aug. 9, 2024. The KUDOS event is intended to teach children about deployment through simulated age-appropriate deployment activities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Elizabeth Figueroa) Details Download Strategic airlift A U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III, assigned to the 60th Air Mobility Wing, Travis Air Force Base, Calif., arrives at an undisclosed location within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Aug. 8, 2024. The 60th AMW’s mission supports force posture changes to improve force protection procedures, increase support to the defense of allies and to remain ready to respond to various contingencies in the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alex Lowe) Details Download Overcoming obstacles Military working dog Daria runs the obstacle course with Senior Airman Andrew Melis, 60th Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, at Travis Air Force Base, Calif., Aug. 8, 2024. MWD’s are trained to subdue or intimidate suspects before having to use lethal force, as well as detect explosives, narcotics, and other harmful materials. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kenneth Abbate) Details Download Protecting resources Ninetieth Missile Security Operations Squadron convoy response force members sit in a Joint Light Tactical Vehicle during Air Force Global Strike Command’s second annual Advanced Recapture Recovery Operational Warfighter exercise at Camp Guernsey Joint Training Center’s South Training Area, Wyo., Aug. 7, 2024. Over three weeks, CRF teams from Minot Air Force Base, N.D., Malmstrom AFB, Mont. and F.E. Warren AFB, Wyo. demonstrated their ability to protect resources in the missile fields, working closely with base agencies and local law enforcement. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Michael A. Richmond) 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.