AF Week in Photos U.S. Air Force Logo Aug. 29, 2025 A closer look Senior Airman Samuel Griego and Airman 1st Class Tavi Carter-Smith, 509th Maintenance Squadron aerospace propulsion journeymen, inspect an exhaust tube in a test cell at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., Aug. 20, 2025. U.S. Air Force aerospace propulsion specialists test aircraft engines and diagnose problems, including the fuel, oil, electrical and engine airflow systems. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Joshua Hastings) Details Download Deploying flares An HH-60G Pave Hawk assigned to the 129th Rescue Squadron, California Air National Guard, deploys countermeasure flares as an F-15D Eagle from the 144th Fighter Wing, California Air National Guard, maneuvers overhead during a joint over-water test flight, California, Aug. 20, 2025. The exercise evaluated the effectiveness of countermeasures in a maritime environment and evaluated the helicopters' defensive capabilities against modern aerial threats. (Courtesy photo) Details Download Picture this Staff Sgt. Dalton Williams, a Headquarters Air Mobility Command public affairs specialist, photographs aircraft redeploying in support of Exercise Bamboo Eagle 25-3 at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, July 31, 2025. Public affairs specialists document operations through photography, video and storytelling to highlight mission accomplishments, inform the public and preserve the historical record. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Zachary Foster) Details Download Rapid redeployment A KC-46 Pegasus assigned to the 60th Air Mobility Wing redeploys in support of Exercise Bamboo Eagle 25-3 at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, July 31, 2025. Part of the first-in-a-generation Department-Level Exercise Series, the exercise demonstrates the U.S. Air Force’s ability to operate and deliver follow-on forces in a contested, dynamic environment against complex threats on short notice with more than 100 aircraft at more than 15 locations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Zachary Foster) Details Download Combat tactics Airmen assigned to the 820th Base Defense Group patrol a training area during Mission Qualification Training at Moody Air Force Base, Ga., Aug. 5, 2025. The annual 72-hour field exercise helps Airmen to sharpen their skills in ground maneuvers and combat tactics. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Leonid Soubbotine) Details Download Eagle formation Three U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons from the 31st Fighter Wing fly in formation over Italy, Aug. 18, 2025, during Exercise Combined Strike 25. The exercise provides realistic training scenarios, improving combat readiness and demonstrating commitment to NATO allies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Zachary Jakel) Details Download Feeling the heat Airmen assigned to the 60th Civil Engineer Squadron conduct live-fire training at Travis Air Force Base, Calif., Aug. 15, 2025. This critical training prepares firefighters to protect personnel and assets by effectively extinguishing fires and controlling fire behavior. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Robert Nichols) Details Download On approach A U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancer assigned to the 345th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron, descends for landing at Ørland Air Base, Norway, during a Bomber Task Force Europe deployment, Aug. 9, 2025. The BTF mission highlights how the Air Force delivers effects rapidly across dynamic and contested environments through integrated training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tambri Cason) Details Download Swearing-in Brig. Gen. Craig McPike, Air Force Recruiting Service deputy commander, hosts a swearing-in ceremony for Delayed Entry Program recruits at the Rayburn Office Building in Washington, D.C., Aug. 15, 2025. The ceremony marked the recruits’ official commitment to join the Air Force, symbolizing the transition from civilian to Airman as they prepare to enter basic military training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Andy Morataya) Details Download Strength in numbers Airmen assigned to the 22nd Air Task Force disembark from a C-130J Super Hercules from the 815th Airlift Squadron during Exercise Northern Strike 25-2 at Battle Creek Air National Guard Base, Mich., Aug. 8, 2025. Exercise Northern Strike is a premier reserve component training event that focuses on joint readiness training to build interoperability and strengthen partnerships in an all-domain environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Robert Nichols) Details Download To the rescue Airmen assigned to the 41st Rescue Squadron and pararescuemen assigned to the 38th Rescue Squadron, Moody Air Force Base, Ga., conduct water rescue training in the Gulf of America, Aug. 12, 2025. Pararescuemen and HH-60W Jolly Green II aircrew conducted water rescue training to strengthen their ability to save lives in both combat and humanitarian operations worldwide. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Devin Boyer) Details Download Honorary commander Jeremy Bartz, 17th Training Wing honorary commander, looks through night vision goggles during a tour at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, Aug. 6, 2025. An honorary commander is a civilian community leader selected to build relationships with Air Force leaders, strengthen ties between the installation and the local community, and gain a deeper understanding of the Air Force mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nathan Call) 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.