AF Week in Photos U.S. Air Force Logo Feb. 14, 2025 Training sortie An F-35A Lightning II from the 388th Fighter Wing's 421st Fighter Squadron departs for a training sortie during Red Flag 25-1 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., Feb. 5, 2025. This iteration of Red Flag marks 50 years of high-end training, highlighting the exercise’s enduring legacy of preparing its participants to be combat-ready and mission-effective in the face of evolving threats. (U.S. Air Force photo by Micah Garbarino) Details Download Standing watch An Airman stands guard in a watch tower during exercise Nexus Forge at Schofield Barracks, Hawaii, Feb. 8, 2025. The exercise is a large-scale Expeditionary Air Base certification event designed to demonstrate the readiness and skill development of Airmen while focusing on increasing interoperability among U.S. and allied forces in the Pacific theater, furthering efforts to secure a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Erica Webster) Details Download Banking hours A U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle departs after being refueled over the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Jan. 23, 2025. A multi-mission avionics system sets the F-15E apart from other fighter aircraft. It includes a heads-up display, advanced radar, inertial navigation system, flight instruments, ultrahigh frequency communications, tactical navigation system and an instrument landing system. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. William Rio Rosado) Details Download Mission-ready Airmen U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Ariana Marquez, 379th Expeditionary Force Support Squadron services specialist, carries a mannequin on a litter during a tactical leadership course within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Jan. 14, 2025. The two-week training is designed to incorporate the Mission-Ready Airmen concept, equipping Airmen with the essential skills and knowledge required to win in various operational scenarios. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zeeshan Naeem) Details Download 3-ship formation Two UH-1N Huey helicopters assigned to the 40th Helicopter Squadron and a MH-139A Grey Wolf helicopter assigned to the 550th Helicopter Squadron fly back to Malmstrom Air Force Base, Mont., Jan. 28, 2025, after an MH-139 Initial Operational Test and Evaluation mission. IOT&E is a critical phase in the development and fielding of new military systems. It's a rigorous testing and evaluation process that assesses the system's operational effectiveness, suitability and survivability in a realistic and operational environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Mary Bowers) Details Download Hazmat leak U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Jonathan Cain, 379th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron fire protection firefighter, inspects a simulated hazardous materials leak within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Jan. 30, 2025. Airmen mitigated the leak and decontaminated the area, practicing different scenarios to enforce proper safety procedures. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zeeshan Naeem) Details Download Aggressor taxi An F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to 64th Aggressor Squadron, Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., taxis in on the flightline after a mission during Red Flag-Nellis 25-1, Jan. 27, 2025. Red Flag was designed to expose each blue force pilot to their first 10 combat missions, allowing them to be more confident, effective and combat-ready. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Michael Sanders) Details Download Border security U.S. Customs and Border Protection Agents guide illegal aliens aboard a C-17 Globemaster III at the Tucson International Airport, Ariz., Jan. 23, 2025. Under the direction of U.S. Northern Command, U.S. Transportation Command is supporting Immigration and Customs Enforcement removal flights by providing military airlift. (Department of Defense photo by Senior Airman Devlin Bishop) Details Download Bomber arrival A B-52 Stratofortress assigned to the 2nd Bomb Wing, Barksdale Air Force Base, La., arrives at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. in preparation for Red Flag-Nellis 25-1, Jan. 23, 2025. Red Flag is an opportunity to enhance the readiness and training necessary to respond as a joint force to any potential crisis or challenge around the globe. (U.S. Air Force photo by William R. Lewis) Details Download Load Crew of the Year U.S. Airmen assigned to the 494th Fighter Generation Squadron perform in the annual Load Crew of the Year competition at RAF Lakenheath, United Kingdom, Feb. 12, 2025. Weapons standardization allows for FGSs to streamline operations, minimize errors and maximize efficiency in preparing aircraft for missions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alexander Vasquez) Details Download Forward presence A B-1B Lancer assigned to the 34th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron, Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., takes off in support of Bomber Task Force 25-1 at Andersen AFB, Guam, Feb. 10, 2025. Demonstrating cutting-edge capabilities, forward presence, and commitment to allies and partners communicates the United States’ resolve in the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alec Carlberg) Details Download Spent rounds Senior Airman Henry Maddock, 375th Security Forces Squadron patrolman, fires an M240 light machine gun during 12th Air Task Force training on Camp McGregor, N.M., Jan. 16, 2025. Led by the 12th Combat Air Base Squadron and cadres from U.S. Army TF Black Scorpion, 2-363rd Training Support Battalion, 12th ATF Airmen from Scott, Barksdale, and Little Rock Air Force Bases and Joint Base Langley-Eustis conducted combat-focused training to ensure joint force maneuver in combat and mission readiness in the Great Power Competition . (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman De'Quan Simmons) Details Download Foggy conditions A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker rests on a flightline during Operation Agile Spartan 25-1 within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Feb. 4, 2025. Accurate, consistent and relevant analysis and forecasting of the weather can provide friendly forces with the meteorological knowledge necessary to anticipate and exploit the best window of opportunity to plan, execute, support and sustain specific operations. (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.