Steady in the sky

An F-22 Raptor approaches a KC-135 Stratotanker to refuel during exercise Sentry Savannah over Florida, May 11, 2022. Sentry Savannah is the Air National Guard’s premier counter air exercise, encompassing 10 units of fourth and fifth-generation fighter aircraft testing the capabilities of warfighters in a simulated near-peer environment and training the next generation of fighter pilots for tomorrow’s fight. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Caila Arahood)

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Remembering the fallen

An Airman kneels in front of a battlefield cross before Memorial Day in Karns City, Pa., May 25, 2022. Memorial Day was created to remember and honor all who have died while serving in the United States armed forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Joshua J. Seybert)

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Prowling falcons

F-16 Fighting Falcons assigned to the 55th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron conduct aerial operations in the U.S. Air Forces Central area of responsibility, May 8, 2022. The 55th EFS delivers airpower and showcases the U.S. commitment to deterrence and regional stability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Matthew Plew)

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Defender Challenge

Airmen provide medical care to a simulated victim during the Defender Challenge event at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., May 17, 2022. Teams competed in various timed events related to the security forces experience throughout the challenge, which was part of the 96th Security Forces Squadron’s Police Week activities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Samuel King Jr.)

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Search and rescue

A UH-N1 Huey from the 40th Helicopter Squadron makes its way to the location of a simulated injured hiker during a search and rescue exercise over the Highwood Mountains near Great Falls, Mont., May 24, 2022. The exercise was conducted to test the squadron’s ability to locate and rescue an injured hiker. The 40th HS is often called upon to perform SAR missions for missing or injured people. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Mary Bowers)

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Hot pit refuel

Airmen from the 366th Logistics Readiness Squadron, Mountain Home Air Force Base, Idaho, move a refueling hose during exercise Raging Gunfighter 22-2 at Wendover Airfield, Utah, May 21, 2022. The 366th LRS Airmen performed hot pit refueling on two F-15E Strike Eagles. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Cole Yardley)

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Next generation fighters

An F-15 Eagle assigned to the 125th Fighter Wing, Florida Air National Guard, flies over the Air Dominance Center during exercise Sentry Savannah 22-1 in Savannah, Ga., May 12, 2022. Sentry Savannah is the ANG’s premier counter air exercise, encompassing 10 units of fourth and fifth-generation fighter aircraft testing the capabilities of warfighters in a simulated near-peer environment and training the next generation of fighter pilots for tomorrow’s fight. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Morgan R. Whitehouse)

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Ready, aim, defend.

Airmen assigned to Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, participate in the 343rd Training Squadron's Excellence in Competition Shootout, May 20, 2022, in honor of National Police Week. National Police Week is a collaborative effort of many organizations and the armed forces dedicated to honoring America’s law enforcement community and public servants who put themselves in harm's way to keep us safe and honor those who lost their lives in the line of duty. (U.S. Air Force photo by Miriam Thurber)

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Formation flight

A C-130J Super Hercules flies over central Arkansas during a formation flight, June 1, 2022. The formation was led by the 61st Airlift Squadron, a flying squadron assigned to the world's largest C-130 unit, the 19th Airlift Wing. (U.S. Air Force photo by 1st Lt. Charles Rivezzo)

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Creative tactics

A mobile Tactical C2 vehicle created by the Command and Control Division of the 422nd Test and Evaluation Squadron, provides C2 capabilities while on the Nevada Test and Training Range during exercise Black Flag 22-1 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., May 12, 2022. During this iteration of Black Flag, 422nd TES Airmen created the mobile Tactical C2 vehicle by taking existing commercial and governmental components, piecing them together, and equipping them into a commercial SUV. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Zachary Rufus)

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Fire dust

A firefighter with the 172nd Civil Engineer Squadron gets in position to fight a simulated fire during Operation Dustoff at Thompson Field in Jackson, Miss., May 21, 2022. The readiness exercise reinforced the wing's ability to deploy, operate and defend under demanding circumstances. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Jared Bounds)

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Lightning speed

Maj. Kristin Wolfe, F-35A Lightning II Demonstration Team pilot and commander, flies at Mach .95 during the Oregon International Air Show at Hillsboro Airport in Hillsboro, Ore., May 20, 2022. The "She Flies with Her Own Wings" air show was considered an all-female air show including female performers, maintenance personnel, emcees and air bosses. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Kip Sumner)

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AF Week in Photos

Published June 3, 2022

FORT GEORGE G. MEADE, Md. --

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.

Steady in the sky

Remembering the fallen

Prowling falcons

Defender Challenge

Search and rescue

Hot pit refuel

Next generation fighters

Ready, aim, defend.

Formation flight

Creative tactics

Fire dust

Lightning speed