AF Week in Photos U.S. Air Force Logo Oct. 4, 2024 Wall of fire A pyrotechnic display is triggered behind an F-16 Fighting Falcon from the U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron, the Thunderbirds, during the Speed of Sound Airshow at Rosecrans Air National Guard Base, Mo., Sept. 15, 2024. The airshow committee estimated approximately 50,000 people attended the event. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Patrick Evenson) Details Download Memorial run Tech. Sgt. Cameron Peterson, 8th Space Warning Squadron flight chief, runs with a guideon during the Prisoner of War and Missing in Action Recognition Day at Buckley Space Force Base, Colo., Sept. 19, 2024. Peterson ran for over 10 hours in honor of the service members who have yet to return home. (U.S. Space Force photo by Senior Airman Joshua Hollis) Details Download Nose up An F-22 Raptor from the F-22 Raptor Demonstration team performs a sharp aerial maneuver above the flightline during the 2024 Marine Corps Air Station Miramar Air Show in San Diego, Calif., Sept. 28, 2024. The team performs precision aerial maneuvers at air shows worldwide to demonstrate the unique capabilities of the world's premier fifth-generation fighter aircraft. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Seferino Gamez) Details Download Gear check Airman 1st Class Corbin Schmitke, 9th Special Operations Squadron loadmaster, checks his gear before a night flight at Cannon Air Force Base, N.M., Sept. 12, 2024. Loadmasters are essential to air mobility, ensuring safe and efficient flights by expertly calculating load placement, securing cargo, facilitating passenger comfort, and coordinating precise airdrop operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Gracelyn Hess) Details Download Ready to go A T-38 Talon assigned to the 87th Flying Training Squadron, Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, prepares to launch at Nellis AFB, Nev., Sept. 27, 2024. The 87th FTS sent 10 T-38s to Nellis AFB to provide Weapons Instructor Course support for the 6th and 433rd Weapons Squadrons. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brianna Vetro) Details Download Guiding daddy home The children of Lt. Col. Mark Robinson, 121st Air Refueling Wing KC-135 pilot, marshal their father into the correct spot after his final flight at Rickenbacker Air National Guard Base, Ohio, Sept. 19, 2024. Robinson retired after serving 21 years and flying more than 3.500 hours. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Ralph Branson) Details Download Farewell ceremony Retired Gen. Paul Selva gives the keynote address during the KC-10 Extender farewell ceremony at Travis Air Force Base, Calif., Sept. 26, 2024. After decades of service, the KC-10, previously assigned to the 60th Air Mobility Wing and 349th AMW, was decommissioned after various final farewell events. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Daniel Peterson) Details Download Pump it up U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Conner Overholt, 86th Maintenance Squadron electrical and environmental journeyman, pumps liquid oxygen into a C-130J Super Hercules at 33rd Air Base, Poland, during Aviation Detachment Rotation 24-4, Sept. 12, 2024. Aviation detachment rotations provide opportunities for integrated total force training with Air National Guard units and partner nations’ militaries, enhancing and ensuring interoperability, enhanced partnerships and improved mission readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Trevor Calvert) Details Download Pave Hawk ops Alaska Air National Guardsmen from the 210th Rescue Squadron train in an HH-60G Pave Hawk during training operations Sept. 6, 2024, at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska. The HH-60 is the Defense Department's only dedicated rotary-wing combat search and rescue platform. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Airman Joseph Moon). Details Download Eyes in the sky Senior Airman Kellilynne Stewart, 55th Security Forces Squadron technology technician, flies a drone during the annual Warhawks Olympics Sept. 6, 2024, on the parade grounds at Offutt Air Force Base, Neb. Currently, security forces are the only group with the equipment, training and authority to fly drones on, above and around Offutt AFB. (U.S. Air Force photo by D.P. Heard) Details Download Watchful eyes Second Lt. Ella Furlong and Tech. Sgt. Austin Temple watch two Navy EA-18G Growlers fly in formation with an EC-130H Compass Call during exercise Gray Flag 24 off the coast of California, Sept. 25, 2024. The exercise is an opportunity to bring together joint units from the testing community to conduct tests and evaluations against disparate platforms in the joint services and to foster an exchange of information in real-time. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Paige Weldon) Details Download Cleaning up after Helene Airmen assigned to the 23rd Civil Engineer Squadron cut down fallen trees during Hurricane Helene recovery efforts at Moody Air Force Base, Ga., Sept. 29, 2024. Before the storm, leadership assembled a Hurricane Rideout Team who assumed responsibility for recovery efforts to assess damage, clear debris from roads and remove safety hazards across the base. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Devin Boyer) 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.