Viper sunset

An F-16 Viper assigned to the 8th Fighter Squadron lands after completing routine training at Holloman Air Force Base, N.M., Feb. 7, 2022. Holloman AFB is the Air Force’s premier training base for F-16 and MQ-9 Reaper aircrew. (U.S. Air Force photo by Jessica Sanchez-Chen)

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Push it

Second Lt. Marvin, 633rd Logistics Readiness Squadron cargo deployment function officer in charge, pushes against an ISU-90 cargo container at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., Feb. 9, 2022, in support of a deployment to the United Arabs Emirates. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Gabriel Macdonald)

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Elephant walk

F-35A Lightning IIs from the 388th Fighter Wing's 421st Fighter Squadron taxi down the runway at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., Jan. 28, 2022. The 388th FW is currently serving as the lead wing in Red Flag, the Air Force's premier large-force combat exercise. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Thomas Barley)

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Honor Guard

Airmen with the 172nd Airlift Wing Honor Guard stand ready to present the colors at a change of command ceremony at Thompson Field, Jackson, Miss., Feb. 6, 2022. The ceremony welcomed Col. Britt A. Watson as the new 172nd AW commander. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Jared Bounds)

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Cope North Falcons

Three U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons assigned to the 14th Fighter Squadron, Misawa Air Base, Japan, fly over the Pacific Ocean during exercise Cope North 22, Feb. 10, 2022. Cope North is a trilateral exercise bringing American, Australian and Japanese forces together to test capabilities, enhance readiness skills and improve interoperability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Matthew Lotz)

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Jump proficiency

Two U.S. Air Force pararescuemen assigned to the 82nd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron jump from a U.S. Marine Corps KC-130J Super Hercules over East Africa, Feb. 15, 2021. The 82nd ERQS maintains jump proficiency to provide secure, reliable, flexible combat search, rescue and recovery capabilities in support of U.S. Africa Command in North and East Africa. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Ericka A. Woolever)

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Lightning II enroute

A U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II assigned to the 356th Fighter Squadron, Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, flies alongside of a U.S. Air Force KC-46A Pegasus assigned to the 77th Aerial Refueling Squadron, Seymour Johnson AFB, N.C., over the Pacific Ocean while enroute to the Singapore Airshow 2022, Feb. 11, 2022. The Singapore Airshow is the largest defense exhibition and biennial international trade show in the Pacific, attracting thousands of participants from 50 countries. The U.S. military is participating in the event by providing aerial demonstrations and static aircraft to demonstrate commitment and enhance partnerships with Singapore. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Richard P. Ebensberger)

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B-52 engine replacement

Airmen with the 5th Maintenance Squadron and the 99th Civil Engineering Squadron work together to replace a B-52H Stratofortress engine during Red Flag-Nellis 22-1 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., Jan. 25, 2022. The 5th MXS is one of 32 units from across the U.S. joint forces, United Kingdom (Royal Air Force) and Australia (Royal Australian Air Force) participating in Red Flag-Nellis 22-1. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Michael Richmond)

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Super Bowl security

An F-15E Strike Eagle, assigned to the 144th Fighter Wing approaches a KC-10 Extender assigned to the 60th Air Mobility Wing, to receive fuel so it can continue security patrol during Super Bowl LVI above Los Angeles, Calif., Feb. 13, 2022. The KC-10 provided 83,000 pounds of fuel to three F-15s throughout event. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Cameron Otte)

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Load competition teamwork

A 43rd Fighter Generation Squadron team lifts an AIM-9 Sidewinder during the unit’s weapons load competition at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., Feb. 11, 2022. Two teams competed to see who could load an AIM-120 AFRAAM, an AIM-9, and chaff and flares onto an F-22 Raptor the fastest and with the fewest errors. (U.S. Air Force photo by Samuel King Jr.)

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Dancing lights

A U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor, assigned to the 1st Fighter Wing, takes off from the flightline at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., Feb. 10, 2022, in support of a deployment to the United Arab Emirates. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Anthony Nin Leclerec)

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Night operations

Staff Sgt. Dan Collier, 344th Air Refueling Squadron boom operator, helps guide a refueling truck into position during exercise Cope North 22 night operations at Northwest Field, Guam, Feb. 8, 2022. Cope North is a trilateral exercise bringing American, Australian and Japanese forces together to test capabilities, enhance readiness skills and improve interoperability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech Sgt. Esteban Esquivel)

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AF Week in Photos

Published Feb. 18, 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.

Viper sunset

Push it

Elephant walk

Honor Guard

Cope North Falcons

Jump proficiency

Lightning II enroute

B-52 engine replacement

Super Bowl security

Load competition teamwork

Dancing lights

Night operations