In full force

U.S. Air Force F-15C Eagles, F-15E Strike Eagles, and Royal Air Force Typhoon FGR4s escort B-1 Lancers during a bomber task force mission in the North Sea Region, Nov. 10, 2021. The mission highlights U.S. capabilities and commitment to work closely with allies and partners to deter potential adversaries from aggressive actions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Koby I. Saunders)

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Just dropping in

Tactical air control party specialists assigned to the 3rd Air Support Operations Squadron descend after jumping from a U.S. Army CH-47F Chinook during joint airborne training over Malemute Drop Zone, Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Nov. 9, 2021. Army aircrew from the 1-52nd General Support Aviation Battalion and Air Force TACPs conducted the airborne training to maintain operational proficiency in an austere environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Alejandro Peña)

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Falcon over Phoenix

An F-16 Fighting Falcon flies over Phoenix, Ariz., during the NASCAR Cup Series Championship, Nov. 7, 2021. F-16 pilots assigned to the 56th and 944th Fighter Wings at Luke Air Force Base performed a four-ship formation flyover after the national anthem at the Phoenix Raceway to kick off the championship race. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Dominic Tyler)

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Taking the oath

Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. CQ Brown, Jr., issues the Oath of Enlistment to 68 Delayed Entry Program applicants in front of the Veterans Day parade review stand in New York City, Nov. 11, 2021. The DEP is a program for recruits who enlist in the Air Force but have not yet attended basic military training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Ryan Conroy)

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Going vertical

Maj. Kristin Wolfe, F-35A Lightning II Demonstration Team pilot and commander, flies during a demonstration practice at Davis Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., Nov. 5, 2021. Wolfe led the team at 17 air shows in the 2021 season, culminating the year at the Thunder and Lightning over Arizona Air Show held at Davis Monthan AFB. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Codie Trimble)

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On the move

Col. Chris Lay, 934th Airlift Wing commander, fires an M4 carbine during the wing’s new shoot, move and communicate course at Minneapolis-St. Paul Air Reserve Station, Minn., Nov. 8, 2021. Lay and other Airmen trained in two-person teams with 934th Security Forces Squadron Defenders coaching them through failure drills and how to effectively operate in an austere environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Chris Farley)

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Truckload

Members of the 120th Airlift Wing and the 60th Air Mobility Wing load a fire truck onto a C-5M Super Galaxy at the Montana Air Guard Base, Mont., Nov. 6, 2021. Airmen from the 120th Airlift Wing and 60th AMW loaded three firetrucks onto the C-5 for delivery to Belize as part of the Defense Department’s Denton Program, which provides humanitarian aid supplies worldwide. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Lindsey Soulsby)

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CSAF visits JBA

Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. CQ Brown, Jr. speaks with Airmen at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Nov. 17, 2021. JB Andrews supports contingency operations in the nation's capital with immediate response rotary assets while also providing security for the world's highest visibility flight line. (U.S. Air Force photo)

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Hot take-off

An F-15E Strike Eagle, assigned to the U.S. Air Force Weapons School, takes off for a training sortie at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., Nov. 9, 2021. The students selected to attend the USAFWS are highly qualified instructors who receive more than 400 hours of graduate-level academics and participate in demanding combat training missions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Alexandre Montes)

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Welcome home

The joint base honor guard marches past a KC-46A Pegasus as part of a welcome ceremony at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J., Nov. 9, 2021. The arrival of the KC-46 on JBDL reinforces the installation’s role of enabling global reach. The 305th and 514th Air Mobility Wings will operate and maintain the aircraft with installation support from the 87th Air Base Wing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joseph Morales)

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Seeing red

A U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancer flies over the Red Sea during a presence patrol mission, Nov. 11, 2021. The B-1B participated in the mission with several partner nation air forces. (Courtesy photo)

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On the line

Airmen assigned to Luke Air Force Base, Ariz., conduct flight line operations supporting F-35 Lightning II training at Joint Base San Antonio-Kelly Field, Texas, Oct. 28, 2021. The 62nd Fighter Squadron trained with F-16s from the 149th Fighter Wing and the 301st FW and T-38s from the 301st FW. The multi-role capabilities of the F-35 allow it to perform missions that traditionally require numerous specialized aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Brian G. Rhodes)

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AF Week in Photos

Published Nov. 19, 2021

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.

In full force

Just dropping in

Falcon over Phoenix

Taking the oath

Going vertical

On the move

Truckload

CSAF visits JBA

Hot take-off

Welcome home

Seeing red

On the line