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Air Force defensive back Jax Gates points toward two B-2 Spirit stealth bombers soaring above Falcon Stadium at the U.S. Air Force Academy, Colo., Oct. 3, 2026. The Air Force Falcons defeated the Navy Midshipmen 14-9 during the annual service academy rivalry matchup. (U.S. Air Force photo by Ray Bahner)

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AF Week in Photos

Two UH-1N Huey helicopters assigned to the 1st Helicopter Squadron fly across the skyline as the sun rises over Washington, D.C., Sept. 18, 2026. Stationed at Joint Base Andrews, Md., the squadron provides VIP airlift, security response and contingency support throughout the National Capital Region. (U.S. Air Force photo by AJ Bleyer)

AF Photo of the Week: Dawn patrol

U.S. Air Force photo by AJ Bleyer

Air Force defensive back Jax Gates points toward two B-2 Spirit stealth bombers soaring above Falcon Stadium at the U.S. Air Force Academy, Colo., Oct. 3, 2026. The Air Force Falcons defeated the Navy Midshipmen 14-9 during the annual service academy rivalry matchup. (U.S. Air Force photo by Ray Bahner)

An Air National Guard KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 121st Air Refueling Wing touches down on the flightline at Rickenbacker Air National Guard Base in Columbus, Ohio, Oct. 2, 2026. Unit personnel returned home following an expeditionary deployment supporting air mobility operations across the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command theater. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Ralph Branson)

Master Sgt. Adam Macowicz pets Rita, a military working dog, during her formal retirement ceremony hosted by the 412th Security Forces Squadron at Edwards Air Force Base, Calif., Sept. 25, 2026. Rita concluded years of faithful service safeguarding base personnel, visiting dignitaries and national flight test assets. (U.S. Air Force photo by Blaine Torres)

Senior Airman Mia Villarreal, a 9th Security Forces Squadron defender, tracks a simulated rogue aircraft with a Dronebuster system at Beale Air Force Base, Calif., Sept. 25, 2026. The base defense exercise validated joint communication and rapid interception procedures against unauthorized unmanned aircraft systems. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Chelsea Arana)

Air Force firefighters extinguish a simulated vehicle blaze during a live-fire demonstration at Dobbins Air Reserve Base, Ga., Sept. 22, 2026. The demonstration showcased civil engineer emergency response and airfield damage repair capabilities for international military delegates attending the International Air Reserve Symposium. (U.S. Air Force photo by Roger Parsons)

Senior Airman John Ausmus, a 97th Security Forces Squadron armorer, holds a prone firing position during a ground combat exercise at Altus Air Force Base, Okla., Sept. 22, 2026. During the tactical drill, defenders practiced small-unit movement techniques while maneuvering to recover a critical asset. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Emma Wright)

Capt. Nick Le Tourneau, F-22 Raptor Demonstration Team commander and pilot, executes high-G aerial maneuvers during the Naval Air Station Oceana Air Show at NAS Oceana, Va., Sept. 20, 2026. The flight performance highlighted the fifth-generation stealth fighter’s thrust-vectoring agility, speed and operational capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kaden Ciminnisi)

A C-17 Globemaster III assigned to the 62nd Airlift Wing climbs into the sky in front of Mount Rainier near Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., Sept. 18, 2026. The aircraft participated in the flying competition of the Team McChord Rodeo, evaluating aircrews on navigation precision, timing and tactical combat offloads. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Giselle Nicasio)

Two UH-1N Huey helicopters assigned to the 1st Helicopter Squadron fly across the skyline as the sun rises over Washington, D.C., Sept. 18, 2026. Stationed at Joint Base Andrews, Md., the squadron provides VIP airlift, security response and contingency support throughout the National Capital Region. (U.S. Air Force photo by AJ Bleyer)

A U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle assigned to the 48th Fighter Wing maneuvers away from a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 100th Air Refueling Wing following an aerial refueling mission over the North Sea, Sept. 17, 2026. The 100th ARW and 48th FW routinely integrate during training exercises and operational taskings across Europe and Africa. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Cody J. A. Mott)

U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons taxi along the flightline after landing at Kunsan Air Base, South Korea, Sept. 15, 2026. The aircraft deployed to Kunsan AB under the Fighter Squadron Reset initiative, bolstering combined combat readiness and deterrence on the Korean Peninsula. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Dylan Maher)

U.S. Air Force Academy Cadet Christina Watrall lunges toward South Denver Fencing Academy competitor Kimberly Haney during an épée bout in the Cadet Gymnasium at the U.S. Air Force Academy, Colo., Sept. 12, 2026. Watrall defeated Haney 4-3 and clinched first place overall in the Division I-A Women’s Épée bracket. (U.S. Air Force photo by Trevor Cokley)

Air Force One flies over Neyland Stadium before the start of University of Tennessee vs. University of Texas football game.

U.S. service members assigned to the Military District of Washington honor guard march to present the colors during an official welcoming ceremony for President of the People’s Republic of China, His Excellency Xi Jinping,

A U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle assigned to the 48th Fighter Wing receives fuel from a 100th Air Refueling Wing KC-135 Stratotanker during exercise Atlantic Thunder over Scotland.

A U.S. Air Force Airman assigned to the 31st Rescue Squadron approaches the drop zone during Guam Jump Week at Northwest Field, Guam.

Two HH-60W Jolly Green II helicopters assigned to the 355th Wing flyover the University of Arizona football stadium.

Members of the 130th Airlift Wing patrol outside of a simulated town during a force on force training event.

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon conducts a demonstration pass during Misawa Range Day.

A U.S. Air Force F-22A Raptor assigned to the 3rd Air Expeditionary Wing, back, and a French Air and Space Force Dassault Rafale F4, front, participate in a PEGASE 26 mission.

A U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules aircraft, front, and an Indonesian Air Force C-130H Hercules aircraft fly on a training sortie during Exercise Cope West 26 over Indonesia.

A U.S. Air Force military working dog assigned to the 824th Base Defense Squadron runs toward its handler during a training exercise.

Airmen assigned to the 155th Communications Squadron adjust VHF and UHF radio antennas during a disaster response exercise.

U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons and a KC-135 Stratotanker fly in formation while conducting aerial refueling during Operation Arctic Vanguard over Greenland, Sept. 16, 2026. The joint and multinational operation enhances interoperability, tests cold-weather combat readiness and strengthens coalition capabilities across the Arctic region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Maj. David Brown)

Senior Airman Joseph Drewitz, an MQ-9 Reaper aircraft journeyman assigned to the 25th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, participates in a ruck march at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., Sept. 17, 2026. Participants completed events throughout POW/MIA Remembrance Week to honor the service and sacrifice of the nation’s prisoners of war and those who remain missing in action. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Isabella Borrillo)

A U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II assigned to the 48th Fighter Wing flies a pattern before a ceremonial flyover at RAF Mildenhall, United Kingdom, Sept. 11, 2026. The formation flew over a 9/11 remembrance ceremony during the U.S. national anthem. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Cody J. A. Mott)

Airmen conduct hoist operations from a CV-22 Osprey during a demonstration at Kirtland Air Force Base, N.M., Sept. 14, 2026. The flight was part of a two-day celebration commemorating 20 years of CV-22 aircrew training at Kirtland AFB. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Maurice Casilla)

An Airman prepares for takeoff on a B-52H Stratofortress aircraft at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Aug. 31, 2026. Bomber Task Force missions enable crews to maintain a high state of readiness and proficiency and validate our always-ready global strike capability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Rhea Beil)

Two F-15E Strike Eagles assigned to the 4th Fighter Wing emerge through clouds over North Carolina, Sept. 12, 2026. The aircraft flew in tandem with a KC-46A Pegasus assigned to the 916th Air Refueling Wing during aerial refueling operations that also supported a flyover at NC Freedom Fest in Goldsboro, N.C. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Hudson Steiner)

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