Skip to main content (Press Enter).
 News
    
        Photos

    Week in Photos

    Air Force TV

    Commentaries

    Features

    Art

    About Us
    
        Air Force Senior Leaders
    
        SECAF

    CSAF

    CMSAF

    Biographies

    Fact Sheets

    SECAF Reading List

    CSAF Leadership Library
    
        CSAF Leadership Library 2022

    CSAF Leadership Library 2021

    CSAF Reading List Pre-2020 Archive
    
        2018 CSAF Reading List

    2017 CSAF Reading List

    2016 CSAF Reading List

    CSAF Leadership Library 2023

    CMSAF Leadership Library

    50 Years of the CMSAF

    Adjunct Professors

    Air Force Strategic Documents

    Arctic Strategy

    Empowered Airmen

    State Licensure Portability

    Careers

    AF Federal Advisory Committees

    AF 75th Anniversary

    Policy Updates

    AF Content Management

    Contact Us

    AF Sites
    
        Site RegistrationU.S. Air Force LogoAir Force

        Policy UpdatesNewsroomReoptimizationBIOGRAPHIESAF Senior Leaders      AF Week in Photos
        
        Oct. 2, 2020
    MQ-9 Reaper takes flight with 8 hellfire missiles
                    An MQ-9A Reaper assigned to the 556th Test and Evaluation Squadron sits on the ramp at Creech Air Force Base, Nev., Sept. 10, 2020. This was the first flight test of the MQ-9 carrying eight Hellfire missiles. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Haley Stevens).
                Details
                    Download
        
        SECAF visits Beale
                    Lt. Col. Geoffrey Cameron, 9th Reconnaissance Wing A5/7/8 director, briefs Secretary of the Air Force Barbara Barrett about the future of agile U-2 employment around the globe, Sept. 24, 2020, at Beale Air Force Base, Calif. The 9th RW’s reorganization to an A-staff structure directly supports Barrett’s focus on modernization and innovation through use of directorates as problem solvers engaged directly with higher headquarters for programming and resources, allowing squadrons to remain focused on effective execution of the mission and caring for their people. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Dakota LeGrand)
                Details
                    Download
        
        Travis delivers aid to Guatemala
                    Staff Sgt. Michael Hailemaskel, 60th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron flying crew chief, watches a C-5M Super Galaxy engine start, Sept. 18, 2020, at La Aurora International Airport, Guatemala City. The 22nd Airlift Squadron transported approximately 49,000 pounds of humanitarian cargo consisting of food, water and school furniture supplies, for Guatemalan communities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jonathon Carnell)
                Details
                    Download
        
        Maintaining readiness at the 179th
                    Airmen assigned to the 179th Airlift Wing follow procedures during a readiness exercise, Sept. 26, 2020, in Mansfield, Ohio. The mission readiness exercise is designed to familiarize Airmen with performing all aspects of supporting the C-130 Hercules mission during chemical, biological, radiological or nuclear strikes. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Joe Harwood)
                Details
                    Download
        
        U.S. Navy F/A-18E Super Hornet is refueled by U.S. Air Force KC-135
                    A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker refuels a U.S. Navy F/A-18E Super Hornet over the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility on Sept. 22, 2020. The KC-135 delivers a global-reach aerial capability to support joint and coalition aircraft, and provide war-winning airpower throughout the world. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jason Allred)
                Details
                    Download
        
        Spartan Warrior 20-9: NATO strengthens air power through distributed training
                    An Airman assigned to the 482nd Attack Squadron, Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., operates an aircraft simulator in preparation for exercise Spartan Warrior 20-9 at the U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa Warfare Center, Einsiedlerhof, Germany, Sept. 23, 2020. SW 20-9 utilized the warfare center’s robust simulation assets to introduce air and ground scenarios for U.S. and NATO participants. The scenarios tested the players’ abilities in countering threats while building cohesive protocol for real-world events. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Devin Boyer)
                Details
                    Download
        
        355th Fighter Group portrait photos
                    Capt. Charlene Sufficool, 354th Fighter Squadron A-10 pilot, sits in the cockpit of an A-10 Thunderbolt II, Sept. 17, 2020, at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz. The 354th FS has more than 20 A-10 aircraft, which provide close air support, forward air control and combat search and rescue for four combatant commanders worldwide. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kayla A. Palmer)
                Details
                    Download
        
        Airmen extinguish live fire during exercise
                    Brent Hardsaw, 22nd Civil Engineer Squadron fire inspector, and Airman 1st Class Trace James, 22nd CES fire protection apprentice, extinguish flames during an annual night aircraft burn, Sept. 18, 2020, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. Communication is vital during burning exercises or real-world scenarios to ensure the mission is completed safely and efficiently. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alan Ricker)
                Details
                    Download
        
        Next of Kin Memorial Ceremony
                    The U.S. Air Force Academy band recognizes graduates, cadets and officers who’ve passed away in the last year during a ceremony on the terrazzo, Sept. 25, 2020, at the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colo. (U.S. Air Force photo by Joshua Armstrong)
                Details
                    Download
        
        352d SOW deploys for Fiction Urchin
                    A U.S. Air Force CV-22 Osprey assigned to the 352nd Special Operations Wing, RAF Mildenhall, United Kingdom, prepares to conduct fast rope insertion and extraction system training with Ukraine Special Operations Forces and U.S. Army Special Forces near Berdychiv, Ukraine, Sept. 20, 2020. The 352nd SOW deployed to Ukraine for exercise Fiction Urchin to demonstrate commitment to the Black Sea region, support the Ukraine SOF capability and increase recruitment efforts through various training engagements. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Mackenzie Mendez)
                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.
    
    MQ-9 



SecAF 



USAF 



C-5M Super Galaxy 



C-130 



F-18 



KC135 



A-10 Thunderbolt II 



USAFA 



CV-22 Osprey 



CV-22 Featured News
        Senior Leader Priorities
                DAF leaders talk budget, reoptimizing the force
                    
                    DAF leaders speak at National Character and Leadership Symposium
                    
                    DAF members recognized during BEYA STEM awards
                    
                    DAF senior enlisted advisors discuss Airmen, Guardians in the fight
                    
                    SecAF Kendall AFA Warfare Symposium Q&A: Reoptimizing for Great Power CompetitionInnovation
                AFWERX director discusses role of tech startups, quick innovation in Great Power Competition
                    
                    DAF delivers lethality at the speed of data during Project Convergence Capstone 4
                    
                    DAF welcomes industry partners to HQ development program
                    
                    DAF announces Spark Tank 2024 finalists
                    
                    Chief Digital, Artificial Intelligence Office to host hackathon in HawaiiMAJCOM News
                Safety enterprise announces new mission, vision, goals in 2024 strategic plan
                    
                    Air Combat Command welcomes new commander
                    
                    USAFE-AFAFRICA commander discusses Integrated Air, Missile Defense during Munich Security Conference
                    
                    Flosi to AFMC family: Embrace change, make every day count
                    
                    AMC rises to increasing global tension
 Quick Links
AccessibilityContact UsEqual OpportunityFOIA | Privacy | Section 508Information QualityInspector GeneralJAG Court-Martial DocketLink DisclaimerNo FEAR ActOpen GovernmentOSI Tip LinePlain LanguageQuestionsResilienceRSSSite MapVeterans Crisis LineCareers
Join the Air ForceAir Force BenefitsAir Force CareersAir Force ReserveAir National GuardCivilian ServiceConnect
            Get Social with Us
            
            Official United States Air Force Website
    Hosted by Defense Media Activity - WEB.mil