Eglin C-130 maintenance highlighted in AF Week in Photos U.S. Air Force Logo Oct. 21, 2024 C-130 reflection Matthew Heaton, 96th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron Blue, marshals out a C-130H Sept. 25, 2024, at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. The Blue Squadron is responsible for maintaining the 96th Test Wing’s fleet of F-16s Fighting Falcons and multiple C-130 variants. (U.S. Air Force photo by Samuel King Jr.) Details Download Feelin’ the heat Airmen from the 97th Mission Support Group extinguish a controlled aircraft fire during a live fire exposition at Altus Air Force Base, Okla., Oct. 9, 2024. Firefighters from the 97th Civil Engineer Squadron hosted multiple events during the week, including a fire extinguisher demonstration, a fire station open house and a parade through the base. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jonah Bliss) Details Download Rapid response Airmen from the 36th Civil Engineer Squadron prepare tent structures for exercise Slingstone 24-4 at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Oct. 15, 2024. The exercise showcases the capacity of Andersen AFB to deter opportunistic acts of aggression through forward presence and rapidly respond to crises. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Pedro Tenorio) Details Download Come and get it A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 100th Air Refueling Wing prepares to refuel a U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II during exercise Ramstein Flag 2024, while flying over the coast of Greece, Oct. 4, 2024. RAFL24 demonstrates NATO’s unity and strength as allies across the Euro-Atlantic area train side-by-side in offensive and defensive air operations scenarios, enhancing their ability to adapt to the emerging environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Edgar Grimaldo) Details Download Leading the way Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David Allvin speaks with Airmen during an all-call at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Oct. 16, 2024. Allvin addressed how Yokota AB is enhancing how the team projects power and maintains readiness as part of the service’s effort to reoptimize for Great Power Competition. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Samantha White) Details Download Welcome home Airmen assigned to the 148th Fighter Wing depart a support-team aircraft after returning from the 18th Wing, Kadena Air Base, Japan, Oct. 12, 2024. In total, 300 personnel and multiple F-16 Fighting Falcons assigned to the 148th Fighter Wing deployed for three months in support of U.S. Pacific Air Forces efforts to provide agile air, space and cyberspace capabilities to safeguard a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Audra Flanagan) Details Download Rifle toss Airmen assigned to the 335th Training Squadron participate in a freestyle drill during the 4th Quarter Drill Down at Keesler Air Force Base, Miss., Oct. 11, 2024. Drill Downs are hosted quarterly by the 81st Training Group, allowing Airmen and other service members to train and demonstrate proficiency in executing drill movements. (U.S. Air Force photo by Andrew Young) Details Download Guided Lightning Airman 1st Class Wyatt Schultz, 356th Fighter Generation Squadron crew chief, guides an F-35A Lightning II prior to takeoff during exercise Arctic Gold 25-1 at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, Oct. 7, 2024. AG 25-1 allows the 354th Fighter Wing to practice Agile Combat Employment, a key operating concept for how the Air Force will fight in a modern, peer-contested environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Spencer Hanson) Details Download Take ‘er down Tech. Sgt. Maxwell Harris, a tactical communications supervisor assigned to the 52nd Combat Communications Squadron, breaks down communications equipment during exercise Agile Gator 25-1 at Robins Air Force Base, Ga., Oct. 3, 2024. AG 25-1 involved seven units, several of which used the communications equipment to complete their mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Patrick Sullivan) Details Download On approach An HH-60W Jolly Green II assigned to the 55th Rescue Squadron prepares to land at McGhee-Tyson Air National Guard Base, Tenn., Oct. 2, 2024, in support of the U.S. Northern Command and Air Forces Northern, Defense Support of Civil Authorities Disaster Relief mission. Rescue assets from Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., practiced rescue and recovery operations to serve residents impacted by Hurricane Helene. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Abbey Rieves) Details Download Taking flight A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 91st Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron takes flight within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Oct. 4, 2024. The 91st EARS is responsible for providing air refueling support for U.S. and coalition partners, enabling the Ninth Air Force to help promote peace and stability throughout the region. (U.S. Air Force courtesy photo) Details Download Girls in Aviation Day U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Hailey Edie, 374th Operations Support Squadron aircrew flight equipment specialist, places a helmet on a young participant during a Girls in Aviation Day flight at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Sept. 21, 2024. Children of military families from Yokota and Yokosuka schools had the opportunity to take flight with instructors and explore careers in aviation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Cayla Hunt) Details Download This weekly feature showcases the men and women of the Air Force including the 96th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron's C-130 maintainers. To view all Week in Photos collections, click here.