Eglin Honor Guard featured in AF Week in Photos

Taps

Airman 1st Class Christian Deleo, Eglin Honor Guard member, prepares to play Taps during the 57th Annual Explosive Ordnance Disposal Memorial at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., May 2, 2026. Names of recent fallen and past EOD technicians are added to the memorial wall and flags are presented to their families during the annual ceremony held at the Kauffman EOD Training Complex. (U.S. Air Force photo by Samuel King Jr.)

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KARMA formation

U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagles assigned to the 494th Fighter Squadron fly in formation over the United Kingdom, May 7, 2026. Members of the 48th Equipment Maintenance Squadron painted the aircraft in a camouflage pattern to honor the legacy of Operation El Dorado Canyon and pay tribute to Capt. Fernando Ribas-Dominicci and Paul Lorence, who were lost during the mission in 1986. Their call sign, “KARMA 52”, was painted on the aircraft in tribute. (U.S. Air Force photo by Maj. Dorian Javidi)

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Toxic defender

An aircrew flight equipment specialist wears a chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear mask during exercise Toxic Magnolia at Moody Air Force Base, Ga., April 27, 2026. The training reinforced standardized procedures that ensure aircrew can safely return to the fight following a CBRN threat. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Noah Noonan)

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Ordnance extraction

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Michael Foldes, 39th Civil Engineer Squadron Explosive Ordnance Disposal supply noncommissioned officer in charge, checks restraints around a simulated unexploded ordnance prior to ground extraction during Operation Deterrent Viking II at Baumholder Military Training Area, Germany, May 4, 2026. Hosted by Ramstein Air Base, Operation Deterrent Viking II reinforces safety and precision alongside NATO partners while enabling teams to share tactics, techniques and procedures. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kadielle Shaw)

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A glimpse into the future

Defense Advanced Research Project Agency’s XRQ-73 hybrid-electric experimental aircraft takes off at Edwards Air Force Base, Calif., April 30, 2026, as part of DARPA’s Series Hybrid Electric Propulsion Aircraft Demonstration program. The flight marked a step forward in demonstrating the military utility of hybrid-electric propulsion. (Courtesy photo)

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Earning miles

An Airman participates in the Norwegian Foot March held at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., May 2, 2026. Participants completed an 18.6-mile course while wearing a combat uniform and carrying a 25-pound rucksack within 4 hours and 30 minutes for men and 4 hours and 50 minutes for women. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Najzee Kuzu)

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Capture the flag

An F-35A Lightning II assigned to the 422nd Test and Evaluation Squadron at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., takes off during exercise Checkered Flag 26-2 at Tyndall Air Force Base, Fla., May 4, 2026. Checkered Flag immerses aircrew in high-intensity scenarios designed to test mission execution while integrating multiple generations of aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Zeeshan Naeem)

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Herculean walk

U.S. Air Force C-130H Hercules aircraft assigned to the 139th Airlift Wing and the Polish air force conduct an elephant walk during Rodeo Day in support of Hussar Saber 26-1 at 33rd Airlift Base, Powidz, Poland, April 24, 2026. Hussar Saber highlighted U.S. European Command’s commitment to helping NATO allies build military capability, capacity and confidence to lead the conventional defense of Europe. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Maria Umanzor Guzman)

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Heavy gunner

California Air National Guard Airmen assigned to March Air Reserve Base conduct heavy weapons qualification training with the M240B, M249 and M320 at Edwards Air Force Base, Calif., May 2, 2026. Airmen conducted live-fire training under the supervision of Combat Arms Training and Maintenance personnel to maintain weapon proficiency and mission readiness. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Joseph Pagan)

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Review ready

U.S. Air Force Gen. Kevin Schneider, Pacific Air Forces commander, conducts an honor guard review during a visit to Air Headquarters in New Delhi, India, April 21, 2026. The U.S.-India defense relationship strengthens deterrence and preserves peace and security throughout the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Dhruv Gopinath)

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Robot recon

A 75th Explosive Ordnance Disposal Flight robot uses a camera to scan a small unmanned aerial system during a combat readiness inspection at Hill Air Force Base, Utah, April 17, 2026. The inspection evaluated the 75th Air Base Wing’s readiness to detect, overcome and execute mission requirements under challenging conditions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Cynthia Griggs)

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Grenade launch

A Tactical Air Control Party Airman assigned to Detachment 2, 6th Combat Training Squadron, fires an M320A1 grenade launcher during heavy weapons training at Joint Base San Antonio-Camp Bullis, Texas, April 23, 2026. The M320A1 is used to engage enemy personnel in bunkers, foxholes and behind obstacles, while also providing illumination, target marking and concealment support for troop movements. (U.S. Air Force photo by Melissa Hydrick)

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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 including Eglin Honor Guard Airmen at this year's EOD Memorial Ceremony.

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Taps

KARMA formation

Toxic defender

Ordnance extraction

A glimpse into the future

Earning miles

Capture the flag

Herculean walk

Heavy gunner

Review ready

Robot recon

Grenade launch