FORT GEORGE G. MEADE, Md. (AFNS) -- This photo gallery features 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.

Professional football players and cheerleaders joined the children of Hill Air Force Base airmen for the Pigskin Patriots Football and Cheer Camp on June 21. Chad Hall, NFL player and Air Force Academy graduate hosted the event, bringing along numerous other NFL players and cheerleaders ...

Col. Kathryn Kolbe, 75th Air Base Wing commander, awards Lt. Col. William M. Villegas II, a Bronze Star on Dec. 18. Villegas distinguished himself by exceptional meritorious service as a senior logistics advisor, mobile training team, Deputy Command-Support Operations, during Operation Enduring ...

While snow fell after a minor ice storm on Dec. 19, accumulations continued into the following days. A record amount of snow was recorded in nearby Salt Lake City for that date at the international airport there. Snow removal crews at Hill AFB worked to clear runways and roads at the base and ...

U.S. Air Force Airmen conduct a foreign-object and debris walk on the flightline at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, Dec. 8. FOD can cause damage to the engines and other systems within an aircraft if not kept off the flightline. The FOD walk was done in preparation for the reopening of the main ...

Excited children watch as Santa pulls up at the entrance to the museum. A large crowd gathered as more than 50 waited in line for the young at heart to get a chance to speak to jolley old Saint Nicholas.[gallery_header ids="1224464"]

Maj. Eileen Frock, an aircraft maintenance officer in the 419th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, took home first place for her age and weight division at the World Association of Benchers and Deadlifters Competition in November. “I didn’t think I’d get to achieve this goal because it’s ...

Now Tech. Sgt. Donovan Fredericksen, Explosive Ordnance Disposal craftsman, receives congratulations as Col. Kathryn Kolbe, 75th Air Base Wing commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Jason France, 75th ABW command chief, surprise him with a promotion under the Stripes for Exceptional Performance ...

Santa Claus cruised in on an F-16 for the 419th Fighter Wing's holiday party today. Children of reservists played in bouncy houses and enjoyed treats and games while awaiting Santa's arrival. After his flight, Santa handed out gifts and goodies to the children with help from his faithful elves. ...

A crew chief from the 419th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron conducts preflight checks as part of training for an upcoming deployment to the Asia-Pacific region. More than 144 maintainers and pilots suited up in chemical gear and battled a day-long snowstorm Saturday."This is really important ...