A C-130 Hercules with the 107th Airlift Wing fires off flares during a night formation training mission. Flares are used to deter infrared homing (heat seeking) surface-to-air or air-to-air missile. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Master Sgt. Ray Lloyd) Air Force Week in Photos 9/28/2012 - FORT GEORGE G. MEADE, Md. (AFNS) -- This week's photos feature Airmen around the globe involved in activities supporting expeditionary operations and defending America. This weekly feature showcases the men and women of the Air Force. View the slideshow.