Packages make their way to the shore of Kayangel Island during an Operation Christmas Drop mission over the Pacific Ocean on Dec. 11, 2013. The island of Kayangel also experienced the devastating effects of Typhoon Haiyan that ravaged the Philippines and other islands in the area. (Marianique Santos/U.S. Air Force)

Our staff-selected photos of the week of the Air Force in action.

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