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Air Force Operations and Aircraft

Photographs of military aircraft on the ground and in preparation, illustrating air force operations and maintenance activities.

An F/A-18D Hornet on the ramp at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar.

030723-F-6449C-009. Base: Nellis Air Force Base State: Nevada (NV) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE

Various C-17 Globemaster IIIs wait for cargo supporting Haiti relief efforts on the flightline of Charleston Air Force Base, S.C., Jan. 27, 2010. Various C-17s use Charleston AFB as a staging area for Operation Unified Response.

011017-F-0308N-317. Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Base: Al Udeid Air Base, Doha Country: Qatar (QAT) Scene Major Command Shown: CENTCOM

U.S. Airmen with the 3rd Wing recover an F-22 Raptor at Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport during exercise Polar Force 22-4 in Anchorage, Alaska, March 31, 2022. This is the first Polar Force led by the 3rd Wing, with the 673d Air Base Wing as a supporting participant. PF 22-4 provides effective, flexible and capabilities-centered forces, ready for deployment worldwide, and enables real-world proficiency in response to variety crises.

030904-F-9032T-005. Base: RAF Lakenheath State: East Anglia Country: England / Great Britain (ENG) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE

A Polish Air Force F-16 taxiing at Trapani Air Base, Italy.

A U.S. Air Force T-38A Talon assigned to the 2d Fighter Training Squadron flies over Mountain Home Air Force Base, Idaho, Sept. 12, 2022. The 2d FTS traveled from Florida to MHAFB in support of the F-35A Lightning II basic course capstone.

Ground technicians from Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 321 (VMFA-321) carry a CATM-9M Sidewinder captive air training missile across the flight line. The reserve squadron is at Fallon for two weeks of active duty training at the Naval Air Warfare Center target complex. Base: Naval Air Station, Fallon State: Nevada (NV) Country: United States Of America (USA)

U.S. Marines and Sailors guide Ukrainian families on the flight deck of the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) during a ship tour in Riga, Latvia, Sept. 8, 2022. USS Kearsarge conducted a scheduled port visit in Riga. The Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group and 22nd MEU, under the command and control of Task Force 61/2, is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Naval Forces Europe area of operations, employed by U.S. Sixth Fleet to defend U.S., allied and partner interests.

040723-M-9812M-008. Base: Mcas, Beaufort State: South Carolina (SC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft assigned to the 79th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron, takes off, from Prince Sultan Air Base, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Oct. 24, 2022. During their deployment rotation, the 79th EFS "Tigers" projected combat airpower across the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, supported personnel and demonstrated coalition airpower to enhance regional security.

A left rear view of two Navy F-14 Tomcat aircraft on the flight line during Exercise Gallant Eagle '82. Subject Operation/Series: GALLANT EAGLE '82 Base: Naval Air Station, Miramar State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A U.S. Air Force B-2 Spirit assigned to the 509th Bomb Wing, stationed at Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, rests on the flight line at Edwards Air Force Base, California, Dec. 1, 2022. Airmen assigned to the 437th Airlift Wing and 509th BW performed a specialized fuel operation, marking the first time a C-17 refueled a B-2, increasing flexibility for the bomber to conduct agile combat employment operations.

U.S. Air Force Capt. Lindsay MAD Johnson, A-10C Thunderbolt II Demonstration Team commander and pilot, flies over Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, March 24, 2023. During the performance, Johnson showcased different aerial maneuvers, including simulated gun runs, highlighting the capabilities of the A-10.

980416-F-4116M-031. Subject Operation/Series: SOUTHERN WATCH 1998 Base: Ahmed Al Jaber Air Base State: Al Ahmadi Country: Kuwait (KWT) Scene Major Command Shown: ACC

The sun rises above a row of C-17 Globemaster III aircraft from the 62d Airlift Wing and 60th Air Mobility Wing on the flightline during Exercise Rainier War 22B at Mountain Home Air Force Base, Idaho, Oct. 18, 2022. Rainier War is a semi-annual exercise designed to demonstrate the 62d Airlift Wing, 627th Air Base Group and 446th Airlift Wings ability to generate, employ and sustain operations.

MARINE CORPS BASE HAWAII, Hawaii (July 22, 2022) U.S. Marine Corps F/A-18 Hornets, assigned to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 232, Marine Air-Ground Task Force 7, are rigged and loaded with missiles during a Sinking Exercise (SINKEX) during Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2022. RIMPAC military forces fired upon and sunk the decommissioned ex-USS Denver (LPD 9), July 22, during a SINKEX to gain proficiency in tactics, targeting and live firing against a surface target at sea. SINKEX vessels are put through a certified cleaning process, including removing all environmentally harmful material including trash, floatable material, mercury, fluorocarbon and petroleum. Twenty-six nations, 38 ships, three submarines, more than 170 aircraft and 25,000 personnel are participating in RIMPAC from June 29 to Aug. 4 in and around the Hawaiian Islands and Southern California. The world's largest international maritime exercise, RIMPAC provides a unique training opportunity while fostering and sustaining

011017-F-0308N-345. Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Base: Al Udeid Air Base, Doha Country: Qatar (QAT) Scene Major Command Shown: CENTCOM

An F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 80th Fighter Squadron lands at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Jan.19, 2024. Six F-16s from the 8th Fighter Wing flew 600 nautical miles for an out-and-back mission with the 18th Wing testing agile combat employment capabilities. The ACE out-and-back was designed to test the 35th Fighter Squadron and Fighter Generation Squadron airmen on ther ability to retrieve, refuel and launch aircraft in an unfamiliar location.

Multiple U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagles from Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, North Carolina, park on the Air Dominance Center flight line on Nov. 6, 2022 during an agile combat employment exercise that was conducted by the 307th Fighter Squadron, the 414th Fighter Group maintenance and operations Airmen. This exercise is the first total force integrated ACE exercise that the units have done together. The goals of this exercise are to verify ACE concepts between the maintenance and operations groups as well as conduct unique flight training for our pilots and weapons system operators in the nearby airspace, said Maj. Timothy Shinol, a weapons systems operator from the 307th Fighter Squadron.

SSGT Tom Mcilvanine pulls a centerline tank along the flight line for installation on an F-4 Phantom II aircraft during Reforger (Coronet Rawhide). Subject Operation/Series: REFORGERCORONET RAWHIDE Base: Sola Air Base Country: Norway (NOR)

Capt. Daniel Katz, U. S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron opposing solo pilot, waves to the audience during Montana's Military Open House "Flight over the Falls" at Montana Air National Guard Base, Great Falls, Montana, July 23, 2022. The pilots perform approximately 30 maneuvers in a demonstration.

The United States Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron "Thunderbirds" train in Edwards Air Force Base, California, Jan. 22 - Feb. 5, 2024. This marked the third annual Thunderbirds winter training trip, which allows the team to rehearse the show prior to kickstarting the season in March. Air Force

K-4 munitions trailers carrying LAU-68 2.75-inch rocket pods are parked next to a Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 321 (VMFA-321) F/A-18A Hornet aircraft being serviced on the flight line. The reserve squadron is at Fallon for two weeks of active duty training at the Naval Air Warfare Center target complex. Base: Naval Air Station, Fallon State: Nevada (NV) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A United States Air Force F-16C Fighting Falcon (Bomb Dummy Unit (BDU) 50 under right wing), 510th Fighter Squadron, 31st Fighter Wing, deployed from Aviano Air Base, Italy, taxiing in route to the arm/de-arm area before launching for the day's first sortie. Training Exercise Iron Claw, Kuchyna AB, Slovakia, 11 September 2000. Subject Operation/Series: IRON CLAW Base: Kuchyna Air Base Country: Slovakia (SVK)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Nicholas J. Underwood, sergeant major of Marine All Weather Fighter Attack Squadron 533, oversees operations during an incentive flight at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Sept. 30, 2022. Incentive flights are periodically awarded to Marines and Sailors for meritorious actions and service.

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Nicholas J. Underwood, sergeant major of Marine All Weather Fighter Attack Squadron 533, oversees operations during an incentive flight at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Sept. 30, 2022. Incentive flights are periodically awarded to Marines and Sailors for meritorious actions and service.

Airmen assigned to the 319th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron from Grand Forks Air Force Base, North Dakota, tow an RQ-4 Block 30 Global Hawk remotely piloted aircraft June 6, 2022, across the Grand Forks Air Force Base flight line to Northrop Grumman at Grand Sky. The RQ-4 Block 30 divestment is a part of the U.S. Air Forces plan to restructure intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance to meet national defense priorities and support joint all-domain command and control capabilities. Located on Grand Forks Air Force Base, Grand Sky is a business and aviation park focused on developing and growing the unmanned aerial systems industry.

U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Julian Flores, 47th Student Squadron student pilot, prepares for a T-38 Talon flight at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, July 25, 2022. Laughlin trains the most pilots of any training base in the Air Force and is dedicated to producing combat-ready Airmen, leaders and pilots.

F-15C Eagles taxi at Muniz Air National Guard Base in Carolina, Puerto Rico in support of North American Aerospace Defense Commands (NORAD) Operation Noble Defender (OND), 27 June, 2022. As a part of OND, which is a recurring operation, the Continental U.S. NORAD Region (CONR) coordinated and conducted joint operations with the U.S. Navy while concurrently launching jets from different locations across the United States' gulf coast and Puerto Rico. OND, is an integrated air and missile defense operation designed to ensure the defense and security of the northern and southern approaches to North America. This particular OND allowed NORAD units to exercise maneuvers designed to defend the southern approach to the United States from simulated cruise missile threats. NORAD is a bi-national Canadian and American command that employs a network of aerial, ground-based, and space-based sensors, air-to-air refueling tankers, and fighter aircraft controlled by a sophisticated command and contro

388th Tactical Fighter Wing members load an AIM-9 Sidewinder missile on an F-16A Fighting Falcon aircraft during the quick turn competition. The members are involved in the Strike Command Tactical Bombing Competition between the United States and Royal Air Forces. Base: Raf Lossiemouth Country: Scotland (SCT)

020104-F-3356N-004. Complete Scene Caption: A pair of a loaded F-15E Strike Eagle, 366th Air Expeditionary Wing (366th WG), 391st Fighter Squadron (FS), Mountain Home AFB, Idaho, sits on the rain soaked ramp at a forward operating location in Southwest Asia in support of Operation ENDURING FREEDOM. The F-15E has two AIM-120A Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missiles (AMRAAM), two AIM-9 Sidewinders, and four GBU-12 Paveway II 500-pound bombs. It also is fitted with a Martin Marietta Low-Altitude Navigation and Targeting InfraRed for Night (LANTIRN) System. The F-15E Strike Eagle is a dual-role fighter designed to perform air-to-air and air-to-ground missions. An array of avionics and electronics systems gives the F-15E the capability to fight at low altitude, day or night, and in inclement weather and perform its primary function as an air-to-ground attack aircraft. Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Country: Unknown Scene Major Command Shown: CENTAF

DF-ST-88-05106. Subject Operation/Series: COBBLER FREEZE Base: Deadhorse State: Alaska (AK) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A row of B-1B Lancers (tail sections) of the 9th Bomb Squadron, Dyess Air Force Base, Texas stand ready for launch in 12 hours for a non-stop around the world sortie that will include five in-flight refuelings, and three "no-drop" bombing exercises. When completed this will establish the first (unofficial) world record in this weight category. Subject Operation/Series: CORONET BAT Base: Dyess Air Force Base State: Texas (TX) Country: United States Of America (USA)

050105-F-2621S-005. Base: Toledo Express Airport State: Ohio (OH) Country: United States Of America (USA)

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Pilots of several U.S. Navy F-18 Super Hornet jets climb out of the cockpits on the Shuttle Landing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center. Several of the planes are participating in the World Space Expo being held from Nov. 1 to Nov. 4 at the NASA Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex. Other aircraft joining in the salute include U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds Aerial Demonstration Squadron , U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor, U.S. Air Force F-15 Eagle, the P-51 Mustang Heritage Flight and the U.S. Air Force 920th Rescue Wing, which was responsible for Mercury and Gemini capsule recovery. The U.S. Army Golden Knights also will demonstrate precision skydiving. The World Space Expo is an event to commemorate humanity's first 50 years in space while looking forward to returning people to the moon and exploring beyond. The expo will showcase various panels, presentations and educational programs. It also is a part of NASA's 50th anniversary celebrations, highlighti

Two A-10 Thunderbolt's from the 190th Fighter Squadron prepare to taxi to the runway on a training mission out of Boise, Idaho.

An F-16 Fighting Falcon from the Air Force Reserve Command Test Center arrives in support of a joint force exercise on Sept. 8, 2022, at Dugway Proving Ground, Utah. This joint force exercise incorporates more than seven military entities across three branches creating innovative operational concepts to allow quick response to an ever changing wartime horizon.

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 23rd Logistics Readiness Squadron Forward Area Refueling Point team, refuel an A-10C Thunderbolt II during a FARP demo at Moody Air Force Base, Georgia, June 6, 2022. The demo allowed for leaders of the 22nd Air Force to see first-hand how important the swift action of a FARP team is in agile combat employment locations.

Multiple 36th Fighter Squadron F-16 Fighting Falcons and 25th Fighter Squadron A-10 Thunderbolt IIs prepare to takeoff at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, April 1, 2022 as part of a combat search and rescue training event. CSART prepares squadrons and battalions for real-world events by providing opportunities to exercise tactics in a low-risk environment.

F-15 Eagles Missouri Air National Guard Missouri USA

Maj. Ian Lee, U. S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron left wing pilot, waves to the audience during Montana's Military Open House "Flight over the Falls" at Montana Air National Guard Base, Great Falls, Montana, July 23, 2022. The pilots perform approximately 30 maneuvers in a demonstration.

040729-F-2902B-159. Base: Eielson Air Force Base State: Alaska (AK) Country: United States Of America (USA)

An F-15E Strike Eagle assigned to the 4th Fighter Wing prepares to take off at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, North Carolina, Sept. 8, 2022. The 4th FW is home to 94 F-15E Strike Eagle aircraft that are assigned to two operational and two training fighter squadrons.

U.S. Air Force F-16 fighter jet from South Carolina Air National Guard and KFIR Fighter Jets from the Colombian Air Force are ready to fly during Relampago VII, an exercise in Barranquilla, Colombia, Sept. 6, 2022. The purpose of this exercise is to provide the Colombian Air Force with requested realistic interoperability training as allied countries, under NATO standards. South Carolina is Colombias State Partner in the State Partnership Program.

050225-F-3431H-022. Base: Kunsan Air Base Country: Republic Of Korea (KOR)

An F-15E Strike Eagle from the 494th Fighter Squadron, 48th Fighter Wing, Royal Air Force Lakenheath, United Kingdom, approaches the runway at Royal Air Force Lakenheath for landing while A-10 Thunderbolts from 81st Fighter Squadron, Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, await take off in the Aircraft hold area. Base: Raf Lakenheath State: East Anglia Country: England / Great Britain (ENG) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Three of the U.S. Navy's Blue Angels F/A-18 jets fly over the runway at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The Blue Angels are at Kennedy to perform in the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex Space and Air Show Nov. 8-9. The Navy's elite flight demonstration squadron will take to the skies in military aircraft demonstrations by the F-16 Fighting Falcon and F/A-18 Super Hornet jets for the second annual Space & Air Show at Kennedy. This years show brings together the best in military aircraft, coupled with precision pilots and veteran astronauts to celebrate spaceflight and aviation. The event includes military aircraft demonstrations by the F-16 Fighting Falcon and a water rescue demonstration by the 920th Rescue Wing.

An F-15C Eagle assigned to the 67th Fighter Squadron, takes off in support of Exercise Keen Sword 23 at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Nov. 17, 2022. Keen Sword 23 is the latest in a series of joint-bilateral field training exercises designed to increase combat readiness and interoperability between Japan Self-Defense Forces and U.S. forces.

U.S. Air Force F-15C Eagles assigned to the 67th Fighter Squadron sit on the parking ramp in preparation for Pitch Black 2022 night missions at Royal Australian Air Force Base Darwin, Aug. 31, 2022. PB22 is the latest in long standing, multilateral exercises designed to enhance participating countries air operations, and supports the U.S.-Australia Force Posture Agreement, signed in 2014, and the Enhanced Air Cooperation (EAC) initiative that began in 2017.

U.S. Airmen with the Indiana Air National Guard, 122nd Fighter Wing Maintenance Group, reveal Col. Joshua "Deuce" Waggoner as the pilot name painted on the side of an A-10C Thunderbolt II aircraft, during a change of command ceremony, at the 122nd Fighter Wing, Fort Wayne, Indiana, May 14, 2022. Col. Joshua C. Waggoner, former 122nd Maintenance Group commander, was given the reins as wing commander from the newly promoted Brig. Gen. Michael D. Stohler, Indiana Assistant Adjutant General - Air, Indiana National Guard,.

U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle taxis on the flight line during a routine training mission at Mountain Home Air Force Base, Idaho, September 22, 2022. Pilots use continuous training to maintain and perfect air-to-air and air-to-ground combat skills.

KANEOHE BAY, Hawaii (July 6, 2022) - U.S. Marine Corps F/A-18 Hornets land at Marine Corps Air Station Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii, during Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2022. Twenty-six nations, 38 ships, four submarines, more than 170 aircraft and 25,000 personnel are participating in RIMPAC from June 29 to Aug. 4 in and around the Hawaiian Islands and Southern California. The world's largest international maritime exercise, RIMPAC provides a unique training opportunity while fostering and sustaining cooperative relationships among participants critical to ensuring the safety of sea lanes and security on the world's oceans. RIMPAC 2022 is the 28th exercise in the series that began in 1971.

030514-F-0681L-069. Base: Fargo State: North Dakota (ND) Country: United States Of America (USA)

U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II pilots with the 58th Fighter Squadron, 33rd Fighter Wing, Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, prepare to takeoff for a training mission at Volk Field Air National Guard Base, Wisconsin, Aug. 10, 2022. Volk Field offers open airspace with optimal weather conditions for flying, allowing the 33rd FW to avoid over 60% of seasonal lightning and hurricane delays in Florida.

An F-15 crew chief works at his fighter plane at Aviano Air Base, Italy. The fighter is one of the many planes deployed to Aviano Air Base in supprt of NATO Operation Allied Force. Subject Operation/Series: ALLIED FORCE Base: Aviano Air Base State: Pordenone Country: Italy (ITA)

F-22 Raptor Demonstration Team arrives at Selfridge Air National Guard Base, Michigan, on July 7, 2022. The Demo team is based at Langley Air Force Base, Virginia. The Raptor is part of the Air Combat Command F-22 Demonstration Team and performs precision aerial maneuvers to demonstrate its unique capabilities. The team is at Selfridge to support the bases open house and air show, July 9-10.

The United States Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron, known as the Thunderbirds, soared above the Thunder Over Dover air show at Dover Air Force Base, Delaware, May 20, 2022. The U.S. Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron, the Blue Angels, flew their demonstration earlier in the day, marking the first time this season that both teams performed a joint show.

221005-N-ZV473-1471 NORFOLK, Va. (Oct. 05, 2022) Philanthropist and former Mayor of New York City, Mike Bloomberg, rides in an F/A-18 Hornet, taking off from USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN-78) flight deck and landing on Naval Station Norfolk. The flight was performed by Strike Fighter Squadron 213 Blacklions. (US Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Emily Casavant)

DF-ST-87-07606. Subject Operation/Series: GALLANT EAGLE '86 Base: Davis-Monthan Air Force Base State: Arizona (AZ) Country: United States Of America (USA)

221014-N-DU622-1071 PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 14, 2022) An F/A-18F Super Hornet, from the Fighting Redcocks” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 22, launches from the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). Nimitz Strike Group is underway preparing for an upcoming deployment.

220430-N-EE352-1028 PACIFIC OCEAN (Apr. 30, 2022) Sailors conduct pre-flight checks on an F/A-18E Super Hornet, assigned to the Fist of the Fleet of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 25, on the flight deck of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70), April 30. Vinson is currently underway conducting routine maritime operations in the Pacific Ocean.

The U.S. Air Force 354th Air Expeditionary Wing and Marine Aircraft Group 12 performed a capabilities demonstration during a pre-planned readiness exercise at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, July 7, 2022. The demonstration included U.S. Marine Corps F/A-18 Hornets, F-35B Lighting IIs, KC-130J Super Hercules aircraft, and U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptors and F-35A Lighting II aircraft, showcasing a high level of readiness and joint service capability in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific.

110212-N-5681S-229SAN DIEGO (Feb. 12, 2011) Visitors look at aircraft displays during the Centennial of Naval Aviation Open House and Parade of Flight at Naval Air Station North Island. The Navy is observing the Centennial of Naval Aviation with a series of nationwide events celebrating 100 years of heritage, progress and achievement in naval aviation.

U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle aircraft assigned to the 494th Fighter Squadron from Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, taxi after landing at the Tactical Leadership Programme 22-3 at Los Llanos Air Base, Spain, Sept. 9, 2022. The Liberty Wings F-15s were the first foreign aircraft to arrive in Spain for the two-week NATO course.

030321-F-0365G-008. Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Country: Unknown

F-16C Fighting Falcon aircraft of the 401st Tactical Fighter Wing are parked on the flight line as a C-141B Starlifter aircraft taxis in the background. The aircraft are deploying to Saudi Arabia in support of Operation Desert Shield. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD Base: Torrejon Air Base Country: Spain (ESP)

A pilot from the 107th Fighter Squadron, 127th Wing, Michigan Air National Guard, taxis in an A-10 Thunderbolt II at Selfridge Air National Guard Base Sept. 1, 2022. The A-10, affectionally called the Warthog, is the first Air Force aircraft specially designed for close air support. The effective and survivable Warthog carries a wide variety of munitions that can be used against all ground targets, including tanks and other armored vehicles. ( U.S. Air National Guard photo by Terry L. Atwell)

A U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II assigned to the 60th Fighter Squadron, 33rd Fighter Wing, Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, lands at Burlington Air National Guard Base, Vermont, July 12, 2022. The 33rd FW is utilizing the Vermont ANG air space to continue effective flying operations during hazardous summer weather in Florida.

PACIFIC OCEAN (April 4, 2023) - U.S. Sailors prepare to launch an F/A-18E Super Hornet, assigned to the Vigilantes of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 151, from the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71), April 4, 2023. Theodore Roosevelt is conducting a flight deck certification with the Black Aces of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 41, the Tophatters of VFA-14, the Rough Raiders of VFA-125, the Vigilantes of VFA-151, and the Eightballers of Helicopter Sea Combat (HSC) 8 ahead of an upcoming deployment workup cycle. The ship recently completed an 18-month maintenance availability, receiving extensive restorations and upgrades.

221202-N-MR862-191 TINKER AFB, Okla. (02 Dec. 2022) Lt. Cmdr. Jack Keilty assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 211 escorts former staffer at the officer lounge Fili Chittum, now Tinker Event Center, into the flight deck of a F/A-18E/F Super Hornet on the Fleet Air Reconnaissance (VQ) 3 Flightline Dec 02, 2022. Strategic Communications Wing (SCW) 1 is a tenant command at Tinker Air Force Base, ensuring National Security through the deterrence of adversarial nuclear ambitions.

020419-F-3488S-025. Subject Operation/Series: COPE NORTH 2002 Base: Andersen Air Base State: Guam (GU) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: PACAF

An A-10C Thunderbolt II aircraft is inspected prior to take-off at Moody Air Force Base, Georgia, April 29, 2022. A group of A-10Cs from the 23rd Fighter Group are supporting exercise Jaded Thunder 22-1 at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California. Jaded Thunder 22-1 is a two-week training exercise designed to enhance integration of joint force military assets and enhance combat effectiveness.

980327-F-7910D-002. Subject Operation/Series: SOUTHERN WATCH 1998 Base: Ahmed Al Jaber Air Base State: Al Ahmadi Country: Kuwait (KWT) Scene Major Command Shown: ANG

040420-F-3476P-151. Base: Kadena Air Base State: Okinawa Country: Japan (JPN)

The U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron "Thunderbirds" pilots perform during Montana's Military Open House "Flight over the Falls" at Montana Air National Guard Base, Great Falls, Montana, July 23, 2022. The Thunderbirds are the U.S. Air Force's premier air demonstration squadron.

Crew chiefs from the 8th Tactical Fighter Wing, Kunsan Air Base, Korea, give a thumbs-up, good luck signal to an F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft pilot during Gunsmoke '87, an Air Force-wide tactical gunnery and bombing competition sponsored by the Tactical Air Command and hosted by the Tactical Fighter Weapons Center at Nellis. Subject Operation/Series: GUNSMOKE '87 Base: Nellis Air Force Base State: Nevada (NV) Country: United States Of America (USA)

041117-F-1740G-012. Base: Hyakuri Japanese Air Base Country: Japan (JPN)

F-15A on display at Otis Air National Guard Base. Dedicated to retired Brig. Gen. Anthony 'Kimo' Schiavi.

060815-N-6106R-003. Base: USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63)

030306-M-0175R-008. Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Base: USS Nassau (LHA 4)

Two A10-C Thunderbolt II aircraft assigned to the 104th Fighter Squadron, Maryland Air National Guard, prepare for takeoff from Andoya Air Base, heading to Setermoen Range to participate in the Swift Response exercise, May 9, 2022, in Andenes, Norway. Swift Response is an annual USAREUR-AF led multinational training exercise taking place throughout Eastern Europe, including the Arctic, Baltic Sea, and the Balkan Peninsula regions and is designed to enhance readiness and airborne interoperability with allies and partners.

A U.S. Air Force U-2 Dragon Lady from the 99th Expeditionary Reconnaissance lands at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia followed by a chase vehicle, Dec. 2, 2010. The U-2 utilizes a chase vehicle to assist with both takeoff and landing.

030202-M-5266H-004. Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Base: Ahmed Al Jaber Air Base State: Al Ahmadi Country: Kuwait (KWT)

U.S. Air Force Airmen representing the aircraft maintenance unit, Reaper, assigned to the 432nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, load a weapon on an MQ-9 Reaper during the Load Crew of the 3rd Quarter competition at Creech Air Force Base, Nevada, Oct. 14, 2022. The crews are scored on their ability to perform well under stress and quickly load weapons onto the aircraft while adhering to safety precautions.

An F-35B Lightning II, assigned to Marine Fighter Attack Training Squadron (VMFAT) 501, takes off at Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, South Carolina, June 9, 2022. VMFAT-501 trains pilots to be proficient and combat ready to serve in their future-fleet units and conduct aviation operations globally. VMFAT-501 is a subordinate unit of 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), the aviation combat element of II Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Servante R. Coba)

Attack Squadron 75 (VA-75) A-6E Intruder aircraft are parked on the flight line following the arrival on base along with other units of Carrier Air Wing 3 and Carrier Air Wing 17. Wing personnel are returning home after serving in the Persian Gulf during Operation Desert Storm. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Base: Naval Air Station, Oceana State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A T-38 Talon assigned to the 2nd Fighter Training Squadron, Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida, taxis down the runway at the Air Dominance Center during Sentry Savannah on May 2, 2022. Sentry Savannah is the Air National Guards largest air-to-air, joint aerial combat exercise for fourth and fifth generation fighters designed to train pilots on offensive and defense air missions, and to showcase the Air Forces combat aircraft readiness

An F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the Pacific Air Forces F-16 Demonstration Team from Misawa Air Base, Japan, sits on a flightline during the Japanese-American Friendship Festival fireworks display at Yokota Air Base, Japan, May 21, 2022. The festival is aimed at increasing bilateral relationships between the U.S. and Japanese communities and allows people to see those bilateral capabilities first-hand. The PACAF F-16 Demo Team travels throughout the Indo-Pacific region promoting and strengthening community relations.

U.S. Navy Lt. Van Den Berg, an F/A-18E Super Hornetpilot assigned to Carrier Air Wing 5 and a Virgina, SouthAfrica native, greets his daughter at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni Japan, Aug. 17, 2022. The air wingsreturn marked the completion of their most recentdeployment aboard the USS Ronald Reagan (CVN-76),where they provided airpower to protect U.S. forces andallies as they flew missions in support of a free and openIndo-Pacific

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman David Phaff, a 47th Flying Training Wing Public Affairs specialist, takes a photo of an F-15C Eagle assigned to the 44th Fighter Squadron as it lands on Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska during RED FLAG-Alaska 23-1, Oct. 7, 2022. RF-A exercises provide unique opportunities to integrate various forces in a realistic threat environment and dates back to 1975 when it was held at Clark Air Base, Philippines and was called Exercise Cope Thunder.

An AV-8B Harrier, assigned to Marine Attack Squadron 223 at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, taxis to a parking spot after testing a vertical landing on an Air Force flight line during Green Flag-West 24-04 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, on Feb. 15, 2024. The AV-8B Harrier was used to test the vertical landing capabilities to highlight the aircraft's versatility in supporting tactical joint operations. Green Flag-West allows the 549th Combat Training Squadron to provide relevant air-to-surface integration training within the joint and now allied forces that began in 1981 in a robust, contested, degraded, and operationally limited environment. Air Force

U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Steven S. Nordhaus, Continental U.S. NORAD Region commander, and U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Roy Poor, the Ohio National Guards 180th Fighter Wings Aerospace Control Alert commander, discuss the F-16s capabilities and role in the total force, in Swanton, Ohio, Feb. 1, 2024. Nordhaus, who commanded the 180FW from 2011 to 2013, received a tour of the wing's facilities and discussed the 180FWs role as an Aerospace Control Alert-trained unit during his visit. Air National Guard

NELLIS AIR FORCE BASE, Nev. - The U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Team "Thunderbirds" pilots, exit their F-16's after completing the final performance of the season during the 2009 Aviation Nation Nellis Open House. The open house is an opportunity for the Las Vegas community to view aerial demonstrations and static displays of various aircraft from the military. The open house also acts as the final air show of the year for the Thunderbirds.

040425-F-8164Z-072. Base: March Air Reserve Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DF-ST-87-11632. Base: Osan Air Base Country: Republic Of Korea (KOR)

U.S. Navy Pilots, The Blue Angels, prepare for an airshow on Marine Corp Base Hawaii, Oahu, Hawaii, August 12, 2022. The airshow displayed several military aircraft for the public.

050121-F-4884R-002. Base: Utapao Naval Air Station Country: Thailand (THA)

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