Airborne Operations and Surveillance

Aircraft in flight conducting operations, including surveillance and refueling exercises, showcasing aerial military capabilities.

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.

220715-O-LR179-1003-CA PACIFIC OCEAN (July 15, 2022) An E-2D Hawkeye, assigned to Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) 117, conducts a maritime surveillance flight during Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2022. Twenty-six nations, 38 ships, three submarines, more than 170 aircraft and 25,000 personnel are participating in RIMPAC from June 29- Aug. 4 in and around the Hawaiian Islands and Southern California. The worlds 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 worlds oceans. RIMPAC 2022 is the 28th exercise in the series that began in 1971. (Royal Canadian Navy photo by S1 Melissa Gonzalez)

An AC-130J Commando II drops cargo in support of a Mission Sustainment Team field exercise at Austere Field #6, Florida, Sept. 12, 2022. The exercise prepares MST personnel for future mission success and proper implementation of taught tactics.

020208-F-1789V-051. Base: Indian Springs Auxiliary Field State: Nevada (NV) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: ACC

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An F-35B Lightning II, assigned to Marine Fighter Attack Training Squadron (VMFAT) 501, flies over Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, South Carolina, June 8, 2022. VMFAT-501 trains pilots to be proficient and combat ready to serve in their future-fleet units and to 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)

U.S. Air Force Maj. Josiah Sirius Gaffney, PACAF F-16 Demonstration Team pilot, performs an aerial demonstration in a F-16 Fighting Falcon during the Misawa Air Fest at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 11, 2022. The air show gave community members an opportunity to see various aircraft, meet military personnel and observe ground and aerial demonstrations, encompassing the power of the joint and bilateral forces. This years aerial demonstrations included the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force and Japan Air Self-Defense Force F-35A Lightning II, Mitsubishi F-2, a CH-47J and UH-60 helicopter alongside a U.S. Air Force F-16 and U.S. Navy EA-18G Growler.

An aircrew with the Wisconsin National Guards 1st Battalion, 147th Aviation Regiment operates a UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter Sept, 1, 2022, at Fort McCoy, Wis. Members of the unit regularly complete training operations at Fort McCoy and the unit also supports numerous training events at the installation each year. According to the Army fact sheet for the Black Hawk, its mission is to provide air assault, general support, aeromedical evacuation, command and control, and special operations support to combat, stability, and support operations. The UH-60 also is the Armys utility tactical transport helicopter. The versatile helicopter has enhanced the overall mobility of the Army due to dramatic improvements in troop capacity and cargo lift capability over the years as well. (U.S. Army Photos by Scott T. Sturkol, Public Affairs Office, Fort McCoy, Wis.)

A Polish air force Aermacchi M-346 Master jet trainer flies over a wet-gap crossing operation part of Defender Europe 22 held at Dęblin, Poland, May 13, 2022. Defender Europe 2022 is a series of U.S. Army Europe and Africa multinational training exercises in Eastern Europe. The exercise demonstrates U.S. Army Europe and Africas ability to conduct large-scale ground combat operations across multiple theaters supporting NATO.

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.

U.S. Air Force Maj. Kristin "BEO" Wolfe, F-35A Lightning II Demonstration Team Pilot and Commander, flies overhead during the Oregon International Air Show at Hillsboro Airport, Ore., May 22, 2022. The "She Flies with Her Own Wings" air show was considered an all-female air show, to include female performers, maintenance personnel, emcees, and air bosses.

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon flies overhead as part of the Kaneohe Bay Air Show, Marine Corps Air Station Kaneohe Bay, Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Aug. 13, 2022. As the U.S. Navys Flight Demonstration Squadron, The Blue Angels is comprised of six F/A-18 Super Hornets and one C-130J Hercules who perform aerobatics around the United States. The Kaneohe Bay Air Show, which contained aerial performances, static displays, demonstrations and vendors, was designed to express MCBHs appreciation to the residents of Hawaii and their continued support of the installation.

A U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancer aircraft assigned to the 7th Bomb Wing at Dyess Air Force Base performs conducts off-station training Nov. 4, 2022, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. The Lancer integration training with Luke AFB F-35A Lightning II aircraft was conducted to improve interoperability between the different U.S. Air Force airframes.

Two U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptors assigned to the 90th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron approach for landing after a training flight in support of Exercise Steadfast Noon, Oct. 18, 2022 at Leeuwarden Air Base, Netherlands. U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptors, F-35A Lightning IIs, and F-15E Strike Eagles integrated and trained together with Royal Netherlands Air Force F-35A Lightning IIs enhancing interoperability and building a stronger Trans-Atlantic link during Exercise Steadfast Noon. Steadfast Noon involves 14 countries and up to 60 aircraft of various types, including fourth and fifth generation fighter jets, as well as surveillance and tanker aircraft. This exercise helps ensure that NATOs nuclear deterrent remains safe, secure and effective. The main purpose of NATO's nuclear capability is to preserve peace, prevent coercion, and deter aggression.

Paratroopers from the U.S., Belize, Mexico, Guyana, and Colombia conducted a static line jump from a C-130 Hercules in to the Manatee training site to begin two weeks of jungle training May 8, 2022 during TRADEWINDS22. Tradewinds 2022 is a multinational exercise designed to expand the Caribbean regions capability to mitigate, plan for, and respond to crises; increase regional training capacity and interoperability; develop new and refine existing standard operating procedures; enhance ability to defend exclusive economic zones; and promote human rights and adherence to shared international norms and values; fully integrate women into defense, peace and security missions; and increase maritime domain awareness to deter illegal, unregulated and unreported fishing activities.

Two marine AV-8B Harrier aircraft are demonstrated in flight during an airshow. Base: Mcas, Cherry Point State: North Carolina (NC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

U.S. Air Force Capt. Aimee Rebel Fiedler, F-16 Viper Demonstration Team commander and pilot, performs a demonstration with Col. Kristoffer Smith, 20th Fighter Wing commander, in the back seat at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., Aug. 18, 2022. Fiedler performs precision aerial maneuvers to demonstrate the unique capabilities of one of the Air Force's premier multi-role fighters, the F-16 Fighting Falcon.

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A U.S. Air Force A-10C Warthog from the Maryland Air National Guard's 175th Wing drops inert training bombs during joint terminal attack controller proficiency training at 177th Fighter Wing Det. 1, Warren Grove Gunnery Range, N.J., Dec. 18, 2014.

DF-ST-87-00553. Subject Operation/Series: COMMANDO WEST IX Base: Korat Royal Thai Air Force Base Country: Thailand (THA)

The United States Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron "Thunderbirds" perform their demonstration at Homestead Air Reserve Base, Florida, March 31 - April 2, 2023. The Thunderbirds headlined the Wings Over Homestead Air Show with the mission to recruit, retain, and inspire American communities.

A U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor performs maneuvers during The Great Texas Airshow, Apr. 22, 2022, at JBSA-Randolph, Texas. The Great Texas Airshow, featuring the Thunderbirds, is scheduled for April 23 thru 24 at JBSA-Randolph. The Thunderbirds perform for people all around the world to display the pride, precision and professionalism the U.S. Air Force represents. Through air shows and flyovers, they aim to excite and inspire. In addition to showcasing the elite skills all pilots must possess, the Thunderbirds demonstrate the incredible capabilities of the Air Force's premier multi-role fighter jet, the F-16 Fighting Falcon.

Two B-52H Stratofortresses fly over the flightline before coming in for landing Oct. 27, 2022, at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota. In a conventional conflict, the B-52 can perform strategic attack, close-air support, air interdiction, offensive counter-air and maritime operations.

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U.S. Marines with 3d Battalion, 3d Marines coordinate close air support utilizing inert munitions with an F-35B Lightning II aircraft assigned to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 121 during Exercise Fuji Viper 22.5 at Combined Arms Training Center, Camp Fuji, Japan, Sept. 16, 2022. Exercise Fuji Viper exemplifies a commitment to realistic training that produces lethal, ready, and adaptable forces capable of decentralized operations across a wide range of missions. 3/3 is forward deployed in the Indo-Pacific under 4th Marines, 3d Marine Division as part of the Unit Deployment Program.

A U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancer assigned to the 37th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron, Ellsworth Air Force Base, South Dakota, takes off in support of a Bomber Task Force Mission at Andersen AFB, Guam, Oct. 29, 2022. BTF missions contribute to joint force lethality and deter aggression in the Indo-Pacific by demonstrating the U.S. Air Forces ability to operate anywhere in the world at any time in support of the National Defense Strategy.

030307-M-5505M-013. Base: Camp Ripper Country: Kuwait (KWT) Scene Major Command Shown: 3rd LAR

220730-N-CH260-1240 PACIFIC OCEAN (July 30, 2022) An F-35C Lightning II, assigned to the "Black Knights" of Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 314, flies by the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group is underway conducting routine operations in the U.S. 3rd Fleet.

A U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II aircraft with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 242 takes off during Exercise Resolute Dragon 22 at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Oct. 10, 2022. Resolute Dragon 22 is an annual bilateral exercise designed to strengthen the defensive capabilities of the U.S.-Japan Alliance by exercising integrated command and control, targeting, combined arms, and maneuver across multiple domains.

An A-10 Thunderbolt II, from the 124th Fighter Wing, Boise, Idaho, performs a runway verification at Young Landing Zone on Fort McCoy, Wisconsin, June 13, 2022. The aircraft were participating in Agile Rage 2022 and performing austere landings in support of hub and spoke operations as part of the agile combat employment concept of operations.

A-10 Thunderbolt II pilots compete in Hawgsmoke 2022 at Saylor Creek in Idaho, Sept 8, 2022. Hawgsmoke is a biennial USAF bombing, missile, and tactical gunnery competition for A-10 Thunderbolt II units which provides unique training.

Teams from 7th Special Forces Group (Airborne) conducted a joint airborne operation with partner nations during Exercise Tradewinds 2022 in Belize. Tradewinds is a U.S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM) sponsored, combined, joint, Caribbean-focused training exercise held annually since 1984.

The U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron "Thunderbirds" fly over Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina, March 31, 2022. The Thunderbirds landed at the 20th Fighter Wing in preparation for the Shaw Air & Space Expo April 2-3.

An Air Force pilot guides an A-10C Thunderbolt II aircraft over the airspace on South Post at Fort McCoy, Wis., on Oct. 12, 2022, as part of training operations at installation. Several A-10s completed taking off and landing at Young Air Assault Strip on South Post and flying routes over the installation. According to the Air Force fact sheet for the A-10C, the Thunderbolt II is the first Air Force aircraft specially designed for close air support of ground forces. They are simple, effective and survivable twin-engine jet aircraft that can be used against light maritime attack aircraft and all ground targets, including tanks and other armored vehicles. The A-10C offers excellent maneuverability at low airspeeds and altitude while maintaining a highly accurate weapons-delivery platform. They can loiter near battle areas for extended periods of time, are capable of austere landings and operate under 1,000-foot ceilings (303.3 meters) with 1.5-mile (2.4 kilometers) visibility. Additionall

An U.S. Air Force F-35 Lighting II assigned to the 354th Fighter Wing takes off from the flightline at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, Oct. 18, 2022. The F-35 was first flown in 2006 and is expected to replace the Air Forces F-16 Fighting Falcons and A-10 Thunderbolt IIs.

U.S. Air Force Maj. Haden Fullam, A-10C Thunderbolt II Demonstration Team commander and pilot, flies over Fort Lauderdale, Florida, April 30, 2022. During the performance, Fullam showcased different aerial maneuvers, including shooting chaff and flare, highlighting the combat capabilities of the A-10.

A KC-135R Stratotanker from the 380th Air Refueling Wing (ARW), Plattsburgh AFB, NY, refuels a C-5 aircraft, from the 22nd Airlift Squadron (ALS), Travis AFB, CA, as it heads to Cairo West (a U.S. staging base in Egypt). The primary mission of the 380th ARW (Deployed) is to provide air refueling support over the Atlantic to in-bound (going into Mogadishu, Somalia) and homeward-bound C-5 aircraft, which are ferrying supplies, troops and equipment. A total of 332 personnel and 12 KC-135R Stratotankers (from Plattsburgh, Griffiss AFB, NY, and Loring AFB, Maine) are deployed to Moron.(Exact date unknown). Subject Operation/Series: RESTORE HOPE II Base: Moron Air Base State: Sevilla Country: Spain (ESP)

A U.S. Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt II with 190th Fighter Squadron performs tactical maneuvers during Exercise Garnet Rattler at Gowen Field Air National Guard Base, Idaho, May 10, 2022. Garnet Rattler is a joint training exercise between elements of the 3d Littoral Anti-Air Battalion, 3d MLR, U.S. Army and U.S. Air Force to conduct simulated sea control operations and joint time on target strikes.

A U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle assigned to the 494th Fighter Squadron flies over Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, May 26, 2022. Routine training missions give the opportunity for the Liberty Wings aircrews to gain the experience they need to support United States Air Forces in Europe objectives.

A U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II aircraft with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 242 flies in formation during exercise Pitch Black 22 near Royal Australian Air Force Base Tindal, Australia, Aug. 25, 2022. Exercise Pitch Black is the Royal Australian Air Forces largest and most complex Large Force Employment exercise. Pitch Black 2022 is being conducted at RAAF Bases Darwin, Tindal, and Amberley from 19 August to 8 September 2022. This Years exercise will host up to 2500 personnel and around 100 aircraft from 17 participating nations from around the globe.Activities such as Exercise Pitch Black recognize Australias strong relationships and the high value we place on regional security and fostering closer ties throughout the Indo-Pacific region.Exercise Pitch Black features a range of realistic, simulated threats which can be found in a modern battle-space environment and is an opportunity to test and improve our force integration utilizing one of the largest training air spac

YUMA, Ariz. (March 21, 2013) An F-35B Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter assigned to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 121 prepares to make a vertical landing at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Ariz. This marks the first vertical landing of a Marine Corps F-35B outside of a testing environment.

030225-F-3961R-001. Subject Operation/Series: COPE TIGER 2003 Base: Korat Country: Thailand (THA)

A C-130J Super Hercules from the 36th Airlift Squadron flies low over the drop-zone after conducting trilateral airborne operations with paratroopers from the U.S. Army, Tentara Nasional Indonesia, and the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force in Baturaja, Indonesia to kick-off Super Garuda Shield on Aug. 3,2022.Super Garuda Shield, a part of Operation Pathways and a longstanding annual, bilateral military exercise conducted between the U.S. military and Indonesia National Armed Forces, reinforces the U.S. commitments to our allies, and regional partners, joint readiness, and the interoperability to fight and win together. #SuperGarudaShield #FreeAndOpenIndoPacific

U.S. Air Force Maj. Joshua Cabo Gunderson, F-22 Raptor Demonstration Team commander and pilot, performs during the Orlando Air and Space Show at the Orlando Sanford International Airport, Florida, Oct. 30, 2022. The F-22s raw power and thrust vectoring technology gives the aircraft super maneuverability in the air-to-air battlespace.

A U.S. Army AH-64E Apache helicopter assigned to 82nd Aviation Regiment, 82nd Airborne Division of Fort Liberty, North Carolina, flies over the Bombing Target 11 range on Piney Island, North Carolina, during a forward arming and rearming point exercise, Jan. 22, 2024. Soldiers used Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Points authentic training environment to refine tactical proficiency and adaptability.

Mike Goulian, piloting his SR-22, performs aerobatics during the 2022 Marine Corps Air Station Miramar Air Show at MCAS Miramar, San Diego, California, Sept. 23, 2022. Goulian has been competing in aerobatic contests for over 30 years and is a recognized expert in aviation. The theme for the 2022 MCAS Miramar Air Show, Marines Fight, Evolve and Win, reflects the Marine Corps ongoing modernization efforts to prepare for future conflicts.

Mike Goulian, piloting his SR-22, performs aerobatics during the 2022 Marine Corps Air Station Miramar Air Show at MCAS Miramar, San Diego, California, Sept. 23, 2022. Goulian has been competing in aerobatic contests for over 30 years and is a recognized expert in aviation. The theme for the 2022 MCAS Miramar Air Show, Marines Fight, Evolve and Win, reflects the Marine Corps ongoing modernization efforts to prepare for future conflicts.

A Royal Jordanian Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft flies over joint tactical air controllers from the 13th Air Support Operations Squadron who direct simulated close air support as part of Falcon Air Meet 2010, near Azraq, Jordan, Oct. 25, 2010. The purpose of The Falcon Air Meet is to improve international military relations and joint air operations.

U.S. Marines with 3d Battalion, 3d Marines coordinate close air support with Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 12 as part of Joint Terminal Attack Controller operations during Fuji Viper 22.5 at Combined Arms Training Center, Camp Fuji, Japan, Sept. 13, 2022. Exercise Fuji Viper exemplifies a commitment to realistic training that produces lethal, ready, and adaptable forces capable of decentralized operations across a wide range of missions. 3/3 is forward deployed in the Indo-Pacific under 4th Marines, 3d Marine Division as part of the Unit Deployment Program.

The United States Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron Thunderbirds perform during the Arctic Thunder Open House at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, July 31, 2022. The Thunderbirds have the honor of representing nearly 700,000 active duty, Air Force Reserve, Air National Guard, and civilian Airmen across America and deployed around the world.

U.S. Air Force KC-10 Extenders and KC-46A Pegasuses practice on-air refueling during an integrated mission sortie over the Pacific, Feb. 8, 2023. The 6th and 9th Air Refueling Squadrons trained alongside Airmen from the 305th Air Mobility Wing at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, New Jersey, and the 22nd Air Refueling Wing at McConnell AFB, Kansas, in support of U.S. Air Force Ready Airman Training and force generation initiatives.

220405-N-CZ759-1268 PACIFIC OCEAN (April 5, 2022) - An F-35B Lightning II aircraft attached to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 122 and an F-117 Nighthawk fly over amphibious assault ship USS Tripoli (LHA 7), April 5. VMFA-122 is embarked aboard Tripoli as part of the U.S. Marine Corps Lightning carrier concept demonstration. The Lightning carrier concept demonstration shows Tripoli and other amphibious assault ships are capable of operating as dedicated fixed-wing strike platforms when needed, capable of bringing fifth generation Short Takeoff/Vertical Landing aircraft wherever they are required.

A pari of French F1-CR-200 Mirage aircraft prepare to land after a mission during Operation Deny Flight, the enforcement of the United Nations-sanctioned no-fly zone over Bosnia and Herzegovina. Subject Operation/Series: DENY FLIGHT Base: Aviano Air Base State: Pordenone Country: Italy (ITA)

General Dynamics F-16s, belonging to the transition and conversion department (TCA), at the Leeuwarden airbase.

031031-A-5433O-017. Base: Randolph Air Force Base State: Texas (TX) Country: United States Of America (USA)

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- After meeting with NASA officials about their involvement in the second annual Space & Air Show at Kennedy Space Center Nov. 8-9, Blue Angel pilots Lt. Frank Weisser and Lt. Dan McShane take off from the Shuttle Landing Facility aboard their U.S. Navy F-18 Hornet for the return flight to their home base in Pensacola, Fla. The air show will be only the second time the Blue Angels have performed at Kennedy. Their precision flight team will perform high-speed passes, fast rolls, mirror formations, tight turns and their signature Delta formation showcasing the capabilities of the powerful aircraft. The 2008 Space & Air Show will include aircraft displays and space-related exhibits on the ground and plenty of action in the skies over Kennedy. Returning to the show is the 920th Rescue Wing, an Air Force Reserve Command combat search and rescue unit based at Patrick Air Force Base in Central Florida. Also, more than 20 astronauts and special guests will be on hand

USAF A-10 Thunderbolt II Warthog against blue sky firing nose mounted gattling gun 30mm cannon trailing smoke from the weapon

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 510th Fighter Squadron prepares to land at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Aug. 8, 2022. An F-16 can locate targets in all weather conditions and detect low flying aircraft in radar ground clutter and in an air-to-surface role, the F-16 can fly over 500 miles, deliver its weapons with accuracy, defend itself against enemy aircraft, and return to its starting point.

Aerial formation from right to left, F-16CJ Fighting Falcon, 20th Fighter Wing (FW) Shaw Air Force Base (AFB), South Carolina; F-15E Strike Eagle, 4th FW Seymour Johnson AFB, North Carolina; and F-16CJ Fighting Falcon, 27th FW, Cannon AFB, New Mexico during the 4th Aerospace Expeditionary Wing (AEW) in Doha, Qatar. The AEW was in country in support of Operation SOUTHERN WATCH. SOUTHERN WATCH enforces the United Nations Security Council Resolution 688 that establishes a no-fly zone over Southern Iraq below the 32nd parallel. Subject Operation/Series: SOUTHERN WATCH Country: Qatar (QAT)

A group of U.S. Army and European Paratroopers conduct an AIrborne jump out of a C-130 aircraft during Exrcise Falcon Leap onto Ginkelse Heide Drop Zone, Arnhem, Netherlands., Sep. 14, 2022. More than 1000 Paratroopers from all over the world, 13 different nationalities, multiple airdrops per day, and training with each other equipment for two weeks. this is NATO's largest technical airborne exercise

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U.S. Marine Corps AH-1Z Vipers assigned to Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron One (MAWTS-1), participate in a low altitude air defense exercise during Weapons and Tactics Instructor (WTI) course 1-23 at Tacts Airfield, near Wellton, Arizona, Oct. 13, 2022. WTI is a seven-week training event hosted by MAWTS-1, providing standardized advanced tactical training and certification of unit instructor qualifications to support Marine aviation training and readiness, and assists in developing and employing aviation weapons and tactics.

An A-10 Thunderbolt II, from the Indiana National Guards 122nd Fighter Wing, Fort Wayne, Indiana, flys away from a gunnery target during the Hawgsmoke 2022 gunnery competition at the Saylor Creek Bombing Range, south of Mountain Home, Idaho, Sept. 8, 2022. The pilot had just completed a strafing run with the GAU-8 Avenger cannon. .

Two U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress bomber aircraft assigned to the 5th Bomb Wing at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota and two KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft assigned to the 92nd Air Refueling Wing at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington fly over the University of North Dakota in Grand Forks, ND, June 27, 2023. The 319th Reconnaissance Wing previously hosted the KC-135 Stratotanker aerial refueling aircraft as the 319th Aerial Refueling Wing, and was the Air Forces first super tanker wing in 1993.

U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptors with the 94th Fighter Squadron, Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, fly over the installation during Checkered Flag 23-1 at Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida, Nov. 1, 2022. Checkered Flag is a large-force aerial exercise held at Tyndall which fosters readiness and interoperability through the incorporation of 4th- and 5th-generation aircraft during air-to-air combat training.

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An F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 114th Fighter Wing, takes off during Weapons and Tactics Instructor (WTI) course 2-22 at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Ariz., April 5, 2022. WTI is a seven-week training event hosted by Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron One (MAWTS-1), providing standardized advanced tactical training and certification of unit instructor qualifications to support Marine aviation training and readiness, and assists in developing and employing aviation weapons and tactics.

U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II aircrafts with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 242 prepare to land on the flight line in support of exercise RED FLAG-Alaska 22-1 at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, April 25, 2022. RF-A serves as an ideal platform for international engagement, enabling the exchange of tactics, techniques and procedures while improving interoperability in order to maintain a free and open Indo-Pacific.

A U.S. Army AH-64E Apache helicopter assigned to 82nd Aviation Regiment, 82nd Airborne Division of Fort Liberty, North Carolina, fires flechette rockets over the Bombing Target 11 range on Piney Island, North Carolina, during a forward arming and rearming point exercise, Jan. 22, 2024. Soldiers used Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Points authentic training environment to refine tactical proficiency and adaptability

A KC-130 Hercules aircraft drops supplies during Operation BEAR HUNT '84. Subject Operation/Series: BEAR HUNT '84 Country: Republic Of Korea (KOR)

An Air Force B-52 Stratofortress bomber does a flyover during the retreat ceremony honoring Gen. Arnold W. Bunch, Jr., Air Force Materiel Command commander, and Patricia Young, Executive Director, on May 24, 2022, outside AFMC headquarters at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. Bunch was a B-52 pilot early in his career.

Members of the 736th Security Forces Squadron jump from a C-130 Hercules Aug. 21 over the Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, flightline as part of static jump training. As the integrated force protection element of the 36th Contingency Response Group, members of the 736th SFS provide a quick-response airborne capability that serves as an advance echelon team for contingency and humanitarian missions all over the Asia-Pacific region.

Two U.S. Air Force F-35 Lightning II aircraft assigned to the Vermont Air National Guards 158th Fighter Wing and a KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft, assigned to the 92nd Air Refueling Wing, currently operating out of Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany conduct a scheduled and highly publicized low approach flight above Vilnius, Lithuania, June 16, 2022. The purpose of the flight was to demonstrate U.S. commitment and assurance to NATO Baltic Allies and partners.

F/A-18 Hornet and A-6E Intruder aircraft from Carrier Air Wing 1 (CVW-1) conduct an in-flight refueling with a pair of U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft while en route to their target during Operation Desert Storm. A Fighter Squadron 33 (VF-33) F-14A Tomcat aircraft, also from CVW-1, is in the foreground. CVW-1 is based aboard the aircraft carrier USS AMERICA (CV 66).. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Country: Saudi Arabia(SAU)

An Air Force pilots guides an A-10C Thunderbolt II aircraft over the airspace on South Post at Fort McCoy, Wis., on Oct. 4, 2022, as part of training operations at installation. Several A-10s completed taking off and landing at Young Air Assault Strip on South Post and flying routes over the installation. According to the Air Force fact sheet for the A-10C, the Thunderbolt II is the first Air Force aircraft specially designed for close air support of ground forces. They are simple, effective and survivable twin-engine jet aircraft that can be used against light maritime attack aircraft and all ground targets, including tanks and other armored vehicles. The A-10C offers excellent maneuverability at low airspeeds and altitude while maintaining a highly accurate weapons-delivery platform. They can loiter near battle areas for extended periods of time, are capable of austere landings and operate under 1,000-foot ceilings (303.3 meters) with 1.5-mile (2.4 kilometers) visibility. Additionall

PHILIPPINE SEA (May 5, 2022) An F-35C Lightning II, assigned to the "Black Knights" of Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 314, flies over the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). Abraham Lincoln Strike Group is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability through alliances and partnerships while serving as a ready-response force in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific region.

A-10 Thunderbolt IIs from the 190th Fighter Squadron, Idaho Air National Guard perform live fire exercises at the Grayling Air Gunnery Range, Michigan, June 8, 2022 during the Agile Rage 22 exercise. Agile Rage 22 provides realistic training opportunities, mimicking current and future combat environments dictated by the National Defense Strategy.

U.S. Air Force Maj. Haden Fullam, A-10C Thunderbolt II Demonstration Team commander and pilot, flies over Fort Lauderdale, Florida, May 1, 2022. During the performance, Fullam showcased different aerial maneuvers, including shooting chaff and flare, highlighting the combat capabilities of the A-10.

220609-N-BR419-1120 PHILIPPINE SEA (June 9, 2022) An F/A-18E Super Hornet attached to the Royal Maces of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 27 flies over the flight deck of the U.S. Navys only forward-deployed aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76). The Royal Maces conduct carrier-based air strike and strike force escort missions, and ship, battle group, and intelligence collection operations. Ronald Reagan, the flagship of Carrier Strike Group 5, provides a combat-ready force that protects and defends the United States, and supports alliances, partnerships and collective maritime interests in the Indo-Pacific region.

A U.S. Air Force MQ-9 Reaper prepares to land Oct. 18, 2022, at Hurlburt Field, Florida. The Reaper, assigned to the 27th Special Operations Group, traveled from Cannon Air Force Base, New Mexico to Austere Field #6, Florida, before arriving at Hurlburt Field. As part of Emerald Flag, an annual joint-service exercise, the flight aimed to test the remotely piloted aircrafts ability to take off and land in austere environments, among other Agile Combat Employment concepts.

030809-M-7837W-007. Base: Bagram Air Base State: Parwan Country: Afghanistan (AFG) Scene Major Command Shown: VMA-513

A C-130 Hercules transport aircraft drops simulated heavy equipment on a drop zone during AIRLIFT RODEO '90. The distance the load lands from a predetermined impact point is measured during the competition. AIRLIFT RODEO is an annual airdrop competition that tests the flight and ground skills of Military Airlift Command aircrews as well as foreign teams.. Subject Operation/Series: AIRLIFT RODEO '90 Base: Fort Bragg State: North Carolina(NC) Country: United States Of America(USA)

A left side view of a KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft refueling an F-16A Fighting Falcon aircraft in flight, as other Falcons await their turns. The Falcons are from the 35th Tactical Fighter Squadron, 8th Tactical Fighter Wing, being deployed to Kunsan Air Base, Korea. The aircraft are equipped with luggage pods on the left wings and auxiliary fuel tanks. Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

An Air Force pilot guides an A-10C Thunderbolt II aircraft over the airspace on South Post at Fort McCoy, Wis., on Oct. 11, 2022, as part of training operations at installation. Several A-10s completed taking off and landing at Young Air Assault Strip on South Post and flying routes over the installation. According to the Air Force fact sheet for the A-10C, the Thunderbolt II is the first Air Force aircraft specially designed for close air support of ground forces. They are simple, effective and survivable twin-engine jet aircraft that can be used against light maritime attack aircraft and all ground targets, including tanks and other armored vehicles. The A-10C offers excellent maneuverability at low airspeeds and altitude while maintaining a highly accurate weapons-delivery platform. They can loiter near battle areas for extended periods of time, are capable of austere landings and operate under 1,000-foot ceilings (303.3 meters) with 1.5-mile (2.4 kilometers) visibility. Additionall

A B-52H Stratofortress assigned to the 23rd Expeditionary Bomb Squadron flies a simulated close air support mission to support NATO allies Sep 9, 2022. Strategic bombers contribute to stability in the European theater, they provide a critical role in strategic deterrence. If called upon, U.S. bombers offer a rapid response capability.

010809-F-1644L-007. Complete Scene Caption: Members of the Army's 82nd Airborne Division Fort Bragg, North Carolina, jump from a C-17 Globemaster III, 15th Airlift Squadron Charleston AFB, South Carolina. The jump was part of the 82nd Airborne Division Associations annual convention in downtown Charleston Aug. 8-12. 300 members of the 82nd exited from C-17s in six passes, 50 jumpers at a time. "The jump is the keystone event," said Captain Terrance McGraw, USA, event coordinator and commander, Headquarters Company, 82nd Airborne Division Support Command, and Fort Bragg, North Carolina, "It is part nostalgia and here is how we do it today. We have the utmost respect for the World War II veterans who did this on D-Day, those who jumped in Korea, Vietnam and to this day. We do this to honor them." Base: Charleston Air Force Base State: South Carolina (SC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: 82nd Airborne

An A-10 Thunderbolt II, from the Idaho National Guards 124th Fighter Wing, Boise, Idaho, performs a strafing run during the Hawgsmoke 2022 gunnery competition at the Saylor Creek Bombing Range, south of Mountain Home, Idaho, Sept. 8, 2022. The competition traces its heritage back to 1949 and the Gunsmoke gunnery competition.

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