F-15E Strike Eagles on Runway

Images of F-15E Strike Eagles taxiing and preparing for missions, highlighting military airpower at air bases with a focus on aircraft and personnel interactions.

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 389th Fighter Squadron taxi F-15E Strike Eagles at Mountain Home Air Force Base, Idaho, Sep. 29, 2022. The Air Force aviators traveled in flights of four to provide support during their worldwide deployment.

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 389th Fighter Squadron taxi F-15E Strike Eagles at Mountain Home Air Force Base, Idaho, Sep. 29, 2022. The Air Force aviators traveled in flights of four to provide support during their worldwide deployment.

An F-15E Strike Eagle fighter aircraft assigned to the 17th Weapons Squadron, U.S. Air Force Weapons School, taxis to take off for a Weapons School mission at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, Jan. 5, 2022. The F-15E Strike Eagle is a dual-role fighter designed to perform air-to-air and air-to-ground missions.

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 389th Fighter Squadron taxi F-15E Strike Eagles at Mountain Home Air Force Base, Idaho, Sep. 29, 2022. The Air Force aviators traveled in flights of four to provide support during their worldwide deployment.

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 389th Fighter Squadron taxi F-15E Strike Eagles at Mountain Home Air Force Base, Idaho, Sep. 29, 2022. The Air Force aviators traveled in flights of four to provide support during their worldwide deployment.

DF-ST-88-10411. Base: Palmerola Air Base Country: Honduras (HND)

A KC-135 Stratotanker from the 151st Air Refueling Wing and a F-35A Lightning II assigned to the 388th Fighter Wing, and flown by the 388th FW and 419th FW, Hill Air Force Base, Utah, leaves Dugway Proving Ground, Utah, during a joint force exercise on Sept. 8, 2022. This exercise will develop new operational concepts, capabilities and plans to bolster deterrence and maintain the U.S. militarys competitive advantage for the future.

A U.S. Air Force KC-10 Extender waits for cargo on the ramp while a C-5M Super Galaxy flies overhead during Exercise Dragon Spark at Travis Air Force Base, California, Oct. 13, 2022. Exercise Dragon Spark provided units from the 60th Air Mobility Wing and the 621st Contingency Response Wing an opportunity to sync operations in preparation for a national disaster.

An F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 169th Fighter Wing, Joint National Guard Base, South Carolina, taxis out for a mission during Red Flag 23-1 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, Feb. 6, 2023. The 414th Combat Training Squadron conducts Red Flag exercises to provide aircrews the experience of multiple, intensive air combat sorties in the safety of a training environment.

An F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 64th Aggressor Squadron takes off for a routine training mission at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, May 17, 2022. The 64th AGRS operates 30 F-16C/M aircraft, providing realistic, threat-representative, opposing forces for high-end US and coalition training.

U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagles, assigned to the 335th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron, fly alongside Saudi Arabian Air Force F-15E Strike Eagles during an agile combat employment exercise Agile Spartan within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Sep. 5, 2022. Joint training enhances international partnership and interoperability in the interest of regional security.

Singapore Lockheed F-16 Fighting Falcon with a big spine takes of in full afterburner during a Red Flag exercise at Nellis AFB NVFB NV

Airmen from the 366th Fighter Wing, Mountain Home Air Force Base, Idaho, participate in simulated events at a forward operating location at Wendover Air Force Base, Utah, May 21, 2022 while participating in the Raging Gunfighter exercise. Raging Gunfighter is an Air Combat Command exercise designed to simulate operating a Lead Wing from an Austere Environment. The purpose of the exercise is to prepare the 366th Fighter Wing and its Airmen for potential future operations in accordance with the National Defense Strategy.

An A-10 Thunderbolt II assigned to the 66th Weapons Squadron, U.S. Air Force Weapons School, takes off for a training mission at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, May 4, 2022. The U.S. Air Force Weapons School teaches graduate-level instructor courses that provided advanced training in weapons and tactics employment to officers and enlisted specialists of the combat and mobility air forces.

An EA-18G Growler assigned to the VAQ-132 Electronic Attack Squadron, Whidbey Island Naval Air Station, takes off during Red Flag-Nellis 22-3 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, July 11, 2022. RF-N 22-3 includes more than 17 units and approximately 2,000 participants.

A rear view of a B-52H Stratofortress aircraft landing during exercise Busy Prairie II. Subject Operation/Series: BUSY PRAIRIE II Base: Biggs Army Air Field, El Paso State: Texas (TX) Country: United States Of America (USA)

011212-F-4816B-001. Base: Nellis Air Force Base State: Nevada (NV) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: ACC

Airmen from the 366th Fighter Wing Maintenance Group, Mountain Home Air Force Base, Idaho, receive and maintain jets after flight operations during exercise Raging Gunfighter 22-2 at Hill Air Force Base, Utah, May 21, 2022. Raging Gunfighter demonstrates the need for our force to be able to rapidly embed, establish logistics and communications within a theaters command and control hub, receive follow-on forces, continue to generate the mission, and project combat power across all domains.

Seven F-15E Strike Eagles assigned to the 391st Fighter Squadron, Mountain Home Air Force Base, Idaho, taxi into position for an end-of-runway inspection prior to a Red Flag 14-1 training mission Jan. 29, 2014, at Nellis AFB Nev. Air force units from the around the country and the world have come to Nellis to work together on simulated combat scenarios to prepare them for future real-world conflicts or war.

A U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle aircraft assigned to the 494th Fighter Squadron from Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, takes-off during Tactical Leadership Programme 22-3 at Los Llanos Air Base, Spain, Sept. 26, 2022. During this two week course, NATO and allied forces flight leaders are prepared to be mission commanders, lead coalition force air strike packages and provide tactical air expertise to NATO agencies.

The Idaho Air National Guards 124th Fighter Wing hosted the biennial A-10 Thunderbolt II competition, Hawgsmoke, Sept. 6-9, 2022. On Sept. 8, nearly 30 A-10s from across the nation took off from Gowen Field's flight line for the competition that took place at Idaho's Saylor Creek Range. At the previous competition, Hawgsmoke 2021, the 124th Fighter Wings 190th Fighter Squadron was recognized as the top pilot team at Moody Air Force Base, Georgia. The winning team traditionally hosts the next competition. The 190th Fighter Squadron won all three team awards in 2021: overall champion, top bombing team and top tactical team. The 190th was announced winners of the 2022 Hawgsmoke on Sept. 9, making this overall win the squadrons fourth since 2003. More than 150 pilots, maintainers and weapon teams from approximately 14 active duty, Air National Guard and Air Force Reserve units from across the globe are in the competition.

A U.S. Navy EA-18G Growler assigned to Naval Air Station Whidbey Island, Washington, arrives for Red Flag-Nellis 24-1 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, Jan. 10, 2024. Participants conduct a variety of scenarios, including defensive counter air, offensive counter air suppression of enemy air defenses and offensive counter air-air interdiction.

F-35A Lightning IIs from the 388th Fighter Wing's 421st Fighter Squadron taxi down the runway at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, Jan. 28, 2022. The 388th is currently serving as the lead wing in Red Flag, the Air Force's premier large-force combat exercise. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Thomas Barley)

U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons taxi to the runway during exercise Red Flag-Nellis (RF-N) 23-2 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, March 15, 2023. The 20th Fighter Wing was one of 21 units from across the coalition core function forces participating in RF-N 22-3.

An F-35B Lightning II with 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, based at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, San Diego, California, conducts an aerial demonstration during the 2022 MCAS Air Show at MCAS Miramar, Sept. 24, 2022. The F-35B Lightning II, flown by aviators with Marine Fighter Attack Training Squadron 502, is equipped with short takeoff and vertical landing capability that expands its range by allowing it to operate from naval vessels and in austere, expeditionary environments. 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.

DF-ST-86-12005. Subject Operation/Series: GUNSMOKE '85 Base: Nellis Air Force Base State: Nevada (NV) Country: United States Of America (USA)

An F-15E Strike Eagle assigned to the 422nd Test and Evaluation Squadron lands at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, May 4, 2022. The F-22 brings stealth into the day, enabling it not only to protect itself but other assets.

An F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 64th Aggressor Squadron takes off for a training flight Aug. 13, 2013, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. Aggressor pilots use adversary tactics and act as hostile forces during air combat exercises.

An F-22 Raptor assigned to the 433rd Weapons Squadron takes off from Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, June 30, 2022. The F-22, a critical component of the Global Strike Task Force, is designed to project air dominance, rapidly and at great distances and defeat threats attempting to deny access to our nation's Air Force, Army, Navy and Marine Corps.

A-10 Thunderbolts taxi to the runway at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, during the 2013 Red Flag Exercise.

U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II aircraft with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 242 arrive at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, May 17, 2022. Following successful completion of Exercise RED FLAG 22-1, VMFA-242 achieved full operational capability, allowing them to execute a full set of missions as an F-35B Lightning II squadron.

A U-2 aircraft from the 363rd Expeditionary Reconnaissance Squadron (ERS), Prince Sultan Air Base, Saudi Arabia, takes off for its daily mission during Operation SOUTHERN WATCH. The 363d ERS is part of the coalition forces of the 363rd Air Expeditionary Wing, Prince Sultan Air Base, Saudi Arabia, that enforces the no-fly and no-drive zone in Southern Iraq to protect and defend against Iraqi aggression. Subject Operation/Series: SOUTHERN WATCH Base: Prince Sultan Air Base Country: Saudi Arabia (SAU)

An air-to-air left underside view of an OA-10 Thunderbolt II aircraft of the 23rd Tactical Air Support Squadron in-flight over the desert Southwest. The 23rd TASS is the first squadron to convert from the OA-37 Dragonfly observation/attack aircraft to the OA-10. Country: Unknown

A U.S. Navy Sailor assigned to the Strike Fighter Squadron 147, Naval Air Station Lemoore, California, completes pre-flight checks on an F-35C Lightning II as other aircraft land during Red Flag-Nellis 22-3 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, July 12, 2022. Participants conducting training missions during Red Flag-Nellis 22-3 are able to test and perfect agile combat employment operating concept for how the U.S. combat forces will fight in a modern, contested environment.

Several KC-135R Stratotanker aircraft sit parked along the flight line during Operation Desert Shield.

Two U.S. Air Force and two Royal Bahraini Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons taxi during Exercise Ballast Cannon 24.3 at an undisclosed location in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Jan. 10, 2023. The enduring partnerships cultivated by the U.S. Air Force in the CENTCOM AOR facilitate consistent and scheduled training, thereby enhancing the coalition's capacity to function seamlessly across all warfighting domains.

An F-2000 Eurofighter, assigned to the 4th Wing of the Italian Air Force, prepares to land while two F-16 Fighting Falcons, assigned to the 555th Fighter Squadron, taxi on the runway during exercise Emerald Strike 2023 at Grosseto Air Base, Italy, Jan. 31, 2023. Participation with our Allies and partners in joint exercises is essential to the U.S. Air Force's agility throughout Europe for without them our ability to deter, defend and win is severely degraded.

An F-35B taxis on the tarmac before refueling on Bogue Airfield, N.C., Jan. 27, 2022. The refueling was a part of the Expeditionary Advanced Base Operations demonstration held for the Secretary of the Navy, the Honorable Carlos Del Toro. The Expeditionary Advanced Base Operation demonstration showcased II MEFs efforts to align with the Commandants Planning Guidance. As showcased, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing continues to develop best practices for establishing and defending forward refueling points and maintaining sustained combat operations from forward expeditionary advanced bases. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Samuel Lyden)

An A-10C Thunderbolt II participates in a Red Flag 23-1 training mission at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, Feb. 9, 2023. Participants conducting training missions during Red Flag 23-1 are able to test and perfect Agile Combat Employment operating concept for how the U.S. combat forces will fight in a modern, contested environment.

Three F-16 Fighting Falcons fly over the Nevada Test and Training Range during a routine training mission at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, Sept. 1, 2022. The Aggressor program began in the fall of 1972 with the activation of the 64th Aggressor Squadron. This program started as a direct result of the high air combat loss rate experienced in the Vietnam War.

Three F-16 Fighting Falcons fly over the Nevada Test and Training Range during a routine training mission at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, Sept. 1, 2022. The Aggressor program began in the fall of 1972 with the activation of the 64th Aggressor Squadron. This program started as a direct result of the high air combat loss rate experienced in the Vietnam War.

A KC-130 assigned to the Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 352 performs a touch-and-go during a Black Flag 22-1 mission on the Nevada Test and Training Range at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, May 12. 2022. To replicate deployment and extraction from austere environments, the team was also airlifted using a U.S. Marine Corps KC-130, demonstrating Agile Combat Employment with joint partners.

A T-38 pilot from the 49th Fighter Wing prepares to taxi his aircraft for a training mission at Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico.

An OA-10 Thunderbolt II from the 355th Fighter Squadron, Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, lands at this desert base during the competition, GUNSMOKE '95. Exact Date Shot Unknown. Subject Operation/Series: GUNSMOKE '95 Base: Nellis Air Force Base State: Nevada (NV) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Two A-10 Thunderbolt IIs assigned to the 355th Wing fly over the flight line at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., Dec. 13, 2022. A-10s offer excellent maneuverability at low airspeeds and altitude while maintaining a highly accurate weapons-delivery platform.

DF-SC-88-08434. Base: Edwards Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A B-52H Stratofortress, assigned to the 5th Bomb Wing, conducts a presence patrol mission with regional partner nation air forces within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, June 8, 2022. The U.S. and its allies and partners are capable of collective response to instability promoted by adversaries.

031008-F-2021H-017. Base: Ellsworth Air Force Base State: South Dakota (SD) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: ACC

Visit of Secretary Dirk Kempthorne to Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, where he toured facilities, viewed aircraft, and met with personnel of the Air Force's Air Demonstration Squadron, the Thunderbirds

Two F-22 Raptors from the 49th Fighter Wing flies in formation on a training mission out of Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico.

Four F-16 Fighting Falcons assigned to the 80th Fighter Squadron taxi at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Nov. 4, 2022. Kunsan launched 16 jets as a part of a Pacific Air Forces annual command sponsored Combined Flying Training Event, VIGILANT STORM 23, showcasing their ability to remain ready to fight tonight. The training event allowed fourth and fifth-generation fighters to practice offensive and defensive tactics.

An F/A-18 Hornet flies above the flight line during the Marine Air-Ground Task Force demonstration of the 2022 Marine Corps Air Station Miramar Air Show at MCAS Miramar, San Diego, California, Sept. 23, 2022. The MAGTF Demo displays the coordinated use of close-air support, artillery and infantry forces, and provides a visual representation of how the Marine Corps operates. 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.

U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning IIs, Royal Australian Air Force F-35A Lightning IIs and a RAAF E-7A Wedgetail conduct a capabilities demonstration at RAAF Base Tindal, Northern Territory, Australia, Aug. 19, 2022. The U.S. Indo-Pacific Command and Pacific Air Force train routinely alongside Allies and partners to enhance interoperability and bolster the collective ability to support a free and open Indo-Pacific.

An F-16 Fighting Falcon from the 56th Fighter Wing at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona, performs an SFO during a training mission.

Two U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II fighter aircraft assigned to the 356th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron, 354th Air Expeditionary Wing prepare for takeoff at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, June 8, 2022. The 354th AEW sent equipment and personnel to MCAS Iwakuni to train on agile combat employment tactics, techniques and procedures.

F-16 fighter jets from the South Carolina Air National Guards 169th Fighter Wing began their move back to McEntire Joint National Guard Base February 4, 2023. The F-16s have been temporarily operating from Columbia Metropolitan Airport in West Columbia, South Carolina since April 2022 due to major runway renovations at McEntire JNGB.

A U.S. Air Force B-2 Spirit takes off from Royal Australian Air Force Base Amberley, Australia, during a Bomber Task Force training mission, July 28, 2022. BTF missions are designed to showcase Pacific Air Forces ability to deter, deny, and dominate any influence or aggression from adversaries or competitors .

Two F-15 Eagle aircraft from the 18th Tactical Fighter Wing take off for a sunrise sortie during Exercise Team Spirit '82. Subject Operation/Series: TEAM SPIRIT '82 Base: Osan Air Base Country: Republic Of Korea (KOR)

An AV-8B Harrier aircraft from Marine Light Attack Squadron 513 (VMA-513) takes off during Operation Comfort. Subject Operation/Series: COMFORT Base: Twentynine Palms State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

An A-10C Thunderbolt from the 190th Fighter Squadron flies over the Saylor Creek bombing range on a training mission out of Boise, Idaho.

Staff Sgt Daniel Watford, 355th Logistics Readiness Squadron's Petroleum, Oil and Lubricants section Forward Area Refueling Point (FARP) operator, Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, refuels a Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) F-35A alongside a Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) Airman during Black Flag 22-1 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, May 12, 2022. Airmen from RAAF participated in training to increase interoperability between forces at their home station.

DF-SC-87-02073. Base: Edwards Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

F-16 Fighting Falcons from both the 8th and 419th Fighter Wings demonstrate an elephant walk” formation as they taxi down a runway during an exercise Dec. 2, 2011, at Kunsan Air Base, South Korea. The exercise showcased Kunsan AB aircrews' capability to quickly and safely prepare an aircraft for a wartime mission.

A U.S. Air National Guard C-17 Globemaster III assigned to the 176th Wing takes off during RED FLAG-ALASKA 23-1 at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Oct. 13, 2022. In addition to providing a training location for RF-A 23-1, JBER provides air sovereignty, combat training, force staging and through output operations in support of worldwide contingencies.

U.S. Air Force Capt. Melanie MACH Kluesner, F-35A Lightning II Demonstration Team pilot and commander, taxis off the runway after being certified on her aerial demonstration by the 388th Wing commander at Hill Air Force Base, Utah, Feb. 22, 2024. Upon wing commander certification, the F-35 Demo Team pilot is required to complete the Air Combat Command Heritage Flight Training Course. Air Force

An F-16 Fighting Falcon lands on an alternate landing surface at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Jan. 28, 2022. Several 8th CES flights worked together to set up an emergency airfield lighting system on the ALS to stay proficiently trained on the rarely used operation. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Staff Sgt. Gabrielle Spalding)

A Kuwaiti F/A-18 Hornet utilizes the Mobile Aircraft Arresting System at an undisclosed location, August 15, 2022. The MAAS stretches a raised pendant cable across the runway for aircraft to grab onto with their tailhook to slow down.

DF-SC-85-03321. Country: Unknown

A U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II aircraft with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 121 takes off from Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, in support of exercise Keen Sword 2023, Nov. 15, 2022. Keen Sword is a biennial exercise designed to enhance Japan-U.S. readiness, interoperability, and bilateral relations while demonstrating U.S. resolve to support the security interests of allies and partners in the Indo-Pacific region.

Eighteen C-130 Hercules aircraft of the 463rd Tactical Airlift Wing turn onto the main runway in preparation for a minimum interval takeoff at the start of a mass airdrop exercise. Base: Dyess Air Force Base State: Texas (TX) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Front view of an SR-71 Blackbird aircraft as airmen assist a pilot debarking the aircraft. The aircraft, from the 9th Strategic Reconnaissance Wing, was refueled by a KC-10 Extender aircraft in flight during testing. Base: Beale Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II aircraft with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 121 takes off from Royal Australian Air Force Base Tindal, Australia, Aug. 15, 2022. Marines with Marine Aircraft Group 12 are conducting unit level training in Australia to maintain readiness, test expeditionary capabilities, and increase interoperability with allies and partners in the Indo-Pacific.

Air to air front view of a flight of four C-141 Starlifters, assigned to the 63rd Military Airlift Wing, Norton AFB, California, flying in formation over the southern California desert. Exact Date Shot Unknown. Country: Unknown

An A-10 Thunderbolt II from the 190th Fighter Squadron, Idaho Air National Guard performs a show of force during a 124th Security Forces Squadron, IDANG and 173rd SFS, Oregon Air National Guard, field training exercise at the Orchard Combat Training Center, Idaho, June 21, 2019. The convoy was simulating an attack with the A-10s providing close air support.

DF-ST-89-07572. State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Left front view of two F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft taking off, en route to Hickam Air Force Base, Hawaii. Base: Nellis Air Force Base State: Nevada (NV) Country: United States Of America (USA)

An Israeli Air Force C-130 Karnaf landing on a temporary dirt runway.

A C-17 Globemaster III departs after receiving air refueling during Task Force Red Mammoth, April 27, 2022. Red Mammoth featured training between all three Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, aircraft: the C-17, KC-46 Pegasus, and KC-135 Stratotanker.

A KC-130J with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 352, takes part in a Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force - Crisis Response - Central Command aerial refueling exercise, Oct. 13, 2016. SPMAGTF-CR-CC is a self-sustaining expeditionary unit, designed to provide a broad range of crisis response capabilities throughout the Central Command area of responsibility, using organic aviation, logistical, and ground combat assets, to include TRAP and embassy reinforcement.

U.S. Air Force Maj. Joshua Cabo Gunderson, F-22 Raptor Demonstration Team commander and pilot, takes off while Tech. Sgt. Don Hudson, F-22 Demo Team public affairs specialist, captures the take off during the California Capital Airshow at Mather Airport in Sacramento, California, Oct. 1, 2022.

US Navy (USN) pilot Lieutenant Commander (LCDR) Mike "Sluggo" Higgins, and USN co-pilot Lieutenant (LT) Clay "Snooze" Snaza, Fighter Squadron 124 (VF-124), take off in the first USN F-14D Tomcat for its acceptance flight at Naval Air Station (NAS) Miramar. Base: Naval Air Station, Miramar State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

An F-35 Lightning II from the 461st Flight Test Squadron, 412th Test Wing, takes off from Edwards Air Force Base, California, to conduct a flyover to kick off the 2022 MLB All-Star Game at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, July 19. (Air Force photo by Josh McClanahan)

U.S. Marine Corps F/A-18 Hornets with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 232, Marine Aircraft Group 11, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, stage before taking off for Hickam Air Force Base, Hawaii, in support of exercise Pacific Edge 23, on Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, Nov. 28, 2022. Pacific Edge is a bilateral U.S. - Australian exercise held to enhance combat proficiencies through the integration of allied units and further the interoperability between the two countries aircraft.

A left side view of an AV-8B Harrier aircraft from Marine Light Attack Squadron 513 (VMA-513) prior to takeoff from a portable runway during Operation Comfort. Subject Operation/Series: COMFORT Base: Twentynine Palms State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Eleven C-130H Hercules and 13 C-130J Super Hercules prepare to take off Dec. 6, 2014, from Dyess Air Force Base, Texas in support of the U.S. Air Force Weapons School's Joint Forcible Entry Exercise 14B. The C-130H models are from various Air National Guard units and the C-130J models are from the 317th Airlift Group at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas. In addition to the C-130s, the JFEX included approximately 20 C-17 Globemaster IIIs and various other aircraft.

A B-52H Stratofortress bomber assigned to the 340th Weapons Squadron at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, takes off for a U.S. Air Force Weapons School Integration (WSINT) at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, Nov. 22, 2022. The U.S. Air Force Weapons School trains tactical experts and leaders to control and exploit air, space and cyber on behalf of the joint force.

U.S. Air Force T-38A Talons assigned to the 2d Fighter Training Squadron and F-35A Lightning IIs assigned to the 61st Fighter Squadron taxi for takeoff at Mountain Home Air Force Base, Idaho, Sept 12, 2022. Both units traveled cross-country for temporary duty with the focus of training F-35A student pilots on air-to-air combat.

DN-SC-86-00159. Country: Unknown

041118-F-9528H-006. Base: Biggs Army Air Field State: Texas (TX) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A view of an AV-8B Harrier aircraft from Marine Light Attack Squadron 231 (VMA-231) taking off during flight operations. Base: Naval Air Station, Fallon State: Nevada (NV) Country: United States Of America (USA)

An F-117 Nighthawk engages it's target and drops a GBU-28 guided bomb unit during the 'live-fire' weapons testing mission COMBAT HAMMER, at Hill Air Force Base, Utah. Subject Operation/Series: COMBAT HAMMER State: Utah (UT) Country: United States Of America (USA)

U.S. Air Force F-11 Raven

An A-10 Thunderbolt II takes off for a Weapons School Integration mission at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, Nov. 28, 2022. The A-10 is a 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.

DF-ST-88-08306. State: Utah (UT) Country: United States Of America (USA)

U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II aircraft with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 242 prepare to land at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, May 17, 2022. Following successful completion of Exercise RED FLAG 22-1, VMFA-242 achieved full operational capability, allowing them to execute a full set of missions as an F-35B Lightning II squadron.

An F-35C Lightning II assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 147, Naval Air Station Lemoore, California, gets ready to take off for a mission during Red Flag-Nellis 22-3, July 12, 2022. Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 147 is one of more than 24 units from across the Department of Defense, participating in Red Flag-Nellis 22-3.

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