Military Aircraft in Action

Dynamic images of various military aircraft, including F-16s and F/A-18s, captured in flight showcasing their designs against blue skies.

A U.S. Air Force F-16CJ Fighting Falcon flexes on departure.

An F-16 from the 114th Fighter Wing with the South Dakota Air National Guard, flies along side a KC-135R Stratotanker with the 155th Air Refueling Wing near O'Neill, Neb., June 27, 2023, during Operation Centennial Contact. With 100 years of experience, the USAFs air refueling capabilities deliver unrivaled rapid global and meaningful maneuver for the Joint Forces and our Allies and partners. The 155th ARW can respond to any global need at the speed of relevance.

U.S. Air Force Maj. Josiah "Sirius" Gaffney, PACAF F-16 Demonstration Team pilot, waves at attendees while performing an aerial demonstration 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 Fighting Falcon and U.S. Navy EA-18G Growler.

230120-N-IW125-1100 KEY WEST, Fla. (Jan 20, 2023) A U.S. Navy F/A-18 Super Hornet, attached to the Flying Eagles” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA 122) takes off from Naval Air Station Key West’s Boca Chica Field in Key West, Fla. Jan. 20, 2023. Naval Air Station Key West is the state-of-the-art facility for combat fighter aircraft of all military services, provides world-class pierside support to U.S. and foreign naval vessels, and is the premier training center for surface and subsurface military operations.

Low angle view of a fighter plane in flight, F/A-18C Hornet, US Navy

An F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 57th Wing Weapons School takes off from Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, May 12. The 57th Wings mission is to provide realistic advanced training to prepare our forces for tomorrows wars.

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An F-15E Strike Eagle, assigned to the 494th Fighter Squadron, flies above Bodø Main Air Station, Norway, Sept. 23, 2013. Approximately 30 aircraft deployed from Royal Air Force Bases Lakenheath and Mildenhall, to multiple locations in Norway, in support of the Arctic Challenge exercise 2013 (ACE-13). ACE-13 is a combined exercise with our NATO allies and regional partners, which promotes continued interoperability between the U.S., Norway, Sweden and Finland.

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.

USAF / Singapore Lockheed F-16 Fighting Falcon (Viper) takes off in full afterburner, Nellis AFB

A U.S. Air Force F-16CJ Fighting Falcon flexes on departure.

An F-16M Fighting Falcon, assigned to the 85th Test and Evaluation Squadron, Eglin Air Force Base, takes off during Rattlesnake Rodeo, the Force Development Evaluation exercise, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, Sept. 9, 2022. Rattlesnake Rodeo takes advantage of local Nellis aircraft such as F-22s, F-16s, F-15Es, F-35s, A-10s and range assets in a large force exercise manner.

An F-16M Fighting Falcon, assigned to the 85th Test and Evaluation Squadron, Eglin Air Force Base, takes off during Rattlesnake Rodeo, the Force Development Evaluation exercise, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, Sept. 9, 2022. Rattlesnake Rodeo takes advantage of local Nellis aircraft such as F-22s, F-16s, F-15Es, F-35s, A-10s and range assets in a large force exercise manner.

An F-16 Fighting Falcon with the 169th Fighter Wing, launches during exercise Sentry Savannah, May 10, 2022, at the Air Dominance Center in Savannah, Georgia. Sentry Savannah is the Air National Guards premier counter air exercise, encompassing 10 units of fourth- and fifth- generation fighter aircraft, which tests the capabilities of warfighters in a simulated near-peer environment and trains the next generation of fighter pilots for tomorrows fight.

Belching smoke on final approach to landing a German Air Force Mig-29 Fulcrum returns from Red Flag exercise mission with ordnance Nellis AFB NV.

Airmen assigned to the 389th Fighter Squadron fly an F-15E Strike Eagle at Mountain Home Air Force Base, Idaho, Aug. 22, 2022. The F-15E is operated by two crew members to better operate flight and weapon systems.

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (Sep. 17, 2022)- An F/A-18 Super Hornet assigned to the "Gladiators" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 106 flies invertedly during the 2022 Naval Air Station (NAS) Oceana Air Show. The NAS Oceana Air Show's theme was "Back to the Beach", as it has been two years since the last performance.

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020208-F-1789V-029. Base: Indian Springs Auxiliary Field State: Nevada (NV) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: ACC

A Royal Danish Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft 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.

U.S. Air Force Capt. Aimee Fiedler, F-16 Viper Demonstration Team commander and pilot, performs aerial maneuvers in a F-16 Fighting Falcon during Wings Over Solano at Travis Air Force Base, California, May 14, 2022. The Wings Over Solano open house and air show provided an opportunity for the local community to interact directly with the base and its Airmen and see capabilities on full display at Travis AFB.

A 35th Tactical Fighter Wing F-4G Phantom II aircraft banks to the right while on a training flight during Operation Desert Shield. The aircraft is carrying external fuel tanks on its outboard wing pylons and AGM-88A HARM high-speed anti-radiation missiles on its inboard wing pylons. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD Country: Saudi Arabia (SAU)

A Strike Fighter Squadron 113 (VFA-113) F/A-18C Hornet aircraft comes in for a landing aboard the aircraft carrier USS INDEPENDENCE (CV-62).. Country: Unknown

September 2, 2010 - Mirage 2000C of the French Air Force off the Normandy coast in France during dissimilar air combat training with the French Navy.

A U.S. Marine Corps F/A-18D Hornet aircraft with Marine All Weather Fighter Attack Squadron 533, takes off from Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, during an incentive flight, Sept. 30, 2022. Incentive flights are periodically awarded to Marines and Sailors for meritorious actions and service.

DM-ST-86-08416. Base: Mcas, Cherry Point State: North Carolina (NC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

An F-16C Fighting Falcon from the 64th Aggressors Squadron, Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., banks off toward the Nevada Test and Training Range to participate in a training sortie during Red Flag 16-3, July 19, 2016. During Red Flag, the 64th AGRS will test other unitsÕ capabilities in air-to-air combat while acting as the enemy in the exercise.

A mixed formation of U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle's and Hellenic Air Force F-4E Phantom's.

220122-N-NO874-1007 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Jan. 22, 2022) An F/A-18E Super Hornet, attached to the Blue Blasters” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 34, flies over the Mediterranean Sea, Jan. 22, 2022. The Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Sixth Fleet area of operations in support of naval operations to maintain maritime stability and security, and defend U.S., allied and partner interests in Europe and Africa. (Photo courtesy of Strike Fighter Squadron 11)

Two F-16 Fighting Falcon Block 52 aircraft's from the 157th Fighter Squadron, 169th Fighter Wing, McEntire Air National Guard Station, South Carolina, in flight. The aircraft's are armed with AGM-88 HARM's (high-speed anti-radiation missile), AIM-9 Sidewinder missiles and AIM-120 AMRAAM's (advanced medium-range air-to-air missile). Country: Unknown

A 332d Air Expeditionary Wing F-15E Strike Eagle conducts a sortie during a routine training exercise at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, July 6, 2022. The F-15E is a dual-role fighter designed to perform air-to-air and air-to-ground missions with an array of avionics and electronics systems that give it the capability to fight at low altitude, day or night and in all weather.

980411-F-7910D-003. Subject Operation/Series: SOUTHERN WATCH 1998 Base: Al Dhafra Air Base Country: United Arab Emerites (UAE) Scene Major Command Shown: NAVCENT

220614-N-GP384-1064 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (June 14, 2022) An F/A-18E Super Hornet, attached to the Fighting Checkmates” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 211, launches from the flight deck of USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75), June 14, 2022. The Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group 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.

Polish Air Force F-16 aircraft during Exercise NATO Tiger Meet.

Air to air view of an AGM-142 Have Nap precision-guided missile on an F-16 Fighting Falcon, tail #836. Base: Eglin Air Force Base State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA)

050913-F-5480T-016. Country: Persian Gulf

A pair of F-15Cs, assigned to the Oregon Air National Guards 142nd Wing, Portland Air National Guard base, perform several flybys at the Oregon International Airshow in McMinnville, Ore., Aug. 20, 2022. The Oregon Air National Guard maintains two flying wings, one co-located at the Portland International Airport, and the 173rd Fighter Wing, an F-15 training unit, is located in Klamath Falls.

An F-15 Eagle fighter jet departs Jacksonville Air National Guard Base, FL, April 12, 2021 to participate in Sentry Savannah, the Air National Guard's largest fighter integration, air-to-air training exercise encompassing 4th- and 5th-generation aircraft. The two-week exercise will be held at the Air Dominance Center located in Savannah, Ga.

U.S. Navy F-18E Super Hornet taking off during Exercise Air Defender 2023 in Hohn, Germany.

A U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle, assigned to the 494th Fighter Squadron from Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, flies overhead at Souda Air Base, Greece, July 7, 2022. Routine Exercises like this help to achieve localized air superiority, and strengthen the NATO alliance.

A U.S. Air Force F-16C Fighting Falcon assigned to the 555th Fighter Squadron from the 31st Fighter Wing, Aviano Air Base, Italy, takes off at Royal Air Force Base Lakenheath, United Kingdom, Aug. 24, 2022, in preparation for the Royal Air Forces Cobra Warrior 2022 exercise. The F-16C pilots conducted the training to familiarize themselves with the local area prior to CW22. The partnerships created through recurring training events, like Cobra Warrior, better support NATOs ability to employ a strategic force in theater whenever called upon.

U.S. Air Force Capt. Aimee Rebel” Fiedler, F-16 Demonstration Team commander and pilot, performed at the Miami Air and Sea Show, FL., May 28, 2022. The Viper Demo Team travels to roughly 20 air shows across the United States each year where they engage with local media and members of the community in which they are performing.

A pair of F-15Cs, assigned to the Oregon Air National Guards 142nd Wing, Portland Air National Guard base, perform several flybys at the Oregon International Airshow in McMinnville, Ore., Aug. 20, 2022. The Oregon Air National Guard maintains two flying wings, one co-located at the Portland International Airport, and the 173rd Fighter Wing, an F-15 training unit, is located in Klamath Falls.

070123-N-2659P-148. Base: USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

020424-F-0193C-002. Subject Operation/Series: NORTHERN EDGE 2002 Country: United States Of America (USA)

A four ship formation of German Air Force (Luftwaffe) Mig-29 Fulcrums returns from Red Flag exercise mission with ordnance Nellis AFB NV

A Malaysian Air Force Mig-29 during maneuvers of its in-flight refueling probe into the 'basket' at the end of a refueling hose from a United States Marine Corps KC-130J Super Hercules high above the South China Sea, Malaysia.

U.S. Air Force Capt. Aimee "Rebel" Fiedler, F-16 Viper 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.

Under the direction of the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD), an F-15 assigned to the Massachusetts Air National Guard flies behind a KC-135 assigned to the Pennsylvania Air National Guard during air-defense Operation NOBLE DEFENDER, Oct. 27, 2022. Operation NOBLE DEFENDER is a long-planned NORAD exercise that validates the commands capability to defend Canada and the United States from every avenue of approach. The Continental U.S. NORAD Region (CONR) led this iteration of OND and coordinated and conducted combined operations, while concurrently launching aircraft from different locations across the northeast coast of the United States. F-15 and KC-135 aircraft from CONR and CF-18 aircraft from the Canadian NORAD Region participated in the operation. NORAD is a bi-national Canadian and U.S. 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 control

021015-F-7709A-008. State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA)

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - During the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex Space and Air Show held Nov. 8-9 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, this F/A-18 Super Hornet demonstrates its flying capabilities. This years show brought together the best in military aircraft, such as the F/A-18 Super Hornet and F-16 Fighting Falcon, coupled with precision pilots and veteran astronauts to celebrate spaceflight and aviation. The event included a water rescue demonstration by the 920th Rescue Wing.

Air to Air View of a US Marine Corps F/A-18D Hornet Miles Above the Al Anbar Province of Iraq at Sunset During a Combat Operation

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An F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 64th Aggressor Squadron takes off for a U.S. Air Force Weapons School Integration mission at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, Dec. 6, 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.

A U.S. Air Force F-16D Fighting Falcon from the New Jersey Air National Guard's 177th Fighter Wing carrying Pierre Thomas, Senior Justice Correspondent for ABC News, takes off from Atlantic City International Airport, N.J., Jan. 28 during an intercept exercise involving the Civil Air Patrol in preparation for Super Bowl XLVIII. U.S. Air Force assets will be part of a joint team involving the FBI, Customs and Border Protection, Civil Air Patrol and the FAA providing security for the Super Bowl in the air on game day.

PHILIPPINE SEA (May 13, 2022) An F-35C Lightning II, assigned to the "Black Knights" of Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 314, prepares to make an arrested landing on the flight deck of 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.

An F-22 Raptor opens its weapons bay April 26, 2014, during the Defenders of Liberty Air Show at Barksdale Air Force Base, La. The F-22 performs both air-to-air and air-to-ground missions allowing full realization of operational concepts vital to the 21st century Air Force.

An F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 55th Fighter Squadron flies during a Red Flag 15-3 sortie at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., July 17, 2015. Red Flag provides a series of intense air-to-air scenarios for aircrew and ground personnel to increase their combat readiness and effectiveness for future real-world operations.

041118-F-1740G-011. Base: Hyakuri Air Base Country: Japan (JPN)

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 77th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron approachs a KC-10 Extender assigned to the 908th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron to receive fuel within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, March 19, 2023. The 908th EARS delivers fuel for U.S. and partner nation forces, extending the reach and combat airpower dominance to the region.

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft, assigned to the 179th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron, carries out aerial operations in the U.S. Air Forces Central area of responsibility, June 19, 2022. The 179th EFS delivers airpower and showcases U.S. commitment to deterrence and regional stability.

U.S. Air Force Maj. Joshua Cabo Gunderson, F-22 Raptor Demonstration Team commander and pilot, initiates a minimum radius turn during rehearsal for the 2022 FIDAE Air & Trade Show, April 3, 2022 in Santiago, Chile. The F-22 Raptor's two Pratt and Whitney F119 Turbofan engines bring a combined 70,000 pounds of thrust in combination with two-dimensional thrust vectoring to enable maximum maneuverability for the multi-role air-to-air stealth fighter.

U.S Air Force Captain Kristin BEO Wolfe, F-35A Lightning II Demonstration Team Commander, flies during a demonstration at the Oregon International Airshow in McMinnville, Ore., Aug. 20, 2022. The F-35 Demo team travels around the United States and around the world, showcasing the worlds most technologically advanced fifth-generation fighter jet.

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft with 35th Fighter Wing takes off during Cope North 24 at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Feb. 20, 2024. Allies and partners train together during the multilateral exercise, Cope North 24, to improve shared tactics and multilateral defense capabilities. Marine Corps

Three TOPGUN fighters from the Navy Fighter Weapons School zoom above the Pacific during a training mission. Top to bottom: F-5F Tiger II, F-5E Tiger II, and A-4E Skyhawk.

U.S. Air Force Capt. Aimee Rebel” Fiedler, F-16 Viper Demonstration Team pilot and commander, performs a four point turn at Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina, March 30, 2022. The VDT travels to roughly 20 air shows across the United States each year where they engage with local media and members of the community in which they are performing.

F/A-18 Hornet flying over Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada.

Lit with a golden glow of the setting sun, a USAF F-16 Fighting Falcon (Viper) on final approach. Ordnance includes air to air Sidewinder and AMRAAAM missiles

DN-ST-89-07370. Subject Operation/Series: GALLANT EAGLE 88 Base: Naval Air Station, Fallon State: Nevada (NV) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A U.S. Navy EA-18G Growler.

050915-F-5480T-013. Complete Scene Caption: A US Navy (USN) F/A-18E Super Hornet fighter, Strike Fighter Squadron 14 (VFA-14), Tophatters, Naval Air Station (NAS) Lemoore, California (CA), conducts a mission over the Persian Gulf region. The Hornet is armed with an AIM-9 Sidewinder missile on the wingtip and a couple of GBU-12 500-pound bombs, plus an AGM-65 Maverick missile on the pylon. Tucked under the intake is an AAQ-14 LANTIRN (Low-Altitude Navigation and Targeting InfraRed for Night) pod. Also under the fuselage, a 370-gallon External Fuel Tank. The VFA-14 is currently embarked aboard the USN Aircraft Carrier USS NIMITZ (CVN 68). The Nimitz Carrier Strike Group is currently on a regularly scheduled deployment in support of the Global War on Terrorism (GWOT). Country: Persian Gulf

An air-to-air left side view of a 50th Tactical Fighter Wing F-16A Fighting Falcon aircraft armed with an AIM-9 Sidewinder missile on the left wing tip. Country: Spain (ESP)

040723-F-6740T-295. Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Country: Unknown

An aerial view of United States Marine Corps F/A-18D Hornets above the South China Sea, Malaysia.

Take off of an F-16C, Block 52, Figthting Falcon, 169th Fighter Wing, South Carolina Air National Guard, McEntire Air National Guard Base, South Carolina. Aircraft is carring an AGM-88 air-to-surface High speed Anti-Radiation Missile (HARM), the AN/ASQ 213 HARM Targeting System (HTS) and an AIM-9 Sidewinder short range air-to-air misssile, 9 July 1999. Base: Mcentire Ang Station State: South Carolina (SC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

U.S. Air Force personnel recently deployed to Prince Sultan Air Base, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, return home July 16, 2021 to the 169th Fighter Wing at McEntire Joint National Guard Base, South Carolina. Swamp Fox” Airmen from the South Carolina Air National Guard’s 169th Fighter Wing were deployed to PSAB for the past three months to project combat power and help bolster defensive capabilities against potential hreats in the region.

A F-15SG Strike Eagle assigned to the Republic of Singapore Air Force receives fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 92nd Air Refueling Wing over the Joint Pacific Alaska Range Complex during RED FLAG-Alaska 22-2, June 10, 2022. The JPARC airspace provides a realistic training environment, allowing Airmen and the Republic of Singapore Air Force to train for full spectrum engagement, ranging from individual skills to complex, large-scale joint engagement. The Strike Eagles are assigned to the 428th Fighter Squadron, RSAF, and a Stratotanker is assigned to the 92nd Air Refueling Wing, Fairchild Air Force Base.

An aerial view of United States Marine Corps F/A-18D Hornets above the South China Sea, Malaysia.

A U.S. Air Force F-15C Eagle, assigned to the 104th Fighter Wing, takes off June 3, 2022, at Barnes Air National Guard Base, Massachusetts. The 104FW is trained to provide around-the-clock Aerospace Control Alert, providing armed F-15 fighters ready to scramble in a moments notice to protect the northeast United States from any airborne threat.

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 389th Fighter Squadron (FS) fly an F-15E Strike Eagle at Mountain Home Air Force Base, Idaho, Sep. 29, 2022. The 389th FS deployed to the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility in support of Operation Inherent Resolve.

Marine Fighter Attack Training Squadron 501 (VMFAT-501) conduct training at Townsend Bombing Range (TBR), June 15, 2022. TBR is the East Coasts premier air-to-ground training range. It provides the nations aircrews access to world-class training, which is critical to maintain a strong national defense in a world of ever-changing opponents, battlegrounds, and technologies.

F-14 Tomcat Roars Through the Air With its Wings Swept Back

A U.S. Air Force F-15C Eagle takes off from Royal Australian Air Force Base Darwin, Australia, during Exercise Pitch Black 2022, Aug. 24, 2022. PB22 enhances U.S. relationships with regional and global allies and partners by fostering the exchange of information and refining shared tactics, techniques, and procedures. These combined efforts better integrate multilateral defense capabilities and enhance interoperability in support of regional security.

Israeli Air Force F-16D Barak taking off, armed with Mk 81 bomb and Sidewinder missiles.

020430-F-0193C-013. Subject Operation/Series: NORTHERN EDGE 2002 Country: United States Of America (USA)

A U.S. Air Force F-16C fighter jet prepares to touch down at Leeuwarden Air Base, The Netherlands.

A U.S. Navy E/A-18G Growler taking off from Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada.

Three Royal Australian Air Force F/A-18 Hornets assigned to No. 77 Squadron, RAAF Base Williamtown soar over Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., prior to landing at the end of a Red Flag 14-1 training mission Feb. 4, 2014. Red Flag offers U.S. and coalition service members realistic combat training and is typically held three times a year.

050727-N-3488C-047. Country: Philippine Sea Scene Major Command Shown: VFA-102

A U.S. Navy Reserve EA-18G Growler assigned to Electronic Attack Squadron 209 , Naval Air Station Whidbey Island, Washington, aerial refuels from a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 909th Air Refueling Squadron, Kadena Air Base, Japan, during RED FLAG-Alaska 22-1 over the Joint Pacific Alaska Range Complex, Alaska, May 3, 2022. RF-A is a Pacific Air Forces-directed field training exercise allowing forces to practice interoperability by providing unique opportunities to integrate into joint and multilateral training.

Su-30SM jet fighters of the Russian Navy flying in formation over Gulf of Finland, Russia.

Two U.S. Air Force F-16C Fighting Falcons from the 18th Aggressor Squadron, Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, fly in formation during a photo exercise at Cope North 15, Feb. 17, 2015, off the coast of Guam. Through training exercises such as Exercise Cope North 15, the U.S., Japan and Australia air forces develop combat capabilities, enhancing air superiority, electronic warfare, air interdiction, tactical airlift and aerial refueling.

USAF Lockheed F-16 Fighting Falcon (Viper) of the 64th Aggressor Squadron in Lizard camouflage of browns and greens on final approach to Nellis AFB the squadrons home.

Capt. Dakota Olsen, a 555th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot, takes off on a combat airpower mission June 17, 2015, at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan. Olsens job was to provide close air support and armed overwatch for military personnel in Afghanistan. Various sorties and missions are flown throughout the country on a daily basis, providing airpower to ensure a safe and secure environment for personnel at Bagram Airfield.

A U.S. Navy EA-18G Growler.

120223-N-DR144-317ARABIAN GULF (Feb. 23, 2012) F/A-18C Hornets assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 113 fly over the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Carl Vinson and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 17 are deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility.

A pair of U.S. Air Force F-15C aircraft over the Gulf of Mexico.

DF-ST-89-06359. Subject Operation/Series: COPE NORTH 88-3 Base: Misawa Air Base Country: Japan (JPN)

Low angle view of a Royal Saudi AIr Force F-15SA Strike Eagle.

A Spanish Air Force F/A-18C during TLP in Spain.

A U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancer aircraft assigned to the 34th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron, Ellsworth Air Force Base, South Dakota receives fuel from a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft assigned to the 506th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron, Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, during a Bomber Task Force mission over the Pacific Ocean, June 25, 2022. Bomber Task Force missions provide valuable opportunities to work alongside regional allies and partners towards a free and open Indo-Pacific.

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