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Military Aircraft On The Ground

Pictures of military aircraft including C-130s and C-5s at airbase facilities, showcasing operations, marshaling, and airshow events.

Yokota Air Base, Japan - C-130 Hercules aircraft taxi out for a mission during a six-ship sortie.

031227-F-9629J-008. Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Major Command Shown: ACC

U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III aircraft line up on the Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., taxiway during a Mobility Air Forces exercise held at Nellis and the Nevada Test and Training Range, Nov. 17, 2010. Approximately 40 C-17 Globemaster III and C-130 Hercules cargo aircraft will assemble in aerial formations to conduct air and ground operations as part of a bi-annual, U.S. Air Force Weapons School exercise.

Airport personnel use a farm tractor to pull the Ground Power Unit (GPU) to a C-130 Hercules aircraft from the 118th Airlift Squadron, Air National Guard, Nashville, Tennessee. Subject Operation/Series: PROVIDE PROMISE Base: Split Country: Croatia (HRV)

MC-130H Combat Talon II of the 7th Special Operations Squadron/352nd Special Operations Group stationed at RAF Mildenhall, United Kingdom, December 2011.

An Air Mobility Command C-130 Hercules deployed from the Texas Air National Guard lifts off April 21, 2013, from the 386th Air Expeditionary Wing, Southwest Asia. The C-130 Hercules primarily performs the tactical portion of the airlift mission. The aircraft is capable of operating from rough, dirt strips and is the prime transport for airdropping troops and equipment into hostile areas.

221113-N-IJ992-1021 NAVAL AIR STATION SIGONELLA, Italy (Nov. 13, 2022) A Patrol Squadron (VP) 4 P-8A Poseidon aircraft is parked on the apron of Naval Air Station Sigonella with Mt. Etna in the background, Nov. 13, 2022. NAS Sigonellas strategic location enables U.S., allied, and partner nation forces to deploy and respond as required, ensuring security and stability in Europe, Africa and central command.

030810-F-3066T-001. Base: Will Rogers Ang Base State: Oklahoma (OK) Country: United States Of America (USA)

041021-F-9429S-018. Subject Operation/Series: CRISIS OUTLOOK 2004 Base: Phelps-Collins Angb, Alpena State: Michigan (MI) Country: United States Of America (USA)

041022-F-9429S-005. Subject Operation/Series: CRISIS OUTLOOK 2004 Base: Grand Forks Air Force Base State: North Dakota (ND) Country: United States Of America (USA)

980616-F-2907C-038. Base: Mcchord Air Force Base State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Three C-130 Hercules from the 165th Airlift Wing begin pre-flight engine checks on the flight line in Savannah, Georgia, September 11, 2022. The 165th AW recently completed the second phase of the modernization process that transitioned the C-130s from four-bladed propellers to eight-bladed propellers. The eight-bladed propellers will deliver more power and efficiency while reducing maintenance.

A C-130H aircraft from the 165th Airlift Wing, Georgia Air National Guard, prepares for take-off prior to an elephant walk that will showcase the force and the new modifications to the aircraft on September 11, 2022 in Savannah, Georgia. Over the last 18 months, the entire 165th AW fleet of C-130H aircraft was modernized with NP-2000 eight blade propellers and T-56 3.5 engines. The eight-bladed propellers will deliver more power and efficiency while reducing maintenance.

A KC-135 Stratotanker taxis out for take-off to a forward deployed location in support of Joint Task Force Odyssey Dawn, March 25, 2011 at Scott Air Force Base, Ill. The KC-135's will provide air-refueling support to coalition aircraft enforcing a no-fly zone over Libya. Joint Task Force Odyssey Dawn is the U.S. Africa Command task force established to provide operational and tactical command and control of U.S. military forces supporting the international response to the unrest in Libya and enforcement of United Nations Security Council Resolution (UNSCR) 1973. UNSCR 1973 authorizes all necessary measures to protect civilians in Libya under threat of attack by Qadhafi regime forces. JTF Odyssey Dawn is commanded by U.S. Navy Admiral Samuel J. Locklear, III.

A C-130H Hercules from the 50th Airlift Squadron, Little Rock AFB, Arkansas, deployed to Ramstein Air Base, Germany arrives at Tuzla Air Base, Bosnia to deliver supplies and to act as an air ambulance to medically evacuate five patients who sustained injuries during Operation Joint Endeavor. Subject Operation/Series: JOINT ENDEAVOR Base: Tuzla Air Base Country: Bosnia And/I Herzegovina (BIH)

Airmen from the 5th Bomb Wing guard a B-52H Stratofortress assigned to the 23rd Bomb Squadron during Exercise Prairie Vigilance/Bayou Vigilance 24-2 at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, Jan. 7, 2024. Air Force Global Strike Command maintains a credible strategic capability that enhances deterrence of threats to the United States and its allies and partners.

An A-10 Thunderbolt II taxies into the ramp at Davis Monthan Air Force Base.

KANOHE BAY, Hawaii (July 6, 2022) A Royal Canadian Air Force CP-140 Aurora from 407 Long Range Patrol Squadron arrives at Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii, July 6, for Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2022. The crews will conduct surface, subsurface and intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance missions alongside maritime aviation assets from Australia, India, Japan, Republic of Korea and the U.S. Twenty-six nations, 38 ships, four submarines, more than 170 aircraft and 25,000 personnel are participating in RIMPAC from June 29 to Aug. 4 in and around the Hawaiian Islands and Southern California. The 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 Air Force photo by Maj. Trevor Reid)

HC-130J Combat King II aircraft depart Patrick Space Force Base, Florida, Sept. 26, 2022, in preparation for the arrival of Hurricane Ian. The decision was made to relocate the aircraft to areas that would prevent them from being damaged. In less than 24-hours, all of the wing's HC-130J Combat King II aircraft and HH-60G Pave Hawk helicopters were prepared, pre-flight checked, then flown or loaded to be transported off of the installation. This movement was the equivalent of a rapid deployment of the wing's Personnel Recovery Task Force-Heavy, which utilizes multi-capable Airmen from across the wing to mobilize rapidly for rescue operations around the world.

050714-F-7564C-218. Base: Fort Mccoy State: Wisconsin (WI) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: AMC

980620-F-2171A-001. Base: Mcchord Air Force Base State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Airmen from the 139th Maintenance Group cover assets to prepare for a simulated attack as part of a Large Scale Readiness Exercise at Rosecrans Air National Guard Base, St. Joseph, Missouri, June 3, 2022. This exercise tested the wing's ability to deploy into a contested environment.

041001-F-2233S-005. Base: Harrisburg Iap State: Pennsylvania (PA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A Charleston Air Force Base, South Carolina, C-17 taxis to the ramp for a quick download of materials on April 18, 1999. In the air and to the left of the frame appears to be a Westland AS-330 Puma helicopter from the French or British military. Limited flightline space at Rinas Airport, Tirana, Albania, creates tight conditions for aircrews and ground personnel. Rinas has become the staging point for relief missions in support of Kosovar refugees. This mission is in direct support of Operation Sustain Hope. Subject Operation/Series: SUSTAIN HOPE Base: Rinas State: Tirana Country: Albania (ALB)

Airman Alysa Knott, 5th Bomb Wing Public Affairs Apprentice, takes photos of a B-52H park at the Main Parking Apron at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, Aug. 23, 2022. Public affairs professionals plans, organizes, coordinates and conducts internal information, community relations and media relations activities to build informed public support for the Air Force.

A C-130 transport aircraft from the 23rd Airlift Wing Pope Air Force Base, North Carolina comes to a stop on the runway. The C-130 is delivering supplies, equipment and military personnel to be assigned to the Implementation Forces (IFOR) at Tuzla Air Base and other United States military camps in the surrounding area. Subject Operation/Series: JOINT ENDEAVOR Base: Tuzla Air Base Country: Bosnia And/I Herzegovina (BIH)

A C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 36th Airlift Squadron sits on the flightline after de-icing by members of the 374th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron hydraulic section at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Jan. 7, 2022. Heavy snowfall hit Yokota and the Kanto Plain, accumulating 10 centimeters of snow in the evening, a level unseen in the past four years.

Airmen with the 182nd Maintenance Operations Flight, Illinois Air National Guard, pose for a group photo with a C-130H Hercules at the 182nd Airlift Wing, Peoria, Illinois, Nov. 6, 2022. The wing celebrated its 75th anniversary with a specialized Hercules tail flash.

A C-130 Hercules aircraft takes off during Dragon Team, the largest non-Joint Chiefs of STAFF airdrop training exercise in history. Subject Operation/Series: DRAGON TEAM Base: Eglin Air Force Base State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA)

The last C-130H Hercules prepares to depart from the 179th Airlift Wing at Mansfield Lahm ANGB, Ohio, July 7, 2022. This aircraft, tail 88-4401, will retire and become a static display at the MAPS Air Museum (Military Aviation Preservation Society), an internationally known museum of aviation in North Canton, Ohio. After being selected to become the nation's first Air National Guard Cyber Wing, the unit is transitioning from flying the C-130H Hercules to a new mission assigned to Air Combat Command.

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Grayson Jones, crew chief, prepares a B-52H Stratofortress assigned to the 23rd Expeditionary Bomb Squadron for take off, at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, as part of a routine Bomber Task Force mission, Feb.12, 2024. Bomber missions provide opportunities to train and work with our Allies and partners in joint and coalition operations and exercises. Air Force

A C-5A Galaxy aircraft of the 433rd Military Air Wing offloads cargo during Operation Desert Shield.. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD Base: Jubail Country: Saudi Arabia(SAU)

A WC-130J Super Hercules aircraft assigned to the 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron at Keesler Air Force Base, Miss., departs for St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands, Aug. 11, 2022. The trip is in support of the United States Naval Academy's Training and Research in Oceanic and Atmospheric Processes in Tropical Cyclones (TROPIC) internship program where the 53rd WRS will deploy airborne expendable bathythermograph buoys across a number of ocean features. The midshipmen receive, process, and transmit data to numerical forecast models, increasing the accuracy of upper ocean temperatures in regions frequented by tropical storms.

The sun rises over a C-17 Globemaster III on the flightline at Yokota Air Base, Japan, prior to being loaded with cargo Jan. 27, 2022, in support of Cope North 2022. Cope North 2022 is an annual U.S. Pacific Air Forces joint multilateral field-training exercise focused on coordinating air tactics, techniques and procedures enhancing security and stability in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Braden Anderson)

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Abel Medellin, 146th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, California Air National Guard, marshals a C-130J Hercules into a parking spot during firefighting operations at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, May 2. The C-130 is bringing new maintenance and air crews to Dyess AFB. The crews swap out periodically to ensure that they are fresh and able to perform at their peak performance.

Two Airforce C-130's Taxi down the runway on Aviano Airbase, Italy toward awaiting paratroopers for the start of Sabre Junction 2022. Saber Junction 22 is a multinational rotational exercise designed to assess the readiness of the U.S. Armys 173rd Airborne Brigade to execute unified land operations in a joint, combined environment and to promote interoperability with more than 4,500 participants from the U.S. and Allied and partner nations at the U.S. Armys Grafenwoehr and Hohenfels training areas from August 29 to September 20, 2022. (U.S. Army Photo SSG Brandon Rickert)

Two KC-10 aircraft from McGuire AFB NJ prepare to take-off. Subject Operation/Series: PHOENIX PEAK Base: Roswell Airport State: New Mexico (NM) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III from Joint Base Lewis McChord unloads cargo and Airmen participating in the Raging Gunfighter exercise at Hill Air Force Base, Utah May 17, 2022. Raging Gunfighter is an Air Combat Command exercise designed to simulate operating a Lead Wing from an Austere Environment. The purpose of this exercise is to prepare the 366th Fighter Wing for potential Agile Combat Employment (ACE) operations around the world.

A Royal Australian Air Force C-17 Globemaster III flies in formation with a U.S. C-17 during an aerial maneuver training mission around the Hawaiian islands as part of Exercise Global Dexterity 2022 at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, May 4, 2022. The RAAF and USAF conducted joint flying missions alongside each other and swapped aircrew members to better learn of each others procedures and techniques.

Medium long shot, left front view, C-130E Hercules, US Flag on pole protruding out of observation port, on taxi strip. Aircraft is from the 37th Airlift Squadron, Ramstein Air Base Germany and is loaded with troops from the 1/508th Infantry (Airborne Battalion Combat Team), from Vicenza, Italy. Not shown: Aircraft will be taking off and heading for the drop zone at Grafenwohr, Germany, Exercise Lion Drop 12, 9 August 2000. Subject Operation/Series: LION DROP 12 Base: Ramstein Air Base State: Rheinland-Pfalz Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU)

A WC-130J Super Hercules aircraft assigned to the 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron at Keesler Air Force Base, Miss., embarks on a local training mission June 16, 2022. The 53rd Weather Reconnaissance is part of the Air Force Reserve and carries the unique distinction of being the only unit in the Department of Defense to fly into tropical weather events for the purpose of atmospheric data collection.

040821-F-1689G-007. Base: Little Rock Air Force Base State: Arkansas (AR) Country: United States Of America (USA)

030318-F-6449C-002. Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Base: Mihail Kogalniceanu Air Base Country: Romania (ROM)

A US Air Force C-130 Hercules aircraft arrives at Davis Airfield, North Carolina, with US Marine Corps soldiers (not shown) who are taking part in Final Training Exercise (FTX) III, COOPERATIVE OSPREY 96. FTX III encompasses Airfield Security, Convoy Operations, and Humanitarian Assistance. Subject Operation/Series: COOPERATIVE OSPREY '96 Base: Davis Air Field State: North Carolina (NC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

031031-F-0558K-013. Base: Barksdale Air Force Base State: Louisiana (LA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: ACC

Troops board a Military Airlift Command C-5 Galaxy aircraft for deployment to Saudi Arabia in support of Operation Desert Shield. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD Country: Unknown

Three F-16C Fighting Falcons assigned to the 64th Aggressor Squadron refuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 50th Air Refueling Squadron, MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, before participating in a Red Flag-Nellis 22-3 training mission at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, July 21, 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.

U.S. Air Force personnel from the 146th Airlift Wing load the U.S. Forest Service's Modular Airborne Firefighting System (MAFFS) inside a C-130J Super Hercules aircraft attached to the 115th Airlift Squadron at the Channel Islands Air National Guard Station, Port Hueneme, California, Apri 21, 2022. MAFFS is a portable fire retardant delivery system that can be inserted into an aircraft, temporarily converting it into a fire fighting airtanker that can lay retardant lines to help control wildfires. The MAFFS program has been a partnership between the U.S. Forest Service and the Department of Defense since the early 1970s.

U.S. Airmen conduct preflight checks prior to a mission in support of exercise Cobra Warrior 22 at RAF Mildenhall, England, Sept. 21, 2022. The exercise provides valuable opportunities for all participating forces to practice and develop tactics, techniques and procedures in complex scenarios.

Members assigned to joint special operations forces fly a C-130J Hercules aircraft assigned to the 815th Airlift Squadron, Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, over MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, Nov. 3, 2022.The joint operations exercise included members assigned to the U.S. Special Operations Command, Special Operations Command Central and Joint Communications Support Element.

An A-10 Thunderbolt taxies past a B-2 Spirit during Exercise Agile Tiger on Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri on April 5, 2022. Exercise Agile Tiger gives us the opportunity to practice operational unpredictability, while assuring our partners and Allies that we are postured to execute nuclear operations and global strike anytime anywhere.

A C-130 Hercules aircraft from the Georgia Air National Guard prepares to land at the 165th Airlift Wing flightline in Garden City, Georgia, on Sept. 11, 2022. This was part of a large formation flight to test the wings ability to synchronize large-scale formations, a show of force and to showcase the recently completed modernization of the C-130 Hercules fleet.

A U.S. Air Force C-17 is ready to be unloaded of supplies for both troops and migrants staying at Guantanamo Bay. Subject Operation/Series: SEA SIGNAL V Base: Guantanamo Bay Country: Cuba (CUB)

The final C-130-J30, assigned to the 130th Airlift Wing, taxis after landing at McLaughlin Air National Guard Base, W.Va., May 26, 2022. In November 2020, the U.S. Air Force chose the 130th AW to convert its eight C-130H model aircraft, which we had operated for over 25 years, to a C-130-J30 airframe. At the beginning of 2021, the unit sent the H models to different bases throughout the nation and began to receive the J models. The final H model left in August 2021.

010516-F-4155R-001. Base: Ellsworth Air Force Base State: South Dakota (SD) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: ACC

A U.S. Marine Corps KC-130J Super Hercules aircraft, assigned to Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron (VMGR) 252, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, taxis on a runway after landing in preparation for Exercise Nordic Response 24 at Andenes, Norway, Feb. 25, 2024. Exercise Nordic Response, formerly known as Cold Response, is a NATO training event conducted every two years to promote military competency in arctic environments and to foster interoperability between the U.S. Marine Corps and allied nations. Marine Corps

A U.S. Marine Corps KC-130J Hercules and two CH-53E Super Stallions, with 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, based at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, San Diego, California, demonstrate aerial refueling capabilities during the Marine Air-Ground Task Force demonstration of the 2022 Marine Corps Air Station Miramar Air Show at MCAS Miramar, 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.

Members of the 82nd Airborne Division wait as a C-141B Starlifter aircraft from the 62nd Military Airlift Wing taxis along the runway. U.S. troops, including members of the 7th Light Infantry Division and 82nd Airborne Division, spent two weeks participating in a mobilization of U.S. exercise task force Dragon/Golden Pheasant. The task force was deployed by President Ronald Reagan to help discourage Nicaraguan forces from entering Honduras. Subject Operation/Series: DRAGON/GOLDEN PHEASANT Base: Palmerola Air Base Country: Honduras (HND)

Members of the 86th Maintenance Group lift a C-130J Super Hercules using an electronic jacking and leveling system at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Feb. 22, 2024. The 86th MXG collaborated with multiple agencies to determine if the EJALS is compatible with C-130Js. Air Force

041015-F-9429S-006. Base: Grand Forks Air Force Base State: North Dakota (ND) Country: United States Of America (USA)

The Loring Commerce Centre welcomes home an old friend August 11th, 2022, Limestone, Me. It was one of the largest bases of the U.S. Air Force's Strategic Air Command during its existence and was home to the B-52 Stratofortress.

Team Dover aircraft maintenance personnel tow a C-5M Super Galaxy down the flight line Jan. 3, 2014, at Dover Air Force Base, Del. Snow removal crews from the 436th Civil Engineer Squadron cleared the flight line during and after the snow storm.

020530-F-9071W-019. Base: Sheppard Air Force Base State: Texas (TX) Country: United States Of America (USA)

030916-F-8465S-009. Base: Offutt Air Force Base State: Nebraska (NE) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: ACC

Airmen from the 155th Air Refueling Wing's KC-135R Stratotanker exercised an alert scramble on May 15, 2022, at Lincoln Air Force Base, Neb. The 155th ARW took part in a three-day generation response to enhance readiness.

A 40th Airlift Squadron C-130 sits on the Ramstein AB, Germany, tarmac at dawn in preparation for carrying out cargo re-supply and medevac missions in and out of Bosnia-Herzegovina during Operation Joint Endeavor. Operation Joint Endeavor is a peacekeeping effort by a multinational Implementation Force (IFOR), comprised of NATO and non-NATO military forces, deployed to Bosnia in support of the Dayton Peace Accords. Subject Operation/Series: JOINT ENDEAVOR Base: Ramstein Air Base State: Rheinland-Pfalz Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU)

U.S Air Force C-130J from the 317th Airlift Wing arrives at Homestead Air Reserve Base, Florida, to pick up Airmen and cargo during AGILE FLAG 22-2 on July 26, 2022. Agile Flag is ACC's contributing certifying event for its Lead Wings throughout the Air Force Force Generation cycle, ensuring they are Agile Combat Employment-capable forces that meet Combatant Commanders' needs.

C-141 Starlifter aircrafts from various active duty and reserve squadrons sit on the ramp at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, during Joint Task Force Exercise (JTFX) 98-1. Subject Operation/Series: JTFX 98-1 Base: Mcas, Cherry Point State: North Carolina (NC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

January 20, 2012 - KC-135 Stratotankers prepare for launch as part of an Elephant Walk formation at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida.

A U.S. Air Force A-10C Thunderbolt II taxis down the runway at the Palau International Airport, Republic of Palau Nov. 1, 2022. This aircraft arrived from Moody AFB, Georgia, in support of a Dynamic Force Employment operation which enables a multitude of readiness and training exercises by bringing unique aircraft to Pacific Air Forces' operating area.

Festival guests walk around the flightline interacting with airmen and touring static displays during the Friendship Festival 2022 at Yokota Air Base, Japan, May 22, 2022. The event embodied the true spirit of friendship, welcoming more than 110,000 Japanese neighbors, sharing our cultures through food, music, and performances.

DN-SD-03-12263. Base: Lingshui Air Field State: Hainan Country: China (CHN) Scene Major Command Shown: USPACOM

A C-130J Super Hercules sits on the tarmac after completing a training mission at Ft. Campbell, Ky., May 21, 2014. The 39th AS can provide tactical airlift, airdrop and aeromedical evacuation, creating an air bridge for personnel, equipment and supplies.

U.S. Marine Corps KC-130J Super Hercules aircraft assigned to the 352nd VMGR sits on the flightline at Gilgit Air Base, Pakistan, during cargo off load on Sept. 8, 2010. The 352nd VMGR has been in Pakistan since August delivering over 200,000 pounds of cargo all over the country in support of flood relief efforts.

NATO C-130 Hercules of the US Air Force during a NATO exercise A C-130 Hercules of the US Air Force during a NATO exercise: iconic military transport aircraft in action, delivering troops, equipment, and supplies to a field airstrip for joint operations. Copyright: xZoonar.com/ThomasxFuhrmannx 22601734

A U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress bomber assigned to the 23rd Expeditionary Bomb Squadron takes off at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, as part of a routine Bomber Task Force mission, Feb.12, 2024. Bomber missions enable crews to maintain a high state of readiness and proficiency and validate our always-ready global strike capability. Air Force

A B-52 Stratofortress assigned to the 69th Bomb Squadron, Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, deploys a drag parachute after landing during Red Flag-Nellis 22-3 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, July 11, 2022. Blue Force teams participating in Red Flag-Nellis will consist of the most advanced fifth-generation, long range targeting aircraft and space assets yet.

The Lockheed P-3C (Update II) Orion long distance maritime patrol range 300 (1981-2006) prepared at the MarineLiegkamp Valkenburg.

A left rear view of a Military Airlift Command C-141B Starlifter aircraft being refueled on the flight line. The C-141B will be flown to Honduras in support of the joint United States/Honduran exercise AHUAS TARA (BIGPINE). Subject Operation/Series: AHUAS TARA (BIG PINE) Base: Howard Air Force Base Country: Panama (PAN)

A Canadian Air Force C-130 aircraft arrives at Alexandria airport, Louisiana, to participate in JRTC 01-06. The Canadian aircraft from 2nd Air Movement Squadron in Trenton, Ontario, are working alongside US Air Force C-130s from the 2nd Airlift Squadron from Pope Air Force Base, North Carolina, to deliver personnel and supplies to the Joint Readiness Training Center at Fort Polk, Louisiana. Subject Operation/Series: JRTC 01-06 Base: Alexandria State: Louisiana (LA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

On the flight line, SENIOR AIRMAN Kevin Tully lies in wait with his M-16 fully prepared to protect the EC-130's that sit behind him during the 193rd Special Operations Wing's Ability to Survive and Operate (ATSO) excercise. Subject Operation/Series: ABILITY TO SURVIVE AND OPERATE (ATSO) Base: Middletown State: Pennsylvania (PA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

U.S. Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 265, Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing prepares to transport a member of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force with an MV-22 Osprey at Kamifurano Maneuver Area, Hokkaido, Japan, Oct. 5, 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.

A US Air Force C-130 Hercules aircraft taxis to the runway for take off. The aircraft will airlift US Army soldiers and cargo to the training area near L'viv, Ukraine, for humanitarian and peacekeeping exercises with the Ukrainian Army. Subject Operation/Series: PEACE SHIELD '95 Base: Rhein-Main Air Base Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU)

A U.S. Air Force KC-46A Pegasus assigned to the 344th Aerial Refueling Squadron sits on the flightline during the Arctic Thunder Open House at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, July 31, 2022. RF-A is designed to provide realistic training essential to the continued development and improvement of combined and joint interoperability in a simulated combat environment.

The 184th Bomb Wing, Kansas Air National Guard, is moving from the old camouflage paint scheme to the aircraft gray paint scheme. B1-B aircraft no. 129 has yet to have the Kansas Identification markings painted on the tail. Base: Mcconnell Air Force Base State: Kansas (KS) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A Paratrooper Leaps from a C-130 Hercules

A C-130E Hercules aircraft from the 50th Airlift Squadron (50th AS) makes its final approach to the runway at Little Rock Air Force Base. Country: United States Of America (USA)

Technical STAFF Sergeant Nate Walker, flightline maintenance, 914th Maintenance Squadron, Niagara Falls, N.Y. marshals a C-130 Hercules on the parking ramp at the Kansas City Downtown Airport. The C-130s are participating in Exercise Patriot Express '95. Subject Operation/Series: PATRIOT EXPRESS '95 Base: Kansas City Downtown Airport State: Missouri (MO) Country: United States Of America (USA)

U.S. Air Force 336th Air Refueling Squadron photo at March Air Reserve Base, California June 07, 2022. The 336th ARS is the first Air Force Reserve flying unit to fly the KC-135 Stratotanker. The 336th maintains round the clock readiness support to March Air Reserve Base and Air Mobility Command's airlift and air refueling requirements.

030830-F-7924J-001. Subject Operation/Series: COOPERATIVE KEY 2003 Base: Krumovo Air Base Country: Bulgaria (BGR)

Three KC-135R Stratotanker aircraft of the 19th Aerial Refueling Wing (19th AREFW) sit parked on the flight line. The 19th AREFW, which is based at Robins Air Force Base (AFB), Ga., has deployed several of its aircraft to Whiteman AFB for exercise Mighty Warrior '89. Subject Operation/Series: MIGHTY WARRIOR '89 Base: Whiteman Air Force Base State: Missouri (MO) Country: United States Of America (USA)

221011-N-AN659-1015 Naval Air Station Whidbey Island, Wash. (Oct. 02, 2022) - Aviation Structural Mechanic 3rd Class Stephon Bonaldi attached to Patrol Squadron (VP) 46, the Grey Knights, guides a P8-A Poseidon to a parked position at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island (NASWI), Oct. 11, 2022. VP-46 returned to their homeport at NASWI after a six-month deployment to support operations for Commander, Task Force (CTF) 57 and 67.

Thirty-three A-10 Thunderbolt IIs arrive at Gowen Field, Boise, Idaho, to compete in Hawgsmoke 2022, Sept 6, 2022. Hawgsmoke is a biennial USAF bombing, missile, and tactical gunnery competition for A-10 Thunderbolt II units which provides unique training.

A Lockheed LC-130H from the 109th Airlift Squadron, New York Air National Guard taxing for departure at Christchurch, New Zealand headed to the South Pole in support of Operation DEEP FREEZE 2001, to resupply McMurdo station at Ross Island in Antarctica. The LC-130H is equipped with skis and allows it to operate on the Antarctic snow pack. Subject Operation/Series: DEEP FREEZE 2001 Base: Christchurch State: Canterbury Country: New Zealand (NZL) Scene Major Command Shown: ANG

An E-3 Sentry aircraft of the 961st Airborne Warning and Control Squadron from Kadena Air Base, Okinawa, sits on the apron during Exercise Cope Thunder 89-5. Subject Operation/Series: COPE THUNDER 89-5 Base: Clark Air Base State: Luzon Country: Philippines (PHL)

A 437th Airlift Wing maintenance Airman and Jessica Reagan, wife of U.S. Air Force Capt Joshua Reagan, 16th Airlift Squadron Pilot, helps guide in the C-17 Globemaster III bringing her husband home at Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina, May 3, 2022. Ever vigilant in sitting on continuous alert 24 hours, 7 days a week, the 16th routinely responds to short-notice National Command Authority taskings.

A C-130 Hercules aircraft lands at the Remagen Drop Zone, approximately 40 miles from Travis Field, during the 314th Tactical Airlift Wing's operational readiness exercise Purple Penny. Subject Operation/Series: PURPLE PENNY State: Georgia (GA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A Swedish Air Force C-130E Hercules refueling a Czech Air Force JAS-39 Gripen.

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