Military Aircraft Operations

Images show various military aircraft, including F/A-18s, F-16s, and F-15s, at different airbases. The mood is dynamic, highlighting takeoff preparations and runway activities.

The Westfield Starfires, a collegiate summer baseball team in Westfield, Massachusetts visited Barnes Air National Guard Base, Westfield, Massachusetts to debut their specialty jerseys highlighting the 104FW and continue the partnership between the Starfires and the 104FW. The team watched our F-15Cs take off, spoke to Tech. Sgt. Garrick Pelletier a maintainer, and Capt. Kyle 'Vice' Randal an F-15C pilot. (U.S Air National Guard Photos by Master Sgt. Lindsey S. Watson)

Marines attached to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 112, Marine Aircraft Group 41, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, await takeoff in F/A-18C Hornets at Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base Fort Worth, Texas, Sept. 15, 2022. VMFA-112 is participating in a joint long-range strike exercise with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron (VMGR) 234, VMFA-225, Marine Fighter Training Squadron (VMFT) 401 and U.S. Air Force 513th Operations Support Squadron. This large force exercise demonstrates MAG-41's ability to project long-range strike capability and integrate with the Marine Corps' active component 5th generation aircraft in contested environments.

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 510th Fighter Squadron lands at 86th Air Base, Romania, April 29, 2022. The 31st Fighter Wing replaced the 52nd Fighter Wing and will continue the enhanced Air Policing operations over NATO airspace. U.S. Air Forces Europe routinely operates with NATO Allies and partners in order to maintain peace, prosperity and stability in the region.

The Westfield Starfires, a collegiate summer baseball team in Westfield, Massachusetts visited Barnes Air National Guard Base, Westfield, Massachusetts to debut their specialty jerseys highlighting the 104FW and continue the partnership between the Starfires and the 104FW. The team watched our F-15Cs take off, spoke to Tech. Sgt. Garrick Pelletier a maintainer, and Capt. Kyle 'Vice' Randal an F-15C pilot. (U.S Air National Guard Photos by Master Sgt. Lindsey S. Watson)

Five F-35A Lightning II aircraft taxi across the flightline Sept. 23, 2022, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. The F-35 is a fifth-generation fighter that features advanced stealth, sensor fusion and logistics support capabilities that provide increased survivability in an advanced threat environment. Luke AFB is home to 77 F-16s and 111 F-35s that enable Airmen assigned to the base to train the worlds greatest fighter pilots and combat ready Airmen.

An F-15E Strike Eagle assigned to the 4th Fighter Wing prepares to take off at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, North Carolina, Sept. 8, 2022. The 4th FW is one of four designated lead wings under Air Combat Command.

A P-3B Orion aircraft of Naval Air Reserve Patrol Squadron 68 (VP-68) on the flight line, seen from the window of another P-3B. VP-68 is in Rota for active duty training. Exact Date Shot Unknown. Base: Naval Station, Rota Country: Spain (ESP)

Joint Base San Antonio and 502nd Air Base Wing military service members, and Leadership San Antonio representatives wave to the camera on the 433rd Airlift Wing flightline, JBSA-Lackland, Texas, Jan. 18, 2024. Senior military leaders on JBSA provided San Antonio community leaderswith an interactive military experience across JBSA-Lackland grantingfirst-hand experience with the JBSA mission.

U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle aircraft assigned to the 494th Fighter Squadron from Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, taxi prior to take-off at the Tactical Leadership Programme 22-3 at Los Llanos Air Base, Spain, Sept. 12, 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.

A Japan Air Self-Defense Force F-2 lands during Cope North 24 at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Feb 14, 2024. Participants exercise interoperability during Cope North 24 through agile combat employment and integrated generation of Air Power from dispersed locations across the Indo-Pacific. Air Force

Three C-130H aircraft from the 165th Airlift Wing, Georgia Air National Guard, prepare to take part in an elephant walk that will showcase force and the new modifications to the aircraft on September 11, 2022 in Savannah, Georgia. The wing's maintenance and operations groups showed their efficiency and force by synchronizing a 6-ship start up and taxi prior to take-off.

U.S. Army Lt. Col. Phillip Cain, 1-10 Attack Battalion commander, conducts his final flight in an AH-64D Apache helicopter on Fort Drum, NY Jun. 14, 2022. Lt. Col. Cain received a 'shower of affection' from Fort Drum Fire Rescue as he came back.

On Sept. 8, 2022, during a joint force exercise, service members from more than seven military entities across three branches participated in an unprecedented joint force exercise at Dugway Proving Ground, Utah. This exercise will develop new operational concepts, capabilities and plans to bolster deterrence and maintain the U.S. militarys competitive advantage for the future.

The Joint Base Charleston flightline sits empty after C-17 Globemaster III relocation operations are complete in preparation for Tropical Storm Ian at Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina, Sept. 29, 2022. To effectively prepare the aircraft for relocation, base personnel worked together to ensure the C-17s were fueled and loaded with the necessary equipment. (U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Sara Jenkins)

Two C-130 Hercules aircraft from the 165th Airlift Wing, Georgia Air National Guard, prepare 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 T-38A Talon assigned to the 2nd Fighter Training Squadron, Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, takes off at Savannah Hilton Head International Airport, Georgia, May 2, 2022. The 325th Fighter Wing sent more than 200 personnel and 22 aircraft to participate in Sentry Savannah, a near-peer training exercise hosted by the Air National Guards Air Dominance Center.

U.S. Air Force members and civilians participate during a Major Accident Response Exercise, Mar. 30, 2022, at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas. MAREs demonstrate JBSAs Disaster Response Forces ability to assess and respond to an aircraft mishap. The 502nd Air Base Wing worked alongside the Schertz Fire Department, 12th Flying Training Wing and the 59th Medical Wing validate the necessary support during a simulated accident.

An aircrew with the Minnesota National Guard operates a UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter at Sparta-Fort McCoy Airport on Oct. 27, 2022, at Fort McCoy, Wis. 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. Five Minnesota National Guard Black Hawks were at the airport Oct. 27.

U.S. Air Force Maintainers of the 119th Wing assist with tow of MQ-9 Reaper remotely piloted aircraft at Andersen Air Force Base Guam, during Exercise Valiant Shield June 4, 2022. Valiant Shield is a dynamic force employment exercise held at Andersen Air Force base from May 25 through June 20, 2022. Valiant Shield 2022 was a 12-day joint field training exercise (FTX) aimed to enhance integration between the US forces by conducting joint operations at sea, on land, in air, and in cyberspace. It provided an opportunity for the MQ-9 enterprise members to partner together and make a difference while providing dynamic force employment, and maritime domain awareness in a new location. Members of the 119th Wing and 174th Attack Squadron partnered together to demonstrate the capabilities of the MQ-9 Reaper in an overseas location.

NAVAL AIR FACILITY MISAWA, Japan (Oct. 2, 2012) Sailors direct a P-3C Orion from the Fighting Tigers of Patrol Squadron (VP) 8 on the flight line.

020307-F-3239L-002. Subject Operation/Series: STRONG RESOLVE 2002 Base: Sola Air Station Country: Norway (NOR)

U.S. Air Force MC-130J Combat Talon II aircraft and AC-130J Ghostrider gunships from the 1st Special Operations Wing, Hurlburt Field, Florida line the flight line at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio Sept. 28, 2022. Aircraft, equipment and Airmen were repositioned to WPAFB in preparation for possible impacts from Hurricane Ian.

Aviation Training Center - Mobile Aircrew - Aftermath and Rescue - 26-HK-278-9. Hurricane Katrina

030714-F-3873G-017. Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Base: RAF Lakenheath State: East Anglia Country: England / Great Britain (ENG) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE

040824-F-2295B-003. Base: Langley Air Force Base State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Coast Guard Structures - Air Stations - Operations - 26-HK-96-24. 050927-C-9155P-107. Hurricane Katrina

A U.S. Marine Corps F/A-18D Hornet departs after a mobile aircraft arresting system certification test at Northwest Field, Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Feb. 6, 2024. Continued collaboration and integration of dispersed operations during Cope North 24 enhances the joint forces capabilities to operate in austere environments. Air Force

020328-F-2902B-009. Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Base: Rhein-Main Air Base Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Major Command Shown: Air Mobility Command

Multiple vehicles of crew chiefs and other flight line personnel assigned to the 117th Air Refueling Wing prepare to approach the 117 ARWs fleet of KC-135R Stratotanker on the flight line at Sumpter Smith Joint National Guard Base, Alabama, Feb. 10, 2024. The mission of the 117 ARW is to provide quality worldwide air refueling, airlift, support, logistics, intelligence, and medical services in support of its community, state, and the nation with its KC-135R Stratotanker fleet. Air National Guard

Lt. Gen. Scott Rolls” Pleus, 7th Air Force commander, takes-off in a F-16 at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Aug. 5, 2022. Gen. Pleus is a command pilot with more than 2,500 flight hours. (U.S. Air Force photos by Tech. Sgt. Timothy Dischinat)

A Cuban I1-62M aircraft is framed by the tail and wing of a C-130 Hercules aircraft. Cubans are being transferred from the C-130 to the I1-62 aircraft for the trip back to their country during Operation URGENT FURY. Subject Operation/Series: URGENT FURY Base: Seawell International Airport Country: Bangladesh (BGD)

DF-ST-88-08698. Subject Operation/Series: NOMAD THRUST Base: Eglin Air Force Base State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA)

For the first time in 41 years, three squadrons, which were components of the 551st Airborne Early Warning and Control Wing at Ottus AFB, have re-united at Anderson AFB to take part in the U.S. Pacific Command exercise, Valiant Shield 2010. More than 140 Airmen are deployed here from the 960th Airborne Air Control Squadron at Tinker AFB, the 961st AACS from Kadena Air Base, Japan, and the 962nd AACS at Elmendorf AFB.

030422-F-0697K-031. Base: US Naval Forces Marianas State: Guam (GU) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: JOINT OPERATIONS

Six C-130H aircraft from the 165th Airlift Wing, Georgia Air National Guard, take part in an elephant walk to showcase force and the new modifications to the aircraft prior to takeoff on September 11, 2022 in Savannah, Georgia. 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 deliver more power and efficiency while reducing maintenance labor.

A U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancer assigned to the 37th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron, Ellsworth Air Force Base, South Dakota, prepares to park after Bomber Task Force mission at Andersen AFB, Guam, Nov. 4, 2022. BTF missions provide opportunities to train and work with alongside Allies and partners in joint and coalition operations and exercises.

A Hercules C-130-H Aircraft of the Black Bulls, the 336th Squadron of the Royal Netherlands Air Force performs Landing Zone operations, in collaboration with the 424th Air Base Squadron of the U.S. Air Force, during operation Orange Bull 2023 on Chièvres Air Base, Belgium, March 15, 2023.

220511-N-AS200-560 POINT MUGU, Calif. (May 11, 2022) - A P-3 Orion maritime patrol aircraft assigned to Air Test and Evaluation Squadron Three Zero (VX-30) completes landing during the final flight of Cmdr. Jason Saglimbene, commanding officer, VX-30 onboard Naval Base Ventura County, May 11. NBVC is a strategically located Naval installation composed of three operating facilities: Point Mugu, Port Hueneme and San Nicolas Island. NBVC is the home of the Pacific Seabees, West Coast E-2C Hawkeyes, 3 warfare centers and 80 tenants.

020328-F-2902B-006. Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Base: Rhein-Main Air Base Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Major Command Shown: AIR MOBILITY COMMAND

Two A-10C Thunderbolt II pilots assigned to the 23rd Wing taxi to a hot pit refuel point during exercise Agile Flag 22-2 at Avon Park, Florida, July 25, 2022. Exercise Agile Flag 22-2 is Air Combat Command's first lead-wing certification event designed to demonstrate the 23rd Wing's capability to generate combat air power while continuing to move, maneuver, and sustain the Wing and subordinate force elements in a dynamic and contested environment.

U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III from McChord, Travis, and Charleston Air Force Base are lined up on the ramp at Charleston AFB, S.C., Jan. 28, 2010.

An F-15E Strike Eagle assigned to the 335th Fighter Squadron lands as it returns from a deployment at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, North Carolina, Oct. 15, 2022. Approximately 350 Airmen were deployed to the Air Forces Central Command area of responsibility where they provided air-to-air and air-to-ground defense.

040718-F-6470S-001. Base: Andersen Air Base State: Guam (GU) Country: United States Of America (USA)

An adaptive basing trailer, which is a one-of a kind prototype that was developed by Airmen from the 144th Fighter Wing, is parked on the flightline at the Fresno Air National Guard while conducting operational proof-of-concept tests to launch and recovery F-15C Eagles, June 9, 2022. The concept and design of the trailer was a winner of the Air Force Association Air Warfare Symposium's 2019 Spark Tank competition and has received funding through AFWERX, which is innovation arm of the Department of the Air Force. (Air National Guard photo by Capt. Jason Sanchez)

Photos from Aviation Training Center, Mobile - 26-HK-422-43. Hurricane Katrina

Coast Guard Personnel - Supplies - 26-HK-84-121. CG Personnel With Supplies--personnel on ramp with CG C-130, USA helicopter and supply boxes, 050901. Hurricane Katrina

DM-ST-86-08375. Base: Mcas, Cherry Point State: North Carolina (NC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress assigned to the 23rd Expeditionary Bomb Squadron sits at sunrise at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, waiting for its next routine Bomber Task Force mission, Feb. 24, 2024. BTF missions demonstrate lethality and interoperability in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific. Air Force

970217-F-5742K-007. Subject Operation/Series: AIR EXPEDITIONARY FORCE Base: Moron Air Base State: Sevilla Country: Spain (ESP)

Nebraska Army National Guard Soldiers take off in a UH-60 Blackhawk helicopter from the Army Aviation Support Facility in Lincoln, Nebraska, April 12, 2023, headed to Cherry County, Nebraska, to help local first responders and emergency managers battle ongoing wildfires. This was one of two UH-60 Blackhawk helicopters sent to battle multiple wildfires throughout the state that morning. The second helicopter went to Jefferson County, Nebraska. In total, 32 Nebraska National Guard Soldiers and Airmen - aviation and ground crews - were called to support wildfire response as of 10:00 a.m. April 12, 2023.

030331-F-2034C-001. Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Country: Iraq (IRQ)

F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft assigned to the Thunderbirds flight demonstration team are parked on the fight line, while seven Royal Air Force (British) BAe Hawk aircraft are in flight overhead during the Open House Air Show. Base: Andrews Air Force Base State: Maryland (MD) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 510th Fighter Squadron lands at 86th Air Base, Romania, April 29, 2022. The 31st Fighter Wing replaced the 52nd Fighter Wing and will continue the enhanced Air Policing operations over NATO airspace. U.S. Air Forces Europe routinely operates with NATO Allies and partners in order to maintain peace, prosperity and stability in the region.

An A-10C Thunderbolt II aircraft with a commemorative paint scheme, assigned to the 122nd Fighter Wing, takes part in multi-aircraft generation maneuvers July 10, 2022, at the Fort Wayne Air National Guard base, Fort Wayne, Indiana. Airmen from the 122nd Fighter Wing performed military duties during a large-scale readiness exercise that tested their abilities to respond to real-world threats.

A U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 36th Airlift Squadron taxis toward the runway during Exercise Pacific Angel at Subang Air Base, Malaysia, Aug. 15, 2022. The goals of Pacific Angel are to facilitate cooperation and enhance interoperability between the U.S. Air Force and allied forces through subject matter expert exchanges and humanitarian support exercises.

A U.S. Air Force C-130 Hercules assigned to the 103rd Airlift Wing, Connecticut Air National Guard, taxis on the flightline June 16, 2022, during an Agile Combat Employment training at Barnes Air National Guard Base, Massachusetts. The 103AW and 104th Maintenance Group trained on the ability to rapidly load and mobilize equipment and cargo to support contingency operations with limited resources and personnel.

Eight KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft assigned to the 171st Air Refueling Wing perform an elephant walk during a Nuclear Operational Readiness Inspection, Aug. 27, 2022, near Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Two 159th Fighter Wing, Louisiana Air National Guard F-15 fighter aircraft takeoff from Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base New Orleans in support of North American Aerospace Defense Command's (NORAD) Operation Noble Defender (OND), June 29, 2022. As a part of OND, which is a recurring operation, the Continental U.S. NORAD Region (CONR) coordinated and conducted joint operations with the U.S. Navy while concurrently launching jets from different locations across the United States' gulf coast and Puerto Rico. OND, is an integrated air and missile defense operation designed to ensure the defense and security of the northern and southern approaches to North America. This particular OND allowed NORAD units to exercise maneuvers designed to defend the southern approach to the United States from simulated cruise missile threats. NORAD is a bi-national Canadian and American command that employs a network of aerial, ground-based, and space-based sensors, air-to-air refueling tankers, and f

030516-F-1443F-021. Base: Aviano Air Base State: Pordenone Country: Italy (ITA)

U.S. Marine Corps CH-53K King Stallions, assigned to Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 461, are staged on the flight line at Marine Corps Air Station New River, North Carolina, April 29, 2022. HMH-461 received their fourth CH-53K King Stallion helicopter as part of the Marine Corps' declaration of initial operational capability (IOC) for the aircraft. The declaration of IOC supports the commandant of the Marine Corps' Force Design 2030 by improving capabilities and restructuring Marine Corps aviation for the future fight.

Air show attendees visit static displays as part of the 2022 Kaneohe Bay Air Show, Marine Corps Air Station Kaneohe Bay, Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Aug. 12, 2022. The air show was hosted in order for the local community, service members and residents of MCBH to interact during a world-class event.

Members from the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force, 1st Airborne Brigade, don their gear on the flightline at Yokota Air Base, Japan, prior to a static-line jump, Jan. 25, 2022, as part of Airborne 22. Airborne 22 demonstrates the JGSDF's capability to employ large-scale airborne insertion anywhere. This event optimizes mission effectiveness through the sharing of information, enabling commanders to utilize the full potential of their combined force. (Photo by Tech. Sgt. Gustavo Castillo)

DN-SC-05-10858. Base: Naval Air Station, Miramar State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DF-ST-85-13460. Base: Raf Mildenhall State: Suffolk Country: England / Great Britain (ENG)

Air and ground crews from the U.S. Air Force's 437th and 628th Airlift Wings and the Air Force Reserve's 315th Airlift Wing prepare C-17 Globemaster III aircraft for departure from Joint Base Charleston, S.C. for Mission Generation Exercise 23, Jan 5, 2023. The Mission Generation Exercise demonstrates the rapid mobility and joint capabilities that Team Charleston can execute for the Department of Defense and how innovation fuels air superiority.

KANOYA, Japan (Nov. 5, 2022) An MQ-9 Reaper remotely piloted aircrafts, assigned to the 319th Expeditionary Reconnaissance Squadron on Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force Kanoya Air Base, sits as a static display during a demonstration flight, Nov. 5, 2022. U.S. Pacific Air Forces is deploying MQ-9 Reapers, a medium-altitude, long-endurance remotely piloted aircraft, and personnel to Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force Kanoya Air Base to conduct airborne reconnaissance operations in close coordination with the Japan Ministry of Defense. The presence of U.S. military personnel and assets in Japan supports our allies and partners by maintaining regional stability and security within the Indo-Pacific.

NAVAL AIR STATION PATUXENT RIVER, Md. (May 4, 2013) The X-47B Unmanned Combat Air System (UCAS) demonstrator completes its first shore-based arrested landing, or "trap", at Naval Air Staion, Patuxent River, Md. The unmanned aircraft used its tailhook to catch a carrier representative cable, known as the MK-7 arresting gear, to quickly stop the aircraft. This type of recovery is required aboard aircraft carriers.

041112-F-1740G-009. Base: Yokota Air Base Country: Japan (JPN)

Participants from Exercise Agile Tiger wrap up the four-day interoperability exercise, at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., April 7, 2022. The collaboration from units across the U.S., allowed the units to employ agile combat employment concepts, while integrating capabilities across between bomber and fifth-generation fighter aircraft.

DN-ST-89-09011. Base: Naval Air Station, Fallon State: Nevada (NV) Country: United States Of America (USA)

The U.S. Air force 354th Air Expeditionary Wingand Marine Aircraft Group 12 performed acapabilities demonstration during a pre-plannedreadiness exercise at Marine Corps Air StationIwakuni, Japan, July 7, 2022. The demonstrationincluded five U.S. Marine Corps F/A-18 Hornets,eight F-35B Lightning IIs, a KC-130J SuperHercules, 10 U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptors and 10F-35A Lightning II aircraft, showcasing a highlevel of readiness and joint service capability insupport of a free and open Indo-Pacific. MCASIwakuni is uniquely qualified to enable the JointForce, be it through providing use of the station'scollocated harbor and airfield, serving as astaging point for non-organic aircraft operations,or any number of other operational activities.

Eight KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft assigned to the 171st Air Refueling Wing perform an elephant walk during a Nuclear Operational Readiness Inspection, Aug. 27, 2022, near Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter stand on the flight line during Operation Sand Eagle '88. Subject Operation/Series: SAND EAGLE '88 Base: Mcdill Air Force Base State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA)

030919-F-1601R-001. Base: Dover Air Force Base State: Delaware (DE) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: Digital

Two Airmen from the 100th Air Refueling Wing walk across the flightline as a KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft assigned to the 121st Air Refueling Wing, Rickenbacker Air National Guard Base, Ohio, taxis at Royal Air Force Mildenhall, England, Oct. 3, 2022. The 100th ARW supports the Air Forces global reach mission by extending the range of U.S. Air Force aircraft.

Congressmen Visit Mobile Aviation Training Center - 26-HK-4-127. USA aircraft and military helicopters on ATC ramp. Hurricane Katrina

An A-10C Thunderbolt II assigned to the 25th Fighter Squadron taxis on the flightline after landing at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, July 5, 2022. Multiple 25th FS A-10s returned from Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, after participating in Red Flag Alaska 22-2. RF-A is designed to provide realistic training essential to the success of air and space operations in a simulated combat environment.

U.S. Marine Corps CH-53K King Stallions, assigned to Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 461, are staged on the flight line at Marine Corps Air Station New River, North Carolina, April 29, 2022. HMH-461 received their fourth CH-53K King Stallion helicopter as part of the Marine Corps' declaration of initial operational capability (IOC) for the aircraft. The declaration of IOC supports the commandant of the Marine Corps' Force Design 2030 by improving capabilities and restructuring Marine Corps aviation for the future fight.

U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II aircraft with Marine Aircraft Group 12, Royal Australia Air Force (RAAF) F-35A Lightning II aircraft with No. 75 Squadron, and an E-7 Wedgetail aircraft with No. 2 Squadron form up for a photo at RAAF Base Tindal, Aug. 19, 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 integrat

DN-ST-90-00653. Base: Naval Air Station, Sigonella State: Sicily Country: Italy (ITA)

A U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 143rd Airlift Wing at Quonset Point Air National Guard Station, Rhode Island, departs from Baucau City Airport, Timor-Leste, Sept. 7, 2022, after the aircrew transported personnel and offloaded supplies in support of Pacific Angel 22-4. The operation is scheduled for Sept. 12-17 and will focus on capacity building through health service outreach, subject matter expert exchanges and civil engineer renovation projects. The Indo-Pacific Command sponsors Pacific Angel to promote interoperability and demonstrate Department of Defense support capabilities for humanitarian assistance and disaster relief events by conducting global medical outreach and enhancing regional partnerships.

In honor of the 75th anniversary of the United States Air Force, a historic P-51 Mustang from 1941 flew in formation with F-16s from the 149th Fighter Wing at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Sept. 10, 2022. This WWII era plane was not only the 2nd model of aircraft to be flown by the 149th FW, but it was also originally flown by Chuck Yeager, the first pilot recorded to break the sound barrier. (Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Katie Schultz)

A U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II aircraft with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 121 lands at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, June 13, 2022. U.S. Marines with VMFA-121 are conducting Expeditionary Advanced Base Operations in support of exercise Valiant Shield 2022. Exercise Valiant Shield gives units like VMFA-121 the opportunity to integrate with forces across the Indo-Pacific to train in successful employment and operations that demonstrate the strength and versatility of the Joint Force.

U.S. Air Force aircrew members assigned to the 26th Expeditionary Rescue Squadron load cargo onto a HC-130J Combat King II aircraft during a combat airlift mission at an undisclosed location within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, October 31, 2022. The HC-130J is a rapidly deployable, multi-capable airframe, capable of performing combat search and rescue, aerial refueling, and combat airlift missions within the CENTCOM AOR.

F-15E Strike Eagles of the 4th Fighter Wing perform an "Elephant Walk" as they taxi down the runway during a Turkey Shoot training mission on Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, N.C., April 16, 2012. The wing generated nearly 70 aircraft to destroy more than 1,000 targets on bombing ranges across the state to commemorate the 4th's victory over the Luftwaffe on April 16, 1945. The aircrews are assigned to the 4th Fighter Wing's 333rd, 334th, 335th, and 336th Fighter Squadrons.

A U.S. Army Soldiers help guide a stryker vehicle to a staging area after being unloaded from a transportation ship at the Port of Pohang, Republic of Korea on January 30, 2024. The 3rd Cavalry Regiment will replace the 2nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division as part of a regular rotation of forces to support the United States Commitment to the ROK. Units designated as a Korea Rotational Force,or KRF, serve a nine-month tour of duty.

On November 21, 1984, the cloth falls for the Lockheed F104G Starfighter in the Royal Netherlands Air Force. The official decommissioning takes place at the Volkel airbase. On the photo the last five devices just before departure for the farewell flight.

030822-F-1830P-001. Base: Ramstein Air Base State: Rheinland-Pfalz Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU)

DF-ST-85-09808. Subject Operation/Series: OCEAN VENTURE '84 Base: Nas, Roosevelt Roads State: Puerto Rico (PR) Country: United States Of America (USA)

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