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Dynamic visuals of pilots preparing and operating military aircraft, featuring pre-flight checks and exercises during various military operations.

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970311-F-0994L-518. Subject Operation/Series: JOINT GUARD Base: Ramstein Air Base State: Rheinland-Pfalz Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU)

DF-ST-87-07464. Subject Operation/Series: GALLANT EAGLE '86 Base: Davis-Monthan Air Force Base State: Arizona (AZ) Country: United States Of America (USA)

LGEN Joseph Hurd, 7th Air Force Commander, straps himself into an F-16 Fighting Falcon for his final flight with the Wolf Pack. Base: Kunsan Air Base Country: Republic Of Korea (KOR)

A far away view of the 82nd airborne troops, Fort Bragg, North Carolina preparing to board the C-130 at RAF Alconbury for a jump during Operation Overlord. The 2nd Airlift Squadron (ALS) Pope AFB, North Carolina, 37th Airlift Squadron (ALS) Rhein-Main AB, Germany and the 41st Airlift Squadron (ALS), Pope AFB, North Carolina deployed to airlift the 82nd and the 101st Airborne troops in France to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the D-Day landings. Subject Operation/Series: OVERLORD '94 Base: Alconburg Country: England / Great Britain (ENG)

U.S. Air Force Capt. Jimmy Root, a student pilot with the 58th Fighter Squadron, 33rd Fighter Wing, Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, prepares to fly a U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II from the 58th FS, 33rd FW, Eglin AFB, for a training mission during exercise Northern Lightning at Volk Field Air National Guard Base, Wisconsin, Aug. 18, 2022. Nomads with the 33rd FW traveled to Volk Field which offers an open airspace with optimal weather conditions for flying, allowing the 33rd FW to avoid over 60% of seasonal lightning and hurricane delays in Florida.

F-15E Strike Eagle pilot and a weapon system officer assigned to the 494th Fighter Squadron, RAF Lakenheath, United Kingdom, inspect a GBU-28 laser guided bomb on Wednesday, April 28, 1999. The GBU-28 is a 4000 pound laser guided bomb designed to penetrate hardened targets. It's the first time the F-15 has employed the GBU-28 operationally. Members of the 494th FS are deployed to Aviano AB, Italy supporting NATO Operation Allied Force. Subject Operation/Series: ALLIED FORCE Base: Aviano Air Base State: Pordenone Country: Italy (ITA)

020927-F-4649H-005. Subject Operation/Series: NORTHERN WATCH Base: Incirlik Air Base, Adana Country: Turkey (TUR)

Medium shot. L to R SSGT Calvin Frost, 39th crew chief, and TSGT John Garza, 40th crew chief, prepare to refuel a C-130 during the refuel competition at Rodeo 2000. They just completed a very successful refuel and are returning the hose to a Pope POL troop. Subject Operation/Series: RODEO 2000 Base: Dyess Air Force Base State: Texas (TX) Country: United States Of America (USA)

1ST LT. Ron Higgins performs a preflight check of his F-106 Delta Dart aircraft during exercise William Tell '86. Subject Operation/Series: WILLIAM TELL '86 Base: Tyndall Air Force Base State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA)

AN F-16A Fighting Falcon aircraft pilot makes a preflight check on his aircraft during exercise Border Star '81. The pilot is assigned to the 34th Tactical Fighter Squadron, 388th Tactical Fighter Wing. Subject Operation/Series: BORDER STAR '81 Base: Holloman Air Force Base State: New Mexico (NM) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Senior Airman Daniel Lasal, a 455th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, performs a post-flight inspection on an F-16 Fighting Falcon Nov. 15, 2016, at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan. Aircraft maintainers perform six hours or more of post-flight inspections after each sortie.

U.S. Marines, deployed to the region in support of Operation Desert Shield, take a break from the heat as they relax beneath the wing of a EA-68 Prowler aircraft. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD Country: Bahrain (BHR)

Vice Adm. John K. Ready, commander, Naval Air Force, U.S. Atlantic Fleet, greets LT. CMDR. McKee, Fighter Squadron 102 (VF-102), upon his squadron's return to the station with other squadrons of Carrier Air Wing 1 (CVW-1). The wing was deployed aboard the aircraft carrier USS AMERICA (CV-66) while deployed in the Persian Gulf area during Operations Desert Shield/Desert Storm. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Base: Naval Air Station, Oceana State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A United States Navy, Plane Captain takes a break by leaning against an F/A-18 "Hornet" just before flight operations start aboard the conventional aircraft carrier USS INDEPENDENCE (CV 62) in the Persian Gulf, an AIM-9 "Sidewinder" short range, air-to-air missile is on a raised wing tip in background. Operation Southern Watch, 28 February 1998. Subject Operation/Series: SOUTHERN WATCH Base: USS Independence (CV 62)

A member of the crew of an Airborne Early Warning Squadron 121 (VAW-121) E-2C Hawkeye aircraft inspects the plane's propeller before a mission from the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER (CVN-69). Country: Mediterranean Sea (MED)

SGT. Russel C. Jones, 437th Security Police Squadron, guards an E-3 Sentry aircraft during Operation Desert Shield. Jones is armed with an M-16 rifle. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD Country: Saudi Arabia (SAU)

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Jon Hildreth, a CH-53E crew chief assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 263 (Reinforced), 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, provides aerial support for a combined forces event during exercise Alexander the Great 2022, Skyros, Greece, May 17, 2022. Alexander the Great 22 strengthens interoperability and force readiness between the U.S., Greece, and Allied nations, enhancing strategic defense and partnership while promoting security and stability in the region.

040711-f-2295B-006. Subject Operation/Series: ORE Base: Langley Air Force Base State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DF-ST-85-13520. Base: Rhein-Main Air Base Country: West Germany (FRG)

021005-N-2781V-044. Base: USS George Washington (CVN 73) Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

Members of the Defense Science Study Group receive a brief from a U.S. Marine with 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing on the capabilities of the MV-22B Osprey and CH-53E Super Stallion, at Marine Corps Air Station New River, North Carolina Sept.19, 2022. During their visit, the members received a tour of various subordinate II MEF units to gain a better understanding of Marine Corps organization, capabilities and operations. Members of the DSSG include science and engineering academia from across the United States, and is a program funded by Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency and directed by the non-profit, Institute for Defense Analyses. (Photo by Lance Cpl. Joshua Crumback)

A U.S. Army soldier, left, and U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Joseph Crisp, right, a loadmaster with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 152, prepare to refuel a MH-60G Pave Hawk helicopter during exercise Kodiak Mace 22 at Allen Army Airfield, Alaska, May 12, 2022. This annual exercise is designed to develop unit-level skills, work with joint forces, and maintain a high level of squadron readiness.

A United States Marine Corps aviator in the Cockpit of an F/A-18D Hornet at Kuantan Air Base, Malaysia.

U.S. Air Force Major Craig Carlson, KC-135 Stratotanker pilot assigned to the 340th Expeditionary Aerial Refueling Squadron, performs preflight checks of his aircraft in support of Exercise Sky Shield VI at Al-Udeid Air Base, Qatar, Oct. 6, 2022. Exercise Sky Shield VI is an agile combat employment exercise focused on enhancing interoperability and ensuring regional security.

Two naval aviators from Attack Squadron 35 (VA-35) walk down the flight line toward the friends and family members on hand to meet them. VF-35 has returned to Oceana following its deployment to the Red Sea aboard the aircraft carrier USS SARATOGA (CV-60) for Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORMDESERT SHIELD Base: Naval Air Station, Oceana State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

General Jerome F. O'Malley, Commander in CHIEF of the Pacific Air Force (CINCPACAF), inspects the cockpit of an F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft during a visit to the base. Base: Kunsan Air Base Country: Republic Of Korea (KOR)

The pilot of a 53rd Fighter Squadron F-15C Eagle discusses the performance of his aircraft with his crew chief upon returning from a mission during Operation Deny Flight, the enforcement of the United Nations-sanctioned no-fly zone over Bosnia and Herzegovina. Subject Operation/Series: DENY FLIGHT Base: Aviano Air Base State: Pordenone Country: Italy (ITA)

Tinley Benyshek, Pilot for the Day, waves out of the pilot window on a KC-135 at the 190th Air Refueling Wing in Topeka, KS, October 24, 2022. Tinley is the first Pilot for a Day participant at the 190th ARW.

U.S. Airmen assigned to the 355th Aircraft Maintenance Unit perform a weapons operations check on an F-35A Lightning II during a mini-generation on Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, April 28, 2022. Mini-generation is an exercise that allows the practice of Agile Combat Employment capabilities. ACE is an operational concept executed within threat timelines to increase survivability while generating combat power.

031212-F-9753B-035. Base: Ramstein Air Base State: Rheinland-Pfalz Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE

011130-F-1424R-002. Base: Barksdale Air Force Base State: Louisiana (LA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: ACC

Crew members of the 436th Military Airlift Wing, dressed in chemical warfare gear, pull chocks into position during a chemical warfare defense equipment test. Base: Dover Air Force Base State: Delaware (DE) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DF-ST-87-07412. Subject Operation/Series: COPE THUNDER '86-1 Base: Clark Air Base State: Luzon Country: Philippines (PHL)

Aviation Electrician's Mate 2nd Class (AE2) Dan Vanburskirk, assigned to Naval Air Station, Whidbey Island, Search and Rescue Team, keeps a sharp watch from a helicopter during search and rescue operations. Base: San Juan Islands Country: Strait Of Georga

Kite inspects an Alouette III helicopter of 300 squadron.

U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Ricky Rupp, commander of U.S. Forces Japan and Fifth Air Force, flies in a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 909th Air Refueling Squadron over the Pacific Ocean, Nov. 15, 2022. Rupp visited Kadena to observe and participate in exercise Keen Sword 23 events. Keen Sword is a biennial, joint, and bilateral field-training exercise, involving the U.S. military and Japan Self-Defense Forces, designed to increase readiness and interoperability while strengthening the ironclad Japan-U.S. alliance.

220617-N-DW158-1245 PHILIPPINE SEA (June 17, 2022) Lt. Ivan Nguyen, from San Diego, watches an E-2D Hawkeye attached to the Tigertails of Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) 125, prepare to launch from the flight deck of the U.S. Navys only forward-deployed aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76). Ronald Reagan hosted five U.S. Naval Academy Midshipmen for their summer cruise allowing them to experience day-to-day life aboard an aircraft carrier. Ronald Reagan, the flagship of Carrier Strike Group 5, provides a combat-ready force that protects and defends the United States, and supports alliances, partnerships and collective maritime interests in the Indo-Pacific region.

000923-N-6967M-503. Subject Operation/Series: SOUTHERN WATCH 2000 Base: Uss George Washington (CVN 73) State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A close-up view of the flags painted on the side on a 33rd Tactical Fighter Wing F-15C Eagle aircraft on display at the 1991 Department of Defense Joint Services Open House. Each flag represents an Iraqi aircraft shot down by the F-15's pilot, COL. Rick Parsons, during Operation Desert Storm. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Base: Andrews Air Force Base State: Maryland (MD) Country: United States Of America (USA)

AIRMAN 1ST Class Jerry Robinson, a crew chief with the 53rd Fighter Squadron, checks his F-15C Eagle aircraft for stress cracks after completing a sortie in support of Operation Deny Flight, the enforcement of the United Nations-sanctioned no-fly zone over Bosnia and Herzegovina. Subject Operation/Series: DENY FLIGHT Base: Aviano Air Base State: Pordenone Country: Italy (ITA)

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon crew chief assigned to the 480th Fighter Squadron at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, marshalls an aircraft at Łask Air Base, Poland, January 4, 2022. Enhanced Air Policing is a specific assurance measure to demonstrate NATOs solidarity, collective resolve, and its ability to adapt and scale its defensive missions/deterrence posture.

Engineers at the Baikonur Cosmodrome prepare to mate the Soyuz TMA-4 capsule with its booster rocket in preparation for a launch on April 19 of the Expedition 9 crew and a European astronaut to the International Space Station, Friday, April 16, 2004 in Baikonur, Kazakhstan.

Flight deck crewmen loosen the tie-down chains as they prepare an aircraft for take-off from the amphibious assault ship USS NASSAU (LHA-4). Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Mickey Hernandez, a flight crew student with Marine Heavy Helicopter Training Squadron (HMHT) 302, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, participates in flight training aboard a CH-53E Super Stallion, over Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) New River, Jacksonville, North Carolina, July 20, 2022. MCAS New River provides aviation support, force protection, infrastructure, and community services to promote the readiness, sustainment and quality of life for II Marine Expeditionary Force and other military forces, tenant commands, personnel and their families.

040117-M-5455N-001. Base: Mcagcc, Twentynine Palms State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: VMAQ-3

An airman from the 33rd Equipment Maintenance Squadron decontaminates a 58th Tactical Fighter Squadron F-15C Eagle aircraft following a simulated chemical attack during a Coronet Phaser deployment. The Coronet Phaser program tests the readiness of U.S. based units to deploy to and operate in Europe. Base: Canadian Forces Base, Lahr Country: West Germany (FRG)

A U.S. Air Force Airman assigned to the 48th Equipment Maintenance performs phase-related duties during the inspection of an F-15E Strike Eagle at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, 17 October, 2022. The Liberty Wings maintenance teams ensure that aircraft are ready to accomplish the mission when called upon.

970311-F-0994L-520. Subject Operation/Series: JOINT GUARD Base: Tuzla Air Base Country: Bosnia And/I Herzegovina (BIH)

F-15E Strike Eagle pilot and his weapon system officer assigned to the 494th Fighter Squadron, RAF Lakenheath, United Kingdom, talk about the mission before they take off on Wednesday, April 28, 1999. The F-15 is loaded with a GBU-28 laser guided bomb (not shown) that will be used against targets (not shown) in Yugoslavia. The GBU-28 is a 4000 pound bomb that is designed to penetrate hardened targets before exploding. It's the first time the F-15 has employed the GBU-28 operationally. Members of the 494th FS are deployed to Aviano AB, Italy supporting NATO Operation Allied Force. Subject Operation/Series: ALLIED FORCE Base: Aviano Air Base State: Pordenone Country: Italy (ITA)

DN-ST-87-06907. Country: Unknown

United States Air Force SENIOR AIRMAN Noah Park, a radio and television broadcaster, Det 8, Aviano Air Base, Italy, documents SRA Ed Neely, USAF, Armament Systems journeyman, 510th Fighter Squadron, 31st Fighter Wing, deployed from Aviano AB, performing an operational check of a SUU-22 (Suspended Underwing Unit) weapons pylon at Kuchyna AB, Slovakia. Training Exercise Iron Claw, 12 September 2000. Subject Operation/Series: IRON CLAW Base: Kuchyna Air Base Country: Slovakia (SVK)

110923-N-TU221-336PACIFIC OCEAN (Sept. 23, 2011) A plane captain signals a pilot during a pre-flight inspection aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). Abraham Lincoln is underway conducting a composite training unit exercise.

Aviation Boatswain's Mate H (Aircraft Handling) 2nd Class Michael Mappin gives the signal to clear the deck as he demonstrates fixed wing aircraft hand signals on the flight deck of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN (CVN-72). Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

980620-F-9580Z-004. Base: Mcchord Air Force Base State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II pilot assigned to the 356th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron, 354th Air Expeditionary Wing prepares 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.

Coast Guard Structures - Air Stations - Operations - 26-HK-96-101. AIRSTA OPS--Coast Guardsman on tail of HH-65 in hangar. Hurricane Katrina

Aviation Machinist's Mate 2nd Class Crystal Wilson refuels a C-12 Huron aircraft. Base: Naval Air Station, Brunswick State: Maine (ME) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-89-06491. Subject Operation/Series: GALLANT EAGLE 88 Base: Unknown

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Robert Carter, a 355th Aircraft Maintenance Unit low observable aircraft structural maintenance journeyman, performs a visual inspection on an F-35A Lightning II during a mini-generation on Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, April 28, 2022. Mini-generation is an exercise that allows the practice of Agile Combat Employment capabilities. ACE is an operational concept executed within threat timelines to increase survivability while generating combat power.

221009-N-AN659-1116 Naval Air Station Whidbey Island, Wash. (Oct. 02, 2022) - Aviation Structural Mechanic 3rd Class Stephon Bonaldi, attached to Patrol Squadron (VP) 46, watches a P-8A Poseidon approach Naval Air Station Whidbey Island, 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.

970205-F-2829R-505. Subject Operation/Series: JOINT GUARD Base: Sarajevo Country: Bosnia And/I Herzegovina (BIH)

U.S. Marine Cpl. Edward Lozano, a firefighter with Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting, Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, remotely controls a firefighting robot during a training demonstration on MCAS Camp Pendleton, California, April 19, 2022. ARFF Marines had the opportunity to perform a live demonstration with advanced firefighting equipment to test its ability to reduce risks placed on Marines responding to fire emergencies.

001027-N-4106M-001. Subject Operation/Series: SOUTHERN WATCH 2000 Base: Uss Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72)

Helicopters on Tarmac at Miramar Base in San Diego

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220613-N-XN177-1024 PHILIPPINE SEA (June 13, 2022) - U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Michael Gutierrez, from Corona, California observes pre-flight checks aboard amphibious assault carrier USS Tripoli (LHA 7), June 13, 2022. Tripoli is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with allies and partners and serve as a ready response force to defend peace and maintain stability in the Indo-Pacific region.

DN-SC-87-00539. Base: USS Saratoga (CV 60) Country: Mediterranean Sea (MED)

030320-F-5712B-011. Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Country: Unknown

An airman refuels an F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft on the flight line. Base: Nellis Air Force Base State: Nevada (NV) Country: United States Of America (USA)

030623-F-6967G-004. Base: Truax Field State: Wisconsin (WI) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: ANG

110108-N-0092J-011EL CENTRO, Calif. (Jan. 8, 2011) Lt. David Tickle, the pilot of Blue Angel number 7 and narrator for the 2011 Navy flight demonstration squadron, does a walk around inspection before conducting a functional check flight over Naval Air Facility El Centro. The U.S. Navy flight demonstration squadron, the Blue Angels, spend the winter months in El Centro to prepare for the upcoming air show season.

Suffolk County, England. USAF AIRMAN Karcz from the 100th Aircraft Generation Squadron, 100th Air Refueling Wing, Royal Air Force (RAF) Mildenhall pushes a section of the pentagram refueling system away after refueling a KC-135R Stratotanker aircraft. Base: Raf Mildenhall Country: Great Britain / England (GBR)

To commemorate 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 flown by James Bohanon, a civilian pilot, who has more than 210 hours of flying time with the plane. (Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Katie Schultz)

040208-F-4078O-212. Base: Buckley Air Force Base State: Colorado (CO) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: ACC

061117-N-7918H-101. Base: Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

220905-N-XN177-1042 SOUTH CHINA SEA (Sept. 5, 2022) - U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Zachary Greslo, from West Palm Beach, Florida, conducts maintenance on an MV-22 Osprey tiltrotor aircraft assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 262 (Reinforced) aboard amphibious assault carrier USS Tripoli (LHA 7), Sept. 5, 2022. Tripoli is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with allies and partners and serve as a ready response force to defend peace and maintain stability in the Indo-Pacific region.

U.S. Marines assigned to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 312 prepare ordnance during a loading exercise at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Oct. 27, 2022. VMFA-312 conducted the exercise to further bolster Marine Aircraft Group 12s response and ordnance-related capabilities in the Indo-Pacific region.

030804-M-7837W-012. Base: Al Kut State: Wasit Country: Iraq (IRQ)

DF-ST-86-05127. Subject Operation/Series: COPE THUNDER '84-7 Base: Clark Air Base State: Luzon Country: Philippines (PHL)

041019-F-7552L-004. Base: Incirlik Air Base, Adana Country: Turkey (TUR)

020509-F-4155R-022. Base: Ellsworth Air Force Base State: South Dakota (SD) Country: United States Of America (USA)

First lieutenant kite G.H.M.s. ("Guy") Putker in the cockpit of his Lockheed F-104G Starfighter of 323 Squadron.

An F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot prepares for takeoff during Exercise Cobra Gold '87. Subject Operation/Series: COBRA GOLD '87 Base: Korat Royal Thai Air Force Base Country: Thailand (THA)

A WWII military pilot with his SNJ5 aircraft returning from a mission

"The ocean aircraft operated in transport service for the Navy by Pan American Airways bear insignia which typifies the cooperative nature of this War effort job.".

A man screaming into a gun on a fighter plane at Hill Air Force Base in Utah.

DN-SC-89-02676. Subject Operation/Series: WEST WIND 88 Base: USS Forrestal (CV 59) Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

A student assigned to the 316th Training Squadron sits in the cockpit of an MC-12W inside a hangar at San Angelo Regional Airport-Mathis Field, Texas, Aug. 24, 2022. Goodfellow Air Force Base intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance instructors and students traveled to the airport to gain first-hand experience with this aircraft, which is assigned to 137th Special Operations Wing, Oklahoma National Guard.

SENIOR MASTER Sergeant Bill Wunderlin a LoadMaster with the 129th Rescue Wing, California Air National Guard, Moffett Field sits with Ms. Christina Woodson, a civilian photographer on the open ramp of an MC-130 "Combat Shadow aircraft at 3,500 feet above the Pacific Ocean as she video tapes the air drop. The 129th is conducting a training rescue operation in the Pacific Ocean. Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

Army, jet and man pilot or combat plane or low angle in front of propeller and in navy uniform on tarmac. Military, jet fighter and in hangar or soldier in training gear and aircraft for mission

980622-F-9580Z-030. Base: Mcchord Air Force Base State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

CMDR. Donnie L. Cochran, executive officer of Fighter Squadron 1 (VF-1), poses for a photograph next to an F-14A Tomcat aircraft aboard the aircraft carrier USS RANGER (CV-61). Country: Unknown

SGT Dale Sproule, video cameraman from the U.S. Army's Combat Pictorial Detachment, documents events on film during the counternarcotics phase of Operation Alliance. The detachment is providing still photographic and video coverage as part of the 5th Army's involvement with Joint Task Force 6 (JTF-6), the unit charged with monitoring borders between Texas, New Mexico, Arizona and Mexico. Subject Operation/Series: ALLIANCE Country: Unknown

DN-SC-86-03964. Base: USS Coral Sea (CV 43) Country: Mediterranean Sea (MED)

An armed crew member aboard the amphibious transport dock USS RALEIGH (LPD-1) escorts an Iranian detainee from the mine-laying ship IRAN AJR. Country: Unknown

Paratroop Training at Netheravon,wiltshire, November 1942 Paratroops entering Hotspur glider HH541 at Netheravon.

F/A-18C Hornet USS Kitty Hawk (CV-63) US Navy

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