Military Aircraft Operations

Various military aircraft on airfields, showcasing maintenance and readiness activities, with a focus on cargo and transport planes.

An Italian Air Force C-27J taxis in after landing at RAF Fairford.

Lt. Col. Erik Olson, director of operations and pilot for the 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron at Keesler Air Force Base, Miss., waves from a WC-130J Super Hercules aircraft while taxiing to the runway June 23, 2022. The 53rd WRS Hurricane Hunters conduct routine training flights in order to support National Hurricane and National Winter Season Operations Plans year-round.

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Juan Marin, 437th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, marshals in a C-17 Globemaster III at Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina, Oct. 1, 2022, following Hurricane Ian. To carry on the rapid global mobility mission, all of Team Charlestons C-17s were either secured in a hangar or relocated prior to the storms landfall.

Located at a forward operating base Marines, with their MOLLE (Modular Light weight Load-carrying Equipment) packs fully loaded, board a KC-130/R, with engines running, from Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron-352 (VMGR-352). The Marines, from 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) (MEU (SOC)), are boarding for a flight back into Kandahar, Afghanistan in support of Operation ENDURING FREEDOM. Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Country: Unknown Scene Major Command Shown: 26th MEU

A Nevada Air National Guard C-130H Hercules aircraft flies over Pyramid Lake, Nevada, during an Employers Supporting the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) Boss Lift, April, 15, 2022. One of the Nevada National Guards strategic priorities is to be engaged and involved with the local communities, and these flights are one of the ways the High Rollers build support from members of the Greater Reno Area.

US Marine Corps (USMC) Marines use a rough terrain forklift to load palletized cartons of Meals-Ready-to-Eat (MRE) onto a USMC KC-130 Hercules aircraft, on the flight line at Jalibah Air Base (AB), Iraq, during Operation IRAQI FREEDOM. Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Base: Jalibah Air Base Country: Iraq (IRQ)

A representative from the Royal New Zealand Air Force discusses maintenance operations with a C-130J Super Hercules maintainer assigned to the 19th Airlift Wing during a site visit to Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas, May 5, 2022. The RNZAF is in the beginning stages of building a C-130J Super Hercules Formal Training Unit, and visited LRAFB to witness and discuss best practices on how best to support the New Zealand governments Future Air Mobility Capability (FAMC) project. The goal of the FAMC project is the provision of an effective air mobility and response capability beyond the retirement of the RNZAFs existing C-130 Hercules aircraft. As they build out their training program, the RNZAF intends to continue its partnership with both the 19th Airlift Wing and 314th Airlift Wing to support the project. (U.S. Air Force photo Airman 1st Class Maria Umanzor Guzman)

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 22601751

Pararescuemen from the California National Guard load onto a C-130H Hercules from the Texas Air National Guard at Hurlburt Field, Florida, Sept. 11, 2017. Supplies, equipment and personnel were transported to the Florida Keys to help with the recovery efforts underway in the area. Air National Guard and active duty units from across the U.S. are providing support to the Florida Air National Guard during and after Hurricane Irma.

B-52H Stratofortress aircraft await maintenance during the exercise Prairie Vigilance at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, Sept. 17, 2022. Prairie Vigilance tests the 5th Bomb Wings ability to conduct strategic-bomber readiness operations.

980623-F-6655M-003. Base: Mcchord Air Force Base State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

040108-F-9232S-122. Base: Selfridge Air Natl Guard Base State: Michigan (MI) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: 927th ARW

100119-F-2034C-057Tech. Sgts. James Cheves and Luke Schellhammer conduct maintenance checks on their C-130J Hercules Jan. 19, 2010 on the Green Ramp, Pope Air Force Base, Fayetteville, N.C. before taking off for a relief mission to Haiti. The Airmen are flying crew chiefs from the 19th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, Little Rock AFB, Arkansas. U.S. Southern Command is deploying assets to Haiti to conduct search and rescue operations, damage assessments, and transitions sustained Humanitarian Assistance/Disaster Relief operations in order to prevent human suffering and additional loss of life.

Three C-5 Galaxy aircraft sit lined up on the flightline at Westover Air Reserve Base, Mass., March 19, 2012. The 439th Airlift Wing, a unit of the Air Force Reserve Command, operates 16 C-5A and B model aircraft.

Captain Corey Gerrish, 344th Air Refueling Squadron KC-46A Pegasus pilot, performs a preflight inspection on a KC-46 at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, in support of exercise RED FLAG-Alaska 22-1 May 10, 2022. Approximately 2,220 service members from three nations are participating to fly, maintain and support more than 90 aircraft from over 25 units during this iteration of the exercise. RF-A exercises are focused on improving the combat readiness of U.S. and international forces and providing training for units preparing for air and space expeditionary force tasking.

U.S. Marine Corps KC-130J Hercules aircraft assigned to Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron One (MAWTS-1), are staged on a flight line during Weapons and Tactics Instructors (WTI) course 1-23, at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Arizona, on Oct. 7, 2022. WTI is a seven-week training event hosted by MAWTS-1, providing standardized advanced tactical training and certification of unit instructor qualifications to support Marine aviation training and readiness, and assists in developing and employing aviation weapons and tactics.

A C-17 Globemaster III from the 62d Airlift Wing, Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, receives fuel from an R-11 Fuels Truck during Rainier War 22B at Mountain Home Air Force Base, Idaho, Oct. 17, 2022. Rainier War 22B is a full-scale readiness exercise with an Air Force Force Generation prioritization; demonstrating the ability to generate, employ and sustain a combat force during a rigorous wartime scenario.

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Andrew Bongiovi, a Crew Chief from the 124th Fighter Wing, Gowen Field Air National Guard Base, Boise, Idaho, prepares the A-10 Thunderbolt II for a mission on the flightline during Agile Rage 22 at Alpena Combat Readiness Training Center in Alpena, Mich., June 13, 2022. Agile Rage 22 is a National Guard Bureau-led exercise that provides realistic training opportunities, mimicking current and future combat environments dictated by the National Defense Strategy.

A U.S. Marine Corps KC-130J Super Hercules aircraft with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 152 takes off from Royal Australian Air Force Base Tindal, Australia, during exercise Pitch Black, Aug 23, 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 08 September 22. 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 integration utilizing one of the largest training air space are

A row of C-130 Hercules aircraft wait on the runway before taking off for an airdrop during Exercise Team Spirit '86. Subject Operation/Series: TEAM SPIRIT '86 Country: South Korea

Vietnam, DMZ Area. Quang Tri Province, Khe Sanh, Former Khe Sanh US Combat Base, museum, former US Air Force, C-130 Hercules, transport plane

Delaware Air National Guard C-130H aircraft arriving at Hohn Air Base, Germany.

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, is 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)

DF-ST-85-09749. Subject Operation/Series: WILLIAM TELL '84 Base: Tyndall Air Force Base State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA)

980620-F-2171A-008. Base: Mcchord Air Force Base State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

U.S. Air Force crew chiefs with the 914th Air Refueling Wing, New York, inspect the back of a KC-135 Stratotanker July 8, 2022 on Niagara Falls Air Reserve Station, New York. Crew Chiefs were preparing the Stratotanker for a temporary deployment at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana.

ROBINS AIR FORCE BASE,Ga. - Airman 1st Class Marcos Parada, 146th Airlift Wing crew chief from the California Air National Guard, salutes a WC-130J aircraft at Robins Air Force Base, Georgia, April 5, 2022, as it leaves for Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi. While at the Warner Robins Air Logistics Complex at Robins AFB, the aircraft received a new glossy gray paint scheme known for its durabilty, longevity and efficiency under harsh weather conditions reminescient of its days prior to 2008.

050107-N-8252B-026. Base: Langkawi Country: Malaysia (MYS) Scene Major Command Shown: C-130E Hercules aircraft

Alert crews from the 155th Operations Squadron respond to the aircraft when the klaxon alarm sounds as part of the Nuclear Operational Readiness Exercise, Nov. 5, 2022, at the Nebraska Air National Guard base in Lincoln. The 155th Air Refueling Wing mission supports USSTRATCOM's nuclear global strike and strategic deterrence missions through aerial refueling with the Stratotanker to deter regional and strategic threats from adversaries.

A400M military transport airplanes of the German Air Force.

A pilot from the 107th Fighter Squadron, 127th Wing, Michigan Air National Guard, taxis in an A-10 Thunderbolt II at Selfridge Air National Guard Base Sept. 1, 2022. The A-10, affectionally called the Warthog, is the first Air Force aircraft specially designed for close air support. The effective and survivable Warthog carries a wide variety of munitions that can be used against all ground targets, including tanks and other armored vehicles. ( U.S. Air National Guard photo by Terry L. Atwell)

Nine LC130s with the 109th Airlift Wing conducted the units first ever Elephant Walk on September 10th 2022. An elephant walk is a United States Air Force term for thetaxiing of military aircraft in close formation; often employed to project air power through the rapid deployment of multiple aircraft at once.

A U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III assigned to Joint Base Charleston, S.C. taxis on a runway in preparation for exercise Iron Hand 22-09 at North Auxiliary Airfield, S.C., Aug. 22, 2022. Iron Hand 22-09 was a combined effort to practice agile combat employment concepts with the support of aircraft and Airmen from Shaw Air Force Base and Joint Base Charleston, S.C.

Members from the 34th Special Operations Squadron prepare their U-28A Draco for takeoff during RED FLAG-Alaska 22-1 at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, May 5, 2022. This exercise provides unique opportunities to integrate various forces into joint and multilateral training in competitive and contested environments.

A front view of a parked B-52 Stratofortress aircraft armed with six AGM-109 Air-Launched Cruise Missile (ALCMs) on the right wing, and six AGM-86 ALCMs on the left wing. Country: Unknown

040615-F-9624D-002. Base: Johnston Atoll Country: United States Of America (USA)

A U.S. Marine Corps KC-130J Super Hercules aircraft sits on the flight line before a static-line parachute operation with 3rd Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company, Force Headquarters Group, Marine Corps Forces Reserve, on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Aug. 3, 2022. 3rd ANGLICO conducted low-level static line parachute insertion operations in order to enhance the tactical and operational readiness of its Marines for exercises and real-world operations.

A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 909th Air Refueling Squadron is parked on the flightline at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Nov. 19, 2022. The KC-135 Stratotanker provides the core aerial refueling capability for the Department of Defense, supporting the U.S. Navy, U.S. Marine Corps, and Allied nation aircraft.

041001-F-2233S-023. Base: Harrisburg Iap State: Pennsylvania (PA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

RC-135 Rivet Joint reconnaissance aircraft on static display in support of the Supreme Allied Commander, Atlantic (SACLANT) Seminar held at Langley AFB, Virginia. The SACLANT Seminar was attended by 100 delegates from 18 countries, the purpose was to bring NATO leaders together to discuss issues from a Maritime and North American perspective and give leaders a hands on opportunity. Base: Langley Air Force Base State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: ACC

P-3M Orion of the Spanish Air Force.

A KC-135R Stratotanker lands, Jan. 5, 2024, during Master Sgt. Cassie Balzer, 173rd Air Refueling Squadron boom operator, fini-flight at the National Guard air base in Lincoln, Nebraska. Balzer had 4,500 hours in the sky.

A U.S. Navy P-8 Poseidon, with the Naval Air Station Jacksonville, Florida, flies to the boom of a KC-135 Stratotanker with the 914th Air Refueling Wing, New York, August 28, 2022 in the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command Area of Responsibility. The Poseidon is multi-mission maritime patrol aircraft, specializing in anti-submarine warfare; anti-surface warfare; intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance and search and rescue.

220418-N-CR843-0021 MISAWA, Japan (April 18, 2022) A flight crew assigned to the "Fighting Tigers" of Patrol Squadron (VP) 8, make their way to the hangar at Misawa Air Base following a mission in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations, April 18. VP-8 is currently deployed to NAF Misawa, Japan conducting maritime patrol and reconnaissance and theater outreach operations within U.S. 7th Fleet (C7F) area of operations in support of Commander, Task Force 72, C7F, and U.S. Indo-Pacific Command objectives throughout the region.

DF-ST-89-04710. Subject Operation/Series: AMALGAM WARRIOR 88 Base: Elmendorf Air Force Base State: Alaska (AK) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A C-5A Galaxy aircraft is towed into position for the decontamination phase and the end of the test project during a chemical warfare defense equipment test. Base: Dover Air Force Base State: Delaware (DE) Country: United States Of America (USA)

U.S. Air Force aircrew, assigned to the 50th Expeditionary Air Refueling squadron, perform preflight checks on a KC-135 Stratotanker, assigned to the 50th Expeditionary Air Refueling squadron at Al Udeid Air base Qatar, May 3, 2022. The 50th EARS, deployed with Ninth Air Force, is responsible for delivering fuel to U.S. and partner nation forces, enabling airpower, deterrence, and stability.

040217-F-9232S-149. Base: Selfridge Air Natl Guard Base State: Michigan (MI) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: 127th Wing

A C-130 Hercules aircraft departs after an engines running offload (ERO). The C-130, deployed from the 37th Airlift Squadron, Ramstein Air Base, Germany, landed at landing zone Juilet, a remote strip near Maniago, Italy, in support of the multinational training Exercise VENETO RESCUE 2001, in northeast Italy and Slovenia. Veneto Rescue is an exercise that helps to train military units to conduct the safe evacuation of non-combatant civilians and other designated evacuates from a country or a region that has the potential for hostilities or danger. This type of operation is known as a non-combatant evacuation operation or NEO. This exercise involves over 34 aircraft and 1, 100 participants.... Complete Scene Caption: A C-130 Hercules aircraft departs after an engines running offload (ERO). The C-130, deployed from the 37th Airlift Squadron, Ramstein Air Base, Germany, landed at landing zone Juilet, a remote strip near Maniago, Italy, in support of the multinational training Exercise V

A 317th Tactical Airlift Wing C-130 Hercules aircraft taxis toward a parking area during Operation Desert Shield. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD Country: Saudi Arabia (SAU)

980618-F-4900H-002. Base: Mcchord Air Force Base State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A United States Marine Corps C-130 Hercules aircraft from Marine Aerial Refueling Transport Squadron 352 (VMGR 352), pulls onto the tarmac at Wajir air field in northern Kenya to execute a combat off-load during Joint Task Force Kenya, operation Noble Response. Subject Operation/Series: NOBLE RESPONSE Base: Wajir Air Field Country: Kenya (KEN)

030408-F-0762P-001. Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Country: Unknown Scene Major Command Shown: CENTAF

011119-F-4406B-001. Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Base: Naval Air Station, Sigonella State: Sicily Country: Italy (ITA) Scene Major Command Shown: AMC

031027-F-3677G-046. Base: Channel Islands Ang Station State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: AMC/ANG

U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker from the 191st Air Refueling Group, 127th Wing, Michigan Air National Guard Base (ANGB), lands and performs a wet-wing defueling at Sawyer, Marquette airfield in support of Agile Combat Employment (ACE) training during the Northern Agility 22-1 exercise, June 27, 2022. Agile Combat Employment is a proactive and reactive operational scheme of maneuver executed within threat timelines to increase survivability while generating combat power.

030321-F-4219L-005. Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Base: RAF Mildenhall Country: Great Britain / England (GBR) Scene Major Command Shown: CENTAF

An Air Force C-17 Globemaster III taxies in at Kandahar International Airport, Kandahar, Afghanistan, during OPERATION ENDURING FREEDOM. Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Base: Kandahar International Airport Country: Afghanistan (AFG) Scene Major Command Shown: AMC

A rear view of a C-17 Globemaster III from Charleston Air Force Base, South Carolina, arriving from Ramstein Air Base, Germany, offloads U. S. Army Task Force Hawk personnel at Rinas Airport, Tirana, Albania. Rinas the base camp for members of Operation Sustain Hope. Sustain Hope is a combined NATO and joint U.S. military humanitarian relief effort in conjunction with civilian relief agencies. Sustain Hope is bringing relief to thousands of refugees (not shown) in Albania and Macedonia displaced by the current unrest in the region of Kosovo, Yugoslavia. Subject Operation/Series: SUSTAIN HOPE Base: Tirana Country: Albania (ALB)

220513-N-CR843-0224 Misawa, Japan (May 13, 2022) A P-8A Poseidon assigned to Patrol Squadron (VP) 8, taxis into position during an Elephant Walk at Misawa Air Base. The Elephant Walk showcased Misawa Air Base's collective readiness and ability to generate combat airpower at a moment's notice to ensure regional stability throughout the Indo-Pacific.VP-8 is currently deployed to NAF Misawa, Japan conducting maritime patrol and reconnaissance and theater outreach operations within U.S. 7th Fleet (C7F) area of operations in support of Commander, Task Force 72, C7F, and U.S. Indo-Pacific Command objectives throughout the region.

A left side view of a B-52G Stratofortress aircraft with air-launched cruise missiles (ALCM) mounted on the wing. Base: Griffiss Air Force Base State: New York (NY) Country: United States Of America (USA)

030202-F-0193C-006. Base: Charleston Air Force Base State: South Carolina (SC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

February 7, 2012 - Close-up of a C-130 Hercules tail assembly at Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas. Each C-130 has its own marking on the tail fin to help airfield personal identify each individual aircraft.

A 36th Airlift Squadron C-130J Super Hercules takes off at Yokota Air Base, Japan, May 6, 2022, to support a simulated refueling mission at Clark Air Base, Philippines. Two C-130J aircraft from Yokota and two 80th Fighter Squadron F-16 Fighting Falcons from Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, practiced ground refueling procedures, demonstrating Agile Combat Employment capabilities to maintain readiness and ensure a free and open Indo-Pacific.

Airmen, assigned to the 909th Air Refueling Squadron, prepare a KC-135 Stratotanker for a refuel mission at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Sept. 9, 2022. The 909th ARS is the Pacific Air Forces lead force for aerial refueling operations in the Indo-Pacific theater, supporting U.S. forces and regional Allies and partners.

A C-17 Globemaster III taxis along the flightline after an evening sortie during Exercise RED FLAG-Alaska 23-1 at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Oct. 12, 2022. Airmen from Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, are participating in Red Flag-Alaska as part of Exercise Rainier War 22B. Exercise Rainier War is designed to evaluate and exercise Team McChords ability to generate, employ and sustain Rapid Global Mobility into and in support of U.S. Indo-Pacific areas of responsibility.

A C-5 Galaxy from Travis Air Force Base, California takes off. This is part of a four day exercise involving Navy, Army, Air Force, Marines and Coast Guard to test proficiency in joint operations and coordination of various elements of a strike package. Subject Operation/Series: Joint Task Force Exercise 95-2 Base: Langley Air Force Base State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan -- A C-17 Globemaster III from Royal Australian Air Force Base Amberley takes off carrying 16 pallets of humanitarian aid to Sendai, Japan, March 21. With the assistance of Yokota Airmen, the RAAF were able to deliver 90,000 pounds of cargo in support of Operation Tomodachi. Operation Tomodachi is a relief support mission aiding those affected by the devastation caused by the recent earthquake and tsunami March 11.

Several Aircrew members from the 179th Airlift Wing, Mansfield, Ohio, celebrated their final flights June 16th, 2022, at the 179th Airlift Wing, Mansfield, Ohio. The "Fini" flight tradition is one where aircrew members are hosed down with water by their peers, family, and friends upon their completion of their final flight.

041001-F-2233S-001. Base: Harrisburg Iap State: Pennsylvania (PA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

C-130 Hercules from the Hellenic Air Force landing at Decimomannu Air Base, Italy.

A C-17 Globemaster III aircraft from the 62d Airlift Wing lands on the flightline during Exercise Rainier War 22B at Mountain Home Air Force Base, Idaho, Oct. 18, 2022. Rainier War 22B is a full-scale readiness exercise with an Air Force Generation prioritization; demonstrating the ability to generate, employ and sustain a combat force during a rigorous wartime scenario.

A United States Air Force (USAF) C-5 Galaxy cargo aircraft arrives at Manas, Kyrgyzstan, delivering aircrews from the 439th Airlift Wing, USAF Reserves Command, Westover, Massachusetts, in support of Operation ENDURING FREEDOM. Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Base: Manas International Airport Country: Kyrgyzstan (KGZ)

011122-F-4406B-005. Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Base: Naval Air Station, Sigonella State: Sicily Country: Italy (ITA) Scene Major Command Shown: AMC

050208-F-0158T-004. Base: Mcchord Air Force Base State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

970205-F-2829R-507. Subject Operation/Series: JOINT GUARD Base: Sarajevo Country: Bosnia And/I Herzegovina (BIH)

010812-F-7910D-004. Base: Buckley Air Force Base State: Colorado (CO) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker takes off during Exercise Sea Denial on Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, June 16, 2022. The exercise demonstrated interoperability between the U.S. Marine Corps, U.S. Air Force, and U.S. Navy for operations in a distributed maritime environment. 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing deters potential adversaries through its enduring relationships with allies and partners by demonstrating capabilities and supporting joint operation.

030318-F-6449C-001. Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Base: Mihail Kogalniceanu Air Base Country: Romania (ROM)

A MC-130H Combat Talon II aircraft from Hurlburt Field, Florida, arrives at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, Sept. 27, 2022. Planes, equipment and Airmen came to Wright-Patt to get out of the way of Hurricane Ian which was bearing on the west coast of Florida.

020529-F-1460M-005. Base: Incirlik Air Base, Adana Country: Turkey (TUR) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE

A C-130H Hercules, from the 179th Airlift Wing at Mansfield Lahm Air NationalGuard Base, Ohio, takes off to perform an airdrop during exercise Slovak Warthog, July 27, 2016, at Sliač Air Base, Slovakia. Members of the U.S. and Slovak armed forces joined together for the exercise to demonstrate joint operations with a variety of aircraft.

A Nevada Air National Guard C-130H Hercules aircraft flies over Pyramid Lake, Nevada, during an Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) Boss Lift, April, 15, 2022. One of the Nevada National Guards strategic priorities is to be engaged and involved with the local communities, and these flights are one of the ways the “High Rollers” build support from members of the Greater Reno Area.

DF-ST-88-05073. Subject Operation/Series: COBBLER FREEZE Base: Deadhorse State: Alaska (AK) Country: United States Of America (USA)

030329-A-XXXXX-364. Base: Udairi Air Field Country: Kuwait (KWT) Scene Major Command Shown: Northeast

030626-A-XXXXX-7407. Base: Mosul Country: Iraq (IRQ)

030320-F-2164A-001. Base: RAF Mildenhall Country: Great Britain / England (GBR) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE

Airmen from the 152nd Communications Flight and 152nd Operations Group participate in the Mountain Flag exercise in Mammoth Lakes, Calif. May 25, 2022. The exercise was executed to prepare Airmen for Agile Combat Employment (ACE), an Air Force concept which enables Airmen to conduct operations from distributed locations at higher and faster levels of complexity.

A 50th Airlift Squadron, Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas, C-130H3 Hercules lands at the base bringing in supplies and other cargo in support of JOINT ENDEAVOR. Subject Operation/Series: JOINT ENDEAVOR Base: Tuzla Air Base Country: Bosnia And/I Herzegovina (BIH)

KC-135 Stratotankers sit on the flightline at MacDill Air Force Base, Fla., Oct 29, 2014. There are currently 16 KC-135s stationed here.

A row of Royal Canadian Air Force members, standing in front of their C-130 Hercules aircraft, are inspected during the opening ceremony for the Volant Rodeo 1981 competition. Base: Pope Air Force Base State: North Carolina (NC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

041029-F-1342R-014. Base: Minot Air Force Base State: North Dakota (ND) Country: United States Of America (USA)

060325-A-4026H-001. Subject Operation/Series: FOAL EAGLE Base: Daegu Air Base State: Dageu Country: Republic Of Korea (KOR) Scene Major Command Shown: 2ND CAVALRY REGIMENT

040227-F-5646C-001. Base: RAF Mildenhall State: Suffolk Country: England / Great Britain (ENG) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE

A C-141 Starlifter aircraft from McChord Air Force Base, Washington, sits 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)

An E-3 Sentry from Tinker Air Force Base, Okla. parks at Lajes Field, Azores, April 11, 2011 after returning from a NATO Operation Unified Protector support mission. The NATO Operation Unified Protector mission involves reducing the flow of arms-related materials and mercenaries to Libya in the effort to protect civilians, as called for in U.N. Security Council Resolution 1973.

Royal Singapore Air Force KC-135 during Exercise Cope Tiger 2017.

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Nathan Martinez, a crew chief assigned to the 446th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron marshals a C-17 Globemaster III aircraft, June 4, 2022, Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington. Team McChord launched a four-ship of C-17s in support of the United States Air Force Weapons Schools Joint Forcible Entry exercise at the Nevada Test and Training Range.

Airmen from the 38th, 41st and 71st Rescue Squadrons spoke with Air Rescue Association members that were once a part of the rescue community, during the HH-60W Jolly Green II Initial Operational Capability ceremony, Sept. 9, 2022 at Moody Air Force Base, Georgia. The ceremony displayed the platforms operational capabilities and signifies that the HH-60W has met the criteria for IOC and awaits declaration.

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