Military Aircraft Operations

A series of U.S. Air Force fighter jets, including F-15s and F-16s, taxiing and preparing for takeoff, showcasing military air operations and readiness at various bases.

A squadron of Turkish Air Force F-16 Block 50+ aircraft taxiing on the runway.

040929-F-0684C-092. Base: New Castle County Airport State: Delaware (DE) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 8th Fighter Wing sits as a Republic of Korea Air Force F-15K Slam Eagle assigned to the 110th Fighter Squadron taxis on the flightline at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Sept. 22, 2022. The two nations host frequent joint training events known as Buddy Squadron” in which they work together to improve mission focus and strengthen the US-ROK alliance..

U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagles at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, taxi before takeoff en route to Łask Air Base, Poland, to support NATO Air Shielding efforts, Aug. 5, 2022. The NATO Air Shielding mission integrates allies and partners while further demonstrating the alliances dedication to deter and defend the eastern European region.

F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft's, armed with AIM-9 Sidewinder, AIM-120 AMRAAM and from the 80th Fighter Squadron, Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, taxi to takeoff for a simulated battle in the Korea province during the 8th Fighter Wing's Operational Readiness Inspection (ORI). The 8th Fighter Wing personnel are being evaluated on their wartime capabilities as well as their ability to survive and operate during their ORI. Base: Kunsan Air Base Country: Republic Of Korea (KOR)

Five U.S. Air Force F-15C Eagles, assigned to the 104th Fighter Wing, prepare for take off during a maintenance readiness exercise Nov. 5, 2022, at Barnes Air National Guard Base, Massachusetts. The 104FW is trained to provide around-the-clock Aerospace Control Alert, providing armed F-15 fighters ready to scramble in a moments notice to protect the northeast United States from any airborne threat.

U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptors assigned to the 525th Fighter Squadron, Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, sit on the flight line during Checkered Flag 22-2 at Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida, May 16, 2022. Checkered Flag is a large-force aerial exercise held at Tyndall which fosters readiness and interoperability through the incorporation of 4th- and 5th-generation aircraft during air-to-air combat training. The 22-2 iteration of the exercise was held May 9-20, 2022.

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.

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-10 Thunderbolt IIs from across the globe arrive at Gowen Field, Boise, Idaho, to compete in Hawgsmoke 2022, Sept 7, 2022. Hawgsmoke is a biennial USAF bombing, missile, and tactical gunnery competition for A-10 Thunderbolt II units which provides unique training.

A squadron of Turkish Air Force F-16 Block 50+ aircraft taxiing on the runway.

U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons assigned to the 8th Operations Group and Republic of Korea Air Force F-15K Slam Eagles assigned to the 110th Fighter Squadron sit on the flightline at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Sept. 22, 2022. Buddy Squadron”, a bilateral training event, is designed to increase mission focus of partnered nations.

U.S. Marines with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 323, Marine Aircraft Group 11, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, board a U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III bound for Poland from Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, June 6, 2022. VMFA-323 is deployed to Poland to provide defensive counter-air support to our NATO allies and partners. NATOs strength lies in its unity, which has never been greater than it is today.

Republic of Korea (ROK) Air Force KAI T-50 Golden Eagles assigned to the 53rd Air Demonstration Group, Black Eagles, sit on the runway at Kunsan Air Base, ROK, Sept. 28, 2022. The ROK Air Force aerobatic team operates at various occasions to include air shows and national ceremonies.

011107-F-3356N-001. Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Country: Unknown

030212-F-3252P-003. Base: Cannon Air Force Base State: New Mexico (NM) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Service members participate in an unprecedented joint force exercise on Sept. 8, 2022 at Dugway Proving Ground, Utah. The exercise provided an opportunity for cross-platform familiarization training for fuels and crew chiefs who were able to get first-hand experience with multiple platforms they usually would not obtain at their home station.

U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II aircraft attached to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 242 taxi on the flight line during Vigilant Storm 23 at Kunsan Air Base, South Korea, Oct. 31 2022. Vigilant Storm is an annual training event designed to further reinforce the combat readiness and interoperability between Republic of Korea and U.S. airpower through exercising operational and tactical-level command and control on the Korean peninsula.

F-16 Fighting Falcons assigned to the 121st Fighter Squadron at Joint Base Andrews, Md., and the 112th FS from Toledo Air National Guard Base, Ohio, stand by for launch May 4, 2015, during Red Flag-Alaska 15-2 at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska. RF-Alaska 15-2 enabled units from around the globe to conduct live-fire training, utilizing more than 67,000 square miles of airspace over the Joint Pacific Alaska Range Complex.

Line of F-16 Jets, Preparing to Launch

U.S. Marine Corps F/A-18 Hornets with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 312, Marine Air Group 31, prepare to take-off at Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, South Carolina, Oct. 2, 2022. Pilots with VMFA-312 departed for the Unit Deployment Program in order to provide forward presence and assist commanders around the globe.

Lined-up and ready to go, seven Air National Guard F-16C/Ds sit on the ramp at Mirgorod Air Base Ukraine. . The Air National Guard is in Ukraine supporting SAFE SKIES 2011, a 2-week multinational flying event preparing Ukraine and Poland to better protect their airspace during the 2012 EUROPCUP.

The U.S. Air Force 354th Air Expeditionary Wing and Marine Aircraft Group 12 performed a capabilities demonstration during a pre-planned readiness exercise at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, July 7, 2022. The demonstration included U.S. Marine Corps F/A-18 Hornets, F-35B Lighting IIs, KC-130J Super Hercules aircraft, and U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptors and F-35A Lighting II aircraft, showcasing a high level of readiness and joint service capability in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific.

DN-ST-85-12703. Base: Andrews Air Force Base State: Maryland (MD) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Ground crew members conduct preflight checks of Sea Harrier FRS. Mark 1 aircraft. The planes are stationed aboard the British light aircraft carrier HMS INVINCIBLE (R-05). Base: Naval Air Station, Oceana State: Virginia(VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A right side view of a Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 101 (VMFAT-101) F/A-18D Hornet aircraft parked on the flight line. Base: Naval Air Station, Pensacola State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Fighter Squadron 33 (VF-33) F-14A Tomcat aircraft are parked on the flight line following their arrival at the station with other squadrons comprising Carrier Air Wing 1 (CVW-1). The wing has returned following deployment in the Persian Gulf area aboard the aircraft carrier USS AMERICA (CV-66) 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 C-130 Hercules aircraft, three C-141B Starlifter aircraft and a C-5 Galaxy aircraft stand on the flightline after delivering troops and equipment in support of Operation Desert Shield. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD Country: Saudi Arabia (SAU)

The U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron "Thunderbirds" pilots performduring Montana's Military Open House "Flight over the Falls" at Montana AirNational Guard Base, Great Falls, Montana, July 23, 2022. The Thunderbirdsare the U.S. Air Force's premier air demonstration squadron.

030304-F-1698M-002. Base: Lajes Field Country: Azores (AZR) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE

A pair of KC-135R Stratotankers from Fairchild Air Force Base (AFB) sit tail to tail at their temporary home at March Air Reserve Base. Due to repairs to the runway at Fairchild AFB, the 92d Air Refueling Wing has relocated their flying operations to March ARB. A pair of KC-135R Stratotankers from Fairchild Air Force Base (AFB) sit tail to tail at their temporary home at March Air Reserve Base. Due to repairs to the runway at Fairchild AFB, the 92d Air Refueling Wing has relocated their flying operations to March ARB.

Four B-1B Lancers assigned to the 9th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron, deployed from Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, arrive Feb. 6, 2017, at Andersen AFB, Guam. The 9th EBS is taking over U.S. Pacific Commands continuous bomber presence operations from the 34th EBS, assigned to Ellsworth AFB, S.D. The B-1Bs speed and superior handling characteristics allow it to seamlessly integrate in mixed force packages. While deployed at Guam the B-1Bs will continue conducting flight operations where international law permit.

C-141B Starlifter aircraft, foreground, and two C-5A Galaxy aircraft stand on the flight line as they are readied for deployment to Saudi Arabia during Operation Desert Shield.

Navy and Marine F-18D Hornets are stationary on a flightline after maintenance personnel do their routine checks. This was at dusk during DESERT RESCUE IX exercise. Desert Rescue is the premiere Search And Rescue (SAR) training exercise involving Navy, Army, Air Force, and Marine personnel. It is conducted at the ranges of Fallon Naval Air Station, Nevada. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT RESCUE IX Base: Naval Air Station, Fallon State: Nevada (NV) Country: United States Of America (USA)

U.S. Airmen assigned to the 122nd Fighter Wing, Indiana Air National Guard, wing walk A-10C Thunderbolt II aircraft down the flight line during Guardian Blitz at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, Jan. 25, 2023. Guardian Blitz is the 122nd Fighter Wings final training exercise with the A-10C Thunderbolt II aircraft before converting to the F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft.

Three U.S. Air Force personnel from the 140th Logistics Readiness Squadronpetroleum, oil and lubricants, 140th Wing, Colorado Air National Guard standby while two F-16 Fighting Falcon refuel after aerial maneuvers at Miramar Marine Corp Air Station, San Diego, California, Aug. 2, 2022.The 140th Wing is performing aerial maneuver training exercises with the F-18 fighter jets, stationed at Miramar Marine Corp Air Station, to enhance their wartime readiness capabilities utilizing the latest combat scenarios.

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon from the 77th Fighter Squadron deployed from Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina, takes off from Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates on Nov. 23, 2022, for Exercise Iron Falcon. Exercise Iron Falcon provided opportunities to increase interoperability between the U.S. and UAE Air Forces.

Row of U.S. Marine Corps F/A-18 Hornet tail fins at MCAS Miramar.

DF-ST-85-01826. Subject Operation/Series: CHECKERED FLAG Base: Raf Wittering Country: Great Britain / England (GBR)

C-17 Globemaster IIIs taxi prior to a six-ship formation testing March 17. The Global Reach Combined Test Force concluded a colossal mission of performing a formation test with six C-17s March 14 and 17.

Two A-10C Thunderbolt IIs taxi down the runway during Exercise Agile Tiger on Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, April 5, 2022. Exercise Agile Tiger was a 509th-led interoperability training exercise which combined and honed the skills of active duty, guard, and reserve U.S. Military Forces to ensure combat-readiness.

030916-F-3082A-049. Base: Langley Air Force Base State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: ACC

A C-141 Starlifter aircraft stationed at McGuire Air Force Base, New Jersey, is loaded for Joint Task Force Exercise (JTFX) 98-1 at Pope Air Force Base, South Carolina. Subject Operation/Series: JTFX 98-1 Base: Pope Air Force Base State: North Carolina (NC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons assigned to the 35th Fighter Wing and KC-135 Stratotankers assigned to the Alaska Air National Guard 168th Wing sit on the flightline at the start of RED FLAG-Alaska (RF-A) 23-1 at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, Oct. 6, 2022. With the evolving challenges in the region, RF-A keeps pilots ready to maintain a free and independent Indo-Pacific.

220713-N-AC802-0055 VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (Jul. 13, 2022) Sailors assigned to the Fighting Swordsmen of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 32 work on an F/A-18F Super Hornet onboard Naval Air Station Oceana. The squadron is attached to Carrier Air Wing THREE based at Naval Air Station Oceana.

F-111F aircraft of the 48th Tactical Fighter Wing taxi to the flight line as they prepare to depart for Saudi Arabia in support of Operation Desert Shield. The lead F-111F is equipped with GBU-15 glide bombs on the inboard wing pylons and laser-guided bombs on the outboard pylons. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD Base: Raf Mildenhall Country: Great Britain / England (GBR)

Turkish Air Force F-16C/D Block 52+ aircraft at Konya Air Base, Turkey.

A view of Strike Fighter Squadron 37 and 105 (VFA-37 and VFA-105) F/A-18C Hornet aircraft parked on the aircraft carrier USS JOHN F. KENNEDY (CV-67). Some of the aircraft are armed with AIM-9 Sidewinder air-to-air missiles. The first Hornet in the line is also armed with a Paveway II laser-guided bomb. Country: Adriatic Sea

The U.S. Army Special Opperations Command parachute team, the Black Daggers, open up the Titans of Flight Air Expo, Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina, April 8, 2022. The airshow showcases more than 50 aerial demonstration performances and static aircraft displays.

Seven F-16 Fighting Falcons assigned to the 36th Fighter Squadron prepare to take off during Thirsty Fiend, a routine training event, at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Feb. 22, 2024. Routine flying integration events boost development of strategic interoperability measures to ensure mission readiness in the event of real-world contingencies. Air Force

U.S. Air force Airmen and aircraft from the 86th Airlift Wing and Airmen from the 435th Air Ground Operations Wing, Ramstein Air Base, Germany, arrive to support Exercise Stolen Cerberus IX at Elefsis Air Base, Greece, May 2, 2022. This exercise enhances interoperability and airlift capabilities among allied armed forces through realistic, joint air operation scenarios.

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 75th Fighter Generation Squadron perform integrated combat turns with support from the 93 Air Ground Operation Wings 822nd Base Defense Squadron who provided security during exercise Agile Flag 22-2 at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, July 25, 2022. Agile Flag 22-2 is Air Combat Commands first lead-wing certification event designed to demonstrate the 23rd Wings 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.

DF-ST-87-11661. Subject Operation/Series: WILLIAM TELL '86 Base: Tyndall Air Force Base State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA)

970910-F-8748C-001. Subject Operation/Series: CENTRAZBAT 97 Base: Pope Air Force Base State: North Carolina (NC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

F-15E Strike Eagles assigned to the 336th Fighter Squadron arrive at Kadena Air Base, Japan, April 8, 2023. The Strike Eagles arrived from Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, North Carolina, to ensure continuous fighter presence through the phased return of Kadenas fleet of F-15C/D Eagles to the United States.

U.S. Air Force U-2 Dragon Ladys and chase cars from the 99th Reconnaissance Squadron, T-38 Talons from the 1st Reconnaissance Squadron, and KC-135R Stratotankers from the 940th Air Refueling Wing conduct an elephant walk on Beale Air Force Base, California, Jan. 4, 2024. The elephant walk showcased a display of joint airpower between the wings hosted at Beale.

061221-F-9616R-039. Base: Charleston Air Force Base State: South Carolina (SC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A row of US Air Force (USAF) F-15E Strike Eagle aircraft assigned to the 4th Fighter Wing (FW), Seymour Johnson Air Force Base (AFB), North Carolina, spotted on the flight line during a snow storm. All flights were cancelled due to the inclement weather conditions. (Duplicate image, see also DFSD0415151 or search 030123F2929A005). Base: Seymour Johnson Air Force Base State: North Carolina (NC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

030315-F-9448S-028. Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Country: Unknown

U.S. Marines with Fox Battery, 2nd Battalion, 14th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron (VMGR) 234, Marine Aircraft Group 41, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, Marine Forces Reserve begin onloading a M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) onto a C-130J Hercules during a HIMARS Rapid Infiltration, also known as a HIRAIN, during exercise Arctic Edge 2024 at Eielson Air Force, Alaska, Feb. 24, 2024. The HIRAIN training demonstrated Marine Forces Reserves ability to rapidly deploy the HIMARS to meet and deter any threats in any environment, including harsh arctic environments. Arctic Edge 2024 (AE24) is a U.S. Northern Command-led homeland defense exercise demonstrating the U.S. militarys capabilities in extreme cold weather, joint force readiness, and U.S. military commitment to mutual strategic security interests in the arctic region. Marine Corps

A Strike Fighter Squadron 127 (VFA-127) F-5E Tiger II aircraft stand on the flight line with two A-4M Skyhawk aircraft of the Naval Fighter Weapons School. The aircraft, which are all painted in camouflage paint schemes, fly air combat maneuvers training missions to provide naval air crews with experience in dealing with threat tactics. Base: Naval Air Station, Fallon State: Nevada (NV) Country: United States Of America (USA)

040928-F-9322C-001. Base: Scott Air Force Base State: Illinois (IL) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Photos from Aviation Training Center, Mobile - 26-HK-422-30. Hurricane Katrina

KC-135s taxi back to the ramp after the 507th Air Refueling Wing successfully concluded a Nuclear Operational Readiness Inspection on Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma, Sept. 18. The NORI is a routine evaluation used to determine a units capability to perform as a nuclear support unit.

A static display shot of the B-52 Memphis Belle IV surrounded by ammunition in front of the base operations building. Base: Barksdale Air Force Base State: Louisiana (LA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Michael Wyrsch, commanding officer, Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 242 taxis down the runway in an F-35B Lightning II aircraft during his final flight at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, June 15, 2022. Lt. Col. Wyrsch conducted his final flight with VMFA-242 after serving 20 years in the U.S. Marine Corps.

Two Hungarian Saab Jas 39 fighter jets and a Belgian Casa C-212 on static display during the Chièvres Air Fest, Chièvres, Belgium, June 25, 2022.

Paratroopers from 2nd Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 11th Airborne Division, prepare to execute a joint forcible entry operation into Red Flag 22-2, at Joint Base Elmendorf Richardson June 15th. The Arctic Angels execute the JFEO while Air Force assets achieve air superiority over the objective, demonstrating the DoD's Arctic capabilities in the annual joint exercise.

U.S. Marine Corps MV-22B Ospreys assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 265 sit on the flight line prior to a long-range insert of more than 800 miles during an Alert Contingency Marine Air-Ground Task Force Exercise from Marine Corps Air Station Futenma on Okinawa to mainland Japan, June 9, 2022. III Marine Expeditionary Force executed these actions as part of a series of integrated no-notice drills to maintain a high state of readiness and demonstrate the United States resolve to maintain regional security.

DM-ST-86-08381. Base: Mcas, Cherry Point State: North Carolina (NC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Line of United States Marine Corps MV-22 Ospreys at Camp Bastion, Helmand Province, Afghanistan

The U.S. Navy Blue Angels take off during the 2022 Marine Corps Air Station Miramar Air Show at MCAS Miramar, San Diego, California, Sept. 24, 2022. The Blue Angels, formed in 1946, perform precision flight demonstrations in more than 70 shows at 34 locations throughout the United States each year. 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.

Ground crewmen inspect one of several OV-10A Bronco aircraft from the 20th Tactical Air Support Squadron parked on the flight line. Base: Shaw Air Force Base State: South Carolina(SC) Country: United States Of America(USA)

The United States Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron "Thunderbirds" perform a series of high show demonstrations during the Great Texas Airshow April 22 - 24, 2022, at Joint Base San Antonio, Texas. Along with this year marking the Air Forces 75th anniversary, Joint Base San Antonio was celebrating the 80th birthday of Air Education and Training Command.

The sun rises over A-10C Thunderbolt II aircraft assigned to the 122nd Fighter Wing, Indiana Air National Guard during Guardian Blitz at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, Jan. 25, 2023. Guardian Blitz is the 122nd Fighter Wings final training exercise with the A-10C Thunderbolt II before converting to the F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft.

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.

F-15 aircraft from the Louisiana Air National Guard are parked on the flightline at Sumpter Smith Joint National Guard Base, Ala., Sept. 30, 2022. The aircraft were scheduled to do flyovers for an Ole Miss football game and the Talladega Superspeedway on Oct. 01 and Oct. 02.

031102-F-7268T-078. Base: Bradley Air National Guard Base State: Connecticut (CT) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: ANG

Global Hawk Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) 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

U.S. Air Force pilots with the 510th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron walk to their F-16 Fighting Falcons to fly the last Enhanced Air Policing mission while deployed at 86th Air Base, Romania, July 18, 2022. The 510th EFS is deployed to Romania to support the enhanced Air Policing operations over NATO airspace. The multinational NATO Alliance currently hosts more than 100 combat aircraft on alert in the region, performing 24/7 patrols along the eastern borders.

U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagles, assigned to the 494th Fighter Squadron from Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, arrive for exercise Poseidons Rage at Souda Air Base, Greece, July 8, 2022. The 494th is one of two Fighter Squadrons, deployed from the 48th Fighter Wing, in support of exercise Poseidons Rage.

A group of F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft arrive at Prince Sultan Air Base, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, from the 20th Fighter Wing at Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina. While assigned to PSAB, the 77th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron mission is to project combat airpower across AFCENTs area of responsibility, supporting personnel, improving force movement, and showing U.S. and partner nations resolve in the region.

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. 19, 2024. Bomber missions provide opportunities to train and work with our Allies and partners in joint and coalition operations and exercises. Air Force

U.S. Marines with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 232, Marine Aircraft Group 11, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing stage on the runway before taking off to Hickam Air Force Base, Hawaii in support of exercise Pacific Edge 23, on Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, 2022. Pacific Edge is a bilateral U.S. - Australian exercise held to enhance combat proficiencies through the integration of allied units and further the interoperability between the two countries aircraft.

U.S. Air Force T-38A Talons assigned to the 2d Fighter Training Squadron sit on the flight line at Mountain Home Air Force Base, Idaho, Sept. 13, 2022. The 2d FTS traveled from Florida to MHAFB in support of the F-35A Lightning II basic course capstone.

A view of a EP-3B Orion aircraft and an EA-3B Skywarrior aircraft parked on the flight line. Both aircraft are assigned to Fleet Air Reconnaissance Squadron 2 (VQ-2). Base: Naval Station, Rota Country: Spain (ESP)

040718-F-9528H-004. Base: Eielson Air Force Base State: Alaska (AK) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Maj. Tracy Schmidt, 389th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron F-15E Strike Eagle pilot, and Capt. Kimberly Volk, weapons system officer, takes off at Bagram Air Field, Afghanistan, March 29.

Front view of a C-141 Starlifter aircraft taxiing and another one coming in for a landing. Base: Dover Air Force Base State: Delaware (DE) Country: United States Of America (USA)

040114-F-6809H-018. Base: Barksdale Air Force Base State: Louisiana (LA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: ACC

Operation Zephyr - 26-HK-154-67. Images from Lt. Williams. Hurricane Katrina

DF-ST-85-11857. Subject Operation/Series: CORNET COLT Base: Flesland Air Base Country: Norway (NOR)

U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II aircraft assigned to the 495th Fighter Squadron from Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, taxi before take-off during Tactical Leadership Programme 22-3 at Los Llanos Air Base, Spain, Sept. 26, 2022. This marks the first time USAFE based F-35s have attended TLP, showcasing the capabilities of the fifth-generation fighter to NATO allies.

A Malaysian military transport helicopter launches above a line of United States Marine Corps F/A-18D Hornets at Kuantan Air Base, Malaysia.

Military McDonnell Douglas Jets Fixed Wing Aviat FA-18 Hornet Blue Angels Navy formation takeoff landing

Thirty-seven A-10 Thunderbolt IIs sit on the flightline at Gowen Field, Boise, Idaho, to compete in Hawgsmoke 2022, Sept 8, 2022. Hawgsmoke is a biennial USAF bombing, missile, and tactical gunnery competition for A-10 Thunderbolt II units which provides unique training.

An EC-130 Compass Call, A-10 Thunderbolt II, HH-60G Pave Hawk and HC-130J Combat King sit on the flight line at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base in Tucson, Arizona, Oct. 27, 2022. DM supports four combatant commanders around the globe daily with 34 unique mission partners and 11,000 total force Airmen that perform dynamic and cross-functional mission sets.

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