Military Aircraft Operations

A variety of military aircraft shown, including F-16s and F/A-18s, on airbases and during demonstrations, reflecting action and readiness with dynamic angles.

Texas Air National Guard F-16C at Natal Air Force Base, Brazil.

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - A pilot with the 920th Rescue Wing gets ready to disembark his plane after landing at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The Rescue Wing will join the U.S. Navy's Blue Angels for the Space and Air Show Nov. 8-9 at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex. The Navy's elite flight demonstration squadron will take to the skies in military aircraft demonstrations by the F-16 Fighting Falcon and F/A-18 Super Hornet jets for the second annual Space & Air Show at Kennedy. This years show brings together the best in military aircraft, coupled with precision pilots and veteran astronauts to celebrate spaceflight and aviation. The event includes military aircraft demonstrations by the F-16 Fighting Falcon and a water rescue demonstration by the 920th Rescue Wing.

Texas Air National Guard F-16C at Natal Air Force Base, Brazil.

An F/A-18A Hornet aircraft of the Naval Strike Warfare School stands on the flight line prior to a mission. Base: Naval Air Station, Fallon State: Nevada (NV) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Col. Justin Spears, 49th Wing commander and Maj. Michael McCann, 8th Fighter Squadron F-16 Viper pilot, taxi and F-16 on a runway, Aug. 16, 2022, on Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico. The 49th Wing is one of America's premiere F-16 and MQ-9 Reaper training wings and provides combat ready aircrew.

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. (US Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Jeremy Farson)

Two F-16 Fighting Falcon aircrafts armed with AIM-9 Sidewinder missiles taxi the main runway in support of the Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Operational Readiness Inspection. Base: Osan Air Base Country: Republic Of Korea (KOR)

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon prepares for takeoff at Buckley Space Force Base, Colo., Sep. 22, 2022 during a readiness exercise, Operation Thundercat. This four-day exercise provides a simulated combat environment that allows Airmen to practice real-world warfighting capabilities.

F/A-18F Super Hornet of the U.S. Navy.

A U.S. Air Force pilot prepares to don his helmet in an F-16 aircraft at Savannah Air National Guard Base, Georgia, July 22, 2022. 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.

A U.S. Air Force F-16C+ fighter pilot, with the 177th Fighter Wing of the New Jersey Air National Guard, taxis his aircraft to a training sortie launch at Tyndall Air Force Base, Fla., Jan. 25, 2023. F-16 pilots, maintainers and support staff from the 177th FW traveled to Tyndall for the Weapons System Evaluation Program, also known as Combat Archer training.

A 79th Fighter Squadron F-16 Fighting Falcon taxis down the runway, Jan. 10, 2013, Shaw Air Force Base, S.C. Since Sept. 11, 2001, the F-16 has been a major component of the combat forces committed to the war on terrorism flying thousands of sorties in support of operations Noble Eagle (Homeland Defense), Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan and Iraqi Freedom.

U.S. Air National Guardsmen assigned to the 138th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron prepare to launch F-16 Fighting Falcons at Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida, Oct. 28, 2022. The unit visited Tyndall to participate in Checkered Flag 23-1. Checkered Flag is a large-force aerial exercise which fosters readiness and interoperability through the incorporation of 4th- and 5th-generation aircraft during air-to-air combat training. The 23-1 iteration of the exercise was held Oct. 31 - Nov. 10, 2022.

020919-F-3805C-020. Base: Spangdahlem Air Base State: Rheinland-Pfalz Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE

An F-15E Strike Eagle from RAF Lakenheath deploys from Decimomannu Air Base, Italy.

040929-M-5607G-003. Base: Mcas, Cherry Point State: North Carolina (NC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DF-ST-86-09165. Base: Raaf Williamtown Country: Australia (AUS)

Staff Sgt. Langdon Haley, an aircraft maintenance technician, assigned to the 180th Fighter Wing, Ohio National Guard, completes pre-flight inspections of an F-16 Fighting Falcon at Patrick Air Force Base, Jan. 28, 2019. As part of the Patrick AFB deployment, the 180FW will conduct Dissimilar Air Combat Training, Basic Fighter Maneuvers, Defensive Air Counter Tactics and Tactical Intercept missions alongside F-15 Eagles assigned to the 104th Fighter Wing, Barnes Air National Guard Base, Massachusetts.

A U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle, assigned to the 335th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron taxis during a routine agile combat employment exercise at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, Aug. 15, 2022. Continual training in ACE competencies enhances mission proficiency and increases readiness to deter regional aggression.

F-16 fighter jets from the South Carolina Air National Guards 169th Fighter Wing began their move back to McEntire Joint National Guard Base, Feb. 4, 2023. The F-16s have been temporarily operating from Columbia Metropolitan Airport in West Columbia, South Carolina, since April 2022, due to major runway renovations at McEntire JNGB.

US Air Force Captain Brett Gallagher, a pilot from the 494th Fighter Squadron, 48th Fighter Wing, Royal Air Force Lakenheath, United Kingdom, stands next to a F-15E Strike Eagle prior to preflight checks. The Strike Eagle is a two-seat fighter designed to maintain air superiority during combat. (Duplicate image, see also DF-SD-01-07700 or search 000828-F-9032T-006). Base: Raf Lakenheath State: East Anglia Country: England / Great Britain (ENG)

Front view of a Pakistan Air Force JF-17 Thunder.

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon lands at an undisclosed location in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility during Exercise Ballast Cannon 24.3, Jan. 7, 2024. Ballast Cannon occurs nearly quarterly with the Royal Bahraini Air Force to support the U.S. Air Forces rapid expeditionary capabilities by integrating Agile Combat Employment objectives for F-16 Fighting Falcon, KC-135 Stratotanker, and operational support personnel. Agile Combat Employment shifts generation of airpower from large centralized bases, to networks of smaller, dispersed locations, or cluster bases to increase survivability and complicate adversary planning.

A pilot assigned to the 80th Fighter Squadron (FS) gives the Crush em hand signal during a training event at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Sept. 14, 2022. The Crush em heritage hand signal is a symbol of pride for pilots attached to the 80th FS, also known as the Juvats.

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Michael Albrecht, 77th Fighter Squadron crew chief from Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina, directs an F-16 Fighting Falcon during Exercise Iron Hand 22-09 at North Auxiliary Airfield, South Carolina, Aug. 26, 2022. During an ICT, Airmen refuel and re-arm a jet while it is still running to minimize time on the ground.

A Royal Saudi Air Force F-15C at Nancy Air Base, France.

U.S. Navy F/A-18D Hornet at Naval Air Weapons Station China Lake, California.

A 53rd Fighter Squadron F-15C Eagle aircraft is serviced on the flight line 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)

040726-F-6175D-100. Base: Eielson Air Force Base State: Alaska (AK) Country: United States Of America (USA)

030714-F-3873G-020. Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Base: RAF Lakenheath State: East Anglia Country: England / Great Britain (ENG) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE

A right side view of a Fighter Squadron 126 (VF-126) F-16N Fighting Falcon aircraft parked on the flight line. VF-126 provides adversary training to Pacific Fleet-based squadrons. Base: Naval Air Station, Miramar State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

980226-F-7910D-013. Subject Operation/Series: SOUTHERN WATCH 1998 Base: Ahmed Al Jaber Air Base State: Al Ahmadi Country: Kuwait (KWT) Scene Major Command Shown: ANG

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.

A 3/4 right rear view of a US Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle from the 334th Fighter Squadron, Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, NC, takes off from Roswell Industrial Air Center during the annual air defense exercise. Subject Operation/Series: ROVING SANDS '95 Base: Roswell State: New Mexico (NM) Country: United States Of America (USA)

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Arizona Air National Guard F-16C landing in Namest, Germany.

DF-ST-84-08211. Subject Operation/Series: CRISEX 83 Base: Moron Air Base State: Sevilla Country: Spain (ESP)

A right side view of a Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 112 (VMFA-112) F/A-18A Hornet aircraft parked on the flight line. Base: Naval Air Facility, Andrews Afb State: Maryland (MD) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A U.S. Marine Corps F/A-18C Hornet aircraft with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 232 taxis the flight line during Cope North 24 at Tinian, Northern Mariana Islands, Feb. 12, 2024. Allies and partners train together during the multilateral exercise, Cope North 24, to improve shared tactics and multilateral defense capabilities. Marine Corps

A U. S. Air Force Airman from the 138th Air Maintenace Squadron, Air National Guard Base, Tulsa, Oklahoma, perform Agile Combat Employment (ACE) training while conducting pre-flight checks during Agile Rage 22, Alpena Combat Readiness Training Center, Mich., June 14, 2022. Exercises like Agile Rage 22 are re-defining Air Force Command & Control operations, shifting focus to decentralized command and control for distributed operations. ACE is the ability to project combat power anytime, anywhere, while remaining operationally unpredictable to complicate an adversary's decision making process.

A U.S. Air Force F-15 Eagle from the 173rd Fighter Wing, Oregon Air National Guard, participates in an exercise designed to enhance austere airfield establishment and breakdown at Amedee Army Airfield, Calif., May 6, 2022. The training for the 270th Air Traffic Control Squadron from Kingsley Field in Klamath Falls, Ore., helped them develop new tactics for creating multiple, all-weather airfields quickly.

A U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle taxis on the flight line during a routine training mission at Mountain Home Air Force Base, Idaho, September 1, 2022. Pilots use continuous training to maintain and perfect air-to-air and air-to-ground combat skills.

F-15C Eagle aircraft of the 58th Tactical Fighter Squadron, armed with AIM-9 Sidewinder and AIM-7 Sparrow missiles, prepare for deployment to Saudi Arabia during Operation Desert Shield. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD Base: Eglin Air Force Base State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Greek Air Force F-16C Block 52 taking off.

A pair of Romanian Air Force F-16 aircraft.

MISAWA, Japan (May 13, 2022) - An EA-18G Growler, assigned to the Yellow Jackets of Electronic Attack Squadron 138, 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.Naval Air Facility Misawa provides aviation and ground logistics support and services to all permanent and transient U.S. Navy and U.S. Marine Corps forces in Northern Japan.

Bulgarian Air Force technician checks a MiG-29UB fighter jet after a training mission.

011017-F-0308N-332. Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Base: Al Udeid Air Base, Doha Country: Qatar (QAT) Scene Major Command Shown: CENTCOM

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An F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 148th Fighter Wing, Minnesota Air National Guard, is prepared for takeoff during Weapons Systems Evaluation Program-East 24.04 at Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida, Jan. 16, 2024. WSEPs are formal, two-week evaluation exercises designed to test a squadrons capabilities to conduct live-fire weapons systems during air-to-air combat training missions.

U.S. Navy F-18E Super Hornet taking off during Exercise Air Defender 2023 in Hohn, Germany.

F-16D Falcon from the Republic of Singapore Air Force at Orange Air Base, France.

A U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle taxis on the flight line during a routine training mission at Mountain Home Air Force Base, Idaho, September 1, 2022. Pilots use continuous training to maintain and perfect air-to-air and air-to-ground combat skills.

220823-N-KD414-1090 POINT MUGU, Calif. (Aug 23, 2022) - An F/A-18E assigned to the "Vampires" of Air Test and Evaluation Squadron Nine (VX-9) taxis on the airfield onboard Naval Base Ventura County (NBVC) Point Mugu. VX-9 is based at Naval Air Weapons Station China Lake, Calif. and charged with the testing and evaluation of weapons and their related systems in direct support of the United States Naval Aviation Fleet. NBVC is the home of the Pacific Seabees, West Coast E-2C Hawkeyes, 3 warfare centers and 80 tenants.

030314-F-5712B-011. Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Country: Unknown

040901-F-0017C-013. Base: Kwang Ju Air Base State: Jeollanam-Do Country: Republic Of Korea (ROK)

030402-F-7709A-007. Country: Gulf Of Mexico Scene Major Command Shown: ACC

A Royal Saudi Air Force F-15C Eagle during Exercise Anatolian Eagle.

A Strike Fighter Squadron 81 (VFA-81) F/A-18C Hornet aircraft taxis on the runway after landing following completion of a training mission. Base: Naval Air Station, Fallon State: Nevada (NV) Country: United States Of America (USA)

U.S. Navy ADC Tabitha Bledsoe catches an EA-18G Growler assigned to the Vikings of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 129, Oak Harbor, Washington, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona, Feb. 7, 2023. The Navy is at Luke AFB preparing for a flyover during the 2023 Super Bowl at the State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, which will commemorate 50 years of women flying in the U.S. Navy.

Israeli Air Force F-16 during Exercise Iniohos 2018, Greece.

030320-F-5712B-013. Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Country: Unknown

ARABIAN GULF (Aug. 8, 2016) An F/A-18E Super Hornet assigned to the Gunslingers of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 105 launches from the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) (Ike). Ike and its Carrier Strike Group are deployed in support of Operation Inherent Resolve, maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations.

Greek Air Force F-16C taking off.

U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Alexus Grynkewich, Ninth Air Force (Air Forces Central) commander, takes off in an F-16CM Fighting Falcon at an undisclosed location, September 7, 2022. Grynkewich flew alongside AFCENT Airmen and coalition partners in support of Operation Inherent Resolve as part of Operation Agile Spartan III. OAS III tested rapid troop and equipment movement to and from dispersed locations around the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility.

Front view of an F-15A Eagle aircraft leaving a parking area as other F-15s follows. The aircraft are assigned to the 71st Tactical Fighter Squadron, 1ST Tactical Fighter Wing involved in exercise SIDEWINDER II. Subject Operation/Series: SIDEWINDER II Base: Amsterdam Country: Holland / Netherlands (HOL)

An F-16M Fighting Falcon, assigned to the 85th Test and Evaluation Squadron, Eglin Air Force Base, takes off during Rattlesnake Rodeo, the Force Development Evaluation exercise, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, Sept. 9, 2022. Rattlesnake Rodeo takes advantage of local Nellis aircraft such as F-22s, F-16s, F-15Es, F-35s, A-10s and range assets in a large force exercise manner.

A U.S. Air Force crew chief with the 510th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron marshals a F-16 Fighting Falcon at 86th Air Base, Romania, July 12, 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.

Finnish Air Force F-18's arriving in Ostrava, Czech Republic.

A U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle taxis on the flight line during a routine training mission at Mountain Home Air Force Base, Idaho, September 1, 2022. Pilots use continuous training to maintain and perfect air-to-air and air-to-ground combat skills.

U.S. Airmen assigned to the Wisconsin Air National Guard's 115th Fighter Wing hot pit refuel an F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft during a simulated integrated combat turn June 6, 2022 at Volk Field Air National Guard Base in Camp Douglass, Wisconsin as part of the National Guard Bureau led Agile Rage 22 exercise. ICTs alow the F-16s to be rapidly refueled, rearmed and redeployed, and are an important element in the agile combat employment of fighter aircraft.

United States Marine Corps Aircraft Maintainers Prepare an F/A-18D Hornet For a Flight Before Dawn at Kuantan Air Base, Malaysia

A left side view of a Marine Fighter-Attack Squadron 321 (VMFA-321) F/A-18A Hornet aircraft parked on the flight line as the pilot performs a preflight check. Base: Naval Air Facility, Andrews Afb State: Maryland (MD) Country: United States Of America (USA)

020115-F-8752S-004. Base: Tucson Airport State: Arizona (AZ) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: ANG

Peruvian Air Force Mirage-2000 during exercise Cruzex 2018, Brazil.

A Marine Fighter-Attack Squadron 312 (VMFA-312) F/A-18A Hornet aircraft rolls along the runway. Base: Naval Air Station, Oceana State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle aircraft assigned to the 494th Fighter Squadron from Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, taxis after landing at the Tactical Leadership Programme 22-3 at Los Llanos Air Base, Spain, Sept. 9, 2022. TLP has become the focal point for NATOs Allied Air Forces tactical training and development of knowledge and leadership skills, necessary to face todays air tactical challenges.

1st Lt. Eric Murray, a student pilot assigned to the 149th Fighter Wing, Air National Guard, conducts preflight checks prior to launch during Coronet Cactus, Mar. 30, 2023, at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona. The annual training event deploys members of the 149th Fighter Wing, headquartered at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, to another environment in order to familiarize them with accomplishing mission objectives in an unfamiliar location.

General Dynamics F-16A.

060413-N-5328N-436. Base: Pensacola State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A U.S. Air Force F-16C returns to Florennes Air Base, Belgium.

A U.S. Marine Corps F/A-18C Hornet aircraft with Marine All Weather Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA(AW)) 533 taxis the flight line with LUU-2 Aircraft Parachute Flares at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Sept. 28, 2022. U.S. Marines with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 121, VMFA-242, and VMFA(AW)-533 conducted live-fire missile exercise to increase weapon proficiency and enhance squadrons combat readiness in the air-to-air environment.

A U.S. Navy E/A-18G Growler assigned to Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 209 takes off from Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, during RED FLAG-Alaska 22-1, May 2, 2022. This exercise provides unique opportunities to integrate various forces into joint and multilateral training from simulated forward operating bases.

A view of an F-16C Fighting Falcon fighter aircraft of the Tactical Fighter Weapons Center. The aircraft has an AIM-9 Sidewinder air-to-air missile on the wing tip. Base: Nellis Air Force Base State: Nevada(NV) Country: United States Of America (USA)

MISAWA, Japan (Jan. 6, 2021) An EA-18G Growler assigned to the "Black Ravens" of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 135 takes off from Misawa Air Base. VAQ-135 is an expeditionary squadron deployed to Naval Air Facility Misawa supporting security and stability in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations.

A U.S. Air Force F-16C Fighting Falcon takes off from Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada.

A United Arab Emirates Air Force F-16 Block 52+ taxiing.

F-16 Fighting Falcons from the 80th Fighter Squadron are parked at the end of the runway at Kadena Air Base, Japan, May 18, 2022. The 8th Operations Group provides U.S. Indo-Pacific Command with continuous and unrivaled air, space and cyberspace capabilities to ensure regional stability and security.

A U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle aircraft assigned to the 494th Fighter Squadron from Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, takes-off in front of a Royal Danish Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft during Tactical Leadership Programme 22-3 at Los Llanos Air Base, Spain, Sept. 26, 2022. TLP prepares NATO and allied forces flight leaders to be mission commanders, lead coalition force air strike packages and provide tactical air expertise to NATO agencies.

Adrianna Swearingen, Northside Elementary School media specialist, waves her goodbyes as U.S. Air Force 1st Lt John Stein, 2nd Fighter Training Squadron pilot, taxis the T-38 Talon to the runway for an incentive flight at Eglin Air Force Base, March 29, 2023. Ms. Swearingen was voted Bay County Teacher of the Year for her excellence in teaching. She is now in the running for Florida Teacher of the Year.

Hellenic Air Force F-16C Block 52 landing at Araxos Air Base.

Airmen and F-16 fighter jets from the South Carolina Air National Guards 169th Fighter Wing are participating in Relampago VII, Aug. 30, 2022 in Barranquilla, Colombia. The military exercise focuses on training techniques, tactics and procedures, and strengthening interoperability between the U.S. and Colombian air forces as allies under NATO standards. Relampago VII includes two partner nations and integrate combat interoperability. F-16s along with personnel from the South Carolina Air National Guards 169th Fighter Wing will rapidly integrate into theater training, as well as joint, coalition and partnered missions. South Carolina is Colombias State Partner in the State Partnership Program.

A U.S. Navy E/A-18G Growler aircraft assigned to Electronic Attack Squadron 138 (VAQ-138) departs a hangar operated by Marine Wing Liaison Kadena (MWLK) for joint force training at Kadena Air Force base, Okinawa, Japan, June 12, 2022. MWLK provides comprehensive operational and logistical support to local and deployed U.S. Marine Corps and U.S. Navy squadrons operating at Kadena Air Base.

A U.S. Marine Corps F/A-18C Hornet aircraft with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 232 taxis the flightline during Cope North 24 at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Feb. 20, 2024. Allies and partners train together during the multilateral exercise, Cope North 24, to improve shared tactics and multilateral defense capabilities. Marine Corps

Royal Thai Air Force F-16 during Exercise Cope Tiger 2016.

Maj. Ryan Forystek, an F-16 Fighting Falcon Test Pilot with the 40 Flight Test Squadron, taxies on the ramp at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, July 19, 2020. Test pilots on Eglin AFB routinely preform night flying to maintain proficiencies.

Members of the Pacific Air Forces F-16 Demonstration Team prepare an F-16 Fighting Falcon for a flight demonstration as part of the 2022 Kaneohe Bay Air Show, Marine Corps Air Station Kaneohe Bay, Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Aug. 14, 2022. The air show provided an opportunity to showcase the aircraft, equipment and capabilities of the armed forces to the local community. The Kaneohe Bay Air Show, which contained aerial performances, static displays, demonstrations and vendors, was designed to celebrate MCBHs longstanding relationship with the local community.

Pilots from the 54th Fighter Group prepare for takeoff in an F-16 Fighting Falcon for a training sortie over the White Sands Missile Range's 10,000 square mile range at Holloman Air force Base, N.M., Aug. 5. The 54th FG is a detachment of Luke AFB, Ariz., and is stationed on Holloman to facilitate high-speed training, live fire weapons training, and night flying operations.

An F-16 Fighting Falcon from the 14th Fighter Squadron takes off from Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 28, 2013. Pilots from the 35th Fighter Wing flew to Draughon Range to practice attacking ground targets. The 1,900-acre range is used continuously by both United States Air Force and Japanese Air Defense Force pilots for bombing and gunnery proficiency and qualification.

A U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor assigned to the 90th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron takes off, Oct. 17, 2022 at Leeuwarden Air Base, Netherlands. The 90th EFS conducted agile combat employment (ACE) and integrated with Royal Netherlands Air Force F-35A Lightning IIs and U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning IIs assigned to the 48th Fighter Wing in RAF Lakenheath, United Kingdom. Continued collaboration and integration on ACE alongside our RNLAF counterparts and other NATO Allies improves the resilience and survivability of coalition airpower.

961024-F-7683J-001. Base: Tyndall Air Force Base State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA)

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