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Various military aircraft, including A-10s and Airbus A400M, captured in flight, showcasing dynamic aerial maneuvers and military exercises.

A Bundeswehr Airbus A400M, photographed during the Bundeswehr exercise 'Fast Eagle' in Barth, 05.05.2022. The exercise 'Fast Eagle' simulates an evacuation of German citizens from a fictitious crisis country within a short time, Barth, Germany, Europe

030911-F-9032T-002. Base: RAF Lakenheath State: Suffolk Country: United Kingdom (GBR) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE

An Air Force pilots guides an A-10C Thunderbolt II aircraft over the airspace on South Post at Fort McCoy, Wis., on Oct. 4, 2022, as part of training operations at installation. Several A-10s completed taking off and landing at Young Air Assault Strip on South Post and flying routes over the installation. According to the Air Force fact sheet for the A-10C, the Thunderbolt II is the first Air Force aircraft specially designed for close air support of ground forces. They are simple, effective and survivable twin-engine jet aircraft that can be used against light maritime attack aircraft and all ground targets, including tanks and other armored vehicles. The A-10C offers excellent maneuverability at low airspeeds and altitude while maintaining a highly accurate weapons-delivery platform. They can loiter near battle areas for extended periods of time, are capable of austere landings and operate under 1,000-foot ceilings (303.3 meters) with 1.5-mile (2.4 kilometers) visibility. Additionall

An Air Force pilots guides an A-10C Thunderbolt II aircraft over the airspace on South Post at Fort McCoy, Wis., on Oct. 4, 2022, as part of training operations at installation. Several A-10s completed taking off and landing at Young Air Assault Strip on South Post and flying routes over the installation. According to the Air Force fact sheet for the A-10C, the Thunderbolt II is the first Air Force aircraft specially designed for close air support of ground forces. They are simple, effective and survivable twin-engine jet aircraft that can be used against light maritime attack aircraft and all ground targets, including tanks and other armored vehicles. The A-10C offers excellent maneuverability at low airspeeds and altitude while maintaining a highly accurate weapons-delivery platform. They can loiter near battle areas for extended periods of time, are capable of austere landings and operate under 1,000-foot ceilings (303.3 meters) with 1.5-mile (2.4 kilometers) visibility. Additionall

PACIFIC OCEAN (June 24, 2022) An E-2D Hawkeye, assigned to the "Wallbangers" of Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) 117, flies over the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group is underway conducting routine operations in the U.S. 3rd Fleet.

DM-ST-86-08433. Base: Mcas, Cherry Point State: North Carolina (NC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

U.S. Marines with 2d Combat Engineer Battalion, 2d Marine Division, conduct training with a RQ-20B Puma fixed-wing unmanned aerial system during Marine Rotational Forces Europe (MRF-E) 23.1 in Setermoen, Norway Feb. 15, 2023. MRF-E focuses on regional engagements throughout Europe by conducting various exercises, Arctic cold weather training, mountain warfare training and military-to-military engagements, which enhance overall interoperability of the U.S. Marine Corps with allies and partners.

U.S. Marine Corps AH-1Z Vipers and UH-1Y Venoms assigned to the Aviation Combat Element, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), perform a flyover during a homecoming aboard Marine Corps Air Station New River, North Carolina, Oct. 9, 2022. Marines and Sailors assigned to the 22nd MEU returned home after completing a seven-month deployment with the Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group in the U.S. Naval Sixth Fleet area of operations.

Ede,Holland,20-sept-2019:The airborne commemorations on Ginkel Heath with para drops with hundreds of parachutists dropped from hercules and dakota remebring the 75 year of operation market garden. operation market garden remembering

980623-F-5772H-035. Base: Mcchord Air Force Base State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

An EA-6B Prowler participates in a low-level refueling with a EA-6D Intruder during a demonstration by aircraft from the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS NIMITZ (CVN-68). The ship is underway off the coast of California during pre-cruise work-ups. Subject Operation/Series: SOUTHERN WATCH Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

A C-130J Super Hercules Aircraft flies from Ramstein, Germany to Chièvres, Belgium, over Drop Zone Charlie, as three different crews of U.S. Airmen assigned to the 86th Airlift Wing perform dry drops, on Chièvres Air Base, Belgium, Jan. 07, 2022. A dry drop is the simulation of a parachute drop or jump, done when the weather conditions do not allow a real one.

A U.S. Marine Corps MV-22 Osprey assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 163 (VMM-163) flies over the Red Sea, Sept. 7, 2022, during a tactical air refueling mission. VMM-163 deployed to Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, in support of the Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa by providing capabilities for personnel recovery and casualty evacuation of U.S. forces throughout East Africa.

A UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter takes off from Muir Army Airfield.

Israeli Air Force Spitfire Mk.9 on display in Israel.

041019-F-9429S-003. Subject Operation/Series: EXERCISE CRISIS OUTLOOK 2004 Base: Alpena State: Michigan (MI) Country: United States Of America (USA)

010602-F-0966E-012. State: New Jersey (NJ) Country: United States Of America (USA)

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A U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress, assigned to the 5th Bomb Wing, Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, conducts a Bomber Task Force mission with coalition and regional partners across the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Sept. 4, 2022. U.S. bombers offer a rapid response capability for the USCENTCOM theater to deter conflict while credibly demonstrating the U.S.'s ability to address a global security environment.

U.S. Marines with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron (VMGR) 252 fly a KC-130J Hercules near Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, Aug. 28, 2022. VMGR-252 trained in close-air support by using the Harvest Hercules Airborne Weapons Kit. VMGR-252 is a subordinate of 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, the aviation combat element of II Marine Expeditionary Force.

An Air Force pilot guides an A-10C Thunderbolt II aircraft over the airspace on South Post at Fort McCoy, Wis., on Oct. 12, 2022, as part of training operations at installation. Several A-10s completed taking off and landing at Young Air Assault Strip on South Post and flying routes over the installation. According to the Air Force fact sheet for the A-10C, the Thunderbolt II is the first Air Force aircraft specially designed for close air support of ground forces. They are simple, effective and survivable twin-engine jet aircraft that can be used against light maritime attack aircraft and all ground targets, including tanks and other armored vehicles. The A-10C offers excellent maneuverability at low airspeeds and altitude while maintaining a highly accurate weapons-delivery platform. They can loiter near battle areas for extended periods of time, are capable of austere landings and operate under 1,000-foot ceilings (303.3 meters) with 1.5-mile (2.4 kilometers) visibility. Additionall

U.S. Air Force C-130 Hercules from the 133rd Airlift Wing flies over the 123rd and 156th Contingency Response Groups base of operations in Little Falls, Camp Ripley, Minn., Aug. 8, 2022. The Airmen are participating in a fieldcraft contingency response exercise in which they and other Airmen are simulating they have moved to a location where air operations are nonexistent or insufficient.

The Idaho Air National Guards 124th Fighter Wing is hosting biennial A-10 Thunderbolt II competition, Hawgsmoke, Sept. 6-9, 2022. Idaho's pilots performed a missing man formation Sept. 6 to remember the fallen as they flew over Gowen Field, Idaho, marking the traditional start of the opening ceremony that begins the competition. Idaho's Warhawk Air Museum also performed a flyover with a Curtiss P-40N Warhawk and a P-47D Thunderbolt. The missing man formation is an aerial salute, typically in memory of a fallen pilot. The planes fly in a formation with a space where one plane should be. One plane will fly away, leaving a void, symbolizing the person's absence. At the previous competition, Hawgsmoke 2021, the 124th Fighter Wings 190th Fighter Squadron was recognized as the top pilot team at Moody Air Force Base, Georgia. The winning team traditionally hosts the next competition. The 190th Fighter Squadron won all three team awards in 2021: overall champion, top bombing team and top tacti

Two A-10 Thunderbolt IIs assigned to the 25th Fighter Squadron fly in formation over a POW/MIA remembrance ceremony at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Sept. 27, 2022. The ceremony closed out two days of events at Osan to pay tribute to and honor the sacrifices of prisoners of war or service members missing in action.

980620-F-2171A-015. Base: Mcchord Air Force Base State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

U.S. Army Paratroopers assigned to 3rd Battalion, 509th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 11th Airborne Division, conduct their first major airborne operation in decades by exiting an U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III aircraft during RED FLAG-Alaska 22-2 over Allen Army Airfield, Fort Greely, Alaska, June 15, 2022. The exercise provides unique opportunities to integrate various forces into joint, coalition and multilateral training from simulated forward operating bases.

Long shot from a low angle up at a formation of six US Marine F/A-18 Hornets, from Camp Pendleton, California, as they participate in Brightstar 1999-2000 held in October and November in Egypt. Subject Operation/Series: BRIGHTSTAR 1999-2000 Country: Egypt (EGY)

German Army NH90 helicopter releasing flares, Ostrava, Czech Republic.

Members of the Utah National Guard were proud to help start the Fourth of July weekend with a bang by providing a cannon salute to start Stadium of Fire celebrations, July 2, 2022, in Provo, at LaVell Edwards Stadium on the Brigham Young University campus.The event kicked off with a combined color guard that included members from the Utah Air and Army National Guard along with other military branches, a flyover of F-35 fighter jets, the firing of the three 75mm howitzers rounds, Marie Osmond singing the national anthem backed by a choir, and an appearance by the U.S. Armys Golden Knight skydiving team making a spectacular landing on the stadium field.Fans enjoyed the hour-long Tim McGraw concert where they danced and sang along with many of his songs. Then came the grand finale of the evening, the largest stadium fireworks show in the U.S. Fireworks burst into the air perfectly timed to a powerful arrangement of hit songs celebrating Independence Day as the stadium was filled with fire

The Red Bull Air Force Team conducts an aerial demonstration during the 2022 Marine Corps Air Station Miramar Air Show at MCAS Miramar, San Diego, California, Sept. 24, 2022. The Red Bull Air Force Team is comprised of accomplished and experienced aviation experts who specialize in highly-coordinated aerial jump demonstrations. 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.

An Air Force pilots guides an A-10C Thunderbolt II aircraft over the airspace on South Post at Fort McCoy, Wis., on Oct. 4, 2022, as part of training operations at installation. Several A-10s completed taking off and landing at Young Air Assault Strip on South Post and flying routes over the installation. According to the Air Force fact sheet for the A-10C, the Thunderbolt II is the first Air Force aircraft specially designed for close air support of ground forces. They are simple, effective and survivable twin-engine jet aircraft that can be used against light maritime attack aircraft and all ground targets, including tanks and other armored vehicles. The A-10C offers excellent maneuverability at low airspeeds and altitude while maintaining a highly accurate weapons-delivery platform. They can loiter near battle areas for extended periods of time, are capable of austere landings and operate under 1,000-foot ceilings (303.3 meters) with 1.5-mile (2.4 kilometers) visibility. Additionall

DF-ST-85-11230. Subject Operation/Series: BRIM FROST '85 Base: Fort Wainwright State: Alaska (AK) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A KC-135R Stratotanker, 384th Air Expeditionary Wing (AEW), climbs after take off on its way to a refueling mission. KC-135R Stratotankers and crews conduct combat and combat-support air refueling and airlift missions across US Central Commands (USCENTCOM) area of responsibility (AOR) supporting Operations ENDURING FREEDOM, SOUTHERN WATCH, and IRAQI FREEDOM. Country: Unknown

An Air Force pilot guides an A-10C Thunderbolt II aircraft over the airspace on South Post at Fort McCoy, Wis., on Oct. 12, 2022, as part of training operations at installation. Several A-10s completed taking off and landing at Young Air Assault Strip on South Post and flying routes over the installation. According to the Air Force fact sheet for the A-10C, the Thunderbolt II is the first Air Force aircraft specially designed for close air support of ground forces. They are simple, effective and survivable twin-engine jet aircraft that can be used against light maritime attack aircraft and all ground targets, including tanks and other armored vehicles. The A-10C offers excellent maneuverability at low airspeeds and altitude while maintaining a highly accurate weapons-delivery platform. They can loiter near battle areas for extended periods of time, are capable of austere landings and operate under 1,000-foot ceilings (303.3 meters) with 1.5-mile (2.4 kilometers) visibility. Additionall

A B-52G Stratofortress bomber aircraft of the 1709th Bomb Wing, armed with Mark 82 500-pound bombs on the wing pylons, takes off on a mission during Operation Desert Storm.. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Country: Saudi Arabia(SAU)

970409-F-0881Z-502. Base: Northfield Air Field State: South Carolina (SC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Soldiers assigned to the 143rd Airborne Infantry Regiment from the Texas National Guard, attached to the 173rd Airborne Brigade Combat Team based out of Vicenza, Italy, conduct an Airborne insertion exercise with soldiers of the Israeli Defense Forces and the Italian Armed Forces on Miroslawiec Airfield, Poland, June 8, 2018 for Swift Response 18. Exercise Swift Response 18 is an annual U.S. Army Europe-led multinational exercise being held in Latvia, Lithuania and Poland. Swift Response provides a vital joint and multinational training opportunity that allows command and control of complex operations from dispersed locations while ensuring that participating forces work together seamlessly to bring the full weight of the joint and combined team to bear - wherever and whenever needed.

A NATO E3A Airborne Warning and Control Systems (AWACSS) assigned to NATO Air Base Geilenkirchen, Germany, lands after training during RED FLAG-Alaska 23-1 at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Oct. 12, 2022. RF-A 23-1 provides tactical training for the full spectrum of conflict, emphasizing air superiority, precision engagement, close air support, command and control, intelligence coordination, and personnel recovery.

The Soyuz TMA-2 spacecraft carrying cosmonaut Yuri I. Malenchenko, Expedition 7 Mission Commander; astronaut Edward T. Lu, NASA International Space Station Science Officer and Flight Engineer; and European Space Agency (ESA) astronaut Pedro Duque of Spain floats to a landing in Kazakhstan on Monday, October 27, 2003 at 9:41 p.m. (EST).

041021-F-9429S-011. Subject Operation/Series: CRISIS OUTLOOK 2004 Base: Phelps-Collins Angb, Alpena State: Michigan (MI) Country: United States Of America (USA)

040521-F-2295B-019. Base: Langley Air Force Base State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: ACC

Four kites of 315 squadron, Major Wim Hermsen, Captain Arie van Nugteren and the first lieutenants Ben Hesseling and Karel Vonders give a beautiful show in a four-formation with their Northrop NF-5A FREEDOM FIGHTER during the open day at the TWENTHE airbase.

An A-10 Thunderbolt II from the U.S. 7th Air Force flies above isolated personnel, maintaining communications with them and providing aerial security from potential enemy forces.From October 11 to 21, 2022 the 2nd Combat Aviation Brigade, 2nd Infantry Division ROK/U.S. Combined Division conducted combat search and rescue training with the U.S. 7th Air Force. The goal of the training exercise was to increase interoperability between U.S. Army rotary wing and U.S. Air Force fixed wing assets in recovering isolated personnel.

A supermarine Spitfire IX in RAF colors on the liberation fly festival of Rotterdam-Zestienhoven.

A-10 Thunderbolt IIs from the 124th Fighter Wing perform live fire exercises at the Grayling Air Gunnery Range in northern Michigan, June 8, 2022. The GAGR provides over 147,000 acres of joint tactical air and ground training space for various military and paramilitary forces.

DN-SC-87-10796. Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

F-14A Tomcat aircraft of Carrier Air Wing 3 (CVW-3) take part in a flyover after arriving at the station. Units of CVW-3 and CVW-17 have just returned to the station following deployment in the Persian Gulf area during Operation Desert Storm. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Base: Naval Air Station, Oceana State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A fleet of UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters evacuate from Hunter Army Airfield, Georgia, to Fort Benning, Georgia in preparation for Hurricane Ian on September 28, 2022. Evacuating some aircraft to Fort Benning and hangaring the rest of the fleet allowed the brigade to maintain readiness while keeping Soldiers and equipment safe but able to spring into action for follow-on missions if needed.

221003-N-LI114-2075 PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 3, 2022) An E-2D Hawkeye, attached to the Tiger Tails of Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) 125, flies over the flight deck of the U.S. Navys only forward-deployed aircraft carrier, USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), in the Pacific Ocean, Oct. 3. E-2D Hawkeyes perform tactical airborne, early warning missions to provide valuable information to Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 5 as it plans and executes operations. Ronald Reagan, the flagship of CSG 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.

fighters and attack aircrafts in sky over house military fighters MiG-29 and attack aircrafts Su-25 during traditional parade to mark the 70th anniversary of Victory in Great Patriotic War over urban house, Moscow Copyright: xZoonar.com/ValeryxVoennyyx 7229512

U.S. Soldiers with the 3rd Battalion, 27th Field Artillery Regiment fire rockets from an M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket System during exercise Scarlet Dragon in Dugway, Utah, Feb. 2, 2023. Scarlet Dragon is a joint exercise in which the U.S. military branches test their interoperability capability with joint units.

A Skydio XD2 drone flies over Cadet Memorial Field during a training course at the Coast Guard Academy, New London, Conn, Feb 21, 2023. The Coast Guard Short Ranged Unmanned Aerial Systems (SR-UAS) program is designed to create designated pilots and integrate drone capabilities into various missions. Coast Guard photograph by Petty Officer 3rd Class Matt Thieme)

U.S. Army Paratroopers assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 503rd Parachute Infantry Regiment, 173rd Airborne Brigade, conduct airborne operation after exiting a U.S. Air Force 86th Air Wing C-130 Hercules aircraft at Juliet Drop Zone, Pordenone, Italy, Oct. 20, 2022. The 173rd Airborne Brigade is the U.S. Army Contingency Response Force in Europe, capable of projecting ready forces anywhere in the U.S. European, Africa or Central Commands' areas of responsibility.

Paratroopers assigned to the Combat Aviation Brigade, 82nd Airborne Division showcase aircraft on Moore County Airport, N.C., Oct. 29, 2022. The showcase was part of the annual flight expo at Moore County Airport and displayed multiple Military aircraft including a UH-60 Blackhawk and a CH-46 Chinook .

German Armed Forces parachutists during an exercise over Lake Constance, Friedrichshafen, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany, Europe

Condensation streaks from military jets during flight manoeuvres over Bavaria, Germany, Europe

DF-ST-87-13137. Base: Clark Air Base State: Luzon Country: Philippines (PHL)

Aerial team performer arrives for The Great Texas Airshow, Apr. 21, 2022, at JBSA-Randolph, Texas. The Great Texas Airshow, featuring the Thunderbirds, is scheduled for April 22 thru 24 at JBSA-Randolph. The performers perform for people all around the world to display the pride, precision and professionalism the U.S. Air Force represents. Through air shows and flyovers, they aim to excite and inspire, whileshowcasing the elite skills all pilots must possess.

A 36th Airlift Squadron C-130J Hercules assigned to the 374th Airlift Wing flies over Malang, Indonesia after executing airdrops for Cope West 2022, June 22, 2022. Cope West is a bilateral, tactical airlift exercise that prepares the U.S. Air Force and Indonesian Air Force to work together in promoting a peaceful Indo-Pacific region.

An Air Force pilot guides an A-10C Thunderbolt II aircraft over the airspace on South Post at Fort McCoy, Wis., on Oct. 12, 2022, as part of training operations at installation. Several A-10s completed taking off and landing at Young Air Assault Strip on South Post and flying routes over the installation. According to the Air Force fact sheet for the A-10C, the Thunderbolt II is the first Air Force aircraft specially designed for close air support of ground forces. They are simple, effective and survivable twin-engine jet aircraft that can be used against light maritime attack aircraft and all ground targets, including tanks and other armored vehicles. The A-10C offers excellent maneuverability at low airspeeds and altitude while maintaining a highly accurate weapons-delivery platform. They can loiter near battle areas for extended periods of time, are capable of austere landings and operate under 1,000-foot ceilings (303.3 meters) with 1.5-mile (2.4 kilometers) visibility. Additionall

A U.S. Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt II creates a trail as the demonstration team "Warthog" practices in the skies above Langley Air Force Base, Va., Feb. 1, 2011. Various Air Combat Command demonstration teams gathered at Langley for three days earn certification by the ACC commander prior beginning any 2011 air show tour.

Ede,20-sep-2019:the dakota and hercules planes are approaching the heathland for dropping the paratroopers on the occasion of operation airborn, commemoration of market garden

Ede,20-sep-2019:the dakota and hercules planes are approaching the heathland for dropping the paratroopers on the occasion of operation airborn, commemoration of market garden

A U.S. Marine Corps AV-8B Harrier II takes off from Norwegian Air Base Bodø during Exercise Cold Response 2022, March 31, 2022. The Harrier is assigned to Marine Attack Squadron 223, 2d Marine Aircraft Wing. Exercise Cold Response 22 is a biennial exercise that takes place across Norway, with participation from each of its military services, as well as from 26 additional North Atlantic Treaty Organization allied nations and regional partners.

General Dynamics F-16B from the Leeuwarden airbase.

Black Hawk helicopters from the Texas Army National Guard wait with their engines running as the C-17 Globemaster III aircraft carrying three former hostages approaches Lackland Air Force Base, Texas, July 2, 2008. Three U.S. government contractors were rescued today by Colombian security forces after being held captive by the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Columbia, or FARC, since their plane crashed in a remote area in February 2003. The aircraft is stationed at Travis Air Force Base, Calif.

U.S. Marine Corps AH-1Z Vipers and UH-1Y Venoms, assigned to Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron (HMLA) 269, fly over Marine Corps Air Station New River, North Carolina, Nov. 7, 2022. This was the last flight for HMLA-269, which is deactivating in accordance with Force Design 2030. HMLA-269 is a subordinate unit of 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, the aviation combat element of II Marine Expeditionary Force.

Salvage Engineering Response Team - Empire and Venice - 26-HK-354-67. Venice. Hurricane Katrina

A United States Marine Corps C-130 Hecules aircraft from Marine Aerial Refueler/ Transport Squadron (VMGR) 352 drops a load of corn onto the village of Madogashi, during Operation NOBLE RESPONSE '98. (Duplicate image, see also DMSD0106050 or search 980304M4605W004). Subject Operation/Series: NOBLE RESPONSE '98 Country: Kenya (KEN)

The U.S. Air Force C-17 West Coast Demonstration Team from Joint Base Lewis McChord, Washington, takes off in a C-17 Globemaster III during Wings Over Solano at Travis Air Force Base, California, May 15, 2022. The Wings Over Solano open house and air show provided an opportunity for the local community to interact directly with the base and its Airmen and see capabilities on full display at Travis AFB.

A 908th Expeditionary Aerial Refueling Squadron pilot maneuvers a KC-10 Extender into position in preparation to receive fuel over the United Arab Emirates in support of Operation Inherent Resolve, March 14, 2019. The 908th EARS empowers the fight against the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria by providing mission extending aerial refueling services to U.S. and coalition forces conducting operations in OIR's area of responsibility.

Two A-10C Thunderbolt II aircraft assigned to the 104th Fighter Squadron, Maryland Air National Guard, arrive at Lielvārde Air Base, located in the Vidzeme region of Latvia, May 14, 2022, for agile combat employment training during DEFENDER-Europe 22. DEFENDER-Europe 22 is a series of U.S. Army Europe and Africa multinational training exercises within U.S. European Command's Large Global Scale Exercise construct taking place in Eastern Europe. DEFENDER-Europe 22 demonstrates U.S. Army Europe and Africa's ability to conduct large scale ground combat operations across multiple theatres in support of NATO and the National Defense Strategy.

A U.S. Marine Corps MV-22 Osprey assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 363, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), prepares to land at Naval Base Guam, April 24, 2022. 1st MAW serves as the Aviation Combat Element of the III Marine Expeditionary Force headquartered on the island of Okinawa, Japan and provides support to the Indo-Pacific area.

A KC-135 Stratoranker assigned to the 185th Air Refueling Wing and a F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 114th Fighter Wing flies in formation to celebrate the U.S. Air Force 100 years of AIr Refueling over Falls Park, Sioux Falls, S.D., June 27, 2023. Units of the U.S. Air Force Air Mobility Command are planning nationwide air refueling flyover events involving over 150 aircraft in order to commemorate 100 years of air refueling.

Aviation Training Center - Mobile Aircrew - Aftermath and Rescue - 26-HK-278-10. Hurricane Katrina

An Orion parachute test to qualify for mission with crew takes place at the U.S. Army Yuma Proving Ground in Yuma, Arizona on Sept. 30, 2016. Part of Batch image transfer from Flickr.

The soldiers of the 25th Marine Regiment come from Fort Devens, MA. They are shown here during UAS training on Range 86 on the Fort Dix Range Complex. The Raven is a lightweight unmanned aircraft system (UAS). It is designed for rapid deployment and high-mobility for military and commercial operations. (Photos taken by the Fort Dix TSC Training Support Center)

ESU Incident Command Post New Orleans - Miscellaneous - 26-HK-303-18. Hurricane Katrina

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