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Military Aircraft Operations

Images of military aircraft including U-2 and B-1B landing, showcasing military operations and training exercises at various Air Force Bases with focus on surveillance and reconnaissance.

U.S. Marines prepare to load a High Mobility Artillery Rocket System, known as HIMARS, onto a C-17 Globemaster III at North Auxiliary Airfield, South Carolina, Oct. 19, 2022. The HIMARS is an air-transportable precision rocket system capable of firing a variety of conventional, precision-guided ballistic munitions.
U.S. Marines prepare to load a High Mobility Artillery Rocket System, known as HIMARS, onto a C-17 Globemaster III at North Auxiliary Airfield, South Carolina, Oct. 19, 2022. The HIMARS is an air-transportable precision rocket system capable of firing a variety of conventional, precision-guided ballistic munitions.
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Helo Air Station - 26-HK-147-117. Hurricane Katrina
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St. Inigoes, Maryland, June 27, 2005 - A U.S. Navy RQ-2B Pioneer Unmanned Aerial Vehicle comes in for a landing at the conclusion of its flight demonstration at the 2005 Naval UAV Air Demo held at the Webster Field Annex of Naval Air Station Patuxent River.
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On the tarmac of an unidentified airfield, a United States Navy P-3 Orion and eight United States Air Force KC-135A Stratotankers face screen left. This mission is in support of Operation Restore Hope. Subject Operation/Series: RESTORE HOPE Country: Unknown
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An A-10 Thunderbolt II, from the 124th Fighter Wing, Boise, Idaho, lands at Young Landing Zone on Fort McCoy, Wisconsin, June 13, 2022. The aircraft were participating in Agile Rage 2022 and performing austere landings in support of hub and spoke operations as part of the agile combat employment concept of operations.
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A U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor assigned to the 3rd Wing takes off during Polar Force 22-4 at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, March 30, 2022. 22. Polar Force 22-4 is a local training exercise primarily focused on Agile Combat Employment and builds on other regularly scheduled exercises such as Northern Edge, Pacific Iron, and Red Flag to support the mission of the U.S. Pacific Air Forces.
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Air show attendees gather for the 2022 Kaneohe Bay Air Show, Marine Corps Air Station Kaneohe Bay, Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Aug. 13, 2022. The air show was hosted in order for the local community, service members and residents of MCBH to interact during a world-class event. The Kaneohe Bay Air Show, which contained aerial performances, static displays, demonstrations and vendors, was designed to express MCBHs appreciation to the residents of Hawaii and their continued support of the installation.
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A U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II assigned to the 356th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron, 354th Air Expeditionary Wing taxis on the runway at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, for Agile Combat Employment training, June 7, 2022. Exercises and operations incorporating ACE concepts ensure forward-deployed forces in the Indo-Pacific are ready to protect and defend the United States, allied and partner interests at a moments notice.
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President of the United States Joseph R. Biden arrives at Yokota Air Base, Japan, onboard Air Force One, May 22, 2022. President Biden arrived during the Japanese-American Friendship Festival 2022.
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Airmen and F-16 fighter jets from the South Carolina Air National Guards 169th Fighter Wing are participating in Relampago VII, in Barranquilla, Colombia 30 Aug., 2022. 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.
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A private plane carrying Polish Deputy Prime Minister Mariusz Błaszczak, the Minister of National Defense and Mark Brzezinski, the United States Ambassador to Poland, lands at the Polish 33rd Air Base to attend a groundbreaking ceremony in Powidz, Poland, Nov. 7, 2022. The Combat Aviation Brigade, 1st Armored Division is among other units assigned to the 1st Infantry Division, proudly working alongside NATO allies and regional security partners to provide combat-credible forces to V Corps, America's forward deployed corps in Europe.
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Helo Air Station - 26-HK-147-84. Hurricane Katrina
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Spectators watch the U.S. Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron, the Blue Angels, perform a flight demonstration during 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.
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DF-ST-88-07142. Base: Pease Air Force Base State: New Hampshire (NH) Country: United States Of America (USA)
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A C-17 Globemaster III assigned to the 62d Airlift Wing at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, lands on the runway at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Oct. 10, 2022. McChord Airmen are participating in Exercise RED FLAG-Alaska 23-1 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.
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A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the Air National Guard (ANG) Air Force Reserve Command Test Center takes off from Volk Field Air National Guard Base, Camp Douglas, Wisconsin, during exercise Northern Lightning on Aug. 18, 2022. Northern Lightning is a premier ANG-hosted, joint training exercise that integrates 4th and 5th generation assets from the ANG, Air Force, Navy and Marines.
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Helo Air Station - 26-HK-147-82. Hurricane Katrina
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U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagles assigned to the 336th Fighter Squadron conduct recovery procedures after arriving at Kadena Air Base, Japan, April 8, 2023. The reception of advanced fighter aircraft at Kadena ensures the 18th Wing remains postured to deliver lethal and credible airpower to ensure the defense of U.S. allies and a free and open Indo-Pacific.
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Helo Air Station - 26-HK-147-83. Hurricane Katrina
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The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds and U.S. Navy F/A-18 Superhornet West Coast Rhino demonstration team sit on the flightline during the Fairchild Skyfest 2022 airshow at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, May 15, 2022. Fairchild Skyfest 2022 included the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds, one of the Air Forces premier demonstration teams showcasing the capabilities of the F-16 Fighting Falcon.
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An aerial view of the main runway. Elements of the 509th Bombardment Wing have deployed to the base for exercise Mighty Warrior '89. Subject Operation/Series: MIGHTY WARRIOR '89 Base: Phelps Collins Ang Base State: Michigan (MI) Country: United States Of America (USA)
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230124-N-MU675-2248 PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 24, 2023) Visitors watch an F/A-18E Super Hornet, assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 151, perform a touch-and-go during a friends and family day on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). Abraham Lincoln is underway conducting routine operations in U.S. 3rd Fleet.
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041116-F-2295B-210. Base: Tyndall Air Force Base State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA)
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Arctic Thunder Open House crowds cheer after U.S. Air Force Maj. Joshua Gunderson, Air Combat Command F-22 Raptor Demonstration Team commander from Langley Air Force Base, Hampton, Va., performs during the ATOH at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, July 31, 2022. The team also joins up with Air Force Heritage flight, exhibiting the professional qualities the Air Force develops in the people who fly, maintain, and support these aircraft.
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220705-M-GI936-1010 KANEOHE BAY, Hawaii (July 5, 2022) - A Royal Canadian Air Force CC-177 Globemaster from 429 Transport Squadron lands at Marine Corps Base Hawaii during Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2022 carrying Canadian Armed Forces members and equipment. Twenty-six nations, 38 ships, four submarines, more than 170 aircraft and 25,000 personnel are participating in RIMPAC from June 29 to Aug. 4 in and around the Hawaiian Islands and Southern California. The world's largest international maritime exercise, RIMPAC provides a unique training opportunity while fostering and sustaining cooperative relationships among participants critical to ensuring the safety of sea lanes and security on the world's oceans. RIMPAC 2022 is the 28th exercise in the series that began in 1971.
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High oblique aerial view looking east of Wheeler-Sack Auxiliary Airfield located on the Fort Drum Military Training Reservation near Watertown, NY. Commanded by US Army Forces Command (FORSCOM), this reservation is home of the 10th Mountain Division of the 18th Airborne Brigade. This facility conducts live fire training of many Army Reserve and National Guard Units. Base: Fort Drum State: New York (NY) Country: United States Of America (USA)
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Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 772 - 26-HK-334-165. Hurricane Katrina
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MCGHEE TYSON AIR NATIONAL GUARD BASE, Tenn. (Sept.8, 2022) The Navy Blue Angels arrived here today in preparation for the Smoky Mountain Airshow being held Sept. 10 and 11. (Air National Guard photo by: Staff Sgt. Melissa Dearstone)
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Training operations for Wisconsin National Guards 1st Battalion, 147th Aviation Regiment are shown June 9, 2022, at Sparta-Fort McCoy Airport at Fort McCoy, Wis. Members of the unit regularly complete training operations at Fort McCoy, and the unit also supports numerous training events at the installation each year. During June 2022, the unit held its annual training at Fort McCoy and centered their operations with multiple UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters at the airport.
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Spectators, friends and family greet US Air Force (USAF) C-130 Hercules aircraft and personnel with the 317th Airlift Group (AG) at Dyess Air Force Base (AFB), Texas (TX), after their long separation due to the units deployment in support of Operation IRAQI FREEDOM. (Substandard image). Base: Dyess Air Force Base State: Texas (TX) Country: United States Of America (USA)
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A B-2 Spirit stealth bomber of the 393rd Bomb Squadron, 509th Bomb Wing, taxis out to take-off during an exercise sortie. In the background are several of the unique hangars used to store and service the aircraft. Global Guardian is designed to exercise the ability of USSTRATCOM and its component forces to effectively deter a military attack against the United States and employ forces as directed by the National Command Authority. Subject Operation/Series: GLOBAL GUARDIAN Base: Whiteman Air Force Base State: Missouri (MO) Country: United States Of America (USA)
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Approximately 20 AH-64D Apache Longbow helicopters assigned to the 1st Battalion, 3rd Aviation Regiment "Viper Battalion," 12th Combat Aviation Brigade return home at Katterbach Kaserne, Germany, May 13, 2022. The Soldiers initially deployed to the Baltic region for a training exercise and remained forward to support Operation Assure, Deter, and Reinforce. 12 CAB is among other units assigned to V Corps, America's Forward Deployed Corps in Europe. They work alongside NATO Allies and regional security partners to provide combat-ready forces, execute joint and multinational training exercises, and retain command and control for all rotational and assigned units in the European Theater.
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Maintenance and Logistics Commands Atlantic - Property Inventory Team - Air Station - 26-HK-176-89. Hurricane Katrina
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A student from the Westfield Intermediate School watches an F-15 Eagle prepare for launch during a tour of the 104th Fighter Wing June 3, 2022, at Barnes Air National Guard Base, Massachusetts. Tours provide the public the unique opportunity to experience and interact with 104FW personnel and equipment.
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Sixteen U.S. Air Force F-16CM Fighting Falcons, 12 Japan Air Self-Defense Force F-35A Lightning II Joint Strike Fighters, two JASDF E-2C Hawkeyes, one JASDF CH-47 Chinook, one U.S. Navy EA-18G Growler, one USN C-12 Huron, and one USN P-8 Poseidon perform a wing capabilites demonstration to culminate a week-long readiness exercise at Misawa Air Base, Japan, May 13, 2022. The large formation was part of a routine exercise scenerio that tested the 35th FIghter Wing's ability to generate airpower in support of the defense of Japan and other partner nations, ensuring the stability and security of a free and open Indo-Pacific region.
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With the crowd watching, the 1996 USAF Thunderbirds Team waits on the runway in their F-16 Fighting Falcons as they prepare for their aerial presentation. Base: Lajes Field Country: Azores (AZR)
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Four U.S. Air Force T-38A Talons assigned to the 2d Fighter Training Squadron fly over the Florida Panhandle, Aug. 6, 2022. The 2d FTS, stationed out of Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, provides air-to-air threat replication in support of combat and formal training units.
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Polish military and community members watch as two U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptors assigned to the 90th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron taxi after routine training during the 32nd Tactical Air Bases anniversary celebration, Sept. 23, 2022 at Łask Air Base, Poland. Family and members of the local community were invited on base to celebrate the 32nd Tactical Air Bases anniversary with Polish aerial demonstrations, static displays, and educational vendor booths.
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Community members watch an F-22 Raptor perform aerial maneuvers at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, March. 27, 2022. The F-22 Demonstration Team performed at Tampa Bay AirFest, which was the kickoff celebratory event for the U.S. Air Forces 75th birthday.