Military Aircraft Operations

Images showing various military aircraft in flight, including an A400M and A-10C, against blue skies, highlighting aerial maneuvers and defense training.

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

030424-M-9892R-017. Subject Operation/Series: BALIKATAN 2003 Base: Fort Magsaysay State: Luzon Country: Republic Of The Philippines (PHL) Scene Major Command Shown: 2nd Battalion 7th Marines

Paratroopers jump from a C-141B Starlifter aircraft during a training exercise. Base: Pope Air Force Base State: North Carolina (NC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

031029-F-9891G-027. Base: March Air Reserve Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: AFRC

An KC-130J Hercules, two F/A-18 Hornets, & an F-35B Lightning II flies above the flight line during the Marine Air-Ground Task Force demonstration of the 2022 Marine Corps Air Station Miramar Air Show at MCAS Miramar, San Diego, California, Sept. 23, 2022. The MAGTF Demo displays the coordinated use of close-air support, armor, artillery and infantry forces and provides a visual representation of how the Marine Corps operates. 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.

A C-17 Globemaster III assigned to the 305th Air Mobility Wing, conducts touch-and-go landing tactics on a taxiway during the Tactics Advancement Course at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, Feb. 8, 2024. Airmen assigned to the 6th Airlift Squadron loaded cargo onto the C-17 to support F-22 Raptors at JBLE. The advancements course postures Air Mobility Command Airmen to execute agile operations on a global scale. Air Force

An F/A-18 Hornet fires and air-to-air missile during Exercise Gallant Eagle '88. Subject Operation/Series: GALLANT EAGLE '88 Base: Naval Air Station, Fallon State: Nevada (NV) Country: United States Of America (USA)

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.

010809-F-1644L-002. Complete Scene Caption: Members of the Army's 82nd Airborne Division Fort Bragg, North Carolina, jump from a C-17 Globemaster III, 15th Airlift Squadron Charleston AFB, South Carolina. The jump was part of the 82nd Airborne Division Associations annual convention in downtown Charleston Aug. 8-12. 300 members of the 82nd exited from C-17s in six passes, 50 jumpers at a time. "The jump is the keystone event," said Captain Terrance McGraw, USA, event coordinator and commander, Headquarters Company, 82nd Airborne Division Support Command, and Fort Bragg, North Carolina, "It is part nostalgia and here is how we do it today. We have the utmost respect for the World War II veterans who did this on D-Day, those who jumped in Korea, Vietnam and to this day. We do this to honor them." Base: Charleston Air Force Base State: South Carolina (SC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: 82nd Airborne

A B-52H Stratofortress assigned to the 23rd Expeditionary Bomb Squadron flies simulated close air support missions Sep 9, 2022. Strategic bomber missions enhance the readiness necessary to respond to any potential crisis or challenge across the globe.

980623-F-5772H-021. Base: Mcchord Air Force Base State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

An HC-130J Combat King II flies over the Pacific Ocean during a water rescue exercise in the Republic of Palau, Nov. 7, 2022. This aircraft traveled from Moody Air Force Base, Georgia, in support of a Dynamic Force Employment operation which enables a multitude of readiness and training exercises by bringing unique aircraft to Pacific Air Forces' area of operation.

Paratroopers descend from C-141B Starlifter aircraft over Drop Zone B-70 during Dragon Team, the largest non-Joint Chiefs of STAFF airdrop training exercise in history. Subject Operation/Series: DRAGON TEAM Base: Eglin Air Force Base State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA)

U.S. Air Force Lockheed C-130 Hercules

040602-M-8096M-093. Base: Zabol Country: Afghanistan (AFG) Scene Major Command Shown: 22ND MEU (SOC)

A group of U.S. Army and European Paratroopers conduct an Airborne jump out of a C-130 aircraft using a variety of parachutes during Exercise Falcon Leap onto Hechtselse Heide Drop Zone, Hechtel-Eksel, Belgium., Sep. 15, 2022. More than 1000 Paratroopers from all over the world, 13 different nationalities, multiple airdrops per day, and training with each other equipment for two weeks. this is NATO's largest technical airborne exercise.

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Jesse Jahn, A-10C Thunderbolt II aircraft pilot assigned to the 163rd Fighter Squadron, takes off from a runway at the Fort Wayne Air National Guard base in Fort Wayne, Indiana June 5, 2022. Jahn flew his final flight during the 2022 Fort Wayne Air Show.

UH-60 Blackhawk

A MV-22 Osprey assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 162 (VMM-162) Reinforced, 2nd Marine Air Wing (2nd MAW), lifts a simulated casualty during hoist operations in Norfolk, Virginia, Nov. 1, 2022. The purpose of this training is to enhance evacuation capabilities of personnel utilizing the MV-22 Osprey in the event of a military or civilian mishap at sea. The ability to hoist stranded individuals from the water with tiltrotor aircraft provides additional life-saving response options for the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit. Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 162 (VMM-162) Reinforced, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW) integrated with special operations forces (SOF) to strengthen MEU-SOF relationships prior to VMM-162s upcoming deployment as the aviation combat element for the 26th MEU.

13F advanced individual training students of Bravo Battery, 1-78th Field Artillery Battalion, conducted their culminating training exercise on 14 February on top of OP Andrews. CPT Ryaan Villagomez, the Bravo Battery Commander coordinated with the C-UAS school house and drone pilots to provide the students with a demonstration of a new UAS/UAV platform.

The Oberlausitz military training area opened its Tor tor to thousands of visitors for the Open Day at the Oberlausitz military training area to give them an insight behind the scenes of the Bundeswehr in Saxony. The soldiers present a variety of large and small equipment and impressively demonstrate what they are capable of. Sikorsky CH-53 transport helicopter with Bundeswehr identification 84+50, open day at the Oberlausitz military training area, Weißkeißel, Saxony, Germany, Europe

Paratroopers assigned to the 82nd Airborne Division descend onto a drop zone in Błędów Desert, Poland after jumping from a CH-47 Chinook helicopter, April 27, 2022. More than 480 Paratroopers took part in the airborne operation to maintain their airborne proficiency and set the conditions for follow-on jump in support of Exercise Swift Response 22 in Latvia. The Division headquarters and its 3rd Brigade Combat Team have been deployed to Poland since February as part of the strong and unremitting commitment to our NATO Allies and partners against aggression.

Helicopter releasing anti-missile flares

A United States Air Force C-17A Globemaster III deployed from the 437th Airlift Wing, Charleston Air Force Base, South Carolina, drops an international mix of paratroopers from Kazakhstan and the United States Army 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, North Carolina, into the drop zone as part of a mass jump. Paratroopers from Kazakhstan, the United States and Turkey are descending into Kazakhstan to prepare for the the start of Central Asian Peacekeeping Battalion (CENTRASBAT) 2000. The CENTRASBAT 2000 exercise is a multi-national, in the Spirit of Partnership for Peace, peacekeeping and humanitarian relief exercise sponsored by US Central Command (US CENTCOM) and hosted by the former .... Complete Scene Caption: A United States Air Force C-17A Globemaster III deployed from the 437th Airlift Wing, Charleston Air Force Base, South Carolina, drops an international mix of paratroopers from Kazakhstan and the United States Army 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, North Carolina, into the

CH-53 helicopter carrying a water tank during an exercise, dropping 5000 liters of water, Laupheim, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany, Europe

030703-F-4475P-042. Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Base: Saint Paul State: Minnesota (MN) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: AMC

Two U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 317th Airlift Wing, Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, prepare to land after conducting training during RED FLAG-Alaska 23-1 at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Oct. 13, 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.

An Air Force pilot 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. Additionally

The 7th Special Operations Squadron (SOS) conducts training for special air operations and related activities. The unit also trains with Army Special Forces and Navy SEALS for unconventional warfare operations. A Fulton recovery balloon breaks away from an MC-130E Hercules Combat Talon aircraft during an interception. Base: Rhein-Main Air Base Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU)

061115-N-7130B-187. Base: USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76)

A C-17 Globemaster III aircraft from the 62d Airlift Wing flies over Idaho during Exercise Rainier War 22B, Oct. 19, 2022. Exercise Rainier War is the 62d Airlift Wings most expansive exercise, where they deploy as the lead wing and provide command and control and airlift capabilities like airdrop and airland.

DN-SC-90-03974. Base: USS Dwight D Eisenhower (CVN 69) Country: Mediterranean Sea (MED)

DF-ST-85-11846. Subject Operation/Series: CORONET CARD Base: Norvenick Air Base Country: West Germany (FRG)

US Marine Corps AH-1W SuperCobra firing a Hydra 70 Rocket

980623-F-5772H-013. Base: Mcchord Air Force Base State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A-10 Thunderbolt II pilots compete in Hawgsmoke 2022 at Saylor Creek in Idaho, Sept 8, 2022. Hawgsmoke is a biennial USAF bombing, missile, and tactical gunnery competition for A-10 Thunderbolt II units which provides unique training.

Marines from Brazil, Ecuador, Paraguay, the United States of America, and Uruguay conduct static line and freefall parachute training from UH-1Y Venom helicopters with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron (HMLA) 773, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, Marine Forces Reserve in support of Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force UNITAS LXIII, at Santa Cruz Air Force Base, Rio de Janeiro, Sept. 6, 2022. Integrated air and parachute operations enable interoperability and the sharing of knowledge between partner nation forces supporting exercise UNITAS. UNITAS is the world's longest-running annual multinational maritime exercise that focuses on enhancing interoperability among multiple nations and joint forces during littoral and amphibious operations in order to build on existing regional partnerships and create new enduring relationships that promote peace, stability, and prosperity in the U.S. Southern Commands area of responsibility.

An MIL Mi-8 Hip C helicopter in flight over a training range. Central Asian Peacekeeping Battalion (CENTRASBAT) 2000 starts with a hostage scenario demonstration. CENTRASBAT 2000 is a multi-national peacekeeping and humanitarian relief exercise sponsored by United States Central Command (US CENTCOM) and hosted by the former Soviet Republic Kazakhstan in Central Asia, 11-20 September 2000. Exercise participants include approximately 300 US troops including personnel from US CENTCOM, the US Army's 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, North Carolina, and 5th Special Forces Group, Ft. Campbell, Kentucky, and 300 Kazakhstan soldiers. Other participating nations include: Uzbekistan, Kyrgystan, .... Complete Scene Caption: An MIL Mi-8 Hip C helicopter in flight over a training range. Central Asian Peacekeeping Battalion (CENTRASBAT) 2000 starts with a hostage scenario demonstration. CENTRASBAT 2000 is a multi-national peacekeeping and humanitarian relief exercise sponsored by United States C

A US Marine Corps Huey UH-1 Flies Close Air Support

041030-F-6244S-003. Base: Vandenberg Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

980623-F-5772H-011. Base: Mcchord Air Force Base State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Demonstration team of the Slovak Air Force, Biele Albatrosy, flying with the LITT L-39C. Probably photographed at Volkel airbase on 1 July 1995

A Douglas A-20 Of The 410Th Bomb Group Enroute To Bombs Enemy Installations Somewhere In Europe.

A 332d Air Expeditionary Wing F-15E Strike Eagle conducts a sortie during a routine training exercise at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, July 6, 2022. The F-15E is a dual-role fighter designed to perform air-to-air and air-to-ground missions with an array of avionics and electronics systems that give it the capability to fight at low altitude, day or night and in all weather.

A C-130 Hercules from the 36th Airlift Squadron conducts a night flight mission over Yokota Air Base, Japan, May 11, 2016. The C-130 provides tactical airlift worldwide and its flexible design allows it to operate in austere environments.

An Air Force tactical air control party (TACP) specialist assigned to Detachment 1, 3rd Air Support Operations Squadron, jumps from an Alaska Army National Guard UH-60L Black Hawk helicopter during airborne training over Geronimo Drop Zone Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Aug. 31, 2022. Air Force special warfare Airmen from Detachment 1, 3rd ASOS, and Detachment 3, 1st Combat Weather Squadron, supported by Alaska Army National Guard aircrew from the 207th Aviation Troop Command, conducted the training to demonstrate airborne and mission-readiness skills in austere conditions.

Two military aircrafts flying in the blue sky. Aircraft fighter flies and shoots heat guns in the blue sky...

A C-17 Globemaster III, from Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., releases flares above the Selah Airstrip over Yakima Training Center, Nov. 15, 2018. The aircraft-dispensed flares are used as infrared countermeasures designed to defeat heat-seeking, surface-to-air or air-to-air missiles.

A-10 Thunderbolt II pilots compete in Hawgsmoke 2022 at Saylor Creek in Idaho, Sept 8, 2022. Hawgsmoke is a biennial USAF bombing, missile, and tactical gunnery competition for A-10 Thunderbolt II units which provides unique training.

The U.S. Air Force Academy Wings of Blue” perform during the 2016 Cannon Air Show, May 28 at Cannon Air Force Base, N.M. The 2016 CAFB Air Show is an opportunity to celebrate the long-standing relationship between the 27th Special Operations Wing and the High Plains community.

A left side view of an AGM-109 Tomahawk air-launched cruise missile in flight after release from a B-52 Stratofortress aircraft. Base: Hill Air Force Base State: Utah (UT) Country: United States Of America (USA)

030328-F-5640T-021. Base: Randolph Air Force Base State: Texas (TX) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DF-ST-85-13451. Base: Raf Mildenhall State: Suffolk Country: England / Great Britain (ENG)

Two C-130J Hercules, carrying M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems (HIMARS), approach Allen Army Airfield during a joint force operation conducted by the U.S. Army, U.S. Air Force, and U.S. Marines at Fort Greely, Alaska, Feb. 16, 2024. The purpose of the operation was to conduct HIMARS Rapid Infiltration, also known as a HIRAIN, in support of exercise Arctic Edge 2024. Army

The C-141C Starlifter aircraft from the 452nd Air Mobility Wing, March Air Reserve Base, California, approaching her landing on the Pegasus runway, McMurdo Station, Antarctica. The aircraft is arriving in support of Operation DEEP FREEZE. Deep Freeze is a joint military operation of the US armed forces and the New Zealand Defence Forces, to provide logistic support for the US National Science Foundation's Antarctic program. Subject Operation/Series: DEEP FREEZE Base: Mcmurdo Station Country: Antarctica (ATA)

Members assigned to joint special operations forces jump out of a C-130J Hercules aircraft assigned to the 815th Airlift Squadron, Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, over MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, Nov. 3, 2022. The joint operations exercise included members assigned to the U.S. Special Operations Command, Special Operations Command Central and Joint Communications Support Element.

Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge - MSO St. Louis Operations - 26-HK-390-1. Hurricane Katrina

220706-F-IU083-1089 MARINE CORPS BASE HAWAII (July 6, 2022) - A U.S. Air Force MQ-9 Reaper assigned to the 49th Wing lands at Marine Corps Air Station Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii, during Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2022. Unmanned and remotely operated vessels extend the capability of interconnected manned platform sensors to enhance capacity across the multinational force. 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.

Paratroopers assigned to the 1st Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division continue efforts to control city during the Joint Readiness Training Center (JRTC) rotation on Fort Polk, Louisiana, Nov. 2, 2022. JRTC Rotation 23-01 serves to enhance brigade and supporting unit's deployment readiness.

Marines from Brazil, Ecuador, Paraguay, the United States of America, and Uruguay conduct static line and freefall parachute training from UH-1Y Venom helicopters with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron (HMLA) 773, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, Marine Forces Reserve in support of Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force UNITAS LXIII, at Santa Cruz Air Force Base, Rio de Janeiro, Sept. 6, 2022. Integrated air and parachute operations enable interoperability and the sharing of knowledge between partner nation forces supporting exercise UNITAS. UNITAS is the world's longest-running annual multinational maritime exercise that focuses on enhancing interoperability among multiple nations and joint forces during littoral and amphibious operations in order to build on existing regional partnerships and create new enduring relationships that promote peace, stability, and prosperity in the U.S. Southern Commands area of responsibility.

Kansas Highway Patrol provides aerial surveillance over Fort Leavenworth during a missing inmate exercise. The Kansas Highway Patrol was one of several organizations to partner with the 15th Military Police Brigade on its annual exercise.

During opening ceremonies Paracommandos jumped the POW/MIA flag while the national anthem is sung at the Great Falls International Airport July 23, 2022.

As seen through the submarine's periscope, explosive charges are detonated to split the cover on the lower section of a BGM-109 Tomahawk land attack missile (TLAM) that has just been launched against an Iraqi target from a vertical launch tube aboard the nuclear-powered attack submarine USS PITTSBURGH (SSN-720) during Operation Desert Storm. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Country: Unknown

A view of a Talos surface-to-air missile, gaining altitude after being fired from the guided missile cruiser USS OKLAHOMA CITY (CG-5). Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

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

Two Alaska National Guard (Army Guard) UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters, and their crews, from 1st BN 207th AVN REGT, responded in action to help gain a slight advance on a nearly 200-thousand acre wildfire. The Alaska Army Guard deployed from 23 to 26 May to assist the nearly 600 fire-fighters on the ground.

Second free-flight of the X-40A at the NASA Dryden Flight Research Center, on Edwards AFB, Calif., was made on Apr. 12, 2001. The unpowered X-40A, an 85 percent scale risk reduction version of the proposed X-37, is proving the capability of an autonomous flight control and landing system in a series of glide flights at Edwards. The April 12 flight introduced complex vehicle maneuvers during the landing sequence. The X-40A was released from an Army Chinook helicopter flying 15,050 feet overhead. Ultimately, the unpiloted X-37 is intended as an orbital testbed and technology demonstrator, capable of landing like an airplane and being quickly serviced for a follow-up mission.

A U.S. Air Force KC-46A Pegasus takes off during an integrated mission sortie consisting of four KC-46As and three KC-10s at Travis Air Force Base, California, Feb. 8, 2023. The 6th and 9th Air Refueling Squadrons trained alongside Airmen from 305th Air Mobility Wing at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, New Jersey, and 22nd Air Refueling Wing at McConnell AFB, Kansas, in support of U.S. Air Force ready Airman training and force generation initiatives.

A US Marine Corps (USMC) KC-130 Hercules on approach to land after a refueling mission. The Marine KC-130s 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

VENTURA, Calif. (Nov. 20, 2012) E-2C Hawkeye aircraft assigned to the Wallbangers of Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) 117 fly over the Pacific Ocean near Ventura, Calif. VAW-117 is a command and control and airborne early Warning Squadron dedicated to deliver time critical situational awareness to warfare commanders and coalition partners.

A U.S. Air Force A-10C Thunderbolt II with 74th Attack Squadron, 23rd Fighter Group, 23rd Wing, returns to base after a joint terminal attack controller training with German Armys 6th Battery, 345th Artillery Battalion, and U.S. Air Force tactical air control party specialists with 15th Air Support Operation Squadron, supporting the U.S. Army 3rd Infantry Division, at Townsend Bombing Range, Georgia, Feb. 21, 2024. German joint tactical air control and joint fire observers practiced coordinating aircraft, infiltrating and exfiltrating an area of operations with American military assets. Joint branch training with NATO allies ensures personnel utilize similar procedures and can operate together. Marine Corps

Two CH-53E Super Stallion helicopters and a UH-1N Iroquois helicopter that are attached to Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 162 (HMM-162) follow eight HMM-162 CH-46E Sea Knight helicopters as they fly past the amphibious assault ship USS WASP (LHD-1) during a demonstration for the ship's American and Italian guests. The guests came aboard the WASP in Fiumicino, Italy, a port city near Rome, earlier in the day to take part in the ship's observance of the 4th of July. Country: Mediterranean Sea(MED)

A D-5 Trident II submarine-launched ballistic missile is airborne following its test launch from the nuclear-powered strategic missile submarine USS TENNESSEE (SSBN 734) off the coast of Florida. Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

An A10-C Thunderbolt II aircraft assigned to the 104th Fighter Squadron, Maryland Air National Guard, takes-off from Andoya Air Base, heading to Setermoen Range to participate in the Swift Response exercise, May 9, 2022, in Andenes, Norway. Swift Response is an annual USAREUR-AF led multinational training exercise taking place throughout Eastern Europe, including the Arctic, Baltic Sea, and the Balkan Peninsula regions and is designed to enhance readiness and airborne interoperability with allies and partners.

The Air Force show on Independence Day

970219-F-5742K-006. Subject Operation/Series: AIR EXPEDITIONARY FORCE Country: Mediterranean Sea (MED) Scene Major Command Shown: 970219-F-5742K-006

Bravo Company 5-158 Aviation Regiment UH-60 Blackhawk Helicopter casts a shadow over the Italian countryside near Aviano AB, Italy. Base: Aviano Air Base State: Pordenone Country: Italy (ITA)

A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 91st Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron, prepares to refuel a HC-130J Combat King II assigned to the 26th Expeditionary Rescue Squadron during an agile combat employment exercise in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Jan. 31, 2023.The exercise demonstrated fighter aircraft integration and escort capabilities, as well as aerial refueling operations.

KINGS BAY, Ga. (June 15, 2017) Sailors assigned to the ballistic-missile submarine USS Alaska (SSBN 732) assemble topside to commemorate the submarines 100th patrol following a medical evacuation exercise with a U.S. Coast Guard HH-65 “Dolphin” helicopter.

Pilots from the 3rd Airlift Squadron land a C-17 Globemaster III during a local training flight at Dover Air Force Base, Delaware, Oct. 24, 2022. The 3rd AS provides global support through delivery of time-critical assets including cargo and people. The squadron routinely flies training missions to stay ready for global airlift.

220605-N-OA516-1077SAN DIEGO (June 4, 2022) - Strike Fighter Squadron 2 (VFA-2) and Strike Fighter Squadron 125 (VFA-125) conduct a scheduled fly-over during the commemoration ceremony of the 80th anniversary of the Battle of Midway and the Centennial of U.S. Navy Aircraft Carriers at the USS Midway Museum in San Diego, June 4. The U.S. Navys determination, zeal, and valor at the Battle of Midway, fought June 4-7, 1942, halted the Imperial Japanese navys advance, and turned the tide of the war in the Pacific during World War II. Victory at Midway redefined Naval warfare, showcasing the aircraft carrier as the Navys preeminent power projection platform.

A father and son watch two JAS-39 Gripen fighter jets roar away from each other over Chièvres Air Base, Belgium during the Chièvres Air Fest June 25, 2022.

Photos from Aviation Training Center, Mobile - 26-HK-426-74. Showing the Admiral around. Hurricane Katrina

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.

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