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Photos showcasing various military aircraft on airfields, highlighting logistics, airlift missions, and preparations for operations, with clear blue skies and operational settings.

A U.S. Air Force C-5M Super Galaxy taxis during Exercise Dragon Spark at Travis Air Force Base, California, Oct. 14, 2022. Exercise Dragon Spark provided units from the 60th Air Mobility Wing and the 621st Contingency Response Wing an opportunity to sync operations in preparation for a national disaster.

A C-130E Hercules aircraft makes a low altitude parachute extraction system (LAPES) drop during Exercise Team Spirit '85. Base: Osan Air Base Country: Republic Of Korea (KOR)

A crewmember boards a C-130 Hercules from the 41st Airlift Squadron, Pope AFB, North Carolina parked on the crowded Moi International Airport flight line. The C-130s are part of the United States contingent providing humanitarian relief to Rawanda and Uganda. Subject Operation/Series: SUPPORT HOPE Base: Mombasa Country: Kenya (KEN)

U.S. Air Force Airmen conduct preflight checks on a 909th Aerial Refueling Squadron KC-135 Stratotanker at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Sept. 30, 2022. Kadena Air Base is the hub of airpower in the Pacific, and home to the 18th Wing and a variety of associate units to form a world-class combat team ready to ensure peace and stability across the Indo-Pacific.

US Air Force Brigadier General David L. Johnson, 43rd Airlift Wing Commander at Pope Air Force Base, North Carolina, watches as his C-130s reach take-off position on the runway at Camp Mackall Army Air Field during Exercise GRYPHON WARRIOR 99-01. Subject Operation/Series: GRYPHON WARRIOR 99-01 Base: Pope Air Force Base State: North Carolina (NC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Air National Guard C-130H Hercules and F-15C during Exercise Air Defender 2023 in Hohn, Germany.

DF-ST-87-13496. Subject Operation/Series: TEAM SPIRIT '85 Base: Andersen Air Base Country: Guam (GUM)

A C-17 Globemaster III sits on the runway at COB Speicher, Iraq

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Ian Friel, Pacific Angel 22-4 mission commander, communicates with aircrew from the 143rd Airlift Wing at Quonset Point Air National Guard Station, Rhode Island, at Baucau City Airport, Timor-Leste, Sept. 7, 2022. Aircrew landed in Baucau to offload personnel and supplies in support of Pacific Angel 22-4. The operation is scheduled for Sept. 12-17 and will focus on capacity building through health service outreach, subject matter expert exchanges and civil engineer renovation projects.

Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) paratroopers from the 1st Airborne Brigade, jump out of a U.S. Air Force (USAF) C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 36th Airlift Squadron during the annual New Year's Jump at Camp Narashino, Chiba, Japan, Jan. 7, 2024. The New Years Jump not only brought together the U.S. and Japanese forces but also created a platform for international allies and partners to collaborate. The diverse representation showcased the strength of multinational cooperation in the face of shared challenges.

U.S. Airmen with the 37th Airlift Squadron perform an approach for a training low cost low altitude (LCLA) airdrop from a C-130J Super Hercules aircraft, on Chièvres Air Base, Belgium, Feb. 15, 2024. The LCLA airdrop is accomplished by dropping 80-500 pounds bundles with pre-packed expendable parachutes as a routine training for aircrews that support contingency operations. Army

The final C-130-J30, assigned to the 130th Airlift Wing, lands at McLaughlin Air National Guard Base, W.Va., on May 26, 2022. In November 2020, the U.S. Air Force chose the 130th AW to convert its eight C-130H model aircraft, which we had operated for over 25 years, to a C-130-J30 airframe. At the beginning of 2021, the unit sent the H models to different bases throughout the nation and began to receive the J models. The final H model left in August 2021.

A U.S. Marine Corps KC-130J Hercules aircraft assigned to Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics One (MAWTS-1) is prepared for takeoff for an aerial delivery exercise during Weapons and Tactics Instructors (WTI) course 1-23 at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Arizona, on Oct. 7, 2022. WTI is a seven-week training event hosted by MAWTS-1, providing standardized advanced tactical training and certification of unit instructor qualifications to support Marine aviation training and readiness, and assists in developing and employing aviation weapons and tactics.

The last U.S. Navy RQ-4 Global Hawk, attached to the Broad Area Maritime Surveillance Demonstrator mission, undergoes preflight checks June 16, 2022, at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates. BAMS-D utilized the Global Hawk to identify intelligence gathering capabilities to be used in future U.S. Navy maritime operations with Triton unmanned aerial vehicles.

Air Force Lt Col Dan Hale takes his Fini-flight at Roland Wright Air Base on 08 June. Hale had over 4000 hours of flight time.

DN-ST-87-06217. Base: Naval Station, Rota Country: Spain (ESP)

A C-130J lands after a Weapons School Integration (WSINT) training mission at Nellis AFB, Nevada, May 18, 2022. The goal of the U.S. Air Force Weapons School is to train students to be tactical experts in their combat specialty while also learning the art of battlespace dominance.

020514-F-0201H-004. Base: Charleston Air Force Base State: South Carolina (SC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A medium shot front view of a US Air Force C-17 Globe MASTER III aircraft from the Air Mobility Command, 14th Airlift Squadron, Charleston AFB, South Carolina being marshaled in at Entebbe International Airport, Uganda, Africa. The aircraft and its crew brought supplies and equipment in support of Operation GURAIDANCE ASSURANCE and is the first C-17 to land at the airport. Subject Operation/Series: GURAIDANCE ASSURANCE Base: Entebbe International Airport Country: Uganda (UGA)

A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 22nd Air Refueling Wing, McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas, arrives at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska in support of Operation Noble Defender 22-4.2, Sept. 12, 2022. Noble Defender is an air defense operation designed to demonstrate the United States and Canada's ability to defend the approaches of North America from current and future cruise missile threats while integrating across domains with partners and allies.

A U.S. MC-130J Commando II assigned to the 352d Special Operations Wing lands on a grass assault strip while two U.S. Army UH-60s fly overhead during special operations air-land integration training near Daugavpils, Latvia, June 28, 2023. The U.S. remains steadfast in our shared commitment to peace and stability in Europe, and will continue to work alongside our Allies and partners to deter threats to national sovereignty throughout the region.

U.S. Air Force C-130J overhead Ramstein Air Base, Germany.

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

A U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress assigned to the 23rd Expeditionary Bomb Squadron takes part in the Cope North 24 multinational exercise to better train and hone U.S. and Allied interoperability at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Feb. 9, 2024. In an age of long-term strategic competition that challenges international norms and institutions, it is vital that we strengthen the bonds with our allies and partners to sharpen our competitive edge, secure common interests, and promote shared values. Air Force

DF-ST-85-13517. Base: Rhein-Main Air Base Country: West Germany (FRG)

220513-N-CR843-0213 Misawa, Japan (May 13, 2022) A P-8A Poseidon assigned to Patrol Squadron (VP) 8, 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.VP-8 is currently deployed to NAF Misawa, Japan conducting maritime patrol and reconnaissance and theater outreach operations within U.S. 7th Fleet (C7F) area of operations in support of Commander, Task Force 72, C7F, and U.S. Indo-Pacific Command objectives throughout the region.

030418-F-0558K-033. Base: Barksdale Air Force Base State: Louisiana (LA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: ACC

The 1st Attack Reconnaissance Battalion, 211th Aviation Regiment, Utah National Guard, load four AH-64D Apache helicopters onboard a C-5 Galaxy, to be transported to Morocco in support of African Lion 22, a U.S. Africa Command annual exercise on Saturday, June 18, 2022.The 1-211th ARB aircraft maintaniners prepped the aircraft for loading onto the C-5 by folding the blades and then members of the 151st Air Refueling Wing, Utah Air National Guard, assisted in loading and securing the helicopters on the C-5 from Travis Air Force Base, California, for transportation to Morocco.

Maintainers at the 134th Air Refueling Wing get thier first look at the new next generation KC-46 Pegasus refueling aircraft at the grand opening of the new $31 million aircraft maintenance hangar Jun. 3. The KC-46, from the 157th Air Refueling Wing, New Hampshire, was parked in the hangar on display during the event.

030820-F-1540F-002. Base: Ramenskoye Air Field Country: Russia (RUS)

A French Air Force A400M Atlas aircraft lands at Fort Huachuca, Arizona, while attending the Advanced Tactics Aircrew Course at the Advanced Airlift Tactics Training Center, September 26, 2022. This was the first aircrew from France to attend the course as well as the first Atlas aircrew. Since 1983 the training center has provided advanced tactical training to airlift aircrews from the Air National Guard, Air Force Reserve Command, Air Mobility Command, U.S. Marine Corps and 17 allied nations.

April 29, 2010 - A U.S. Air Force C-130 Hercules aircraft, equipped with a Modular Airborne Firefighting System, releases its payload of water during training over South Carolina. The system, better known as MAFFS, is a portable fire retardant system that can be installed on C-130 Hercules aircraft to convert the airplanes into air tankers used in battling wildfires. C-130's equipped with the MAFFS are currently being used to spray oil dispersant on the Deepwater Horizon oil spill in the Gulf o

070213-N-1328C-053. Subject Operation/Series: C-17 GLOBEMASTER III Base: Camp Lemonier Country: Djibouti (DJI) Scene Major Command Shown: CJTF-HOA

DF-ST-86-11817. Base: Van Nuys National Guard Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

U.S. Army AH-64D Apache helicopters prepare for takeoff at the Letzlingen Army Training Center, Germany, during Exercise Bora 2011 in preparation for Afghanistan deployment.

DA-SC-87-05467. Subject Operation/Series: TEAM SPIRIT '86 Country: Republic Of Korea (KOR)

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

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Brian Desautels, 23rd Wing director of staff, left; Senior Airman Kimberly Gunia, 71st Rescue Squadron loadmaster, center; and Lt. Col. Joshua Daleiden, 71st RQS commander, pose for a photo in front of the newly arrived HC-130J Combat King II at Moody Air Force Base, Georgia, Sept. 8, 2022. These Airmen flew the new aircraft to Moody AFB from Dobbins Air Reserve Base, Georgia.

040423-F-7823A-002. Country: Iraq (IRQ)

U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III aircraft takes off during a mission generation exercise at Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina, Jan. 5, 2023. During the exercise, the 437th Airlift Wing honed agile combat employment concepts by rehearsing flexible and deterrent response options, like the ability to land in austere environments and quickly accomplish a variety of mission sets.

A left front view of a C-141 aircraft from the 60th Air Wing, Travis AFB, California. The aircraft will deploy a US Central Command Team from MacDill AFB, Florida, to Southwest Asia (SWA). Subject Operation/Series: VIGILANT WARRIOR Base: Macdill Air Force Base State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress bomber assigned to the 23rd Expeditionary Bomb Squadron returns to Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, as part of a routine Bomber Task Force mission, Feb.12, 2024. Bomber missions contribute to joint force lethality and deter aggression in the Indo-Pacific by demonstrating USAF ability to operate anywhere in the world at any time in support of the National Defense Strategy. Air Force

Nearly ten U.S. Navy aircrew members and their P-8A Poseidon aircraft, assigned to Patrol Squadron 10, Naval Air Station Jacksonville, Florida, found shelter from Hurricane Ian at Selfridge Air National Guard Base, Michigan, Sept. 28, 2022. Selfridge Air National Guard Base's extensive ramp space routinely provides hurricane refuge for aircraft in the path of extreme weather scenarios.

A C-17 Globemaster III takes off from an airfield in an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, Jan. 31, 2019. The 386th Expeditionary Medical Group facilitates transfers of ill personnel from across the area of responsibility back to the United States or other locations to receive required care.

An Airman walks across the flight line in front of a group of C-130J Super Hercules aircraft during snowfall at Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas, Jan. 5, 2023. Despite the inclement weather, Airmen continued to accomplish the mission of TacAir Anywhere.

041016-F-9429S-018. Base: Alpena State: Michigan (MI) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Airshow spectators enter the forward ramp of a C-5M Super Galaxy during the 2022 Thunder Over Dover Airshow at Dover Air Force Base, Delaware, May 21, 2022. The base opened its gates to the public for a free, two-day event to showcase the Air Force and the bases mission of providing rapid global airlift every day of the year.

A KC-46A from the 157th Air Refueling Wing, New Hampshire sits in the hangar at McGhee Tyson ANG Base, Tennessee. The KC-46A is the next-generation refueling aircraft that the 134th Air Refueling Wing hopes to gain for future missions, to replace the aging KC-135R Stratotanker.

U.S. Marines investigate a Boeing 747 aircraft destroyed by retreating Iraqi troops at Kuwait International Airport during Operation Desert Storm. Flying over the runway is a C-130 Hercules transport aircraft.. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Base: Kuwait City Country: Kuwait(KWT)

A C-130J Super Hercules sits on display at the Joint Base Andrews 2022 Air & Space Expo at JBA, Md., Sept. 18, 2022. The expo was utilized by JBA to connect with, and say "thank you" to the community, the state and the National Capital Region.

Team Dover maintainers move snow away from a C-5M Super Galaxy at Dover Air Force Base, Delaware, Jan. 4, 2022. After Winter Storm Frida dropped eight inches of snow, base personnel worked diligently to resume normal operations.

970311-F-0994L-521. Subject Operation/Series: JOINT GUARD Base: Tuzla Air Base Country: Bosnia And/I Herzegovina (BIH)

Malaysia, Kuantan Air Base, United States Marine Corps KC-130J Super Hercules on flight line during an international military training exercise

A US Air Force (USAF) KC-135 assigned to the 196th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron (EARS), lands after air-to-air refueling coalition forces over Northern Iraq, in support of Operation IRAQI FREEDOM. Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Country: Unknown

A U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules touches down on a landing zone at Chièvres Air Base, Belgium, Feb. 13, 2024. Several Airmen from airfield operations career fields earned their landing zone safety officer certification by setting up a landing zone and successfully landing and launching aircraft. This special experience identifier allows them to perform the LZSO function in all environments. Air Force

10 A-10C Thunderbolt II aircraft from the 175th Wing, Maryland Air National Guard sit on the flight line at Keflavik Airport, Kevlavik, Iceland, May 5, 2022. Airmen and aircraft assigned to the MDANG are staging in Iceland before departing for North Macedonia and Norway for participation in Swift Response 22. Swift Response 22 is an annual multinational training exercise, which takes place in Eastern Europe, the Arctic High North, Baltics, and Balkans from May 2-20, 2022. The purpose of the exercise is to present combat-credible Army forces in Europe and Africa, and enhance readiness by building airborne interoperability with Allies and Partners and the integration of joint service partnership.

Five KC-135 Stratotankers prepare for Minimum Interval Takeoff training Oct.28, 2022, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. MITO is defined as atechnique used by tanker and bomber aircraft to rapidly takeoff insuccession with minimal delay in-between takeoffs. (U.S Air Force photo byAirman Gavin Hameed)

A U.S. Air National Guard C-17 Globemaster III assigned to the 176th Wing takes off during RED FLAG-ALASKA 23-1 at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Oct. 13, 2022. In addition to providing a training location for RF-A 23-1, JBER provides air sovereignty, combat training, force staging and through output operations in support of worldwide contingencies.

A C-130 Hercules, on a dirt ramp prepares to taxi and takeoff during an operational training mission for Army personnel. Exact Date Shot Unknown. Country: Unknown

A C-130 Hercules makes its final approach into Ancona Airport after flying a relief mission into Sarajevo, Bosnia-Herzegovina. The three-year-old relief effort has been able to resume its missions after a five month hold due to aircraft receiving ground fire over Sarajevo. Subject Operation/Series: PROVIDE PROMISE Base: Ancona Country: Italy (ITA)

A U.S. Air Force U-2S landing at Beale Air Force Base, California.

A U.S. Military C-130 begins takeoff at Pohakuloa Training Grounds, Hawaii, Oct 28, 2022. JPMRC 23-1 is a regional combat training center (CTC) rotation that builds combat readiness in Americas Pacific Division and is a key way the Army forces engage in a joint environment with our regional allies and partners.

A U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules aircraft taxies on the Landing Zone, on Chièvres Air Base, Belgium, Aug. 02, 2022.

U.S. Air Force C-130 Hercules from the 133rd Airlift Wing transports Airmen and cargo as part of a first-of-its-kind wing-wide Agile Combat Employment (ACE) exercise, Volk Field, Wisc., June 11, 2022. The ability to project combat power anytime, anywhere, while remaining operationally capable is the competitive edge the wing intends to sharpen over the coming days.

Cargo is offloaded with a front end loader as a truck, which pumps hot air to keep the interior warm, sits along side the C-141 Starlifter assigned to the 8th Airlift Squadron (AS), 62nd Airlift Wing, McChord Air Force Base, Washington. The plane sits on the six foot thick ice runway at the base after a flight from Christchurch, New Zealand. The 8th AS is deployed to support the joint, U.S. Armed Forces and New Zealand Defense Force, military operation which provides logistic support to the U.S. National Science Foundation's Program on Antarctica. Subject Operation/Series: DEEP FREEZE State: Mcmurdo Sound Country: Antarctica (ATA)

Fuelers from Charlie Battery, 1-1 ADA BN refuel a C-130 aircraft at Airai International Airport in Palau.

970326-F-2829R-001. Subject Operation/Series: JOINT GUARD Base: Ramstein Air Base State: Rheinland-Pfalz Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU)

Airmen assigned to the 714th Training Squadron stand in formation for a group photo at Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas, Nov. 18, 2022. The 714th TRS is part of the 314th Airlift Wing, and it supports and trains C-130 aircrew across the Department of Defense services and more than 40 worldwide partners annually building the next generation of tactical airlifters.

A C-130 Hercules of the Royal Air Force flying over North Wales, United Kingdom.

220511-N-AS200-5603 POINT MUGU, Calif. (May 11, 2022) - A P-3 Orion maritime patrol aircraft assigned to Air Test and Evaluation Squadron Three Zero (VX-30) completes landing during the final flight of Cmdr. Jason Saglimbene, commanding officer, VX-30 onboard Naval Base Ventura County, May 11. NBVC is a strategically located Naval installation composed of three operating facilities: Point Mugu, Port Hueneme and San Nicolas Island. NBVC is the home of the Pacific Seabees, West Coast E-2C Hawkeyes, 3 warfare centers and 80 tenants.

A Nevada Air National Guard C-130H Hercules aircraft flies over Pyramid Lake, Nevada, during an Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) Boss Lift, April, 15, 2022. One of the Nevada National Guards strategic priorities is to be engaged and involved with the local communities, and these flights are one of the ways the High Rollers build support from members of the Greater Reno Area.

Pilots and crew from the West Virginia National Guards Counter Drug Program manned the final retirement flight of RC-26 Condor 94-0260, ending a distinguished career of service to the Mountain State and the nation January 6, 2023, in Bridgeport, West Virginia. The Condor is a twin turboprop surveillance and reconnaissance aircraft that performed a multitude of important roles including domestic counter drug missions, warzone counter-insurgency flights overseas, domestic homeland security missions, and disaster relief efforts both at home and abroad. All 11 RC-26 aircraft previously operated by the U.S. Air Force and Air National Guard are now at their final resting place, the boneyard at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona.

A United States Marine Corps C-130 Hercules aircraft conducts a dry run over the drop zone before actually off-loading food during Operation NOBLE RESPONSE '98, Joint Task Force Kenya. Subject Operation/Series: NOBLE RESPONSE '98 Country: Unknown

A U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress aircraft, assigned to the 23rd Expeditionary Bomb Squadron, approaches for landing at RAF Fairford, England, Aug. 18, 2022. RAF Fairford, United States Air Forces in Europes forward operating location for bombers, enables the Bomber Task Force mission which strengthens interoperability with European allies and enhances combined readiness.

A New York Air National guard loadmaster loads cargo onto an LC-130 Skibird” at Amundsen-Scott South Pole Station on Nov. 9, 2017. Temperatures were an estimated 65 below with wind chill. The loadmasters and LC-130 with the 139th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron are deployed to Antarctica in support of Operation Deep Freeze from the New York Air National Guard’s 109th Airlift Wing in Scotia, New York. This is the 30th season the 109th AW is providing ODF support. ODF is the Department of Defense’s logistical support to the National Science Foundation’s U.S. Antarctic Program.

Members of the Iowa Air National Guards 185th Air Refueling Wing Civil Engineering Squadron remove snow from the ramp area near the units KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft in Sioux City, Iowa on January 9, 2024 following a significant snowfall. The two-day snow event dropped over 14 inches of snow in Western Iowa from Monday the 8th into Tuesday January 9, 2024. U.S. Air National Guard photo Senior Maser Sgt. Vincent De Groot

Royal Thai Air Force C-130H in Thailand.

040924-F-0007M-005. Base: Mcguire Air Force Base State: New Jersey (NJ) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III aircraft prepares to land on the Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., runway during a Mobility Air Forces exercise held at Nellis and over the Nevada Test and Training Range, Nov. 17, 2010. Approximately 40 C-17 Globemaster III and C-130 Hercules cargo aircraft will assemble in aerial formations to conduct air and ground operations as part of a bi-annual, U.S. Air Force Weapons School exercise.

A KC-46 Pegasus is on display during the Fairchild Skyfest 2022 at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, May 14, 2022. Team Fairchild held the Fairchild Skyfest 2022 airshow as a means of thanking the local community for their support and partnerships, as well as to inspire future generations of Airmen with a showcase of U.S. Air Force assets and their capabilities.

031003-F-5653M-002. Base: Eglin Air Force Base State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: AFMC

A U.S. Air Force KC-135R Stratotanker with the New Jersey Air National Guard's 108th Wing is prepared for a training flight on Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, New Jersey, March 31, 2022. The Stratotankers assigned to the 141st Air Refueling Squadron "Tigers" allow the Wing to support Air Mobility Command with mid-air refueling and air bridge support to overseas contingency operations and homeland defense.

020327-F-8115W-004. Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Base: Moron Air Base State: Sevilla Country: Spain (ESP) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE

SUBIC BAY, Philippines (April 6, 2013) Civil service mariners assigned to the Military Sealift Command dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS Sacagawea (T-AKE 2) train with U.S. Marines by connecting a Marine Corps Humvee light vehicle to an MV-22B Osprey at Subic Bay International Airport. Marines and civil service mariners are cross-training in cargo operations with the V-22 ashore before attempting the operation at sea during Exercise Balikatan 2013, an annual Republic of the Philippines-U.S. military bilateral training exercise and humanitarian assistance engagement and will take place in the from April 5 to 17.

DN-ST-86-02268. Subject Operation/Series: OCEAN VENTURE '84 Base: Naval Air Station, Jacksonville State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Attendees rest and eat lunch during Friendship Festival 2022, at Yokota Air Base, Japan, May 22. The two-day festival was an opportunity for visitors to learn more about the U.S. and Japan bilateral partnership, while strengthening the bonds between Yokota and the local communities. Yokota was able to host the event with the support of Japan Self-Defense Force, sister services and the local community.

U. S. Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt II aircraft from the 124th Fighter Wing, Gowen Field Air National Guard Base, Boise, Idaho, perform live fire exercises during Agile Combat Employment (ACE) training at Agile Rage 22, Grayling Air Gunnery Range, Mich., June 15, 2022. Agile Rage 22 provides realistic training opportunities, mimicking current and future combat environments dictated by the National Defense Strategy.

U.S. and Bolivian personnel unload a C-130 Hercules from the 463rd Military Airlift Wing during exercise Fuerzas Unidas. Base: Reyes Country: Bolivia (BOL)

230131-N-NX070-2085An LC-130 which is a ski-equipped Hercules from 139th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron lands at Williams Field, a compacted snow ice runway at McMurdo Station, Antarctica. Joint Task Force-Support Forces Antarctica (JTF-SFA), oversees the activities of the joint services and provides Department of Defense support to the National Science Foundation (NSF) and United States Antarctic Program (USAP) through Operation Deep Freeze.

A C-141 Starlifter cargo aircraft from the 452nd Avionics Maintenance Wing (AMW) Air Force Reserve (AFRES), March AFB, Calif, flew in relief goods. Their mission is to assist refugees who entered Zaire in massive surge to flee the civil war in Rwanda. Subject Operation/Series: Support Hope Base: Goma Country: Zaire (ZAR)

980620-F-3645W-044. Base: Mcchord Air Force Base State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

The U.S. Navy Blue Angels take off during the 2022 Marine Corps Air Station Miramar Air Show at MCAS Miramar, San Diego, California, Sept. 24, 2022. The Blue Angels, formed in 1946, perform precision flight demonstrations in more than 70 shows at 34 locations throughout the United States each year. The theme for the 2022 MCAS Miramar Air Show, Marines Fight, Evolve and Win, reflects the Marine Corps ongoing modernization efforts to prepare for future conflicts.

981012-F-6655M-004. Subject Operation/Series: DEEP FREEZE '98 State: Mcmurdo Sound Country: Antarctica (ATA)

Crowds gather to watch the numerous aerial performances during the Warriors Over the Wasatch Air and Space Show on June 26, 2022 at Hill Air Force Base, Utah.

Attendees tour the Strategic Airlift Capability Heavy Airlift Wing C-17 long-range cargo jet during the Royal International Air Tattoo at Royal Air Force Fairford, England, July 15, 2022. The HAW represents the operational arm of the Strategic Airlift Capability and is the world's first and only multinational C-17 Globemaster III wing. The wing provides military and strategic airlift capability to 10 NATO and 2 partnership for peace nations as well as the United States.

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