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Military jets on runways, including F-35s and B-1 bombers, during exercise drills, highlighting modern aviation and air defense tactics.

Royal Australian Air Force Leading Aircraftman Tom Strode, 1 Squadron aircraft technician, marshals in an F/A-18F Super Hornet during RED FLAG-Alaska 22-3 at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, July 29, 2022. The RF-A exercise focuses on improving the combat readiness of U.S. and international forces, and providing training for units preparing for air and space expeditionary force tasking.

Two F-35 Lightning II assigned to Hill Air Force Base, Utah and two A-10 Thunderbolt IIs with the 442nd Fighter Wing taxi at Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, April 5, 2022. Exercise Agile Tiger is designed to enhance our ability to communicate, collaborate, and operate with our service partners.

A 134th Security Forces member stands guard as a KC-135 passes from the runway to the flight line. The 134th Air Refueling Wing staged a readiness inspection here this weekend, April 1st and 2nd, 2023. Units hold regular inspections to insure the proper functioning and performance of all members and equipment.

U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancers assigned to the 37th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron, Ellsworth Air Force Base, South Dakota, taxi down the flight line in support of a Bomber Task Force mission at Andersen AFB, Guam, Nov. 7, 2022. The U.S. Indo-Pacific Commands force employment, military posture, and operations honor security commitments in the region by enabling response to any crisis or challenge in the Indo-Pacific.

Royal Australian Air Force Leading Aircraftman Tom Strode, 1 Squadron aircraft technician, marshals in an F/A-18F Super Hornet during RED FLAG-Alaska 22-3 at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, July 29, 2022. The RF-A exercise focuses on improving the combat readiness of U.S. and international forces, and providing training for units preparing for air and space expeditionary force tasking.

A 120th Fighter Squadron F-16, 140th Wing, Colorado Air National Guard and an F-18, U.S. Marine Marine Fighter Attack Training Squadron 101 refuel after aerial combat maneuvers at Miramar Marine Corp Air Station, on Aug 3, 2022. The 140th Wing is performing aerial maneuvers and training with the F-18 fighter jets, stationed at Miramar Air Station, to enhance their wartime readiness capabilities utilizing the latest combat scenarios.

Aircraft on static display in support of the Supreme Allied Commander, Atlantic (SACLANT) Seminar held at Langley Air Force, Virginia. The SACLANT Seminar was attended by 100 delegates from 18 countries, the purpose was to bring NATO leaders together to discuss issues from a Maritime and North American perspective and give leaders a hands on opportunity. Base: Langley Air Force Base State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: ACC

A U.S. Air Force F-16C Fighting Falcon, assigned to the U.S. Air Force 55th Fighter Squadron Shooters” takes off from the flightline at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., Nov. 10, 2022. The F-16C Fighting Falcon is a multi-role fighter aircraft capable of meeting operational requirements worldwide at any time.

A U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor assigned to the 525th Fighter Squadron, Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, banks over Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida, May 18, 2022, during Weapons System Evaluation Program East-22.08. WSEP is a formal, two-week evaluation exercise designed to test a squadrons capabilities to conduct live-fire weapons systems during air-to-air combat training missions.

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Clayton Gard, commanding officer, Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 312, Marine Aircraft Group 31, lands an F/A-18 Hornet at Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, South Carolina, Sept. 19, 2022. VMFA-312 offered flights for Marines who reenlisted as a way to reward their dedication to the Marine Corps.

030315-F8993B-001. Base: Dyess Air Force Base State: Texas (TX) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancer, assigned to the 37th Bomb Squadron, taxis to a parking location at Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., upon landing from a long duration CONUS-to-CONUS mission to the Indo-Pacific region Aug. 20, 2022. The United States steadfast commitment to security and stability in the Indo-Pacific region remains unchanged.

220905-N-SH953-1077Virginia Beach, Va. (Sept. 5, 2022) - The Red Rippers of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 11 returned home to Naval Air Station Ocean, September 5. VFA-11, part of Carrier Air Wing 1, embarked on USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75), returns to Naval Station Norfolk after a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Naval Forces Europe area of operations, employed by U.S. Sixth Fleet to defend U.S., allied and partner interests.

A B-52 Stratofortress arriving at Morón Air Base, Spain, deploys a drogue parachute to slow itself after landing Feb. 27, 2016. Three B-52s from Barksdale Air Force Base, La., were temporarily reassigned to the 2nd Expeditionary Bomb Group for Cold Response 16, a large-scale NATO military exercise. The Norwegian-led exercise involved approximately 16,000 troops from a dozen allied and partner nations and lasted nearly two weeks.

In honor of the 75th anniversary of the United States Air Force, a historic P-51 Mustang from 1941 flew in formation with F-16s from the 149th Fighter Wing at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Sept. 10, 2022. This WWII era plane was not only the 2nd model of aircraft to be flown by the 149th FW, but it was also originally flown by Chuck Yeager, the first pilot recorded to break the sound barrier. (Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Katie Schultz)

The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds arrive at the 177th Fighter Wing, Egg Harbor Township, N.J., on Aug. 22, 2022, in preparation for the Meet A.C. Atlantic City Airshow, "A Salute To Those Who Serve". The Thunderbirds demonstration team is composed of eight pilots, and more than 130 enlisted personnel from 25 career fields.

030910-F-1424R-021. Base: Barksdale Air Force Base State: Louisiana (LA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: ACC

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Sean Keely, 169th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, conducts preflight checks as he prepares a F-16 fighter jet from the South Carolina Air National Guards 169th Fighter Wing to depart Columbia Metropolitan Airport in West Columbia, South Carolina to an alternate airfield September 29, 2022. The temporary relocation is a safety precaution ahead of the anticipated arrival of Hurricane Ian. The aircraft will return to South Carolina and resume their normal flight training operations just as soon as conditions allow.

011008-F-3873G-039. Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Base: RAF Lakenheath State: East Anglia Country: England / Great Britain (ENG) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE

An F-15 Eagle from the 104th Fighter Wing, Massachusetts Air National Guard taxies at Barnes Air National Guard Base, Westfield Massachusetts, after participating in a training mission. The 104th Fighter Wing provides Air Sovereignty Alert support, protecting the Northeastern United States.

A MC-130H Combat Talon II aircraft from Hurlburt Field, Florida, arrives at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, Sept. 27, 2022. Planes, equipment and Airmen came to Wright-Patt to get out of the way of Hurricane Ian which was bearing on the west coast of Florida.

A UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter departs a Louisiana Army National Guard Aviation Support Facility to assist with Hurricane Ian emergency response efforts, Hammond, Louisiana, Sept. 28, 2022. In accordance with the guidelines of the Emergency Management Assistance Compact (EMAC) process and at the request of the Florida Department of Emergency Management, the LANG is deploying personnel and equipment to support the Florida National Guard in their response to the hurricane.

U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning IIs, assigned to the 355th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron, taxi on the flightline after arriving at Kadena Air Base, Japan, March 28, 2023. The F-35 is an agile, versatile, high-performance, 9g capable multirole fighter that combines stealth, sensor fusion and unprecedented situational awareness.

Wounded drainage on airbase Gilze-Rijen by reservists of 406 territorial medical companion from Verden (West Germany) to Roosendaal in the context of the 'Combi Care' exercise. The wounded were supplied per F-27 from the Twenthe airbase.

Derivatives of the US Navy (USN) P-3 Orion Aircraft representing the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) CP-140 Aurora (left), 407th Maritime Patrol Squadron, British Columbia, and Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) P-3C/AP-3C Orion, 92nd Wing, RAAF Maritime Patrol Group (MPG), RAAF Edinburgh, South Australia, sit on the flightline at Andersen Air Force Base (AFB), Guam. At the end of the line, a USN P-3 Orion aircraft, Patrol Squadron 9 (VP-9), Marine Corps Base Hawaii (MCBH), Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii. The aircraft are on station to participate in the joint exercise TANDEM THRUST 03, a joint US, Canada, and Australia exercise conducted in the Marianas islands to include Guam and Tinian. Base: Andersen Air Base State: Guam (GU) Country: United States Of America (USA)

An A-3D Skywarrior stands on the flight line while a P-3B Orion aircraft of Naval Air Reserve Patrol Squadron 68 (VP-68) comes in for a landing. VP-68 is in Rota for active duty training. Exact Date Shot Unknown. Base: Naval Station, Rota Country: Spain (ESP)

Photos from Aviation Training Center, Mobile - 26-HK-421-59. Hurricane Katrina

A B-52H Stratofortress taxis for a Joint Chief of Staff exercise out of Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, May 11, 2022. U.S. Strategic Command regularly tests and evaluates the readiness of strategic assets to ensure we are able to honor our security commitments.

A UH-60 Blackhawk helicopter flies over an F-16 Fighting Falcon, assigned to the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds, during the Fort Wayne Air Show, hosted at the 122nd Fighter Wing, Indiana June 5, 2022. The free public show also showcased the wing's A-10C Thunderbolt II jets, Shockwave Jet Truck and other aircraft. (Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Justin Andras)

An F-15E Strike Eagle aircraft assigned to the 492nd fighter squadron is caught during barrier aircraft arrest at Royal Air Force Mildenhall, England, Oct. 4, 2022. RAF Mildenhall and Lakenheath conduct routine training to ensure air combat capabilities to the fight when called upon by United States Air Forces in Europe-Air Forces Africa.

Two F-15E Strike Eagle aircraft assigned to the 366th Fighter Wing, Mountain Home Air Force Base, Idaho, taxi at Royal Air Force Mildenahall, England, Oct. 3, 2022. RAF Mildenhall hosts transient aircraft throughout the year which allows the Expeditionary Air Force to deploy around the globe at a moments notice.

A U.S. Marine Corps F-35B lightning II aircraft with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 121 lands at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, June 14, 2022. Exercises such as Valiant Shield allows the Indo-Pacific Command Joint Task Force the opportunity to integrate forces from all branches of service to conduct long-range, precise, lethal, and overwhelming multi-axis, multi-domain effects that demonstrate the strength and versatility of the Joint Task Force and our commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific.

US Air Force pilots standing at attention in front of their F-16C Fighting Falcons, known as the Thunderbirds before flying at the 42nd Naval Base Ventura County (NBVC) Air Show at Point Mugu, Ventura County, Southern California.

A U.S. Air Force F-15 from the Oregon Air National Guard's 142nd Wing, prepares for take-off from Portland Air National Guard Base, Oregon in support of North American Aerospace Defense Command's (NORAD) Operation Noble Defender (OND), Sept. 14, 2022. This recurring Noble Defender operation, demonstrated the ability to launch at a moments notice from dispersed air and maritime locations to defend Northern approaches in multiple regions across the continent from all domains, displaying resilience in the face of multiple and complex threats. NORAD is a bi-national Canadian and American command that employs a network of aerial, ground-based, and space-based sensors, air-to-air refueling tankers, and fighter aircraft controlled by a sophisticated command and control network to deter, detect, and defend against aerial threats that originate outside or within North American airspace.

U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II aircraft with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 121 taxi the flight line at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, June 13, 2022. U.S. Marines with VMFA-121 are conducting Expeditionary Advanced Base Operations in support of exercise Valiant Shield 2022. Exercise Valiant Shield gives units like VMFA-121 the opportunity to integrate with forces across the Indo-Pacific to train in successful employment and operations that demonstrate the strength and versatility of the Joint Force.

Four B-52H Stratofortresses taxi down the runway during an Agile Combat Employment exercise at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, Aug. 18, 2022. This exercise marks the first time the B-52 has operated out of Fairchild since 2010.

A view of part of the flight line during exercise Giant Warrior '89. At lower left are two HH-3E Jolly Green Giant helicopters; beyond them is a KC-135E Stratotanker aircraft. Taxiing at upper right is a B-52 Stratofortress aircraft. Subject Operation/Series: GIANT WARRIOR '89 Base: Osan Air Base Country: Republic Of Korea (KOR)

F-22s assigned to the 3rd Wing taxi to the main runway during Red Flag Alaska Aug. 18. Reserve and Active Duty pilots and maintainers assigned to the 477th Fighter Group and 3rd Wing, respectively, integrate in nearly all areas of F-22 operations.

U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules, arrives at Air Dominance Center, a Combat Readiness Training Center, in Savannah, Georgia, to drop off personnel and load cargo prior to flying to Avon Park Auxiliary Airfield, Florida, July 20, 2022. The C-130J delivered Airmen and cargo to support the AGILE FLAG 22-2 exercise hosted by Air Combat Command. AGILE FLAG 22-2 marks a significant milestone in standardizing the way ACC organizes, trains, and equips for Agile Combat Employment after a period of experimentation.

A-10C Thunderbolt II aircraft, assigned to the 122nd Fighter Wing, perform multi-aircraft generation maneuvers July 10, 2022, at the Fort Wayne Air National Guard base, Fort Wayne, Indiana. Airmen from the 122nd Fighter Wing performed military duties during a large-scale readiness exercise that tested their abilities to respond to real-world threats.

F-22 Raptor Demonstration Team arrives at Selfridge Air National Guard Base, Michigan, on July 7, 2022. The Demo team is based at Langley Air Force Base, Virginia. The Raptor is part of the Air Combat Command F-22 Demonstration Team and performs precision aerial maneuvers to demonstrate its unique capabilities. The team is at Selfridge to support the bases open house and air show, July 9-10.

Commonly known as an Elephant Walk, a group of six U.S. Air Force C-130 Hercules aircraft from the Georgia Air National Guards 165th Airlift Wing are on the taxiway prior to take off in Garden City, Georgia on Sept 11, 2022. The entire 165th AW fleet of C-130H aircraft was modernized with NP-2000 eight blade propellers and T-56 3.5 engines. The eight-bladed propellers deliver more power and efficiency while reducing maintenance labor.

A U.S. Navy F/A-18 Super Hornet aircraft takes-off during Tactical Leadership Programme 22-3 at Los Llanos Air Base, Spain, Sept. 26, 2022. TLP prepares NATO and allied forces flight leaders to be mission commanders, lead coalition force air strike packages and provide tactical air expertise to NATO agencies.

A U.S. Air Force F-16 fighter jet from the South Carolina Air National Guards 169th Fighter Wing departs Columbia Metropolitan Airport in West Columbia, South Carolina to an alternate airfield September 29, 2022. The temporary relocation is a safety precaution ahead of the anticipated arrival of Hurricane Ian. The aircraft will return to South Carolina and resume their normal flight training operations just as soon as conditions allow.

Flight crewmen run toward a row of parked A-10 Thunderbolt II aircraft as preparations are made for takeoff during the field training exercise Quick Thrust. Subject Operation/Series: QUICK THRUST Base: Wright-Patterson Air Force Base State: Ohio (OH) Country: United States Of America (USA)

The United States Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron, known as the Thunderbirds, perform for the Airshow London Skydrive in London, Ontario, September, 9, 2022. This was the Thunderbirds second performance in Canada for the 2022 season.

As an A-68 Intruder aircraft is prepared for launch on board the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS GEORGE WASHINGTON (CVN-73), aircraft of the joint Special Operations Task Force involved in Fleet Exercise 2-94 fly pass the ship. They include one U.S. Army MH-60 Black Hawk (Blackhawk) helo, four MH-47D Chinook helos and two U.S. Air Force MH-53J combat search and rescue helicopters. Subject Operation/Series: FLEET EXERCISE 2-94 Base: USS George Washington @@(Cvn 73) Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

DN-ST-89-07397. Base: Naval Air Station, Pensacola State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Sixteen U.S. Air Force F-16CM Fighting Falcons, 12 Japan Air Self-Defense Force F-35A Lightning II Joint Strike Fighters, two JASDFE-2C Hawkeyes, one JASDF CH-47 Chinook, one U.S. Navy EA-18G Growlers, one USN C-12 Huron, and one USN P-8 Poseidon perform a wing capabilities 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 scenario 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.

A U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancer assigned to the 34th Bomb Squadron, Ellsworth Air Force Base, South Dakota, takes off at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, to participate in a joint maritime strike rehearsal to demonstrate service components fires and effects capabilities in the maritime environment during exercise Valiant Shield 22. Exercises such as Valiant Shield allows the Indo-Pacific Command Joint Task Force the opportunity to integrate forces from all branches of service to conduct long-range, precise, lethal and overwhelming multi-axis, multi-domain effects that demonstrate the strength and versatility of the Joint Task Force and our commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific.

F-4E Phantom II aircraft of the 335th Tactical Fighter Squadron taxi on the flight line as they prepare to take off on a bomb test mission. The aircraft will be dropping GBU-15 modular glide bombs. Base: Seymour Johnson Air Force Base State: North Carolina (NC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

An A-10C Thunderbolt II taxis at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Oct. 23, 2022. This aircraft flew from Moody AFB, Georgia, to take part in a Dynamic Force Employment operation which is designed as a way for Pacific Air Forces to exercise their ability to generate combat air power from dynamic force elements while continuing to move, maneuver, and sustain these elements in geographically-separated and contested environments.

An F-35B Lightning II, assigned to Marine Fighter Attack Training Squadron (VMFAT) 501, taxis to the staging area at Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, South Carolina, June 8, 2022. VMFAT-501 trains pilots to be proficient and combat ready to serve in their future-fleet units and conduct aviation operations globally. VMFAT-501 is a subordinate unit of 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), the aviation combat element of II Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Servante R. Coba)

U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons sit on the flightline of the Ohio National Guards 180th Fighter Wing, in the early morning hours, during a large-scale readiness inspection, Aug. 8, 2022, at the base in Swanton, Ohio. The exercise was a full-scale assessment of the rapid generation and movement of personnel and equipment, utilizing a 24-hour operation concept. The wing was evaluated on its ability to pack, prepare and deploy mission-ready personnel, aircraft and support equipment, while operating in a contested and degraded environment.

U.S. Air Force Col. Jesse J. Friedel, 35th Fighter Wing commander, Japan Air Self-Defense Force Maj. Gen. Takahiro Kubota, 3rd Air Wing commander, and U.S. Navy Capt. Paul Hockran, Naval Air Facility Misawa commanding officer, walk toward a base capability demonstration that culminated a week-long readiness exercise at Misawa Air Base, Japan, May 13, 2022. The large formation displays the joint, bilateral capabilities of Misawa Air Base, with a mission to protect U.S. interests in the Pacific, defend Japan and deter adversaries through our presence, readiness, and ability to project combat air power.

A Romanian Air Force IAR 330 helicopter flies over a C-130 Hercules on the flightline in eastern Europe, April 27, 2022. Alongside partner nations and allies, 621st Contingency Response Wing Airmen delivered cargo to operations in support of U.S. European Command.

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.

980620-F-2907C-027. Base: Mcchord Air Force Base State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A B-1B Lancer assigned the the 2nd Bomb Wing, an E-3 Airborne Warning & Control System aircraft assigned to the 552nd Air Control Wing, an E-8C Joint STARS assigned to the 116th Air Control Wing, and a C-130 Hercules from the Savannah Air National Guard park on the flightline at Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina, Feb. 16, 2023, in preparation for Accelerating the Legacy 2023. The three-day Black History Month event was established in 2021 in response to the call from Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. CQ Brown, Jr., to Accelerate Change or Lose.

Helo Air Station - 26-HK-147-46. Hurricane Katrina

B-52 strategic bomber of the U.S. Air Force landing with its drag parachute deployed.

An F/A-18D Hornet assigned to Marine Fighter Squadron (VMFA) 312 takes off for a flight at Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, South Carolina, June 7, 2022. VMFA-312 supports the Marine Air-Ground Task Force by providing supporting-arms coordination, conducting multi-sensor imagery reconnaissance, and destroying surface targets and enemy aircraft, day or night, under all weather conditions, during expeditionary, joint, or combined operations. VMFA-312 is a subordinate unit of 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), the aviation combat element of II Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Servante R. Coba)

C-130J Super Hercules taxiing at Ramstein Air Base, Germany.

DF-ST-89-05280. Subject Operation/Series: DISTANT MARINER Base: Andersen Air Force Base State: Guam (GU) Country: United States Of America (USA)

U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning IIs assigned to the 60th Fighter Squadron, 33rd Fighter Wing, Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, land at Burlington Air National Guard Base, Vermont, July 12, 2022. The 33rd FW is utilizing the Vermont ANG air space to continue effective flying operations during hazardous summer weather in Florida.

U.S. Air Force 1st Lt., Alyssa Hunting, a maintenance officer with the South Carolina Air National Guards 169th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, watches the pre-launch activities on the ramp during Relampago VII, an exercise in Barranquilla, Colombia, Aug. 30, 2022. The purpose of this exercise is to provide the Colombian Air Force with requested realistic interoperability training as allied countries, under NATO standards. South Carolina is Colombias State Partner in the State Partnership Program.

030926-F-9104W-001. Base: Tyndall Air Force Base State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: AETC

A U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 36th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron approaches Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Nov. 30, 2022, during Operation Christmas Drop 2022. Three Yokota C-130Js arrived with aircrew and support personnel to participate in OCD 2022. OCD 2022 is one of many events where U.S. and partner nation forces operate side by side, with this event emblematic of our mutual respect and cooperation with our friends and neighbors.

U.S. Air Force T-38 Talon flies over Knob Noster, Missouri, April 5, 2022. Exercise Agile Tiger challenged forces to execute operations from various locations with integrated capabilities and interoperability.

Members of the 510th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron perform preflight checks on a F-16 Fighting Falcon at 86th Air Base, Romania, July 12, 2022. The 510th EFS is deployed from the 31st Fighter Wing at Aviano Air Base, Italy to support NATOs Enhanced Air Policing operations.

DF-ST-89-04709. Subject Operation/Series: AMALGAM WARRIOR 88 Base: Elmendorf Air Force Base State: Alaska (AK) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Line with 2 TF-104G and 1 F-104G Starfighters from the 322 Squadron, probably at Leeuwarden airbase.

U.S. Air Force Col. James McFarland, vice commander of the 33rd Fighter Wing, prepares to land an F-35A Lightning II aircraft during his fini flight at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, July 15, 2022. A fini flight is a traditional final flight at a unit before retirement or permanent change of station, often followed by landing in a champagne-and-water shower for pilots and some aircrew members.

The United States Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron "Thunderbirds" perform a series of high show demonstrations during the Great Texas Airshow April 22 - 24, 2022, at Joint Base San Antonio, Texas. Along with this year marking the Air Forces 75th anniversary, Joint Base San Antonio was celebrating the 80th birthday of Air Education and Training Command.

An F-15E Strike Eagle assigned to the 4th Fighter Wing lands at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, North Carolina after returning from a deployment April 1, 2022. The Airmen and aircraft deployed to Europe in support of NATO operations where they ensured a protective posture of United States allies.

A T-38 Talon four-ship formation flies over the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup semifinals match between the Republic and the Kansas City Sporting July 27, 2022, in Sacramento, California. The U.S. Air Force performs close to 1,000 flyovers a year, which serve as a way to showcase the capabilities of its aircraft while also inspiring patriotism and future generations of aviation enthusiasts.

040903-F-7564C-022. Base: Charlotte State: North Carolina (NC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Military members mingle with civilians as they view aircraft on the Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina, flightline during the Operation DESERT STORM 10th Anniversary Air Tattoo. Lined-up for review are (foreground to background) F-117A Nighthawk, F-16C Fighting Falcon, F-15C Eagle, QF-4G Phantom II, A-10A Warthog, and F-4F Phantom II. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Base: Shaw Air Force Base State: South Carolina (SC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-SC-87-03219. Base: Naval Air Station, Pensacola State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Thirty-seven A-10 Thunderbolt IIs sit on the flightline at Gowen Field, Boise, Idaho, to compete in Hawgsmoke 2022, Sept 8, 2022. Hawgsmoke is a biennial USAF bombing, missile, and tactical gunnery competition for A-10 Thunderbolt II units which provides unique training.

A U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor assigned to the 199th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron takes off from Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, during Agile Combat Employment training, June 17, 2022. During the ACE training event, the 199th EFS is assigned to the 354th Air Expeditionary Wing and operating with the 356th EFS to refine fifth generation integration tactics, techniques and procedures.

040225-M-3980Y-001. Base: Clark Air Base State: Luzon Country: Philippines (PHL)

HH-60G Pave Hawk helicopters prepare for departure from Patrick Space Force Base, Florida, Sept. 26, 2022, in preparation for the arrival of Hurricane Ian. The decision was made to relocate the aircraft to areas that would prevent them from being damaged. In less than 24-hours, all of the wing's HC-130J Combat King II aircraft and HH-60G Pave Hawk helicopters were prepared, pre-flight checked, then flown or loaded to be transported off of the installation. This movement was the equivalent of a rapid deployment of the wing's Personnel Recovery Task Force-Heavy, which utilizes multi-capable Airmen from across the wing to mobilize rapidly for rescue operations around the world.

HH-60G Pave Hawk helicopters prepare for departure from Patrick Space Force Base, Florida, Sept. 26, 2022, in preparation for the arrival of Hurricane Ian. The decision was made to relocate the aircraft to areas that would prevent them from being damaged. In less than 24-hours, all of the wing's HC-130J Combat King II aircraft and HH-60G Pave Hawk helicopters were prepared, pre-flight checked, then flown or loaded to be transported off of the installation. This movement was the equivalent of a rapid deployment of the wing's Personnel Recovery Task Force-Heavy, which utilizes multi-capable Airmen from across the wing to mobilize rapidly for rescue operations around the world.

U.S. Airmen assigned to the 424th Air Base Squadron and Soldiers with USAG Benelux and 39th Strategic Signal Battalion exit a C-130J Super Hercules aircraft after an orientation flight, on Chièvres Air Base, Belgium, Aug. 02, 2022.

030508-M-3856H-014. Base: Mcas, Beaufort State: South Carolina (SC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: VMFA (AW) 533

U.S. Army Col. Travis McIntosh, 10th CAB Commander, and Falcon Soldiers, welcomed Col. Michael Babin, the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) Commander, and Canadian Troops to Fort Drum, NY June 21, 2022. The RCAF 1 Wing Troops flew to Wheeler-Sack Army Airfield on their CH-147F, the equivalent to our CH-47F Chinook helicopter.

040909-F-5040D-048. Base: Andersen Air Force Base State: Guam (GU) Country: United States Of America (USA)

040809-F-0571C-001. Base: Camp Stephenson, Timehri Country: French Guiana (GUF) Scene Major Command Shown: ACC

A C-17 Globemaster III participating in EXPLODEO takes off at Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina, Jan. 24, 2024. EXPLODEO exemplifies JB Charleston's proficiency in adapting quickly to the evolving global landscape, utilizing a crawl, walk, run approach to ensure peak readiness for critical response when it matters most.

A C-17 Globemaster III participating in EXPLODEO takes off at Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina, Jan. 24, 2024. EXPLODEO exemplifies JB Charleston's proficiency in adapting quickly to the evolving global landscape, utilizing a crawl, walk, run approach to ensure peak readiness for critical response when it matters most.

A B-1B Lancer aircraft assigned to the 34th Bomb Squadron, Ellsworth Air Force Base, South Dakota, waits to be taxied to a parking spot after returning to Andersen Air Force Base, Guam after participating in a Bomber Task Force Integration mission with the Royal Australian Air Force, June 22, 2022. Bomber missions contribute to joint force lethality and deter aggression in the Indo-Pacific by demonstrating the United States Air Force's ability to operate anywhere in the world at any time in support of the National Defense Strategy.

970219-F-5742K-001. Subject Operation/Series: AIR EXPEDITIONARY FORCE Base: Moron Air Base State: Sevilla Country: Spain (ESP)

An F-35 Lightning II lands on the runway April 21, 2022, Eglin Air Force Base, Florida. The aircraft was one of two arriving at Eglin.

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