Cockpit Operations and Training

Images of military pilots in cockpits engaged in training exercises, featuring detailed interior shots of various aircraft and operational activities.

Pilots inside the cockpit of an Italian Navy AW101 assault helicopter.

Royal New Zealand Air Force Flight Lieutenant Lachlan Newbery, a C-130H(NZ) Hercules pilot assigned to No. 40 Squadron, RNZAF Base Auckland, conducts a familiarization flight during RED FLAG-Alaska 23-1 over the Joint Pacific Alaska Range Complex, Oct. 7, 2022. The JPARC airspace provides a realistic training environment, allowing Airmen to train for full spectrum engagements, ranging from individual skills to complex, large-scale joint engagements.

interior detail Sikorsky Military Helicopters Aviat UH-60L Black Hawk Alaska Air National Guard cockpit pilots turning

U.S. Army Chief Warrant Officer 2 Dave Plummer from 3-25 General Support Aviation Battalion (GSAB), 25th Infantry Division, communicates with his crew during the Joint Pacific Multinational Readiness Center (JPMRC) over the Pacific Ocean, Hi., Nov. 1, 2022. Plummer is the Pilot in Command for GSAB B Company Hillclimbers and is working with his team during JPMRC.

A U.S. Air Force pilot assigned to the 968th Expeditionary Airborne Air Control Squadron operates a U.S. Air Force E-3G Sentry to approach a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker to conduct aerial refueling above the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, April 1, 2022. The E-3 Sentry is an airborne warning and control system (AWACS) aircraft with an integrated battle management command and control (BMC2), surveillance, target detection, and tracking platform.

Pilots inside the cockpit of an Italian Navy AW101 assault helicopter.

U.S. Air Force Capt. Austin Toft, 909th Air Refueling Squadron pilot, flies a KC-135 Stratotanker over the Pacific Ocean, Nov. 19, 2022. Aerial operations contribute to Joint Force lethality and help deter aggression in the Indo-Pacific by demonstrating the U.S. Air Forces ability to operate anywhere in the world in support of the National Defense Strategy.

Captain Meghan Griffin, right, and Major Michael Greenaway, left, pilots with the 317th Airlift Squadron, Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina, fly a C-17 Globemaster III assigned to the 317th Airlift Squadron, August 17, 2022. The C-17 can perform tactical airlift and airdrop missions and can transport litters and ambulatory patients during aeromedical evacuations.

Airmen with Minot Air Force Bases 23d Bomb Squadron prepare a B-52H Stratofortress for take off during Red Flag-Nellis 22-1 on Jan. 25, 2022, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada. Participants in Red Flag-Nellis 22-1 conduct a variety of scenarios, including defensive counter air, offensive counter air suppression of enemy air defenses and offensive counter air interdiction. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Michael A. Richmond)

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Jeremy Haney, an MV-22B Osprey pilot and instructor assigned to Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron One (MAWTS-1), prepares to conduct an air assault raid during Weapons and Tactics Instructor (WTI) course 1-23 at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Arizona, Oct. 08, 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.

U.S. Air Force Capt. Andrew Schubauer, a pilot with the 328th Air Refueling Squadron, New York, flies a KC-135 Stratotanker August 31, 2022 over southeastern United States. The Stratotanker and crew were flying to meet and refuel F-15E Strike Eagles with the 335th Fighter Squadron, North Carolina.

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Jacob Cassidy, KC-135 Stratotanker aerial refueling specialist assigned to the 340th Expeditionary Aerial Refueling Squadron, provides fuel to an F-15 Eagle aircraft within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Oct 15, 2022. The KC-135 provides core refueling capabilities in the Centcom.

240209-N-ML137-1041 YAP, Federated States of Micronesia (Feb. 9, 2024) U.S. Marine Capt. Rob Stewart, a pilot assigned to Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 153 (VMGR-153), approaches Yap State in the Federated States of Micronesia in a KC-130 Hercules, Feb. 9, to deliver school books. Joint Region Marianas coordinated the delivery of school books, which were donated through Pedro C. Lujan Elementary School via the Ayuda Foundation. The 30th Naval Construction Regiment, Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 25, 734th Air Mobility Squadron, VMGR-153, Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 4, Yap State Department of Education, Yap State Department of Youth and Civic Affairs, and U.S. Army Pacific's Federated States of Micronesia Oceania Engagement Team supported the effort. Navy

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. James Long, the 16th Airlift Squadron Commander, and C-17 Globemaster III instructor pilot, flies a mission near Joint Base Charleston, S.C., June 8, 2022. The aircrew performed low-level, assault landings, and touch and go maneuvers in South Carolina to sharpen their mission readiness.

030813-M-7837W-006. Base: Ahmed Al Jaber Air Base State: Al Ahmadi Country: Kuwait (KWT) Scene Major Command Shown: VMGR-234

U.S. Air Force Capt. Emőke Tóth, 23rd Bomb Squadron B-52H Stratofortress pilot, flies over the Pacific Ocean, Feb. 24, 2024. The strategic bomber missions offer opportunities for U.S. integration with Allies and regional partners, as well as theater familiarization for aircrew members. Air Force

Missouri National Guards Public Affairs Office (PAO) traveled on a UH 60 Blackhawk to train Soldiers in Mo., Sept. 21, 2022. The Public Affairs team trains units around the state about the fundamentals of social media while giving public affairs guidance to Soldiers and Airmen. (Photo by U.S. Army National Guard Spc. Rose Di Trolio)

Visit of Secretary Dirk Kempthorne and aides to Pima County, Arizona for tours of the Mexican border area, discussions with local Interior staff and Customs and Border Patrol personnel

U.S. Marines with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron - 773, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, Marine Forces Reserve in support of Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force UNITAS LXIII, pilot a UH-1Y Venom helicopter to conduct parachute operations at Santa Cruz Air Force Base, Rio de Janeiro, during exercise UNITAS LXIII, Sept. 6, 2022. UNITAS develops and sustains relationships that improve the capacity of our reemerging and enduring maritime partners to achieve common objectives. Additionally, the military-to-military exchanges foster friendly, mutual cooperation and understanding among participating navies and marine corps.

Straight on medium shot from a high angle looking down as US Army troops from of the 1ST of the 508th Infantry Airborne Combat Team (ABCT), 173rd Airborne Brigade, from Vicenza, Italy, jump from a C-130 Hercules from the 37th Airlift Squadron, Ramstein Air Base, Germany, as they drop into Bunker Drop Zone at Grafenwohr, Germany for Lion Drop 12 on 09 August 2000. Subject Operation/Series: LION DROP 12 Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU)

US Air Force Captain Dan Mettman, E-3 Sentry Airborne Warning And Control System (AWACS) aircraft co-pilot, 962nd Airborne Air Control Squadron, from Elmendorf Air Force Base, Alaska, is adjusting a VHF radio in preparation for landing during Operation NORTHERN WATCH. Subject Operation/Series: NORTHERN WATCH Country: Unknown

A U.S soldier assigned to Cobra Battery, 3rd battalion, 320th Field Artillery Regiment looks out from a CH-47 Chinook rear cargo door during elevator drill training at Mihail Kogalniceanu Air Base, Romania, Jan. 11, 2024. Rotational units deployed to Europe continuously train to rapidly surge combat-ready forces across the theater to support the NATO alliance and project forces together.

An air-to-air view of an SH-3 Sea King helicopter taken from the cockpit window of another SH-3. Both the helicopters are assigned to Fleet Composite Squadron 5 (VC-5). Country: Philippines (PHL)

A U.S. Marine Corps aviator in the cockpit of an MV-22 Osprey during a combat operation in southern Afghanistan's Helmand Province.

Joint training exercise with Det 2. 6 Co. 3/238th AVN MEDEVAC, Cox Health and Missouri State Highway Patrol at Hercules Glade Wilderness, Bradleyville, Mo., Oct. 06, 2022. Multiple Missouri departments teamed up to practice life-saving MEDEVAC scenarios. (Photo by U.S. Army National Guard Spc. Rose Di Trolio.)

Alaska Air National Guard Maj. Corey Callahan, left, and Maj. Brent Kramer, right, pilot the HC-130J Combat King II aircraft with the 211th Rescue Squadron, 176th Wing to Gambell, Alaska for an Alaska Heroism ceremony March 28, 2023.

Soldiers from the South Carolina National Guards 2-151st Security and Support Aviation Battalion (SSAB) provide air support to local authorities and the South Carolina Emergency Management Division (SCEMD), during a statewide response to Hurricane Matthew, Oct. 6, 2016. During the evacuation phase of the response, the 2-151st SSAB deployed two LUH-72A Lakota helicopters and relative crews to the coast, in order to monitor traffic and relay information to emergency responders. Approximately 1,400 South Carolina National Guard Soldiers and Airmen were activated Oct. 4, 2016. Their primary mission is supporting state and county emergency management agencies and local first responders with coastal evacuations and any services or resources needed to assist the citizens of South Carolina after Governor Nikki Haley declared a State of Emergency. Hurricane Matthew peaked as a Category 4 hurricane in the Caribbean and is/was projected to pass along the S.C. coast.

A KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 909th Air Refueling Squadron prepares for aerial refueling on a B-52H Stratofortress over the Pacific, Feb. 3, 2024. Aerial refueling extends the aerial capabilities of U.S. aircraft throughout the Indo-Pacific, demonstrating one of the many moving parts critical to deterrence missions. The B-52 and its crew are assigned to the 23rd Expeditionary Bomb Wing and its members are deployed from Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota. Air Force

A U.S. Air Force flight engineer from the 36th Rescue Squadron performs a rescue demonstration 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.

U.S. Air Force Captain Mitchell Hoke, an aviator with the 187th Airlift Squadron, prepares for lift off for a nighttime 'blackout' training to utilize white phosphor night vision goggles aboard a C-130 Hercules aircraft assigned to the 153d Airlift Wing, Wyoming Air National Guard Cheyenne, Wyo on January 25, 2023. The white phosphor goggles, known to provide greater contrast, reduced halo, and reduced eye fatigue, replaced the traditional green phosphor googles previously used to conduct night tactical training.

Missouri National Guards Public Affairs Office (PAO) traveled on a UH 60 Blackhawk to train Soldiers in Mo., Sept. 21, 2022. The Public Affairs team trains units around the state about the fundamentals of social media while giving public affairs guidance to Soldiers and Airmen. (Photo by U.S. Army National Guard Spc. Rose Di Trolio)

040825-F-0193C-008. Base: Baghdad Country: Iraq (IRQ)

U.S. Coast Guard members prepare to deploy a Surface Velocity Program Drifting Buoy over the North Atlantic Ocean on April 22, 2022. The buoy will enable the International Ice Patrol members to monitor currents and determine the extent of iceberg distribution for vessels transiting the area.

U.S. Army Paratroopers and International Paratroopers participate in the International Airborne Leapfest Competition in Exeter, Rhode Island, Aug. 1-10, 2022. Leapfest is the largest, longest-running, international static line parachute training event and competition hosted by the 56th Troop Command, Rhode Island Army National Guard to promote high level technical training and esprit de corps within the International Airborne community. (U.S. Army National Guard photos by Officer Candidate Deirdre Salvas)

Lt. Col. Dave Gentile, 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron aircraft commander, and Maj. Alex Boykin, 53rd WRS pilot, steer a WC-130J Super Hercules aircraft inside the eye of Hurricane Ian Sept. 27, 2022. The WC-130J is specially equipped with a weather officer pallet, a dropsonde operator pallet, and a stepped frequency microwave radiometer allowing it to collect data in weather events and send it via satellite to forecasters and researches for use.

Staff Sgt. Dominic Brinker, 66th Rescue Squadron (RQS) special missions aviator instructor, helps guide pilots in for landing at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, April 28, 2022. The mission of the 66 RQS is to provide rapidly deployable, expeditionary and agile combat search and rescue forces in response to contingency operations worldwide.

U.S. Marines with VMM-265 (Reinforced) prepare to load a Patriot Advanced Capability (PAC) 3 Training Can into a CH-53E Super Stallion during a training exercise in Okinawa, Japan, Jan. 18, 2024. The loading system was designed by GySgt. Rodrigo HernandezPolindara, VMM-265, to offer a more efficient method of transporting HIMARS.

Louisiana National Guard pilots Chief Warrant Officers Eric Feazell and John Kennedy of Detachment 1, C Company, 1st Battalion, 114th Aviation Regiment observe a region of homes flooded by Hurricane Gustav during the first reconnaissance mission after the storm, Sept. 2, 2008.

U.S. Air Force 23rd Expeditionary Bomb Squadron Pilot Capt. Ryan Clipper Reers monitors his B-52H Stratofortress instrument panel Bomber Task Force mission as another U.S. Air Force B-52H flies ahead over Belgium Aug. 24, 2022. This BTF mission integrated with German and Belgian Air Forces, demonstrating the United States commitment and assurance to NATO allies and partners.

US Navy Aviation Antisubmarine Warfare Operator 3rd Class Rich Allen, an air crewman with Helicopter Antisubmarine Squadron Light 37 (HSL-37) aboard USS REUBEN JAMES (FFG 57) operates the sensors aboard his SH-60B Seahawk helicopter while off the coast of Chile during Exercise TEAMWORK SOUTH '99. Subject Operation/Series: TEAMWORK SOUTH '99 Country: Unknown

Alaska Air National Guardsmen assigned to the 144th Airlift Squadron at Joint Base Elmendorf- Richardson, Alaska depart from Nome Airport after unloading service members and cargo, Sept. 21, 2022. Approximately 100 members of the AKOM, which includes members of the Alaska National Guard, Alaska State Defense Force and Alaska Naval Militia, were activated following a disaster declaration issued Sept. 17 after the remnants of Typhoon Merbok caused dramatic flooding across more than 1,000 miles of Alaskan coastline.

A CV-22 Osprey tiltroter aircraft assigned to the 20th Special Operations Squadron and a KC-46 Pegasus tanker aircraft assigned to the 349th Air Refueling Squadron conduct the first ever in-air refueling operation undertook between the two aircraft over Cannon Air Force Base, New Mexico, June 1, 2022.

221130-N-IV962-1021PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 30, 2022) - Cpl. Jackson Blackburn, a crew chief assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor (VMM) 362 (Rein.), moves chains before takeoff during flight quarters aboard amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8), Nov. 30, 2022. Makin Island is designed to field an integrated amphibious force that can support operational commanders around the globe with both strike and amphibious capabilities. The Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group, comprised of amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8) and amphibious transport dock USS Anchorage (LPD 23) and USS John P. Murtha (LPD 26), is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations with the embarked 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit to enhance interoperability with Allies and partners and serve as a ready-response force to defend peace and maintain stability in the Indo-Pacific region.

SPC D. Shewfelt, Bravo Company, 2/2 Aviation Regiment, Camp Casey, Republic of Korea, watches the sun set over the Korea Training Center Range, Oct. 25, 1998. SPC Shewfelt is a flight engineer for a UH-60 Blackhawk helicopter. Subject Operation/Series: KOREA CD Base: Panmunjom State: Demilitarized Zone Country: Korea

Pilots from 2-158th Assault Helicopter Battalion conduct aerial maneuvers in a UH-60M Black Hawk during training at the Orchard Training Area in Idaho Oct. 22. The training was part of the Task Force Warhawk High-Altitude Mountainous Environmental Training exercise, where they tested the various components to include the interoperability of multiple airframes, operations of a forward arming and refueling point, communications, medical readiness and logistical support.

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Manoel Robinson, a 340th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron aerial refueling specialist, refuels a Royal Air Force of Oman F-16 Fighting Falcon over U.S. Central Command area of responsibility May 16, 2022 in support of exercise Accurate Test 22. Exercises such as these reassure our coalition and regional partners and allies of our commitment to the security and stability of this region.

An all-enlisted crew pilots a Landing Craft Air Cushion (LCAC) to the shore of the Pacific Missile Range Facility, Barking Sands, Kauai, Hawaii, during an amphibious assault by Marines from 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, Camp Pendleton, California, as part of RIMPAC 96. The amphibious landing was conducted by 11th MEU at the facility in Kauai, Hawaii, and involved Navy and Marine air, ground and sea forces for training as a combined amphibious assault force. Subject Operation/Series: RIMPAC '96 State: Hawaii (HI) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Royal New Zealand Air Force Sergeant Darren Matheson, right; and Flight Lieutenant Andrew Sledger, members of a C-130H(NZ) Hercules aircrew assigned to No. 40 Squadron, RNZAF Base Auckland, conduct a familiarization flight during RED FLAG-Alaska 23-1 over the Joint Pacific Alaska Range Complex, Oct. 7, 2022. The JPARC airspace provides a realistic training environment, allowing Airmen to train for full spectrum engagements, ranging from individual skills to complex, large-scale joint engagements.

171128-N-ZQ712-247 ARABIAN GULF (Nov. 28, 2017) Pilots assigned to the Wildcards” of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 23 wait to be directed off the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) during a fast rope exercise with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit (15th MEU). America is the flagship for the America Amphibious Ready Group and, with the embarked 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of maritime security operations designed to reassure allies and partners and preserve the freedom of navigation and the free flow of commerce in the region.

U.S. Air Force Maj. Jason Sikorski, a pilot assigned to the 300th AS, flies over South Carolina in a U.S.A.F. C-17 Globemaster III aircraft during a mission in support of the U.S. Army Jumpmaster School, Aug. 17, 2022. The cooperation between the U.S. Army and the U.S.A.F. is vital to the success of the training curriculum of the Army Airborne School and Jumpmaster School.

U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Seung Woo Ban, 6th Airlift Squadron C-17 pilot, flies a C-17 Globemaster III during the Tactics Advancement Course at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., Feb. 7, 2024. Airmen assigned to the 6th Airlift Squadron loaded cargo onto the C-17 in order to provide support for the F-22 Raptors at JBLE. The advancements course postures Air Mobility Command Airmen to execute agile operations on a global scale. Air Force

U.S Air Force Capt. Nestor Soriano, 27th Special Operations Squadron AC-130J Ghostrider pilot, prepares for a refuelfrom a KC-46A Pegasus assigned the 22nd Operations Group at McConnell Air Force Base move closer in order to conduct an air refuel on their way to Yokota Air Base, Japan, Nov. 5, 2022. The flight to Yokota consisted of a 12.5 hour flight to Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickman, and the longest flight in AC-130J history of 16 hour flight to Yokota. The 17th Special Operations Squadron is participating in Keen Sword 23, which is a biennial, joint field training exercise involving U.S. military and Japan Self- Defense Force (JSDF) personnel in the vicinity of Japan to enhance Japan-U.S combat readiness and interoperability. The 17 SOS’ participation of Keen Sword will be supporting the ACE strategy via light logistics packages, to include bringing the ammunition needed for the duration of the exercise and the personnel needed to execute.

An MC-130J Commando II pilot with the 353d Special Operations Wing flies a low-level training sortie as part of exercise Teak Net 22 over New Zealands South Island, May 5, 2022. U.S. Air Force MC-130J and Royal New Zealand Air Force C-130H Hercules aircrew flew together to share tactics and techniques that increase the interoperability of both nations air forces.

041213-F-7527S-008. Base: Kadena Air Base State: Okinawa Country: Japan (JPN)

A Spanish loadmaster assigned to the 35 Tactical Transport Wing prepares for a military free fall during a Spanish Air Force and U.S. Air Force bi-lateral exercise near Allcantarilla Air Base, Spain, July 25, 2022. NATO allies and partners stand together to ensure a Europe that is whole, free and at peace.

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Kade Atwood, UH-1Y aviation technician (left) and Cpl. Brandon Taylor, UH-1Y Huey aviation mechanic (right), Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron (HMLA) 167, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, conducts routine maintenance on a UH-1Y Huey on Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) New River in Jacksonville, North Carolina, Sept. 14, 2022. HMLA-167 aviation maintenance Marines conduct routine preventative maintenance on the AH-1Z Vipers and UH-1Y Hueys to ensure a constant state of readiness. MCAS New River provides aviation support, force protection, infrastructure, and community services to promote the readiness, sustainment and quality of life for II Marine Expeditionary Force and other military forces, tenant commands, personnel and their families.

220708-N-XK047-1198PACIFIC OCEAN (July 8, 2022) - Aviation Electricians Mate 1st Class Trent Warren, engineer, and Senior Chief Gas Turbine System Technician, craftmaster, approach amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8) from a landing craft, air cushion (LCAC) assigned to Assault Craft Unit (ACU) 5, July 8. Makin Island is designed to field an integrated amphibious force that can support operational commanders around the globe with both strike and amphibious capabilities. Makin Island is currently underway conducting routine operations in U.S. 3rd Fleet.

A cockpit shot of LT. Russell, E Company, 502nd Aviation Regiment, Aviano, Italy, as he pilots his CH-47D Chinook helicopter. The Army pilot is practicing landings and take-offs from the deck of the amphibious assault ship as it operates off the coast of Italy. Country: Italy (ITA)

030517-M-5266H-005. Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Major Command Shown: HMM-364

Reserve Citizen Airmen with the 732nd Airlift Squadron, 514th Air Mobility Wing, fly a C-17 Globemaster III over Key West, Fla., on June 10, 2022. The training was conducted to simulate a real world threat in which a C-17 would deliver assets in contested territory.

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. James Long, the 16th Airlift Squadron Commander, and C-17 Globemaster III pilot, flies a mission near Joint Base Charleston, S.C., June 8, 2022. The aircrew performed low-level, assault landings, and touch and go maneuvers in South Carolina to sharpen their mission readiness.

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Brandon Clement, a KC-135 Stratotanker Boom operator assigned to the 909th Aerial Refueling Squadron, Kadena Air Base, Japan, prepares to refuel aircraft during RED FLAG-Alaska 22-3 over the Joint Pacific Alaska Range Complex, Alaska, Aug. 1, 2022. This exercise provides unique opportunities to integrate various forces into joint, coalition and multilateral training from simulated forward operating bases.

Master Sgt. Adam Krotz, 155th Air Refueling Wing boom operator, refueling F-16 Fighting Falcon from the 31st Fighter Wing, Aviano Air base, Italy, in a KC-135R Stratotanker, Sept. 7, 2022, during Ample Strike. Air Guardsmen and Reserve Citizen Airmen provide critical support throught the USAFE-AFRICA area of operations by deploying to and interacting with a variety of nations.

030401-F-1389C-012. Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Country: Unknown

PHILIPPINE SEA (June 10, 2022) Sailors, assigned to Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit (EODMU) 3, ride in the cabin of an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter, assigned to the Chargers of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 14, during a helicopter visit, board, search and seizure (HVBSS) exercise aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Dewey (DDG 105) in conjunction with the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). Abraham Lincoln Strike Group is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability through alliances and partnerships while serving as a ready-response force in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific region.

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Kenneth Mateo, CH-53E Super Stallion pilot assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 263 (Reinforced), 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, conducts aerial maneuvers around the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS Arlington (LPD 24) during exercise EFES 2022 in Turkey, June 4, 2022. EFES22 is an international combined joint live-fire exercise focused on increasing force readiness, promoting stability and prosperity in the region, and interoperability between the U.S., Turkey, and allied nations.

070131-N-8534H-009. Base: Unknown

The Marine Air-Ground Task Force demonstration takes place during the 2022 Marine Corps Air Station Miramar Air Show at MCAS Miramar, San Diego, California, Sept. 24, 2022. The MAGTF Demo displays the coordinated use of close-air support, 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.

Combat control students prepare to jump off the ramp of an MC-130P Combat Shadow aircraft during an airfield seizure training mission, March 2, over Florida in support of Emerald Warrior 2011. Emerald Warrior is a U.S. Special Operations Command-sponsored, multiservice exercise designed to leverage lessons learned from Operations Iraqi Freedom and Enduring Freedom to provide trained and ready forces to combatant commanders.

Great Lakes Search and Rescue Detachment - 26-HK-143-142. Hurricane Katrina

The cockpit crew of a Marine Refueler-Transport Squadron 253 (VMGRT-253) KC-130F Hercules aircraft prepares for a training mission. VMGRT-253 is the fleet readiness squadron that trains active and reserve aircrew and maintenance personnel to operate KC-130 aircraft. The squadron is stationed at Marine Corps Air Station, Cherry Point, N.C. Country: Unknown

U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Joshua John Navarro, an aerial observer with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 775, Marine Aircraft Group 41, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, observes the route during a close air support exercise on Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, California, Feb. 8, 2023. HMLA-775, along with the other squadrons on the air station, provide aviation support that enables I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton tenant commands and visiting units to maintain and enhance their mission capabilities and combat readiness.

U.S. Army Chief Warrant Officer 2 Cory Heinemann, a CH-47 Chinook pilot assigned to Bravo Company, 1st Squadron, 214th General Support Aviation Battalion, 12th Combat Aviation Brigade, performs a pre-flight inspection before a cultural-exchange flight held at Tampere, Finland, Aug. 4, 2022. For the next few weeks, U.S. Soldiers and Finnish troops will be conducting multiple training exercises to strengthen relations and help build interoperability between the two nations.

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Shane Stoddard, 8th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron C-17 Globemaster III loadmaster, directs a K-loader toward the aircraft to load cargo during a combat airlift operation within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Jan. 7, 2023. The 8th EAS's combat airlift capability enables sustained combat, counterterrorism, and humanitarian operations within the CENTCOM AOR.

The 151st Air Refueling Wing and ESGR brought approximately 20 employers on an appreciation air refueling mission here on August 17, 2022. The employers, nominated by their Air National Guard employees, boarded a KC-135R Stratotanker, and witnessed the refueling of three F-16 Falcons and four F-35 Lightings while taking in an aerial view of Utahs West desert.

A petty officer observer in Oranje Vliegaartall, which was obliged from 1965 for soldiers in aircraft and helicopters.

Airstation New Orleans - 26-HK-338-9. Hurricane Katrina

A Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force ShinMaywa US-2 pilot follows a support ship back to Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni during the annual JMSDF New Years flight at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Jan. 5, 2024. The JMSDF New Years flight is typically held at the beginning of January, and this years flight showcased the US-2s capabilities, as well as Fleet Air Wing 31s ability to swiftly and successfully conduct search and rescue missions. This is the first time in 9 years the event has been held at Iwakuni.

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Matthew Tracy, with the Aviation Combat Element, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, flies in a UH-1Y Huey during flight operations in Norway, April 19, 2022. The 22nd MEU, embarked aboard the Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group, is participating in a bilateral training event with the Kingdom of Norways Armed Forces to strengthen U.S. and Norway interoperability, ensuring collective capabilities and steadfast partnerships among NATO allies and partners.

CAMP BONDSTEEL, Kosovo - A service member with the Swiss Air Force looks out the window of a U.S. UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter during a multinational, multi-ship flight across the Kosovo Force's Regional Command - East area of operations, April 12, 2022. The multinational flight brought together aircraft and aircrews from Switzerland, Croatia and the U.S. in order to develop interoperability and better hone aircrew abilities while operating in a multinational environment.

US Navy Lieutenant Nicole Driscoll pilots a MH-53 Helicopter from HC4 Black Stallions, Sigonella Naval Air Station, Sicily, loaded with American civilians and foreign national non-combatants. They are being evacuated from the exercise country "Anglia" during the multinational training exercise VENETO RESCUE '01, in northeast Italy and Slovenia. Veneto Rescue is an exercise that helps to train military units to conduct the safe evacuation of non-combatant civilians and other designated evacuates from a country or a region that has the potential for hostilities or danger. This type of operation is known as a non-combatant evacuation operation or NEO. This exercise involves over 34 aircraft .... Complete Scene Caption: US Navy Lieutenant Nicole Driscoll pilots a MH-53 Helicopter from HC4 Black Stallions, Sigonella Naval Air Station, Sicily, loaded with American civilians and foreign national non-combatants. They are being evacuated from the exercise country "Anglia" during the multinati

US Air Force SENIOR AIRMAN Yost, a Pararescueman from the 41st Rescue Squadron (RQS) Moody Air Force Base, Georgia, bandages a rescued pilots "broken" arm. Country: Unknown

DF-ST-87-13400. Subject Operation/Series: TEAM SPIRIT '85 Country: Republic Of Korea (KOR)

A view into the cockpit as KC-135 pilots from the 92nd Aerial Refueling Squadron, Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, make adjustments while refueling fighters and strike aircraft (not shown) during the first night of NATO Operation Allied Force. Subject Operation/Series: ALLIED FORCE Country: Unknown

U.S. Army Sgt. Konner Case, a CH-47 helicopter repairer assigned to Company B, 1st Battalion, 111th Aviation Regiment, Mississippi Army National Guard, surveys the area from a CH-47 Chinook helicopter above Fort Myers, Florida, October 4, 2022. The 111th is deployed to south Florida to respond to the devastation of Hurricane Ian.

Louisiana National Guardsmen from Delta Company, 2-151st Aviation Regiment conduct recertification training on a LUH-72 Lakota helicopter hoist system used for rescue operations at the Hammond Regional Airport ahead of Hurricane Laura, Aug. 25, 2020. Guardsmen continue to prepare to respond to the citizens of Louisiana prior to landfall of Hurricane Laura.

The last C-130H Hercules departs from the 179th Airlift Wing at Mansfield Lahm ANGB, Ohio, July 7, 2022. This aircraft, tail 88-4401, will retire and become a static display at the MAPS Air Museum (Military Aviation Preservation Society), an internationally known museum of aviation in North Canton, Ohio. After being selected to become the nation's first Air National Guard Cyber Wing, the unit is transitioning from flying the C-130H Hercules to a new mission assigned to Air Combat Command.

011016-A-3639G-029. Subject Operation/Series: JOINT GUARDIAN II Base: Camp Bondsteel State: Kosovo Country: Serbia (SER)

Captain Thomas Bodine, Commander, Naval Air Force Atlantic (AIRLANT) flies during a gun exercise with Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 5 at Naval Air Station Fallon, April 26, 2022. Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 7 is the offensive air and strike component of Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 10 and the George H.W. Bush CSG. The squadrons of CVW-7 are Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 143; VFA-103; VFA-86; VFA-136; Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 140; Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) 121; HSC-5; and Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 46.

U.S. Marines assigned to Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 462, Marine Air-Ground Task Force 7 (MAGTF-7) "Ripper", observe flight operations during deck landing qualifications aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD2), in the Pacific Ocean, June 22, 2022. MAGTF-7 provides realistic, relevant training that increases participants' abilities to plan, communicate and conduct complex maritime operations efficiently and effectively.

Reserve Citizen Airmen with the 732nd Airlift Squadron, 514th Air Mobility Wing, conduct low level tactical maneuvers in a C-17 Globemaster III near Key West, Fla., on June 10, 2022. The training was conducted to simulate a real world threat in which a C-17 Globemaster III would deliver assets in contested territory.

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Anthony Logue, 14th Airlift Squadron C-17 Globemaster III loadmaster, looks out the window during a training mission on Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina, May 5, 2022. The 14th AS conducted training with Marines assigned to Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point on loading Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected vehicles onto a C-17.

Two students in the T-37 Simulator. Base: Vance Air Force Base State: Oklahoma (OK) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Capts. Rick Ford and John Gustafson, pilots with the 136th Airlift Wing 181st Airlift Squadron, Dallas, Texas Air National Guard, flies a C-130 Hercules aircraft loaded with supplies to Entebbe, Uganda. Subject Operation/Series: Restore Hope Base: Mombasa Country: Kenya (KEN)

U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Derek France, Third Air Force commander, sits on the right seat of a KC-135 Stratotanker Aircraft at Royal Air Force Mildenhall, England, Nov. 10, 2022. The KC-135 Stratotanker provided aerial refueling over the North Sea to five F-35 Lightning II Aircraft assigned to RAF Lakenheath.

British Army soldiers conduct an air drop out of a Royal Air Force C-130J Hercules assigned to No. 47 Squadron, RAF Brize Norton, England, during RED FLAG-Alaska 22-1 over Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, May 10, 2022. RF-A is a Pacific Air Forces-directed field training exercise, allowing forces to practice interoperability by providing unique opportunities to integrate into joint and multilateral training.

021003-F-9186F-004. Base: Ramstein Air Base State: Rheinland-Pfalz Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU)

Maj. Alex Layendecker, 301st Rescue Squadron pilot, prepares to fly an HH-60G Pave Hawk helicopter Nov. 8, 2022, at Patrick Space Force Base, Florida. 920th Rescue Wing aircraft departed the installation in preparation for the arrival of Tropical Storm Nicole. The decision was made to relocate the aircraft to areas that would prevent them from being damaged.

Airmen from the 920th Rescue Wing at Patrick Air Force Base, Fla., have been tasked with search-and-rescue and range-clearing missions for the shuttle program since 1981. Shown are photos from recent shuttle support missions.

Major Jim Shaw from the 67th Fighter Squadron, 18th Wing, Kadena Air Base, Japan, looks for the "blue" opposition aircraft while flying a training mission in a F-15D Eagle over the Pacific Ocean near Okinawa, Japan. Base: Pacific Ocean State: Okinawa Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Major Command Shown: PACAF

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