F-16 Fighter Jets in Flight

Aerial images of F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft showcasing military operations. The jets soar through varied cloud formations, symbolizing power and precision in defense.

An F-15 Eagle with the 159th Fighter Wing, Louisiana, flies next to a KC-135 Stratotanker with the 914th Air Refueling Wing, New York, over Southeastern United States, July 10, 2022. Spouses of 307th Bomb Wing Airmen watched the refueling of the Eagle from the KC-135.

030611-F-7709A-001. Country: Gulf Of Mexico Scene Major Command Shown: ANG

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft, assigned to the 179th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron, carries out aerial operations in the U.S. Air Forces Central area of responsibility, April 28, 2022. The 179th EFS delivers airpower and showcases U.S. commitment to deterrence and regional stability.

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 77th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron prepares to receive fuel from a KC-10 Extender assigned to the 908th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron over an undisclosed location in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Oct. 31, 2022. With assistance from the KC-10, F-16s are able to remain in the air for longer durations, maximizing their patrol time and ensuring regional stability.

030326-F-7709A-001. Country: Gulf Of Mexico Scene Major Command Shown: ACC

Close up of two F-16C Fighting Falcon Block 52 aircraft's from the 157th Fighter Squadron, 169th Fighter Wing, McEntire Air National Guard Station, South Carolina, in flight. The aircraft's are armed with AGM-88 HARM's (high-speed anti-radiation missile), AIM-9 Sidewinder missiles and AIM-120 AMRAAM's (advanced medium-range air-to-air missile). Country: Unknown

An F-15 Eagle with the 159th Fighter Wing, Louisiana, flies next to a KC-135 Stratotanker with the 914th Air Refueling Wing, New York, over Southeastern United States, July 10, 2022. Spouses of 307th Bomb Wing Airmen watched the refueling of the Eagle from the KC-135.

An air-to-air right side view of a 4th Tactical Fighter Wing F-15E Eagle aircraft over Saudi Arabia during Operation Desert Shield.. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD Country: Saudi Arabia(SAU)

Near Hawaii. A right rear view of two F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft carrying AIM-9 Sidewinder missiles during exercise COPE ELITE '81. The Falcons are from the 428th Tactical Fighter Squadron, 474th Tactical Fighter Wing. Subject Operation/Series: COPE ELITE '81 Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

U.S. Air Force F-16 Falcons from the Air National Guard's 187th Fighter Wing, Montgomery, Alabama and F-15 Eagles from the Air National Guard's 159th Fighter Wing, New Orleans, Louisiana, are refueled by a KC-135 Stratotanker from the Air National Guard's 117th Air Refueling Wing, on July 22, 2022. The flight crew wore helmets during the refueling to simulate a need for oxygen situation. (U.S Air National Guard Photos by Senior Airman Nicholas Faddis.)

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft, assigned to the 179th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron, carries out aerial operations in the U.S. Air Forces Central area of responsibility, May 2, 2022. The 179th EFS delivers airpower and showcases U.S. commitment to deterrence and regional stability.

A U.S. Air Force pilot, assigned to the 77th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron Gamblers, flies in formation over an undisclosed location within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Dec. 2, 2022. F-16 aircraft routinely conduct presence patrols within the CENTCOM AOR to reassure allies and ensure regional security.

Three F-16 Fighting Falcon Block 52 aircraft's from the 157th Fighter Squadron, 169th Fighter Wing, McEntire Air National Guard Station, South Carolina, fly in formation. The aircraft's are armed with AGM-88 HARM's (high-speed anti-radiation missile), AIM-9 Sidewinder missiles and AIM-120 AMRAAM's (advanced medium-range air-to-air missile). Country: Unknown

An overhead left side view of a US Air Force F-4 from the 561st Fighter Wing, Nellis AFB, NV, during the operation.(Exact date unknown). Subject Operation/Series: VIGILANT WARRIOR Base: Moron Country: Spain (ESP)

An F-16 Falcon, from the Portugese Air Force, receives fuel from a McGuire Air Force Base, New Jersey, KC-10 Extender (Partially shown) while deployed to a forward location in the European theatre. This mission is in direct support of Joint Task Force Noble Anvil. Subject Operation/Series: NOBLE ANVIL Country: Unknown

Two F-16 Fighting Falcon Block 52 aircraft's from the 157th Fighter Squadron, 169th Fighter Wing, McEntire Air National Guard Station, South Carolina in flight. The aircraft's are armed with AGM-88 HARM's (high-speed anti-radiation missile), AIM-9 Sidewinder missiles and AIM-120 AMRAAM's (advanced medium-range air-to-air missile). Country: Unknown

High over Germany three German F-4F Phantoms form up off the right wing of a KC-135R Stratotanker as they wait for their turn to refuel. The KC-135R is from the 100th Aerial Refueling Wing, Royal Air Force Mildenhall, England. Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU)

An air-to-air right side view of two F-15E Eagle aircraft of the 4th Tactical Fighter Wing (4th TFW) near Seymour Johnson Air Force Base. The 4th TFW has the first operational F-15E squadron. State: North Carolina (NC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

970221-F-5742K-005. Base: Strait Of Gibraltar Country: Mediterranean Sea (MED)

An F-16 "Falcon" fighter, the 79th FS flag ship, assigned to the 79th Fighter Squadron, Shaw AFB, SC flies a sortie during the Operational Readiness Inspection (ORI). Base: Shaw Air Force Base State: South Carolina (SC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

021204-F-7709A-002. Country: Unknown Scene Major Command Shown: ACC

F-16s from the U.S. Air Force Fighter Weapons School, Nellis AFB, Nevada fly in formation over the skies above the ranges north of Nellis after flying a training mission during the extensive course. Country: Unknown

DN-SC-87-11056. Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

A US Air Force F-16 Falcon from the 169th Fighter Wing, South Carolina Air National Guard, McEntire ANG Base, SC, flies over the coast of South Carolina. State: South Carolina (SC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

April 8, 2011 - Dutch F-16AMs armed with AIM-120 AMRAAM and AIM-9 Sidewinder missiles during a combat air patrol sortie in support of Operation Unified Protector over the Mediterranean Sea close to Libya.

030611-F-7709A-002. Country: Gulf Of Mexico Scene Major Command Shown: ANG

DF-ST-89-04303. Country: Sicily (SIC)

030415-F-7709A-003. Base: Utah Test And Training Range State: Utah (UT) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: ACC

980407-F-7910D-003. Subject Operation/Series: SOUTHERN WATCH 1998 Country: Saudi Arabia (SAU) Scene Major Command Shown: ACC

040429-F-7709A-005. Country: Gulf Of Mexico

DN-SC-90-04166. Country: Indian Ocean (IOC)

June 9, 2006 - An F-16 Fighting Falcon drops flares while performing manuevers at Exercise Northern Edge 2006 at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska.

DF-ST-87-08097. Country: West Germany (FRG)

010909-F-1279W-026. State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A 56th Fighter Wing F-16 Fighting Falcon from Luke Air Force Base, Arizona, releases two GBU-12 laser guided bombs during a training mission.

DN-SC-89-11075. Base: Unknown

An A-6E Intruder aircraft and Attack Squadron 46 (VA-46) A-7E Corsair II aircraft fly in formation as they prepare for refueling during Operation Desert Storm. The Corsairs are armed with cluster bombs.. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Country: Unknown

DF-ST-89-09414. State: Arizona (AZ) Country: United States Of America (USA)

An air-to-air left side view of an F-16 Falcon aircraft assigned to the 388th Tactical Fighter Wing during a mission out of Hill Air Force Base. State: Utah (UT) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Three F-16 Falcon aircraft from the 347th Composite Wing/69th Fighter Squadron fly above the clouds in a diamond formation. AIM 120 AMRAAM missiles are mounted on the wing tips. Subject Operation/Series: JOINT TASK FORCE 95-3 Base: Moody Air Force Base State: Georgia (GA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Military Jets Fixed Wing Boeing Aviat Airplanes F-15E Strike Eagle fighter formation USAF U.S. Air Force sky

A U.S. Air Force F-15C Eagle from the 142nd Fighter Wing, Portland Air National Guard, gets refueled by a KC-135 Stratotanker from the 92nd Air Refueling Wing, Fairchild Air Force Base, during North American Aerospace Defense Commands (NORAD) Operation Noble Defender (OND) over Canada's Pacific Coast near Vancouver Island, Sept. 14, 2022. Canada and the U.S. are essential partners in the NORAD mission and in ensuring NORADs capability and capacity to deter aggression and defend our nations from airborne and maritime threats. Recurring operations like Noble Defender contribute to NORAD's ongoing efforts to address current and evolving threats to North American defense and security.

011005-F-7910D-005. Base: Shaw Air Force Base State: South Carolina (SC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: Air Combat Command

020620-F-7709A-005. State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Air to air view of two Air Force Reserve F-16 Fighting Falcons flying over the clouds during a training mission. The lead F-16 is the flag ship of the 302nd Fighter Squadron and the wing aircraft is the flag ship of the 944th Fighter Wing, both deployed from Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. Subject Operation/Series: JOINT ENDEAVOR Base: Karup Air Base Country: Denmark (DNK)

070207-F-9629D-041. Complete Scene Caption: A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft flown by MAJ. Marc Himelhoch from the 77th Fighter Squadron, Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., looks for simulated targets and hostile aircraft during exercise Operation Iron Thunder on Feb. 7, 2007, near Shaw AFB. The exercise offers a chance for participants to be exposed to missions identical to those faced in combat. More than 100 aircraft from the U.S. military and North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) forces are participating in the exercise. The aircraft is armed with AIM-120 Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missile (AMRAAM) missiles on each wing and an AIM-9M Sidewinder missile (left wing). (U.S. Air Force photo by STAFF SGT Suzanne Day) (Released) Subject Operation/Series: EXERCISE IRON THUNDER Base: Unknown Country: United States Of America (USA)

Aerial view of an F-16 Fighting Falcon in flight

An F-16 Fighting Falcon piloted by Captain Tim REEF Joubert, instructor pilot assigned to the 64th Aggressor Squadron, flies over the Nevada Test and Training Range after participating in a Red Flag-Nellis 22-3 mission at Nellis Air Force Base, July 12, 2022. During RF-N 22-3 the aggressor nation refines threat replication, applies advanced threats and jamming capabilities and increases threat capabilities to maximize training in non-permissive environments.

DN-SC-88-05747. Country: Mediterranean Sea (MED)

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon, assigned to the Ohio National Guards 180th Fighter Wing, flies over the skies of Northwestern Ohio during a test of the Aerospace Control Alert System, April 27, 2022. The purpose of the event is to exercise coordination between the Eastern Air Defense Sector, Federal Aviation Administration and the 180FW, maintaining air sovereignty and air defense through the surveillance and control of airspace over Canada and the U.S.

011005-F-7910D-004. Base: Shaw Air Force Base State: South Carolina (SC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: Air Combat Command

Two F-16C Fighting Falcon Block 52 aircraft's from the 157th Fighter Squadron, 169th Fighter Wing, McEntire Air National Guard Station, South Carolina, in flight. One of the aircraft's is armed with AIM-9 Sidewinder missiles and AIM-120 AMRAAM's (advanced medium-range air-to-air missile). Country: Unknown

F-16C Fighting Falcon aircraft of the 50th Tactical Fighter Wing take part in a mission against Iraqi targets during Operation Desert Storm. The aircraft are armed with AIM-9 Sidewinder missiles and Mark 84 2,000-pound bombs.. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Country: Unknown

An F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft from the 157th Fighter Squadron (FS) Swamp Fox, 169th Fighter Wing (FW) of the South Carolina Air National Guard, McEntire Air National Guard Station engages it's target. The 169th FW is deployed to Hill Air Force Base, Utah to participate in Combat Hammer. It's flying squadron, the 157th FS, is one of several units operating in this 'live-fire' weapons testing mission. The 157th FS will fire AGM-88 Highspeed Anti-Radiation Missiles (HARM) and AGM-65G Maverick missiles to test their pilots abilities, their unit tactics, and the effectiveness of missile systems. Subject Operation/Series: COMAT HAMMER State: Utah (UT) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DF-ST-86-12597. Country: Unknown

June 10, 2008 - A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft returns to the fight after receiving fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker during a mission over Iraq.

Left side front view medium aerial shot as US Air Force F-16's from Aviano Air Base, Italy; are escorted to MacDill Air Force Base, Florida by KC-135's (Not shown). The 555th Fighter Squadron deployed to MacDill due to temperary closure of Aviano's airfield. Country: Unknown

US Air Force Boeing F-15C of the 1st Fighter Wing Langley AFB VA

Aerial formation from right to left, F-16CJ Fighting Falcon, 20th Fighter Wing (FW) Shaw Air Force Base (AFB), South Carolina; F-15E Strike Eagle, 4th FW Seymour Johnson AFB, North Carolina; and F-16CJ Fighting Falcon, 27th FW, Cannon AFB, New Mexico during the 4th Aerospace Expeditionary Wing (AEW) in Doha, Qatar. The AEW was in country in support of Operation SOUTHERN WATCH. SOUTHERN WATCH enforces the United Nations Security Council Resolution 688 that establishes a no-fly zone over Southern Iraq below the 32nd parallel. The missiles seen on the Shaw (SW) AFB F-16 from wing tip in are the AIM-120 advanced medium-range air-to-air missile (AMRAAM), AIM-9 Sidewinder, and the AGM-88 HARM.... Complete Scene Caption: Aerial formation from right to left, F-16CJ Fighting Falcon, 20th Fighter Wing (FW) Shaw Air Force Base (AFB), South Carolina; F-15E Strike Eagle, 4th FW Seymour Johnson AFB, North Carolina; and F-16CJ Fighting Falcon, 27th FW, Cannon AFB, New Mexico during the 4th Aerospac

An F-15 Eagle from the 67th Fighter Squadron in Kadena Air Base, Okinawa, Japan, flies over the Pacific Ocean during a training mission.

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft, assigned to the 79th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron, carries out aerial operations in the U.S. Air Forces Central area of responsibility, Sep. 18, 2022. The 79th EFS delivers airpower and showcases U.S. commitment to deterrence and regional stability.

An air-to-air left side view of a Strike-Fighter-Squadron 195 (VFA-195) F/A-18A Hornet aircraft. The aircraft is armed with AIM-9 Sidewinder missiles and Mark 82 500-pound bombs. Country: Unknown

An air-to-air left side view of four F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft of the 388th Tactical Fighter Wing flying in a diamond formation. Leading the formation is the wing commander's aircraft, followed by the aircraft assigned to the commander of each squadron; the 34th Tactical Fighter Squadron (TFS), top, the 4th Tactical Fighter Squadron, right, and the 421st Tactical Fighter Squadron, bottom. Each aircraft is equipped with AIM-9 Sidewinder missiles on the wing tips. Country: Unknown

050224-F-7709A-007. Base: Over The Gulf Of Mexico Country: United States Of America (USA)

060130-F-6911G-041. Complete Scene Caption: An aerial view of an F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft from the 20th Fighter Wing, Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., as it heads out to the training range at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., during Exercise Red Flag 06-1 on Jan. 30, 2006. Red Flag, which involves more than 85 aircraft ranging from B-2 Spirit bombers to F-16 Fighting Falcons, tests aircrew's warfighting skills in realistic combat situations. The aircraft will be flying missions day and night to the nearby Nevada Test and Training Range where they will simulate an air war. Units from the U.S. Army, U.S. Navy, U.S. Marine Corps, United Kingdom and Australia will also participate in the training. (U.S. Air Force photo by MASTER SGT. Kevin J. Gruenwald) (Released) Base: Nellis Air Force Base State: Nevada (NV) Country: United States Of America (USA)

An air-to-air right side view of a Strike Fighter Squadron 136 (VFA-136) F/A-18A Hornet aircraft. The aircraft is armed with the AIM-9 Sidewinder missile on the right wing tip. State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Capt. Cameron Wall, F-16 pilot assigned to the 64th Aggressor Squadron, flies over the Nevada Test and Training Range during a routine training mission at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, June 23, 2022. The principal testament to the value of the Aggressor program is the consistent dominance of the U.S. Air Force during recent conflicts.

DF-ST-89-05842. Base: George Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DF-ST-85-11181. Country: West Germany (FRG)

050608-F-2295B-196. State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A view of an Attack Squadron 72 (VA-72) A-7E Corsair aircraft enroute to its target during Operation Desert Storm. The aircraft is carrying Mark 20 Rockeye II anti-tank cluster bombs on its outboard wing pylon and an AIM-9 Sidewinder missile on it fuselage pylon. VA-72 is based aboard the aircraft carrier USS JOHN F. KENNEDY (CV-67) which is operating in the Red Sea. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Country: Iraq (IRQ)

A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker, from the 50th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron, refuels a French Dassault Rafale over the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, April 29, 2022. U.S. Central Command service members consistently train with partner nations to strengthen our military-to-military relationships, promote regional security and improve interoperability.

030902-F-7709A-008. Country: Gulf Of Mexico Scene Major Command Shown: ACC

DF-ST-87-07689. Country: Turkey (TUR)

An F-16C Fighting Falcon Block 52 aircraft from the 157th Fighter Squadron, 169th Fighter Wing, South Carolina Air National Guard, in flight. The aircraft is armed with AIM-9 Sidewinder missiles and AIM-120 AMRAAM's (advanced medium-range air-to-air missile). Country: Unknown

A U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle assigned to the 48th Fighter Wing takes off at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, Oct. 19, 2022. The 48th Fighter Wing conducts routine training sorties to ensure that pilots and the aircraft remain prepared to meet mission requirements.

Four F-16 Fighting Falcon aircrafts from the 169th Fighter Wing, South Carolina Air National Guard, over the coast of South Carolina. Country: United States Of America (USA)

A Chilean Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon refuels from a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker over Brazil during Exercise CRUZEX V.

F-15D Eagle US Air Force

A U.S. Air Force 44th Fighter Squadron F-15C Eagle receives fuel from a 909th Air Refueling Squadron KC-135 Stratotanker over South Korea, Nov. 4, 2022. Kadena's F-15's were the first operational Eagles outfitted with an active electronically-scanned array radar, and the Legion Pod, the first infrared search-and-track system compatible with the aircraft.

DN-SC-88-08333. State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA)

An air-to-air left side view of an F/A-18A Hornet aircraft of Strike Fighter Squadron 303 (VFA-303) over Southern California. Country: Unknown

030402-F-7709A-003. Country: Gulf Of Mexico Scene Major Command Shown: ACC

DF-ST-88-04701. Base: Hill Air Force Base State: Utah (UT) Country: United States Of America (USA)

An F-15 Eagle aircraft over Saudi Arabia in support of Operation SOUTHERN WATCH. The F-15 is armed with AIM 7 Sparrow missiles and AIM 120 advanced medium-range air-to-air missiles (AMRAAM) and is part of the coalition forces of the 363rd Air Expeditionary Wing who enforce the no-fly and no-drive zone in Southern Iraq to protect and defend against Iraqi aggression. Subject Operation/Series: SOUTHERN WATCH Country: Unknown

F-15C and F-15E model fighters from the U.S. Air Force Fighter Weapons School, Nellis AFB, Nevada fly in formation over the skies above the ranges north of Nellis after flying a training mission during the extensive course. Country: Unknown

Under the direction of the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD),a CF-18 assigned to the Royal Canadian Air Force flies behind a KC-135 assigned to the Pennsylvania Air National Guard during air-defense Operation NOBLE DEFENDER, Oct. 27, 2022. Operation NOBLE DEFENDER is a long-planned NORAD exercise that validates the commands capability to defend Canada and the United States from every avenue of approach. The Continental U.S. NORAD Region (CONR) led this iteration of OND and coordinated and conducted combined operations, while concurrently launching aircraft from different locations across the northeast coast of the United States. F-15 and KC-135 aircraft from CONR and CF-18 aircraft from the Canadian NORAD Region participated in the operation. NORAD is a bi-national Canadian and U.S. 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 t

A U.S. Marine Corps F/A-18C Hornet, assigned to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron312, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), patrols Polish airspace as a part ofNATO's Enhanced Air Policing, May 15, 2022. 2nd MAW units are deployed toenhance NATO's capabilities in Eastern Europe at the invitation of the hostnation.

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon from the 52nd Fighter Wing, Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, receives fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker from the 100th Air Refueling Wing, Royal Air Force Mildenhall, England, during an Agile Combat Employment movement over Germany, Feb. 29, 2024. ACE within the European theater emphasizes agility and the ability to adapt to changing threat environments by embracing a dynamic approach to rapidly distribute, reposition, and operate from multiple dispersed locations. Air Force

A Spanish Air Force EF-18A Hornet moves into position behind an Air Combat Command KC-135R Stratotanker (not shown) of the 22nd Air Refueling Squadron during a NATO Operation Allied Force Combat Mission. The versatility of the KC-135 Stratotanker is clearly demonstrated by its ability to adapt quickly to each mission. This mission required that the tanker attach a refueling drogue (not shown) to the end of its refueling boom (not shown) so that NATO aircraft fitted with a refueling probe could refuel. The EF-18A Hornets carries AIM-9 Sidewinder missiles on the wingtip rails, MK 82 500 pound Laser Guided Bombs in the middle of the wings and 350 gallon underwing drop tanks to extend mission.... Complete Scene Caption: A Spanish Air Force EF-18A Hornet moves into position behind an Air Combat Command KC-135R Stratotanker (not shown) of the 22nd Air Refueling Squadron during a NATO Operation Allied Force Combat Mission. The versatility of the KC-135 Stratotanker is clearly demonstrated b

An F-16 from the 169th Fighter Wing in South Carolina approaches the boom of a KC-135 Stratotanker from the 134th Air Refueling Wing. The 134th Air Refueling Wing celebrated the centennial anniversary of in-flight refueling on June 27, 2023, by performing two flyovers and a total of seven in-flight refuelings in the skies over Tennessee.

Zwei Eurofighter Mehrzweckkampfflugzeuge der Luftwaffe Bundeswehr, aufgenommen aus einem Airbus A400 Transportflugzeug bei der Uebung Rapid Viking 2023. Keflavik Island 03.08.2023

A U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle aircraft assigned to the 335th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron conducts aerial operations in the U.S. Air Forces Central area of responsibility May 8, 2022. The 335th EFS delivers airpower and showcases U.S. commitment to deterrence and regional stability.

020208-F-1851B-238. Subject Operation/Series: SOUTHERN WATCH Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Major Command Shown: ACC

F/A-18C Hornet US Navy

050119-F-7709A-017. Base: Unknown

DN-ST-93-03739. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD Country: Unknown

020612-F-7709A-007. State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA)

F-16C Fighting FalconsUS Air Force

A U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle aircraft assigned to the 335th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron, conducts aerial refueling operations in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility October 23, 2022. The 335th EFS delivers airpower and showcases U.S. commitment to deterrence and regional stability.

A U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor assigned to the 90th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron flies alongside two Polish F-16s in formation during the NATO Air Shielding media day, Oct. 12, 2022 at Łask Air Base, Poland. The Raptors uphold the Air Shielding mission alongside Polish F-16s and Italian Eurofighter Typhoons. The event showcased the importance of NATOs Air Shielding mission and the interoperability among the U.S. and NATO Allies to international media through trilateral aerial demonstrations and interviews with service members. The U.S. remains dedicated to our security commitments with our NATO Alliance and postured to defend NATO territory.

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