Fighter Aircraft Operations

Dynamic images of military fighter jets, including F-15s and F-16s, preparing for missions at air bases. Conveying action and readiness in modern military exercises.

U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagles assigned to the 336th Fighter Squadron taxi after arriving at Kadena Air Base, Japan, April 8, 2023. The Strike Eagle is a dual-role fighter with air-to-air and air-to-ground missions. An array of avionics and electronics systems gives the F-15E the capability to fight at low altitude, day or night and in all weather.

F-16 Fighting Falcons from the Colorado Air National Guard arrives at a training base in Northern Jordan as part of the Eager Lion exercise. Eager Lion is a U.S. Central Command-directed, irregular warfare-themed exercise focusing on missions the United States and its coalition partners might perform in support of global contingency operations.

030315-F8993B-006. Base: Dyess Air Force Base State: Texas (TX) Country: United States Of America (USA)

F-15E Strike Eagles assigned to the 48th Fighter Wing taxi to the flight line during Point Blank 22-04, an exercise conducted at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, Aug. 24 & 25, 2022. Point Blank is a multilateral exercise that increases interoperability and collective readiness, deters potential adversaries and ensures the skies within the European theater remain sovereign.

Three US Air Force F-15E Strike Eagles from the 492nd Fighter Squadron, 48th Fighter Wing, Royal Air Force Lakenheath, United Kingdom, roll down the taxiway prior to launch. The Strike Eagle is a two-seat fighter designed to maintain air superiority during combat.(Duplicate image, see also DF-SD-01-07697 or search 000828-F-9032T-003). Base: Raf Lakenheath State: East Anglia Country: England / Great Britain (ENG)

An F-15E Strike Eagle aircraft assigned to the 366th Fighter Wing, Mountain Home Air Force Base, Idaho, sits on the flightline while a KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft assigned to the 121st Air Refueling Wing, Rickenbacker Air National Guard Base, Ohio, lands at Royal Air Force Mildenhall, England, Oct. 3, 2022. The 100th ARW supports the Air Forces global reach mission by extending the range of U.S. Air Force aircraft.

F-15E Strike Eagles from the 366th Fighter Wing from Mountain Home Air Force Base, Idaho and F-15C models from the Air National Guard Air Force Reserve Command Test Center in Tucson Air National Guard Base gave us a rare site on our ramp spaces and skies Thursday. They stopped in for some gas ontheir way to Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida for a training exercise. The ramp was busy with fueling and many other mission flights including, KC-135 Stratotankers, B-52 Stratofortresses and of course our own E-3 AWACS snuck into the action as well. Great day if you were outside and happened to see the action. Great work supporting this effort TEAM TINKER!

U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagles assigned to the 336th Fighter Squadron taxi after arriving at Kadena Air Base, Japan, April 8, 2023. The Strike Eagle is a dual-role fighter with air-to-air and air-to-ground missions. An array of avionics and electronics systems gives the F-15E the capability to fight at low altitude, day or night and in all weather.

U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon” with the 100th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron Red Tails” taxi’s at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan Aug. 7, 2014. The 100 EFS launch around-the-clock in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. The unit is deployed from the 187th Fighter Wing in Montgomery, Ala.

An F-16 Fighting Falcon from the 148th Fighter Wing, Duluth Air National Guard Base, Minnesota, taxis on the flight line during Red Flag-Nellis 22-1, Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, Jan. 26, 2022. Participants conduct a variety of scenarios, including defensive counter air, offensive counter air suppression of enemy air defenses and offensive counter air-air interdiction. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Trevor Bell)

021113-F-9032T-001. Base: RAF Lakenheath Country: United Kingdom (GBR)

A U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor from the 325th Fighter Wing, Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida, taxis on the flight line at the Air Dominance Center, a Combat Training Readiness Center April 29, 2022, in Savannah, Georgia prior to afternoon sortie take-offs. The 325th Fighter Wing sent more than 200 personnel and 22 aircraft to participate in Sentry Savannah, a near-peer training exercise hosted by the Air National Guards Air Dominance Center.

U.S. Marine Corps F/A-18C Hornet aircraft with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 232 taxi the flight line during Cope North 24 at Tinian, Northern Mariana Islands, Feb. 13, 2024. Marines with Marine Aircraft Group 12 traveled from Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, and trained at Tinian during their participation in Cope North 24. Allies and partners train together during the multilateral exercise, Cope North 24, to improve shared tactics and multilateral defense capabilities. Marine Corps

U.S. Marine Corps F/A-18 Hornet aircraft with Marine All Weather Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA(AW)) 533 taxi the flight line at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, June 7, 2022. Marines with VMFA(AW)-533 traveled from Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan to Andersen Air Force Base, Guam to enhance squadron readiness and conduct joint-level training as part of an Aviation Training Relocation Program.

DN-ST-89-05702. Base: Unknown

U.S. Air Force maintainers assigned to the 90th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron tow an F-22 Raptor for maintenance at Łask Air Base, Poland, Aug. 31, 2022. The NATO Air Shielding mission is a multinational effort that enables long-term deterrence and an enhanced defense posture.

020410-F-4814D-005. Subject Operation/Series: NORTHERN WATCH 2002 Base: Incirlik Air Base, Adana Country: Turkey (TUR) Scene Major Command Shown: Combined Task Force

An F-16 Fighting Falcon from the 23rd Fighter Squadron, Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, awaits takes off from Royal Air Force (RAF) Lakenheath, United Kingdom, during a phase II exercise. Personnel from the 52nd Fighter Wing were deployed to RAF Lakenheath in preparation for the NATO Tactical Evaluation in October. Base: Raf Lakenheath State: East Anglia Country: England / Great Britain (ENG) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE

Two T-1 Jayhawks sit on the flight line as 47th Maintenance Directorate members refuel them at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, Oct. 5, 2022. Laughlin's mission continues to be training the military's finest and most lethal pilots.

U.S. Air Force F-16 fighter jets from the South Carolina Air National Guards 169th Fighter Wing 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.

A left front view of B-52 Stratofortress aircraft being readied for an alert mission as another B-52 (in the background) takes off, 1981

U.S. Navy Cmdr. Neal Young, the former commanding officer of Strike Fighter Squadron 115 (VFA-115) taxis under streams of water during a change of command ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Apr. 7, 2022. During the ceremony, Young was relieved by Cmdr. Michael Riley. VFA-115 is an F/A-18E Super Hornet strike fighter squadron, assigned to Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 5, operating from MCAS Iwakuni. CVW-5 is forward deployed to the air station in support of security and stability throughout the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Marine Corps phot by Lance Cpl. Calah Thompson)

An F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft is serviced on the flight line prior to flying a Desert Flag training mission. Designed by members of the 4440th Tactical Figher Training Group, the Desert Flag range introduces pilots to obstacles such as those encountered by fighter aircraft during Operation Desert Storm. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Base: Nellis Air Force Base State: Nevada(NV) Country: United States Of America(USA)

Two F-15C Eagle aircraft from the 1ST Tactical Fighter Wing (1ST TFW) sit parked on an apron during Operation Desert Shield. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD Country: Saudi Arabia (SAU)

Three F-16 Fighting Falcons from the 186th Fighter Interceptor Squadron, 120th Fighter Wing, Air National Guard, Great Falls, Montana, taxis on the ramp at 4 Wing Cold Lake for take off. Other F-16s on the ramp are also participating in the exercise that will test the response of the air intercept and air defense capabilities of the American and Canadian Forces, supporting the mission of NORAD (North American Air Defense command). Subject Operation/Series: AMALGAM WARRIOR Base: Cold Lake State: Alberta (AB) Country: Canada (CAN)

An F-22 Raptor from 27th Fighter Squadron, Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, takes off for a Red Flag-Nellis 22-3 mission, July 11, 2022. The 27th FS is one of more than 20 units from across the Department of Defense, participating in Red Flag-Nellis 22-3.

DN-ST-89-06479. Subject Operation/Series: GALLANT EAGLE 88 Base: Unknown

030513-F-1443F-002. Base: Aviano Air Base State: Pordenone Country: Italy (ITA)

DN-ST-89-06481. Subject Operation/Series: GALLANT EAGLE 88 Base: Unknown

Republic of Korea Air Force F-15K Slam Eagles assigned to the 110th Fighter Squadron and U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons assigned to the 8th Operations Group taxi on the runway during routine training at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Sept. 22, 2022. Bilateral training events fulfill a vital role in fortifying the partnership between ROKAF and U.S. counterparts while also playing an integral part in the safety and security of the Indo-Pacific region.

010913-F-1279W-041. Base: Jacksonville Iap State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: 125 Fighter Wing

021021-F-4177H-010. Base: RAF Lakenheath Country: United Kingdom (GBR)

DN-ST-95-01472. Base: Naval Air Station, Oceana State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A right side view of an F-16N Fighting Falcon aircraft of the Navy Fighter Weapons School parked on the flight line. Base: Naval Air Station, Miramar State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A U.S. Air Force U-2 Dragon Lady from the 99th Expeditionary Reconnaissance taxis to it's parking spot at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia followed by a chase vehicle, Dec. 2, 2010. The U-2 utilizes a chase vehicle to assist with both takeoff and landing.

U.S. Marine Corps F-35 Lightning IIs from Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 242, out of Iwakuni, Japan, park at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Oct. 31, 2022. The aircraft traveled to Kunsan as a part of the Pacific Air Forces command sponsored VIGILANT STORM 23 exercise. VIGILANT STORM integrates U.S. and ROK forces to train on mutual support procedures, further improving understanding and trust between the two nations.

031112-F-3488S-196. Base: Andersen Air Base State: Guam (GU) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: PACAF

A right side view of an F-16N Fighting Falcon aircraft of the Navy Fighter Weapons School parked on the flight line. The aircraft, which displays a camouflage paint scheme, is used in adversary training of Pacific Fleet-based squadrons. Base: Naval Air Station, Miramar State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A Strike Fighter Squadron 136 (VFA-136) F/A-18C Hornet aircraft stands on the flight line with canopy open following a mission. Base: Nas, Roosevelt Roads State: Puerto Rico (PR) Country: United States Of America (USA)

An F-16A Fighting Falcon of the famous US Navy TOPGUN Naval Fighter Weapons School at the Naval Strike and Air Warfare Center, Naval Air Station Fallon, Nevada.

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Jammal Williams, a 356th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron F-35 crew chief, watches two F-35A Lightning II aircraft assigned to the 356th EFS, 354th Air Expeditionary Wing, taxi on the runway at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, during Agile Combat Employment training, June 20, 2022. ACE is Pacific Air Forces model to project combat power via a network of distributed operating locations throughout the Indo-Pacific region.

A pair of Spanish Air Force SF-5M Freedom Fighter training jets on the tarmac.

DN-ST-86-00410. Base: Naval Air Station, Fallon State: Nevada (NV) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Three C-130H aircraft from the 165th Airlift Wing, Georgia Air National Guard, prepare to take part in an elephant walk that will showcase force and the new modifications to the aircraft on September 11, 2022 in Savannah, Georgia. The wing's maintenance and operations groups showed their efficiency and force by synchronizing a 6-ship start up and taxi prior to take-off.

A U.S. Airman with the 366th Security Forces Squadron watches an F-15E Strike Eagle aircraft land for special refueling operations at Gowen Field, Boise, Idaho, Oct. 20, 2022. Special fueling operations were conducted by the 62d Airlift Wings C-17 Globemaster III aircraft and the 366th Fighter Wings F-15 as part of Exercise Rainier War 22B.

U.S. Air Force maintainers assigned to the 492nd Air Maintenance Unit prepare the F-15E Strike Eagles for take-off at Łask Air Base, Poland, to support NATO Air Shielding efforts, Aug. 9, 2022. Air Shielding is a purely defensive mission designed to shield and protect allied territory and populations, and a key component of NATO's deterrence and defense posture.

040524-F-1830P-006. Base: Tallil Air Base State: Dhi Qar Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Major Command Shown: CENTAF

An EF-111A Raven electronic warfare aircraft from the 366th Tactical Fighter Wing, Tactical Air Command, is readied for a mission during Operation Desert Shield. In the background, an F-111F fighter aircraft of the 48th Tactical Fighter Wing, U.S. Air Force Europe, taxies to a runway for takeoff.. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD Country: Saudi Arabia(SAU)

A U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle from the 366th Fighter Wing lands during Exercise Rainier War 22B at Mountain Home Air Force Base, Idaho, Oct. 17, 2022. Rainier War is a full-scale readiness exercise with an Air Force Force Generation prioritization; demonstrating the ability to generate, employ and sustain a combat force during a rigorous wartime scenario.

U.S. Air Force F-16 fighter jets from the South Carolina Air National Guards 169th Fighter Wing 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.

An F-15E Strike Eagle aircraft assigned to the 366th Fighter Wing, Mountain Home Air Force Base, Idaho, sits on the flightline while an additional F-15 aircraft lands at Royal Air Force Mildenhall, 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.

F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft assigned to the 77th Fighter Squadron arrives at Prince Sultan Air Base, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Oct. 19, 2022. While assigned to PSAB, the 77th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron mission is to project combat airpower across AFCENTs area of responsibility, supporting personnel, improving force movement, and showing U.S. and partner nations resolve in the region.

U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptors from Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii taxi at Royal Australian Air Force Base Tindal, Northern Territory, Australia, Aug. 18, 2022. The U.S. Indo-Pacific Command and Pacific Air Forces train alongside Allies and partners to enhance interoperability and bolster the collective ability to support a free and open Indo-Pacific.

020926-F-2095R-002. Base: Louis Trichardt Air Force Base Country: South Africa (ZAF)

An Overview of F-15 Strike Eagles, F-14 tomcats, A-6 Intruders and various other aircraft at the Roswell Industrial Air Center. Subject Operation/Series: ROVING SANDS 95 Base: Roswell State: New Mexico (NM) Country: United States Of America (USA)

An F-16 Fighting Falcon from the 416th Flight Test Squadron, 412th Test Wing, takes off from Edwards Air Force Base, California, to conduct a flyover to kick off the 2022 MLB All-Star Game at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, July 19. (Air Force photo by Lisa Dixon)

Four A-10C Thunderbolt II aircraft rest on the flight line during exercise Agile Flag 22-2 at Avon Park, Florida, July 22, 2022. Agile Flag 22-2 is Air Combat Command's first lead-wing certification event designed to demonstrate the 23rd Wing's capability to generate combat air power while continuing to move, maneuver, and sustain the Wing and subordinate force elements in a dynamic and contested environment.

021021-F-9032T-002. Base: RAF Lakenheath Country: Great Britain / England (GBR) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE

Six U.S. Air Force F-15C Eagles from the 67th Fighter Squadron, Kadena Air Base, Japan, are parked at Royal Australian Air Force Base Darwin, Australia, during Exercise Pitch Black 2022, Aug. 24, 2022. Pitch Black 22 enhances U.S. relationships with regional and global allies and partners by fostering the exchange of information and refining shared tactics, techniques, and procedures. These combined efforts better integrate multilateral defense capabilities and enhance interoperability in support of regional security.

A F-15C Eagle assigned to the 44th Fighter Squadron takes off during a training mission at Kadena Air Base, Japan, July 12, 2022. Kadena Air Base conducts operations in support of the defense of Japan, as well as U.S. efforts to preserve a free-and-open Indo-Pacific.

An F-15E Strike Eagle assigned to the 4th Fighter Wing taxis 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.

DN-SC-05-02423. Base: Naval Air Station, Miramar State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

U.S. Marine Corps F/A-18 Hornet aircraft with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 232 taxi the flight line during Cope North 24 at Tinian, Northern Mariana Islands, Feb. 10, 2024. Marines of Marine Aircraft Group 12 traveled from Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, and trained at Tinian during their participation in Cope North 24. Allies and partners train together during the multilateral exercise, Cope North 24, to improve shared tactics and multilateral defense capabilities. Marine Corps

030626-A-XXXXX-7391. Base: Mosul Country: Iraq (IRQ)

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.

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Zachary Olalere, crew chief at the 419th Fighter Wing, Utah Air National Guard, conducts pre-flight checks on an F-35 Lightning II at the Air Dominance Center in Savannah, Georgia on May 4, 2022. Sentry Savannah is a total force integrated exercise that showcases the nation's combat aircraft readiness, tests the capabilities of our warfighters in a near-peer environment and trains our next generation of fighter pilots for tomorrows fight.

040325-F-3431H-089. Base: Kunsan Air Base Country: Republic Of Korea (KOR) Scene Major Command Shown: PACAF

A U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor from the 90th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron prepares for takeoff to integrate and train with the Royal Norwegian Air Force, Sept. 13, 2022. The 90th EFS forward deployed to Ørland Main Air Station, Norway to execute ACE alongside Allies and partners to enhance partner force interoperability and increase domain awareness and survivability in an ever-evolving threat environment.

A B-1B Lancer from the 28th Bomb Wing, Ellsworth Air Force Base, South Dakota, touches down in Savannah, Georgia, at the Combat Readiness Training Center. Base: Warner Robins Air Force Base State: Georgia (GA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A carrier Air Wing 3 (CVW-3) KA-6D Intruder aircraft is framed by Fighter Squadron 32 (VF-32) F-14A Tomcat aircraft as it stands on the flight line following return from deployment in the Persian Gulf during Operation Desert Storm. Returning aircraft are from both Carrier Air Wing 17 (CVW-17) and Carrier Air Wing 3 (CVW-3). Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Base: Naval Air Station, Oceana State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

MARINE CORPS BASE HAWAII, Hawaii (July 12, 2022) - A U.S. Air Force MQ-9A Reaper, a remotely piloted aircraft, lands at Marine Corps Air Station Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii. Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2022 military forces from Australia, Canada, Malaysia and the U.S., fired upon and sunk the decommissioned ex-USS Rodney M. Davis (FFG 60), July 12, during a sinking exercise (SINKEX) to gain proficiency in tactics, targeting and live firing against a surface target at sea. Unmanned and remotely operated vessels extend the capability of interconnected manned platform sensors to enhance the warfighting capacity of multinational joint task forces. SINKEX vessels are put through a certified cleaning process, including removing all environmentally harmful material including trash, floatable material, mercury, fluorocarbon and petroleum. Twenty-six nations, 38 ships, four submarines, more than 170 aircraft and 25,000 personnel are participating in RIMPAC from June 29 to Aug. 4 in and around the Hawai

DF-ST-86-08011. Base: Cairo West Country: Egypt (EGY)

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.

A Japan Air Self Defense Force F-15J Eagle flies over Mitsubishi F-2As during Cope North 24 upon approach at Northwest Field, Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Feb. 8, 2024. Cope North strengthens the combined planning of air tactics, techniques and procedures between multilateral partners to enhance security and stability of the free and open Indo-Pacific. Air Force

Two F-15's from the Florida Air National Guard's 125th Fighter Wing, Detachment 1, taxi for take off at Homestead Air Reserve Base, Florida in support of North American Aerospace Defense Command's (NORAD) Operation Noble Defender (OND), June 29, 2022. As a part of OND, which is a recurring operation, the Continental U.S. NORAD Region (CONR) coordinated and conducted joint operations with the U.S. Navy while concurrently launching jets from different locations across the United States' gulf coast and Puerto Rico. OND, is an integrated air and missile defense operation designed to ensure the defense and security of the northern and southern approaches to North America. This particular OND allowed NORAD units to exercise maneuvers designed to defend the southern approach to the United States from simulated cruise missile 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 f

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.

Several Attack Squadron 35 (VA-35) flight crews gather near the tails of their A-6E Intruder aircraft as they wait for the squadron's remaining aircraft to taxi into place on the flight line. VA-35 has returned to Oceana following its deployment to the Persian Gulf region aboard the aircraft carrier USS SARATOGA (CV-60) for Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD DESERT STORM Base: Naval Air Station, Oceana State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

An F-15E Strike Eagle assigned to Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, South Carolina, taxis before take off for a for Red Flag-Nellis 24-1 mission at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, Jan. 17. Red Flag-Nellis trains Airmen and Guardians on strategy, force design and adversary warfighting to build a force that will reduce Air Force vulnerabilities, capitalize on strengths, and exploit our adversaries weaknesses.

A Royal Australian Air Force F/A-18F Super Hornet taxis on the runway during RED FLAG-Alaska 22-3 on Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, July 29, 2022. RF-A 22-3 is a Pacific Air Forces-sponsored exercise designed to provide realistic training in a simulated combat environment.

USAF F-4C on Ramping Preparing to Take Off. USAF F-4C on Ramping Preparing to Take Off. "Cam Ranh Bay AB, South VietnamA U.S. Air Force F-4C is on the ramp preparing to take off." Photographer: Airman 1st Class R.E. Brown III

A U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II taxis on the flight line at Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida, Jan. 18, 2024. The F-35 is the Air Forces latest 5th generation multirole fighter aircraft that provides advanced capabilities in air-to-air and air-to-ground operations. More than 70 F-35s are projected to join the 325th Fighter Wing fleet in the coming years with Tyndall continuing to transition into a fully combat-ready mission.

A Strike Fighter Squadron 83 (VFA-83) F/A-18C Hornet aircraft loaded with two inert Mark 84 practice bombs taxis to the runway as it heads out on a training mission. Base: Naval Air Station, Fallon State: Nevada (NV) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, March 4, 2008 - Two B-2 Bombers taxi down Taxiway Delta marking the end of Whiteman's first Nuclear Operational Readiness Exercise of the year.

United States Marine Corps F/A-18D Hornets lined up at Kuantan Air Base, Malaysia.

Four U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II aircraft with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 242 taxi down the flightline at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Oct. 31, 2022. The aircraft traveled to Kunsan as a part of the Pacific Air Forces command sponsored VIGILANT STORM 23 training event. VIGILANT STORM integrates U.S. and ROK forces to train on mutual support procedures and maximizes command and control capabilities to improve understanding and trust between the two nations.

A row of A-10C Thunderbolt II aircraft sit in a row at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Oct. 30, 2022. These aircraft arrived from Moody AFB, Georgia, in support of a Dynamic Force Employment operation which enables a multitude of readiness and training exercises by bringing unique aircraft to Pacific Air Forces operating area.

Two Ukrainian Air Force Su-27 Flankers on the tarmac.

A U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle assigned to the Royal Air Force for take-off at Łask Air Base, Poland, to support NATO Air Shielding efforts, Aug. 9, 2022. Air Shielding is a purely defensive mission designed to shield and protect allied territory and populations, and a key component of NATO's deterrence and defense posture.

031006-F-8993B-005. Base: Dyess Air Force Base State: Texas (TX) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: Air Mobility Command

An A-10 Warthog fighter pilot with 357th Fighter Squadron, 355th Fighter Wing, takes off after receiving fuel from Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS) 473 at Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, Calif., on July 18, 2022. Pilots from the 357th Fighter Squadron landed at Camp Wilson to qualify in landing on unimproved surfaces and provided Marines from MWSS-473 with an aircraft familiarization brief.

F-1 aircraft of the 8th Air Wing, Japan Air Self Defense Force (JASDF), taxi on the flight line during the joint U.S./Japan exercise Cope North 85-4. Subject Operation/Series: EXERCISE COPE NORTH 85-4 Base: Nyutabaru Air Base State: Kyashu Country: Japan (JPN)

DF-ST-87-05155. Base: Bitburg Air Base Country: West Germany (FRG)

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

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