Fighter Aircraft Operations

Diverse scenes of fighter jets on active duty, including preflight checks, ground crew activities, and military exercises in various U.S. airbases.

U.S. Air Force pilots assigned to the 157th Fighter Squadron, South Carolina Air National Guard, taxi in an F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft on the flight line during exercise Sentry Savannah 22-1 at the Air Dominance Center in Savannah, Georgia, May 11, 2022. Sentry Savannah is the Air National Guards premier counter air exercise, encompassing 10 units of fourth- and fifth- generation fighter aircraft, which tests the capabilities of warfighters in a simulated near-peer environment and trains the next generation of fighter pilots for tomorrows fight.

DF-ST-86-12811. Subject Operation/Series: COPE MAX 85 Base: Kunsan Air Base Country: Republic Of Korea (KOR)

020809-F-6565E-003. Subject Operation/Series: NOBLE EAGLE Base: Duluth International Airport State: Minnesota (MN) Country: United States Of America (USA)

F-16s sit ready on the ramp at Hill Air Force Base, Utah. The 169th Fighter Wing, McEntire Air National Guard Station, South Carolina, is deployed to Hill Air Force Base, Utah, to participate in Combat Hammer. The 169th's flying squadron, the 157th Fighter Squadron (FS), is one of several units operating in this 'live-fire' weapons testing mission. The 157th FS will fire 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: COMBAT HAMMER Base: Hill Air Force Base State: Utah (UT) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Ground crew members perform a preflight check on an F-15E Eagle aircraft of the 4th Tactical Fighter Wing prior to its deployment to Saudi Arabia in support of Operation Desert Shield. The aircraft is equipped with AIM -9 Sidewinder missiles. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD Base: Seymour Johnson Air Force Base State: North Carolina (NC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

U.S. Air Force pilots assigned to the 157th Fighter Squadron, South Carolina Air National Guard, taxi in an F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft on the flight line during exercise Sentry Savannah 22-1 at the Air Dominance Center in Savannah, Georgia, May 11, 2022. Sentry Savannah is the Air National Guards premier counter air exercise, encompassing 10 units of fourth- and fifth- generation fighter aircraft, which tests the capabilities of warfighters in a simulated near-peer environment and trains the next generation of fighter pilots for tomorrows fight.

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 494th Fighter Squadron perform preflight checks at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, Sept. 7, 2022. The 48th Fighter Wing participated in exercise Atlantic Thunder, a joint bilateral exercise aimed to neutralize surface maritime threats while demonstrating the flexibility of the joint force.

020410-F-8041A-002. Subject Operation/Series: NORTHERN EDGE Base: Battle Creek Ang Base State: Michigan (MI) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: ANG

011213-F-1789V-003. Base: Nellis Air Force Base State: Nevada (NV) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: ACC

A U.S. Marine Corp F-35 taxis by a U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon, 140th Wing, Colorado Air National Guard at Miramar Marine Corp Air Station, Aug 5, 2022. The 140th Wing is performing aerial maneuvers and training with the F-18 fighter jets, stationed at Miramar Air Station, to enhance their wartime readiness capabilities utilizing the latest combat scenarios.

DN-ST-87-06676. Base: Naval Air Station Patuxent River State: Maryland (MD) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DF-ST-87-07838. Subject Operation/Series: BLUE HORIZON Base: Taura Air Base Country: Ecuador (ECU)

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 8th Fighter Wing and a Republic of Korea Air Force F-15K Slam Eagle assigned to the 11th Fighter Wing, out of Daegu Air Base, ROK, taxi the flightline at Kunsan Air Base, ROK, Sept. 22, 2022. This bilateral training event, known as Buddy Squadron, is designed to increase interoperability between partner nations and promotes a free and open Indo-Pacific region.

030728-F-6449C-016. Base: Nellis Air Force Base State: Nevada (NV) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE

An F/A-18A Hornet aircraft of the Naval Strike Warfare School taxis out of the combat aircraft loading area armed with Mark 82 500-lb. bombs. Base: Naval Air Station, Fallon State: Nevada (NV) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Two F-15's from the 18th Wing at Kadena Air Base, Okinawa sit at the end of runway to complete thier pre-flight checks.

An F-15C Eagle, with the 27 Fighter Squadron, Langley Air Force Base Virginia, taxies for the first time at the new deployed home of the 4404th Wing (Provisional). The F-15s are providing fighter support during the relocation of Operation Southern Watch from Dhahran after a terrorist bomb killed 19 Air Force personnel in June. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT FOCUS Base: Prince Sultan Air Base Country: Saudi Arabia (SAU)

An F/A-18C Hornet strike-fighter aircraft of Marine Fighter-Attack Squadron 232 (VMFA-232) taxies on the runway before takeoff for a mission in support of Operation Desert Storm. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Base: Andrews Air Force Base State: Maryland(MD) Country: United States Of America(USA)

A U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle assigned to the 492nd Fighter Squadron, 48th Fighter Wing, is parked on the flightline prior to participating in BALTOPS 22 at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, June 14, 2022. BALTOPS is an annual, multinational exercise designed to enhanceinteroperability and demonstrate NATO and partner force resolve to defend theBaltic region. We are committed to growing the confidence of our Baltic Allies in our ability to secure NATO Airspace.

040812-F-5544L-022. Base: Langley Air Force Base State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A Lockheed F-16D Fighting Falcon, assigned to the 93rd Fighter Squadron based at Homestead Air Reserve Station, Florida shown carrying a Litening II navigation/targrting pod and ALQ-131 jamming pod, AIM-9 air-to-air training missile and inert training bombs, receives final checks by ground crews prior to departing on a local training mission. The F-16D has two cockpits in tandem. A Lockheed F-16D Fighting Falcon, assigned to the 93rd Fighter Squadron based at Homestead Air Reserve Station, Florida shown carrying a Litening II navigation/targrting pod and ALQ-131 jamming pod, AIM-9 air-to-air training missile and inert training bombs, receives final checks by ground crews prior to departing on a local training mission. The F-16D has two cockpits in tandem.

011017-F-0308N-407. Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Base: Al Udeid Air Base, Doha Country: Qatar (QAT) Scene Major Command Shown: CENTCOM

A U.S. Air Force F-16C Fighting Falcon landing.

U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Alexander Abbott, an F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot assigned to the Wisconsin Air National Guard's 115th Fighter Wing, Madison, Wisconsin prepares his aircraft for takeoff at Naval Air Station Key West May 10, 2022. Abbott and approximately 150 other Airmen from the 115th FW and its co-located active duty counterpart, the 378th Fighter Squadron, were at NAS Key West participating in dissimilar air combat training with the U.S. Navy, Arizona Air National Guard and Royal Netherlands Air Force.

A U.S. Air Force crew chief with the 148th Fighter Wing, Duluth, Minn., goes through pre-flight checks with an F-16 pilot Aug. 10, 2015, while participating in RED FLAG-Alaska 15-3 at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska. RF-A is a Pacific Air Forces commander-directed field training exercise for U.S. and partner nation forces, providing combined offensive counter-air, interdiction, close air support and large force employment training in a simulated combat environment.

U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft from the 169th Fighter Wing, South Carolina Air National Guard, park at the Air Dominance Center, May 4, 2022, in Savannah, Georgia. Sentry Savannah is a joint - 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.

A U.S. Air Force F-16C Fighting Falcon taxiing at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada.

A right rear view of an EA-6B Prowler aircraft of Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron 130 (VAQ-130) of Carrier Wing Three (CVW-3), assigned to the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER (CVN-69), parked on the flight line. Base: Naval Air Facility, Andrews Afb State: Maryland (MD) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Two U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons from Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina, prepare for take off during Exercise Iron Hand 22-09 at North Auxiliary Airfield, South Carolina, Aug. 26, 2022. During the exercise, Airmen went through specific medical and security forces training while still performing their primary duties.

Right front view of an F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft armed with an AIM-9L Sidewinder training missile, on the wingtip and two Mark 84 2,000-pound live bombs. Base: Kunsan Air Base Country: Republic Of Korea (KOR)

F-16 Vipers from the 55th Fighter Squadron taxi on the flightline at Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina, April 27, 2022. The 55th Fighter Squadron and Fighter Generation Squadron returned from a six-month deployment supporting U.S. Central Commands area of responsibility.

031005-M-3843B-002. Base: Crct State: Georgia (GA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

U.S. Air Force pilots with the 510th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron walk to their F-16 Fighting Falcons as they prepare to return home to Aviano Air Base, Italy from 86th Air Base, Romania, July 20, 2022. The 510th EFS was deployed to Romania to support the enhanced Air Policing operations over NATO airspace.

040714-F-1466H-002. Subject Operation/Series: ORI Base: Swanton State: Ohio (OH) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A view of an F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft taxiing out. The aircraft, from the 388th Tactical Fighter Wing, is carrying two AIM-9 Sidewinder missiles and six laser guided bombs. The aircraft is involved in the Strike Command Tactical Bombing Competition between the United States and Royal Air Forces. Base: Raf Lossiemouth Country: Scotland (SCT)

F-16 Fighting Falcons prepare to launch a mission

F-15 Eagles from the 12th Fighter Squadron await final checks before take-off. Base: Kadena Air Base State: Okinawa Country: Japan (JPN)

Front view of an F-15E Eagle from the 492nd Fighter Squadron, 48th Fighter Wing, as it prepares to launch during the NATO Tactical Evaluation. Base: Raf Lakenheath State: East Anglia Country: England / Great Britain (ENG)

030215-F-5040D-134. Subject Operation/Series: RUGGED ARCH Country: Unknown

040116-F-4045M-003. Base: Shaw Air Force Base State: South Carolina (SC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: ACC

U.S. Air Force Capt. Tazer” Palmer, 100th Fighter Squadron F-16 pilot, prepares to taxi at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, Aug. 12, 2022. The 187th Fighter Wing stationed at Dannelly Field, Alabama, sent aircraft, crew and support personnel to Eglin in support of the 43d FS dissimilar aircraft combat training.

Aircraft from four nations lined the parking apron during the joint Dissimilar Air Combat Training exercise between German F-4's and MiG 29's, Italian 104's and American F-16's. Subject Operation/Series: DENY FLIGHT Base: Decimomannu State: Sardinia Country: Italy (ITA)

Several F-16C Fighting Falcon aircraft from the 13th Tactical Fighter Squadron taxi into place on the flight line after arriving for the combined Thai/U.S. Exercise Cobra Gold '89. Subject Operation/Series: COBRA GOLD '89 Base: Korat Royal Thai Air Force Base Country: Thailand (THA)

A right side view of snow covered F/A-18 Hornet aircraft from Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 125 (VMFA-125) on the flight line. Base: Naval Air Station, Fallon State: Nevada (NV) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A line of F-15E aircraft from the 492nd Fighter Squadron, RAF Lakenheath, United Kingdom, taxi after landing. Subject Operation/Series: DENY FLIGHT Base: Aviano Air Base State: Pordenone Country: Italy (ITA)

020422-F-4177H-003. Base: RAF Lakenheath Country: United Kingdom (GBR) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE

Ground crew members use sound-powered phones to communicate with the pilots of the 58th Tactical Fighter Squadron F-15C Eagle aircraft. The planes are deploying to Saudi Arabia during Operation Desert Shield. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD Base: Eglin Air Force Base State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA)

An F-15E Strike Eagle aircraft, piloted by US Air Force Captain Mike Ballek from the 48th Fighter Wing, 494th Fighter Squadron, Royal Air Force Lakenheath, United Kingdom, prepares to taxi out for an orientation flight with Royal Air Force Group Captain Nigel M. Huckins, United Kingdom Liaison Officer to United States European Command. Group Captain Huckins was visiting the base to familiarize himself with the Wing's mission. Base: Raf Lakenheath State: East Anglia Country: England / Great Britain (ENG)

011113-F-1718K-024. Subject Operation/Series: COPE NORTH 02-1 Base: Kadena Air Base State: Okinawa Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Major Command Shown: PACOM JASDF

A group of F-16 Fighting Falcons at Misawa Air Base, Japan, taxi down the runway as they ready for deployment April 8, 2014. Pilots from the 13th Fighter Squadron will be providing support to combatant commanders down range.

A U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II and F-16 Fighting Falcon prepare to taxi at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, Aug. 12, 2022. The units supported the 43d Fighter Squadron's two-week basic course capstone which combined F-16s, F-35s, F-22 Raptors, T-38A Talons, B-1 Lancer and E-3 Sentry aircraft for dissimilar aircraft combat training.

An 18th Wing F-15 Eagle takes off on a training mission at Kadena Air Base, Okinawa.

F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft's from the 35th Fighter Wing, Misawa Air Base, Japan, sit on ramp at Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida, during WILLIAM TELL '96, a biennial US Air Force air-to-air weapons competition. Subject Operation/Series: WILLIAM TELL '96 Base: Tyndall Air Force Base State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA)

MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Oct. 15, 2012) An EA-6B Prowler assigned to the Rooks of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 137, prepares to launch from the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Enterprise (CVN 65) before an aerial change of command ceremony. Enterprise is deployed to the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility conducting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts. The U.S. Navy has a 237-year heritage of defending freedom and projecting and protecting U.S. interests around the globe. Join the conversation on social media using #warfighting.

An F/A-18C Hornet of United States Marine Corps squadron VMFA-314, at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California.

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.

Two F-16 Fighting Falcons from the 149th Fighter Wing, Air National Guard, line the apron at Natal Air Force Base in Natal, Brazil, Nov. 16, 2018. Members of the 149th FW will be participating in CRUZEX 2018, a multi-national combat air exercise, being held Nov. 18-30.

Crewchiefs from the 35th Fighter Squadron, 8th Fighter Wing, Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, tow an F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft, armed with AIM-9 Sidewinder and AIM-120 AMRAAM missiles, after a crash recovery scenario during Kunsan's Beverly Bearcat Operational Readiness Inspection (ORI). The 8th Fighter Wing personnel are being evaluated on their wartime capabilities as well as their ability to survive and operate during their ORI. Base: Kunsan Air Base Country: Republic Of Korea (KOR)

A line of A-10 Thunderbolt IIs assigned to the 25th Fighter Squadron wait for takeoff before performing flight operations in support of exercise RED FLAG-Alaska 22-2 at Eielson Air Force Base, June 20, 2022. The A-10 was primarily designed for close air support of ground forces and can be used against light maritime attack aircraft and ground targets.

011021-F-9232S-002. Subject Operation/Series: NOBLE EAGLE Base: Selfridge Air Natl Guard Base State: Michigan (MI) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Pilot in cockpit of F-16 Fighting Falcon at dusk

A U.S. Air Force 119th Fighter Squadron F-16C+ Fighting Falcon fighter pilot prepares for take-off as a part of Red Flag 23-2, March 16, 2023, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada. Red Flag 23-2 is an air-to-air training exercise that allows more than 20 units to train in a simulated aerial combat environment.

Maj. Ryan Forystek, an F-16 Fighting Falcon Test Pilot with the 40 Flight Test Squadron, taxies before take off at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, July 19, 2020. In an air-to-surface role, the F-16 can fly more than 500 miles, deliver its weapons with superior accuracy, defend itself against enemy aircraft, and return to its starting point.

A U.S. Air Force F-16C Fighting Falcon from the Colorado Air National Guard at Natal Air Force Base, Brazil, during Cruzeiro Do Sul (CRUZEX). CRUZEX V is a multinational exercise encompassing real means from the Air Forces of Argentina, Brazil, Chile, France, Uruguay, United States, Venezuela and simulated means from Land and Maritime Components that takes place October 28th to November 19th, 2010, on the Northeast coast of Brazil.

220823-N-KD414-1089 POINT MUGU, Calif. (Aug 23, 2022) - An F/A-18F assigned to the "Vampires" of Air Test and Evaluation Squadron Nine (VX-9) taxis on the airfield onboard Naval Base Ventura County (NBVC) Point Mugu. VX-9 is based at Naval Air Weapons Station China Lake, Calif. and charged with the testing and evaluation of weapons and their related systems in direct support of the United States Naval Aviation Fleet. NBVC is the home of the Pacific Seabees, West Coast E-2C Hawkeyes, 3 warfare centers and 80 tenants.

040605-F-1698M-001. Base: Lajes Field State: Azores Country: Portugal (PRT)

U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons assigned to the 20th Fighter Wing prepare to taxi on the flight line during exercise Red Flag-Nellis 23-2 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, March 20, 2023. The 20th Fighter Wing Wild Weasels actively seek out advanced, realistic and innovative training opportunities to hone individual skills and integrate all-domain capabilities to deter and defeat adversaries.

031008-F-2021H-006. Base: Ellsworth Air Force Base State: South Dakota (SD) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: ACC

An aerial view of camouflaged C-130 Hercules aircraft as the opening ceremony for Exercise VOLANT RODEO. Subject Operation/Series: VOLANT RODEO Base: Pope Air Force Base State: North Carolina (NC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

050107-F-1936B-001. Base: Langley Air Force Base State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

U.S. Air Force 18th Aggressor Squadron F-16 Fighting Falcon pilots and 354th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chiefs, stand ready to taxi for take-off prior to a training sortie as part of the Red Flag 22-2 exercise at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, June 16, 2022. The Aggressors are dedicated to playing the red team adversaries against blue team allies during Red Flag aerial training missions. The Red Flag Exercise was established in 1975 and serves as a two-week advanced aerial combat training exercise held multiple times a year by the USAF, alongside joint partner and allied air and ground forces.

Marines attached to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 112, Marine Aircraft Group 41, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, conduct flight operations at Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base Fort Worth, Texas, Sept. 15, 2022. VMFA-112 is participating in a joint long-range strike exercise with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron (VMGR) 234, VMFA-225, Marine Fighter Training Squadron (VMFT) 401 and U.S. Air Force 513th Operations Support Squadron. This large force exercise demonstrates MAG-41's ability to project long-range strike capability and integrate with the Marine Corps' active component 5th generation aircraft in contested environments.

041116-F-1740G-015. Base: Hyakuri Japanese Air Base Country: Japan (JPN)

USN F/A-18A Hornet taxiing on runway

Two U.S. Air Force F-16C Fighting Falcons, assigned to the 555th Fighter Squadron from the 31st Fighter Wing, Aviano Air Base, Italy, taxi to the runway to begin familiarization training of the UK in preparation for the Royal Air Forces Cobra Warrior 2022 exercise at RAF Lakenheath, United Kingdom, Aug. 30, 2022,. The partnerships created through recurring training events, like Cobra Warrior, better support NATOs ability to employ a strategic force in theater whenever called upon.

220905-N-TF-1098 VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (Sept. 5, 2022) An F/A-18 Super Hornet, assigned to the Fighting Checkmates of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 211, taxis the flightline during a homecoming onboard Naval Air Station Oceana. VFA 211, attached to Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 1, completed a nine-month deployment onboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) as part of the Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group in support of naval operations to maintain maritime stability and securityt.

Royal Saudi Air Force Tornado IDS taxiing.

040811-F-5544L-012. Base: Langley Air Force Base State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon jets from the 169th Fighter Wing, South Carolina Air National Guard, arrive at the Air Dominance Center, a Combat Readiness Training Center, located in Savannah, Georgia on April 28, 2022 where they will participate in the Air National Guards premier 4th and 5th generation counter air exercise. 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.

A U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancer assigned to the 37th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron, Ellsworth Air Force Base, South Dakota, takes off in support of a Bomber Task Force Mission at Andersen AFB, Guam, Oct. 24, 2022. Bomber missions contribute to joint force lethality and deter aggression in the Indo-Pacific by demonstrating the U.S. Air Forces ability to operate anywhere in the world at any time in support of the National Defense Strategy.

030306-F-3893W-002. Base: Dyess Air Force Base State: Texas (TX) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: Air Combat Command

F-15E Strike Eagles, assigned to the 494th Fighter Squadron from Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, rest on the flightline at Los Llanos Air Base, Spain, Sept. 16, 2016. During Tactical Leadership Programme 16-3, U.S. service members trained side by side with NATO allies and partners, preparing them to meet future security challenges as a unified force.

U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons assigned to the 510th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron taxi at 86th Air Base, Romania, May 15, 2022. The 510th EFS is deployed from the 31st Fighter Wing at Aviano Air Base, Italy to support NATOs Enhanced Air Policing operations.

Master Sgt. Buck Griffiths, a 162nd Maintenance Group crew chief, Morris Air National Guard Base, Arizona, signals to the pilot that the next marshaller is in command now that end-of-runway checks are complete. The EOR rollover check is the inspection completed just before flight as a final attempt to catch any unsafe aircraft conditions.

A U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor assigned to the 90th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron taxis to park after a training flight, Sept. 7, 2022 at Łask Air Base, Poland. The 90th EFS forward deployed to support NATOs Air Shielding mission.

040508-F-4338B-003. Base: Shaw Air Force Base State: South Carolina (SC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: ACC

An F-16 assigned to the 148th Fighter Wing is directed on a taxiway on Al Udeid Air Base, May 25, 2022. The fighter jet's refueling marked the second time a hot pit refueling has been performed by the 379th Air Expeditionary Wing.

031009-F-3118K-001. Base: Nellis Air Force Base State: Nevada (NV) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: PACAF

A view of parked F-16A Fighting Falcon aircraft from the 388th Tactical Fighting Wing. The aircraft are involved in the Strike Command Tactical Bombing Competition between the United States and Royal Air Forces. Base: Raf Lossiemouth Country: Scotland (SCT)

Polish Air Force CASA 295s sit on the flight line next to an F-22 Raptor static display for NATOs Air Shielding Media day, Oct. 12, 2022 at Łask Air Base, Poland. 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.

F-16B Netz aircraft from the Israeli Air Force at Decimomannu Air Base, Italy.

060227-N-9362D-008. Base: USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71)

U.S. Air Force aircraft participate in a capabilities demonstration in honor of the U.S. Air Force's 75th Anniversary at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, Aug. 12, 2022. Aircraft, including F-35A Lightning II, F-16 Fighting Falcon and F-22 Raptor aircraft, participated in the 75-fighter jet formation.

Two U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons, from the 120th Fighter Squadron, 140th Wing, Colorado Air National Guard, and two U.S. Marine Corp F-18 Hornets stand-by at the runway to take off for the days aerial maneuvers at Miramar Marine Corp Air Station, on Aug 5, 2022. The 140th Wing is performing aerial maneuvers and training with the F-18 fighter jets, stationed at Miramar Air Station, to enhance their wartime readiness capabilities utilizing the latest combat scenarios.

DF-ST-88-09611. Subject Operation/Series: RED STAR Base: Royal Air Force Alconbury Country: England / Great Britain (ENG)

A B-1B Lancer departs Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., on a CONUS-to-CONUS mission into the Indo-Pacific region, Sept. 10, 2022. The U.S. is committed to upholding a rules-based, free and open Indo-Pacific that protects the sovereignty of every nation, ensures the peaceful resolution of disputes without coercion, promotes free, fair and reciprocal trade, and preserves freedom of navigation.

040711-F-1716G-007. Base: Langley Air Force Base State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A U.S. Marine Corps F/A-18D Hornet aircraft with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 232 taxis 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

Uruguayan Air Force A-37 attack aircraft.

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman John Perez, 79th Fighter Generation Squadron crew chief, salutes an F-16C Fighting Falcon on the flightline at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., March 8, 2023. The 20th Fighter Wing participated in RF-N 23-2, practicing defensive and offensive combat aerial maneuvers to prepare Wild Weasels and aircrew for operational combat.

A U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II, assigned to the 355th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron, parks after arriving at Kadena Air Base, Japan, March 28, 2023. The reception of newer, more advanced aircraft at Kadena ensures the 18th Wing remains postured to deliver lethal and credible airpower to ensure the defense of U.S. Allies and partners and a free and open Pacific.

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