Fighter Jets on The Move

Dynamic images of fighter jets preparing for missions, reflecting the readiness and technological prowess of military aviation.

An F-16CM Fighting Falcon, pilot, assigned to the 85th Test and Evaluation Squadron, Eglin Air Force Base, prepares for take-off during Rattlesnake Rodeo, the Force Development Evaluation exercise, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, Sept. 9, 2022. The focus for this years exercise is the integration of a new Active Electronically Scanned Array Radar along with multiple software and hardware upgrades within operationally relevant test scenarios.

F-15E Eagles from the 492nd Fighter Squadron, 48th Fighter Wing, prepare to launch during the NATO Tactical Evaluation. Base: Raf Lakenheath State: East Anglia Country: England / Great Britain (ENG)

040823-F-3968C-044. Base: Luke Air Force Base State: Arizona (AZ) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A U.S. Air Force pilot with the 125th Fighter Squadron, Tulsa Air National Guard Base, Oklahoma, prepares for takeoff at Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida, Oct 28, 2022. The unit is visiting Tyndall to participate in Checkered Flag 23-1. Checkered Flag is a large-force aerial exercise which fosters readiness and interoperability through the incorporation of 4th- and 5th-generation aircraft during air-to-air combat training. The 23-1 iteration of the exercise was held Oct. 31 - Nov. 10, 2022.

011023-F-1705S-004. Base: Osan Air Base Country: Republic Of Korea (KOR)

060929-N-4774B-212. Base: Naval Base, North Island State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Ground crewmen refuel a 3rd Tactical Fighter Wing F-4E Phantom II aircraft. Base: Clark Air Base State: Luzon Country: Philippines (PHL)

A F-16 Fighting Falcon arrives to Pueblo during Operation Thundercat at Buckley Space Force Base, Aurora, Colo., Sept. 22, 2022. Operation Thundercat is a four day exercise that provides a simulated environment that allows Airmen to practice real-world war fighting capabilities.

A F-15E Strike Eagle from the 492nd Fighter Squadron, 48th Fighter Wing, Royal Air Force (RAF) Lakenheath, United Kingdom, awaits all systems checks during preflight procedures before rollout down the taxiway. This F-15E hold pilot Major Chris Knehans, from the 492nd and General (GEN) Jean Pierre Job, CHIEF of STAFF for the French Air Force. GEN Job was visiting RAF Lakenheath to receive an orientation ride in one of the United States Air Force's premier fighters, the F-15E Strike Eagle. Base: Raf Lakenheath State: East Anglia Country: England / Great Britain (ENG) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE

An F-16CM Fighting Falcon, pilot, assigned to the 85th Test and Evaluation Squadron, Eglin Air Force Base, prepares for take-off during Rattlesnake Rodeo, the Force Development Evaluation exercise, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, Sept. 9, 2022. The focus for this years exercise is the integration of a new Active Electronically Scanned Array Radar along with multiple software and hardware upgrades within operationally relevant test scenarios.

981001-F-3588H-001. Base: RAF Mildenhall Country: Great Britain / England (GBR) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE

A U.S. Air Force F-15C Eagle assigned to the 131st Fighter Squadron, Barnes Air National Guard Base, Massachusetts, taxis during Weapons System Evaluation Program-East 22.08 at Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida, May 17, 2022. WSEP is a formal, two-week evaluation exercise designed to test a squadrons capabilities to conduct live-fire weapons systems during air-to-air combat training missions.

LTC Thomas Fennell, pilot and SSgt. Roldolfo Arroyo, crew chief both from the 111th Fighter Wing, Pennsylvania Air Force National Guard prepares for launching during the A-10A Snowbird Support Exercise at MacDill, AFB, Tampa, Fl.

010621-F-2902B-003. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT RESCUE IX Base: Naval Air Station, Fallon State: Nevada (NV) Country: United States Of America (USA)

An F/A-18D Hornet on the ramp at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar.

An F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 148th Fighter Wing, Duluth Air National Guard Base, Minnesota, sits on the flightline at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, Jan. 27, 2022. This iteration of Red Flag is focused on confidence under fire, integrated leadership and the warfighter culture. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zachary Rufus)

LT. COL. M. Decuir and LT. COL. John M. Delouey, 336th Tactical Fighter Squadron, wait for STAFF SGT. Mark A. Stephaus, 336th Aircraft Maintenance Unit, to complete his preflight check of their F-15E Eagle aircraft. Base: Seymour Johnson Air Force Base State: North Carolina (NC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

An F-35A Lightning II assigned to the 65th Aggressor Squadron taxis to the runway for the first training mission as an aggressor at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, June 9, 2022. Aggressor pilots are highly skilled in U.S. and adversary tactics. They provide realism to U.S. and allied forces during training exercises.

011107-F-0308N-061. Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Country: Unknown Scene Major Command Shown: CENTCOM

031005-M-2900S-040. Base: Savannah State: Georgia (GA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A US Air Force F-15 Eagle (Foreground), from the 173rd Fighter Wing, Kingsley Field, Klamath Falls, Oregon, waits quietly for its next mission, while in the background a Canadian Forces F-16 Falcon taxis behind the F-15. In the air and in the background are a Transall C-160 Cargo plane and a MFG 2 Tornado flown by the German Air Force. The 173rd Fighter Wing was one of the many bases deployed in May 2000 for the Maple Flag Exercise at 4-Wing Cold Lake, Alberta, Canada. Subject Operation/Series: MAPLE FLAG 2000 Base: 4-Wing Cold Lake State: Alberta (AB) Country: Canada (CAN)

U.S. Air Force Col. Michael Ferrario, 169th Operations Group commander, taxiis from the fighter ramp as F-16 fighter jets from the South Carolina Air National Guards 169th Fighter Wing prepare 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.

U.S. Air Force Col. Michael Ferrario, 169th Operations Group commander, taxiis from the fighter ramp as F-16 fighter jets from the South Carolina Air National Guards 169th Fighter Wing prepare 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.

020305-F-6565E-004. Subject Operation/Series: NOBLE EAGLE Base: Tyndall Air Force Base State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA)

An F-16 Falcon assigned to the 16th Weapons Squadron, U.S. Air Force Weapons School, taxis out for a routine training mission at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, May 17, 2022. The F-16 is a relatively low-cost, high-performance weapons system for the United States and allied nations.

060717-N-5464G-081. Base: Key West State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA)

030320-F-9448S-011. Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Country: Unknown Scene Major Command Shown: ACC

Capt. Jason Blodzinski, a 77th Fighter Squadron pilot, talks with his crew chief, Senior Airman Frank Brown, also with the 77th FS, before launching an F-16 Fighting Falcon during an operational readiness exercise Jan. 31, 2012, at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C. The ORE evaluated the 20th Fighter Wings ability to meet wartime and contingency tasks.

011107-F-0308N-045. Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Country: Unknown Scene Major Command Shown: CENTCOM

U.S. Air Force U.S. Air Force Capt. Tyler Rico Parker, right, an instructor pilot assigned to the 90th Flying Training Squadron, conducts preflight inspections on a U.S. Air Force T-38C Talon aircraft at Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas, July 21, 2022. The 90th FTS, a unit of the 80th Flying Training Wing, aids in instructing students in the Euro-NATO Joint Jet Pilot Training Program. The ENJJPT program, conducted by the 80th FTW, is the world's only multi-nationally manned and managed flying training program chartered to produce combat pilots for NATO.

020102-F-2034C-009. Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Base: Thumrait Air Base Country: Oman (OMN) Scene Major Command Shown: 405th Air Expeditionary Wing

Arabian Sea, February 25, 2012 - An F/A-18C Hornet attempts to trap the arresting wire on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72).

020129-F-1631A-009. Base: Zaragosa Air Base Country: Spain (ESP) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE

U.S. Air Force Capt. Luke Scott, 13th Fighter Squadron pilot, climbs into an F-16 Fighting Falcon during RED FLAG-Alaska 22-3 at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, Aug. 10, 2022. RF-A, a Pacific Air Forces-sponsored exercise, provides a training opportunity for aircrew, maintenance and support personnel in sustainment of large-force deployed air operations from simulated forward operating bases.

Airmen assigned to the 366th Fighter Wing launch an F-15E Strike Eagle at Gowen Field, Boise, Idaho, Oct. 18, 2022. The Strike Eagle was launched as part of a 366th Fighter Wing Agile Combat Employment exercise conducted at Gowen Field.

020402-F-9032T-006. Base: RAF Lakenheath Country: United Kingdom (GBR) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE

US Navy (USN) Lieutenant Commander (LCDR) Rob Johnson (right) and LCDR Dave Goodwin, with the Electronic Attack Squadron-133 (VAQ 133), from Woodby Island, Washington, inspect their EA-6B Prowler prior to a mission from Eielson Air Force Base (AFB), Alaska, in support of exercise NORTHERN EDGE 2002. Base: Eielson Air Force Base State: Alaska (AK) Country: United States Of America (USA)

020410-F-6911G-011. Subject Operation/Series: NORTHERN WATCH Base: Incirlik Air Base, Adana Country: Turkey (TUR)

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!

Senior Airman Alex Hoffman, an F-16 mechanic assigned to the 180th Fighter Wing, Ohio Air National Guard, prepares the fighter jet for an early morning training sortie, Jan. 29, 2019, at Patrick Air Force Base, Florida. The 180FW deployed more than 130 Airmen and 10 F-16s to Patrick, Jan. 25 through Feb. 9, 2019, in an effort to enhance flying operations and readiness capabilities that can often be hindered by harsh winter weather at home-station in Northwest Ohio.

The first F/A-18C(N) Hornet aircraft to be delivered to Strike Fighter Squadron 147 (VFA-147) stands on the flight line following its arrival at the air station from McDonnell-Douglas corporate facilities in St. Louis. The squadron is making the transition from A-7E Corsair II aircraft to the more technologically advanced Hornet. Base: Naval Air Station, Lemoore State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A Fighter Squadron 32 (VF-32) F-14A Tomcat aircraft arrives on base with other planes from Carrier Air Wing 3 and Carrier Air Wing 17. Wing personnel are returning home after serving in the Persian Gulf during Operation Desert Storm. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Base: Naval Air Station, Oceana State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

U.S. Air Force Airmen perform a pre-flight inspection on an F-15E Strike Eagle at Mountain Home Air Force Base, Idaho, Sep. 29, 2022. The F-15E Strike Eagle is capable of performing air-to-air and air-to-ground missions.

DF-ST-86-11749. Base: Langley Air Force Base State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman James Mullen (left) from the New Jersey Air National Guard's 177th Fighter Wing operates a jammer vehicle lifting a GBU-10 Paveway II while Master Sgt. Keith Williams (right) acts as a guide during day one of the annual load crew competition on Jan. 9 at Atlantic City Air National Guard Base, N.J. Mullen and Williams are aircraft armament systems specialists assigned to the 177th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron.

020404-F-7964B-030. Base: Fort Smith State: Arkansas (AR) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: ACC

A U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II aircraft assigned to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 242 taxis to the fuel pits at Ie Shima Okinawa, Japan, Oct. 24, 2022. III Marine Expeditionary Force hosted a media workshop event for Okinawan media representatives to provide a better understanding of what III MEF does in order to enhance relationships with their host nation. The media representatives had the opportunity to fly on military aircraft, observe live-fire ranges, and visit the Jungle Warfare Training Center.

040325-F-3431H-008. Base: Kunsan Air Base Country: Republic Of Korea (KOR) Scene Major Command Shown: PACAF

A U.S. Air Force T-38A Talon assigned to the 2d Fighter Training Squadron and an F-35A Lightning II assigned to the 61st Fighter Squadron sit on the flight line prior to a flight at Mountain Home Air Force Base, Idaho, Sept. 13, 2022. The 2d FTS primary mission is to fly adversary air for F-22 Raptor student pilots learning basic fighter fundamentals, but the T-38 is capable of supporting various airframes.

A U.S. Air Force T-38A Talon assigned to the 2d Fighter Training Squadron and an F-35A Lightning II assigned to the 61st Fighter Squadron sit on the flight line prior to a flight at Mountain Home Air Force Base, Idaho, Sept. 13, 2022. The 2d FTS primary mission is to fly adversary air for F-22 Raptor student pilots learning basic fighter fundamentals, but the T-38 is capable of supporting various airframes.

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Michael E. Langley, the commander of Fleet Marine Force, Atlantic, Marine Forces Command, Marine Forces Northern Command, and Her Excellency Dame Karen Pierce, Her Majestys Ambassador (HMA) to the United States of America tour a static display of the F-35B at Naval Station Norfolk Chamber's Field, Norfolk, VA, on April 21st, 2022. Lt. Gen. Langley hosted HMA Pierce to discuss the various flight capabilities of the U.S. Marine Corps, meet the flight crew and continue strengthening partnerships with allies. The F-35B is a short take-off/vertical landing, multi-role fighter aircraft whose primary emphasis is air-to-ground combat.

961024-F-7683J-002. Base: Tyndall Air Force Base State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A US Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle from the 492nd Fighter Squadron, 48th Fighter Wing, Royal Air Force Lakenheath, United Kingdom, rolls down the taxiway. The Strike Eagle is a two-seat fighter designed to maintain air superiority during combat. (Duplicate image, see also DF-SD-01-03274 or search 000828-F-9032T-002). Base: Raf Lakenheath State: East Anglia Country: England / Great Britain (ENG)

020923-M-5888P-024. Subject Operation/Series: COPE SOUTH 2002 Base: Chittagong Air Base Country: Bangladesh (BGD) Scene Major Command Shown: VMGR-152

980417-F-4116M-002. Subject Operation/Series: SOUTHERN WATCH 1998 Base: Ahmed Al Jaber Air Base State: Al Ahmadi Country: Kuwait (KWT) Scene Major Command Shown: ACC

A right side view of a 422nd Test and Evaluation Squadron F-16C Fighting Falcon aircraft parked on the flight line. Base: Naval Air Facility, Andrews Afb State: Maryland (MD) Country: United States Of America (USA)

U.S. Air Force Capt. Connor Watson, 36th Fighter Squadron pilot (left), greets Senior Airman Manuel Hernandez, 36th Aircraft Maintenance Unit crew chief, before his flight in support of RED FLAG-Alaska 22-1 at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, May 3, 2022. RF-A 22-1 is a Pacific Air Forces-directed field training exercise focused on improving the combat readiness of U.S. and international forces and provides training for units preparing for air and space expeditionary force tasking. (U.S. Air Force photo Senior Airman Megan Estrada)

ARABIAN GULF (Oct. 8, 2016) An F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to the Fighting Swordsmen of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 32 launches from the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) (Ike). Ike and its Carrier Strike Group are deployed in support of Operation Inherent Resolve, maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations.

A right side view of a Strike Fighter Squadron 137 (VFA-137) F/A-18A Hornet aircraft preparing for takeoff. Base: Naval Air Station, Fallon State: Nevada (NV) Country: United States Of America (USA)

011021-F-9232S-010. Subject Operation/Series: NOBLE EAGLE Base: Selfridge Air Natl Guard Base State: Michigan (MI) Country: United States Of America (USA)

030930-M-5607A-002. Base: Mcas, Cherry Point State: North Carolina (NC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

981012-F-0352L-012. Base: RAF Lakenheath State: East Anglia Country: England / Great Britain (ENG)

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)

U.S. Air Force Maj. Daniel Wynn, 36th Fighter Generation Squadron director of operations, and Dr. Victoria Coleman, USAF Chief Scientist, prepare for a familiarization flight in an F-16 Fighting Falcon at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Sept. 23, 2022. Coleman provides assessments on a wide range of scientific and technical issues affecting the departments mission.

030409-F-1631A-025. Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Country: Bulgaria (BGR)

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 492nd Fighter Squadron perform preflight checks at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, before forward deploying to Łask Air Base, Poland, to support NATO Air Shielding efforts, Aug. 5, 2022. The NATO Air Shielding mission integrates allies and partners while further demonstrating the alliances dedication to deter and defend the eastern European region.

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt Edward Figueroa, 555th Fighter Generation Squadron dedicated crew chief, marshals a returning U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon into its hangar during exercise Falcon Strike 2022 at Amendola Air Base, Italy, Nov. 14, 2022. Falcon Strike 22 consisted of multiple NATO nations practicing joint offensive and defensive air operations that integrated fourth and fifth-generation airpower.

040603-F-1740G-006. Base: Paya Lebar Air Base Country: Singapore (SGP)

U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds give the ok for the F-16 to take-off for the premier of Skyfest 2022 on Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, May 13, 2022. Fairchild Skyfest 2022 included the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds, one of the Air Forces premier demonstration teams showcasing the capabilities of the F-16 Fighting Falcon.

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the South Carolina Air National Guards 169th Fighter Wing returns from a flight during an exercise in Barranquilla, Colombia, Sept. 02, 2022. Relampago VII is a combined Colombian and U.S. exercise taking place in the U.S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM) theater that focuses on techniques, tactics and procedures to strengthen the longstanding partnership between our armed forces.

DF-ST-86-05145. Subject Operation/Series: COPE THUNDER '84-7 Base: Clark Air Base State: Luzon Country: Philippines (PHL)

A ground crew member marshals an F-15A Eagle aircraft out of a tab-vee shelter during chemical warfare training. The aircraft is assigned to the 71st Tactical Fighter Squadron, 1ST Tactical Fighter Wing, involved in exercise SIDEWINDER II. Subject Operation/Series: SIDEWINDER II Base: Amsterdam Country: Holland / Netherlands (HOL)

Persian Gulf, January 19, 2006 - An F-14 Tomcat is directed to the steam-powered catapult prior to launch aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN-71).

990323-M-5506S-035. Subject Operation/Series: TANDEM THRUST 99 Base: Andersen Air Base State: Guam (GU) Country: United States Of America (USA)

An F-15E Strike Eagle assigned to the 334th Fighter Generation Squadron, is parked on the flight line at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, North Carolina, July 28, 2022. The first F-15A Eagle flight took place on July 27, 1972 at Edwards Air Force Base, California, marking the F-15s 50th birthday.

A close-up left side view of an F-16 Fighting Falcon from the 13th Fighter Squadron, Misawa Air Base, Japan, taxis at the air base. Iron Fist '95 is an international air to air exercise between the United States Air Force and the Royal Australian Air Force. Subject Operation/Series: IRON FIST '95 Base: Raaf Williamstown Country: Australia (AUS)

Two F-16 Fighting Falcons assigned to the 36th Fighter Squadron wait to take-off on the alternate landing strip (ALS) prior to flying a training sortie at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Sept. 14, 2022. This is the first time the ALS has been activated since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.

A U.S. Airman, assigned to the 378th Air Expeditionary Wing, pose for a photo with a Royal Saudi Air Force fighter jet during a 92nd Saudi National Day celebration at Prince Sultan Air Base, Oct. 11, 2022. Saudi National Day, Sept. 23, every year, commemorates the naming of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia by royal decree in 1932.

A U.S. Air Force pilot with 510th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron boards a F-16 Fighting Falcon at 86th Air Base, Romania, April 30, 2022. This was the 510th EFSs first mission from Fetesti, Romania, supporting the enhanced Air Policing operations over NATO airspace.

A U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor, deployed to Kadena Air Base, Japan, approaches a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 909th Air Refueling Squadron, Kadena AB, for aerial refueling, June 10, 2022. For decades, Kadena Air Base has served as the Keystone of the Pacific, enabling U.S. power projection.

The crew CHIEF and two maintenance specialists work on F-16 Fighting Falcon number 925 during the 169th Fighter Wing Operational Readiness Inspection. Base: Mcentire Ang Station State: South Carolina (SC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A left side view of an F-15 Eagle aircraft parked on the flight line during exercise Copper Flag. A special effects filter was used to take this photograph. Subject Operation/Series: COPPER FLAG Base: Tyndall Air Force Base State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA)

AIRMAN 1ST Class Michael McLean, 55th Fighter Squadron crew chief from Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina, marshalls an F-16CJ into its parking space on its return from Operation Allied Force June 30, 1999. Subject Operation/Series: ALLIED FORCE Base: Shaw Air Force Base State: South Carolina (SC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Maintenance personnel work in the early morning hours preparing F-15 Eagle aircraft from the 94th Tactical Fighter Squadron for flight operations during Exercise Coronet Archer. Subject Operation/Series: CORONET ARCHER Base: Langley Air Force Base State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

United States Marine Corps aviators prepare to launch an F/A-18D Hornet at Kuantan Air Base, Malaysia.

A pilot from the 37th Tactical Fighter Wing conducts a preflight check of his F-4 Phantom II aircraft during Exercise Gallant Eagle '82. Subject Operation/Series: GALLANT EAGLE '82 Base: George Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Airman 1st Class Zachary Warren, 44th Aircraft Maintenance Unit crew chief, prepares an F-15C Eagle for departure at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Dec. 1, 2022. The 18th Wing bid farewell to several aircraft during the first part of the Eagles' phased withdrawal.

040510-F-0209W-005. Base: Kirkuk Air Base Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Major Command Shown: CENTAF

Aerial team performer arrives for The Great Texas Airshow, Apr. 21, 2022, at JBSA-Randolph, Texas. The Great Texas Airshow, featuring the Thunderbirds, is scheduled for April 22 thru 24 at JBSA-Randolph. The performers perform for people all around the world to display the pride, precision and professionalism the U.S. Air Force represents. Through air shows and flyovers, they aim to excite and inspire, whileshowcasing the elite skills all pilots must possess.

A thirsty US Air Force F-16 Falcon from Aviano Air Base, Italy, moves into pre-contact to receive fuel from a McGuire Air Force Base, New Jersey, KC-10 Extender, 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

A right side view of a Fighter Squadron 45 (VF-45) F-5F Tiger II aircraft parked on the flight line. The aircraft, which is used in adversary training, is painted in a camouflage paint scheme. Base: Naval Air Facility, Andrews Afb State: Maryland (MD) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A view of a parked F-15 Eagle aircraft silhouetted against the sunset during Exercise Pacific Consort. The aircraft is from the 67th Tactical Fighter Squadron, 18th Tactical Fighter Wing. AAVS PHOTO Contest Entry. Subject Operation/Series: PACIFIC CONSORT Base: Darwin State: Northern Territory Country: Australia (AUS)

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At Patrick Air Force Base in Cocoa Beach, Fla., workers prepare the WB-57F aircraft that will take photos of Space Shuttle Discovery during its launch on Return to Flight mission STS-114. NASA approved the development and implementation of the aircraft-based imaging system, known as the WB-57 Ascent Video Experiment (WAVE). The WAVE provides both ascent and entry imagery and enables better observation of the Shuttle on days of heavier cloud cover and areas obscured from ground cameras by the launch exhaust plume. WAVE comprises a 32-inch-ball turret system mounted on the nose of two WB-57 aircraft. The turret houses an optical bench, providing installation of both HDTV and infrared cameras. Optics consist of an 11-inch-diameter, 4.2 meter fixed-focal-length lens. The system can be operated in both auto track and manual modes.

DN-ST-89-06465. Base: Unknown

A silhouette of an F-15D from the 44th Fighter Squadron, Kadena Air Base, Japan, taxis towards the parking area during a fighter exercise between the United States Air Force and the Royal Australian Air Force. Subject Operation/Series: IRON FIST '95 Base: Raaf Williamstown Country: Australia (AUS)

DN-ST-85-02904. Base: USS Nimitz (CVN 68) Country: Mediterranean Sea (MED)

A F-15C Eagle assigned to the 67th Fighter Squadron taxis down the runway before flight during exercise RED FLAG-Alaska 22-1, May 2, 2022. The Indo-Pacific is a top priority for the United States, and the DoD, through exercises like RED FLAG-Alaska, is committed to ensuring U.S. forces are capable and ready to face the evolving challenges in the region.

DN-ST-89-05706. Base: Unknown

A right rear view of a AV-8B Harrier aircraft of Marine Attack Squadron 231 (VMA-231) of Marine Air Group 32 (MAG-32) parked on the flight line. Base: Naval Air Facility, Andrews Afb State: Maryland (MD) Country: United States Of America (USA)

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