Military Readiness Training

Dynamic images of U.S. military personnel engaged in training exercises and pre-flight checks, emphasizing the importance of preparation for missions.

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Jerry Lor, 28th Maintenance Squadron aircraft repair and reclamation specialist, services a B-1B Lancer during Bomber Task Force 24-2 at Luleå-Kallax Air Base, Sweden, Feb. 25, 2024. The U.S. routinely and visibly demonstrates commitment to its Allies and partners through the global employment of our military forces. BTF operations provide U.S. leaders with strategic options to assure Allies and partners, while deterring potential adversary aggression across the globe. Air Force

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Jerry Lor, 28th Maintenance Squadron aircraft repair and reclamation specialist, services a B-1B Lancer during Bomber Task Force 24-2 at Luleå-Kallax Air Base, Sweden, Feb. 25, 2024. The U.S. routinely and visibly demonstrates commitment to its Allies and partners through the global employment of our military forces. BTF operations provide U.S. leaders with strategic options to assure Allies and partners, while deterring potential adversary aggression across the globe. Air Force

U.S. Army Soldier, assigned to 1st Air Cavalry Brigade, 1st Cavalry Division, acts as a gunnery instructor during UH-60 Black Hawk aerial gunnery qualifications at Novo Selo Training Area, Bulgaria, April 6, 2022. NSTA is a Bulgarian training facility operated by U.S. Army's Area Support Group-Black Sea and hosts U.S. military personnel as part of an ongoing bilateral defense cooperation with Bulgaria under the terms of the 2006 U.S.-Bulgarian Defense Cooperation Agreement. Air Cav is part of V Corps, America's Forward Deployed Corps in Europe, that works alongside NATO Allies and regional security partners to provide combat-ready forces and retains command and control for all rotational units in the European theater.

010326-M-8539A-002. Subject Operation/Series: MILLENNIUM EDGE Base: Osan Air Base Country: Republic Of Korea (KOR)

A crew chief with the 28th Expeditionary Combat Aviation Brigade, 28th Infantry Division, Pennsylvania Army National Guard monitors the airframe of a UH-60 Black Hawk during a training exercise at Ft. Indiantown Gap, PA. July 20, 2022. The crew chief is responsible for everything that happens in or to the helicopter and the training they go through during Annual Training keeps them ready and able to perform any missions that my come.

U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Jeremiah Gaulitz, a loadmaster with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron (VMGR) 152, loads a Polaris MRZR light tactical all-terrain vehicle onto a KC-130J Super Hercules at Subic Bay International Airport, Philippines, Oct. 15, 2022. VMGR-152 supported Marines and Sailors with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, transporting personnel and equipment across the Indo-Pacific region.

An Air National Guard Aerospace Propulsion specialist assigned to the 148th Fighter Wing, Minnesota Air National Guard, tests and repairs a jet engine component on an F-16 fighting falcon, on January 27, 2022, at Nellis Air Force Base, NV. The 148th is one of 32 units from across the U.S. joint forces, United Kingdom and Australia participating at Red Flag-Nellis 22-1. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by SMSgt Glen Flanagan)

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Rudolph Padia, MV-22 Osprey crew chief assigned to the Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 163, looks back after taking off from a training location July 13, 2022. VMM 163 deployed in support of the Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa by providing capabilities for personnel recovery and casualty evacuation of U.S. forces throughout East Africa.

US Air Force (USAF) Captain (CPT) Russ Shinn, 55th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron (EFS), Shaw Air Force Base (AFB) South Carolina (SC) performs a preflight check on a F-16CJ Fighting Falcon aircraft, at Incirlik Air Base (AB), Turkey. Airmen from Shaw and other units are redeploying after 12 successful years of enforcing the no-fly zone over Northern Iraq, in support of Operation NORTHERN WATCH. Subject Operation/Series: NORTHERN WATCH Base: Incirlik Air Base, Adana Country: Turkey (TUR)

Spouses of Soldiers assigned to the 1108th Aviation Group and the Mississippi Aviation Classification Repair Activity Depots ride in a UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter in Gulfport, Miss, May 16, 2022. The Army National Guard Spouse Orientation Flight program is aimed to give Spouses a better understanding of the critical role their Soldier plays in the U.S. Army. The program is managed by the National Guard Bureau and is only available to spouses of Soldiers currently serving in an qualifying aviation unit.

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Ryan Becker, flight physician assigned to the 340th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron, observes an air refueling within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility , May 16, 2022 in support of exercise Accurate Test 22. U.S. participation in exercises such as this, reassure our coalition and regional partners and allies of our commitment to the security and stability of this region.

030920-F-3838S-006. Base: Dakar Country: Senegal (SEN) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE

U.S. Air Force Col. Brian Parker, the Wisconsin Air National Guard's 115th Operations Group commander and F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot prepares for takeoff at Naval Air Station Key West May 12, 2022. Parker 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.

Participating in EXERCISE DESERT RESCUE IX, AIRMAN First Class Adam McNallen a crew chief for the 75th Fighter Squadron at Pope AFB, North Carolina, prepares to do a maintenance check on Captain Kevin Eilers' A-10 Warthog. AIRMAN McNallen is originally from East Brady, Pennsylvania. Desert Rescue IX is the premiere search and rescue (SAR) training exercise involving Navy, Army, Air Force, and Marine personnel. It is conducted at the ranges of Fallon Naval Air Station, Nevada. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT RESCUE IX Base: Naval Air Station, Fallon State: Nevada (NV) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: AMC

Senior Airman Gregory Hovore, crew chief from the 455th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, removes a panel to inspect the propeller of the C-130 Hercules Nov. 21. With the ability to take off and land on dirt or rough landing strips, the Hercules is used to move troops and equipment into hostile areas. Hovore, a Reno, Nev. native, is deployed from the Nevada Air National Guards 152nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron.

The Joint Base MDL conducted a Postal Warrior Training Mission on 10 August 2022 which was conducted by the 78th Training Division. This training event was on Fort Dix Site IR3C. Multiple Army Reserve Units from the states of New York, Georgia and California were on-site for this training. The U.S. ASA Fort Dix Commander COL Mitchell Wisniewski, Joint Base Commander COL Wes Adams (AF) and the Army Reserve CSM, CSM Andrew Lombardo were in attendance. They all had observed the training from the ground and also in-flight during the soldiers training. The flights were provided by the 773rd Marine Light Attack Helicopter on a UH1 Cobra Helicopter. Postal Warrior is a task-focused exercise for Postal Units to support Postal Operations in a combat area when needed. During this training Units are being prepared for delivering mail during possible small arms or sniper fire from enemy while carrying out their mission. (Images provided by the Fort Dix (TSC) Training Support Center / Dan Amburg /

100118-F-2034C-071Tech. Sgt. Aaron Avery prepares to release pallets of relief supplies from his C-17 Globemaster III for a humanitarian airdrop over Haiti Jan. 18, 2010. Sgt. Avery is a loadmaster from the 16th Airlift Squadron, Charleston Air Force Base, Charleston, South Carolina. The C-17 will be conducting the first humanitarian airdrop mission over Haiti by dropping 40 pallets of relief supplies. U.S. Southern Command is deploying assets to Haiti to conduct search and rescue operations, damage assessments, and transitions sustained Humanitarian Assistance/Disaster Relief operations in order to prevent human suffering and additional loss of life.

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

240109-N-FF029-1127 BAHRAIN (Jan. 9, 2024) Naval Aircrewman 3rd Class Zac Ashley prepares to takeoff in an MH-53E Sea Dragon helicopter, attached to Helicopter Mine Countermeasures Squadron (HM) 15, during exercise Diamond Defender (DD) 24 in Bahrain, Jan. 9. DD 24 is a week-long bilateral maritime exercise between U.S. and Bahrain military forces and is designed to enhance regional maritime security and stability.

220508-A-ZV876-1009 NAVAL SUPPORT ACTIVITY BAHRAIN (May 8, 2022) Naval Air Crewman 2nd Class Seth Campbell, assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 26, conducts preflight checks on an MH-60S Seahawk helicopter at Naval Support Activity Bahrain, May 8. HSC 26 is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations to help ensure maritime security and stability in the Middle East region.

240216-N-FY193-1027 NORFOLK, Va. (Feb. 16, 2024) Naval Aviator Lt. Geoffrey Youngblood, a native of Atlanta, performs preflight maintenance on a MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter, assigned to the "Dragonslayers" of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 11, on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75), Feb. 16, 2024. Truman is the flagship of the Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group and is currently underway conducting flight deck certification as part of the basic phase. (

Airman 1st Class Nicholas English, a Survival, Evasion, Resistance and Escape Specialists from the 22nd Training Squadron, prepares to board a C-17 Globemaster for parachute training at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington August 25, 2022. One aspect of SERE training involves being able to properly parachute safely to the ground in case of an emergency.

A U.S. Air Force Airman rests before take-off on an HH-60W Jolly Green II helicopter during pre-flight checks at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, Feb. 8, 2023. Pave Hawk combat enhancements include a radar warning receiver, infrared jammer and a flare/chaff countermeasure dispensing system.

A Pararescueman from the 23rd Wing, Moody AFB, executes a safety check during AGILE FLAG 22-2, at Avon Park Auxiliary Air Field, Florida, July 23, 2022. AGILE FLAG 22-2 marks a significant milestone in standardizing the way Air Combat Command organizes, trains, and equips for Agile Combat Employment after a period of experimentation.

U.S. Air Force Capt. Kimberly Hanley, a pilot assigned to the 927th Air Refueling Squadron adjusts seat straps while flying over the Southeastern United States, Oct. 20, 2022. Aircrew assigned to the 927th hosted a group of representatives from the University of South Florida after having agreed on an educational partnership agreement and a blank purchase agreement with the universitys Institute of Applied Engineering.

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Brandon Spangler, a KC-130J Hercules flight engineer (left), and Lance Cpl. Alexander Berg, a KC-130J Hercules crew chief (right), with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron (VMGR) 252, arm an AGM-176 Griffin missile on a KC-130J Hercules near Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, Aug. 30, 2022. VMGR-252 trained in close-air support by using the Harvest Hercules Airborne Weapons Kit. VMGR-252 is a subordinate unit of 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, the aviation combat element of II Marine Expeditionary Force.

Airman 1st Class Trevor Finley, 44th Aircraft Maintenance Unit crew chief, conducts hydraulic servicing on an F-15C Eagle on Kadena Air Base, Japan, July 6, 2022. Hydraulic servicing ensures aircraft do not have hydraulic leaks, maintaining Kadenas capability to protect a free and open Indo-Pacific.

U.S. Army Chief Warrant Officer 4 Michael Polyak prepares his UH-60M Black Hawk helicopter for a flight on Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, New Jersey, June 16, 2022 in support of the 99th Regional Support Command's 2022 Effects Coordination Board.

120213-N-DR144-442ARABIAN SEA (Feb. 13, 2012) Naval Air Crewman Airman Terry Warren, assigned to Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron (HS) 15, mans a .50 caliber machine gun in the door of an HH-60H Sea Hawk helicopter during a mission flown from the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Carl Vinson and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 17 are deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility.

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Aaron Lucas, a CH-53E Super Stallion crew chief with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 464, supervises maintenance at an undisclosed location, Oct. 11, 2022. HMH-464 provided assault support for Marine Forces Special Operations Command during Exercise Raven 23-1 to enhance combat readiness in an unfamiliar expeditionary environment. HMH-464 is a subordinate unit of 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, the aviation combat element of II Marine Expeditionary Force.

Sgt. Denton Anderson, flight engineer with Bravo Company, 1st Battalion, 111th Aviation Regiment, conducts pre-flight checks on a CH-47 Chinook helicopter in Meridian, Mississippi, Sept. 29, 2022. The flight team ensured the helicopter was in full working order prior to its flight to Florida in response to Hurricane Ian's effects across the state.

Sgt. Denton Anderson, flight engineer with Bravo Company, 1st Battalion, 111th Aviation Regiment, conducts pre-flight checks on a CH-47 Chinook helicopter in Meridian, Mississippi, Sept. 29, 2022. The flight team ensured the helicopter was in full working order prior to its flight to Florida in response to Hurricane Ian's effects across the state.

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Noah Isabell, a loadmaster with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron (VMGR) 152, conducts pre-flight checks at Clark Air Base, Philippines, Oct. 15, 2022. VMGR-152 supported Marines and Sailors with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, transporting personnel and equipment across the Indo-Pacific region.

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. William Telschow, 31st Fighter Wing Flight Safety manager, swabs a bird strike at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Oct. 19, 2022. The Bird/Wildlife Aircraft Strike Hazard team takes samples and sends them to the Smithsonian Institution, Feather Identification Lab in Washington, D.C., for further processing.

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Joseph Perez, a flying crew chief assigned to the 6th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron preforms pre-flight checks on a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to MacDill Air Force Base 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

U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Joseph Doyle, a UH-1Y Venom pilot with Marine Light Attack Squadron 267, Marine Aircraft Group 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, begins pre-flight checks on Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, California, March 30, 2022. Intrepid Tiger II Electronic Warfare capability enhances the airborne electronic warfare capability for fixed and rotary wing aircraft while maintaining a distributed and adaptable network to defend against current and future threats.

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Mauro Munoz assigned to Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Arizona, conducts preflight checks on an F-35B during Red Flag-24-1 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, Jan. 17, 2024. This Red Flag will have approximately 30 units and close to 2,000 participants from U.S. and Allied forces.

Two C-130 Hercules with the Peoria Air National Guards 182nd Airlift Wing participate in integrated combat turns at the Combat Readiness Training Center, Alpena, MI, June 9, 2022. During Agile Rage 22, airmen from across the Air National Guard, to include the Idaho Air National Guards 124th Fighter Wing, came together to execute the Air Forces agile combat employment mission.

Airman 1st Class Joseph Garcia, 509th Public Affairs, checks his camera settings before taking off in a T-38 Talon during Exercise Agile Tiger at Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri April 5, 2022. His pictures and video show how different aircraft from separate major commands combine to meet mission objectives.

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Gavin Saylor, a fixed-wing aircraft mechanic with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 242, prepares to launch F-35B Lightning II aircraft from Royal Australian Air Force Base Tindal, Australia, Aug. 15, 2022. Marines with Marine Aircraft Group 12 are conducting unit level training in Australia to maintain readiness, test expeditionary capabilities, and increase interoperability with allies and partners in the Indo-Pacific.

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Kevin Williams, Headquarters Air Mobility Command deputy chief tanker training branch, left, and Capt. Jason Lim 6th Air Refueling Squadron pilot, prepare to receive fuel from another KC-10 Extender over Northern California, May 26, 2022. Aircrew members performed an Integrated Mission Sortie as part of a training to enhance refuel capabilities and increase global mobility.

U.S. Army Chief Warrant Officer 3 Quentin Hastings, a UH-60L Black Hawk helicopter pilot with Det. 1, C Co., 1-171st MEDEVAC, New Jersey National Guard prepares to take off during a combat lifesaver course run by the Medical Simulation Training Center on Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, New Jersey, April 14, 2022. The Medical Simulation Training Center provides realistic medical training to both medical and non-medical Soldiers in the Active, Reserve and National Guard, and provide hands-on instruction on the latest battlefield trauma and critical care techniques.

Maj. Daniel Norton, 14th Airlift Squadron C-17 Globemaster III pilot, flies a C-17 over the Atlantic Ocean June 27, 2022. The aircrew performed low-level, assault landings, and touch and go maneuvers at Jacksonville International and Patrick Space Force Base, FL, to sharpen the crews mission readiness in Agile Combat Employment scenarios.

041118-F-3188G-287. Base: Over Iraq Country: Iraq (IRQ)

EAST CHINA SEA (May 2, 2022) Aviation Machinist Mate 1st Class Levi Denny, from Austin, Colorado, chains an MH-60R Seahawk to the flight deck Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Dewey (DDG 105). Dewey is assigned to Commander, Task Force 71/Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15, the Navys largest forward-deployed DESRON and the U.S. 7th fleets principal surface force.

U.S. Air Force medical team members assigned to the 10th Expeditionary Aeromedical Evacuation Flight (EAEF) participate in exercise Reliant Rumble on Camp Lemonnier (CLDJ), Djibouti, May, 04, 2022. This earthquake response exercise provides an opportunity for units across the Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA) and CLDJ to properly coordinate and demonstrate their key duties during and directly after an earthquake.

030811-F-7823A-001. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT RESCUE XI Base: Naval Air Station, Fallon State: Nevada (NV) Country: United States Of America (USA)

KFOR multinational partners from Denmark, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Slovenia, Switzerland and the U.S. came together at Camp Novo Selo, Kosovo, to participate in MedEvac training July 13, 2022. Led by U.S. Army Soldiers from RC-Easts Task Force Pegasus, the training provided familiarization on MedEvac tactics, techniques and procedures, enhancing all participating nations readiness while building interoperability among multinational partners. (U.S. Army National Guard photos by Sgt. Matthew Damon)

040826-F-2233S-040. Base: Harrisburg International Airport State: Pennsylvania (PA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Brig. Gen. Dann S. Carlson, outbound commander of the 154th Wing, vacates an F-22 Raptor Sept. 7, 2022, at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii. Carlson was greeted with a reception of friends and family as he completed the final flight of his military career. The 154th Wing saw some of the Air National Guard's highest-level awards under his leadership, including the Outstanding Unit Award and the Gen. Spaatz Trophy.

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. John McNiece, a C-17 Globemaster III loadmaster assigned to the 16th Airlift Squadron, conducts engine start procedures prior to an airlift mission to Berlin, Joint Base Charleston, S.C., June 14, 2022. The C-17 is the most flexible cargo aircraft in the airlift force, capable of rapid strategic airlift of troops and cargo.

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jacob St. George, 373rd Training Squadron Detachment 14 KC-10/KC-46 crew chief instructor, directs a KC-10 Extender on the flight line at Travis Air Force Base, California, Jan. 11, 2024. The 9th Air Refueling Squadron leaders designated this specific aircraft as the squadron flagship based off historical records and documentation. The term flagship traditionally referred to the ship that carried the commander of a naval fleet, deeming it most important.

Capt. Patrick Phillips, 40th Helicopter Squadron chief of weapons and tactics, poses for a photo Oct. 12, 2022, at Malmstrom Air Force Base, Mont. As a UH-1N Huey aircraft commander, Philips executes armed aerial surveillance for Department of Defense nuclear weapons movements, security forces response missions, provides vertical lift support community partners, and provides search and rescue capabilities for the Joint Chiefs of Staff National Search and Rescue Plan.

Corporal David Easter, USMC, communicates via hand signals with his patrol leader while participating in a mounted patrol with Alpha Company, Second Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) near the Kandahar International Airport, Kandahar, Afghanistan, during OPERATION ENDURING FREEDOM. Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Base: Kandahar International Airport Country: Afghanistan (AFG)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Ernest Brunelle, an Oakham, Mass., native and a fixed wing aircraft safety equipment mechanic with Marine All Weather Fighter Attack Squadron 533, rides in a Marine F/A-18D Hornet aircraft during an incentive flight at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Sept. 30, 2022. Incentive flights are periodically awarded to Marines and Sailors for meritorious actions and service.

U.S. Air National Guard Master Sgt. Shawn Emerson, 114th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, completes post flight inspections during Weapons and Tactics Instructor (WTI) course 2-22 at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Ariz., April 5, 2022. WTI is a seven-week training event hosted by Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron One (MAWTS-1), providing standardized advanced tactical training and certification of unit instructor qualifications to support Marine aviation training and readiness, and assists in developing and employing aviation weapons and tactics.

970622-N-5121B-007. Subject Operation/Series: KERNEL BLITZ '97 Base: Uss Tarawa (LHA 1) Scene Major Command Shown: USS Tarawa

The U.S. Army Parachute Team conducts a demonstration at the 2022 Marine Corps Air Station Miramar Air Show at MCAS Miramar, California, Sept. 24, 2022. Nicknamed the Golden Knights in 1962, Golden signifies the gold medals the team won in international competitions, and Knights alludes to the teams ambition to conquer the skies. The Golden Knights perform in more than 100 events per 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.

U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 389th Fighter Generation Squadron prepare to launch a U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle for a routine training mission at Mountain Home Air Force Base, Idaho, August 22, 2022. The FGS is comprised of maintainers and administrative personnel responsible for the health and generation of airpower and is aligned to the fighter squadron with the same numeric designation.

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Max A. OburnJoyce, an MV-22B Osprey aircraft crew chief with Marine Operational Test and Evaluation Squadron 1, from Lewistown, Pennsylvania, walks to his aircraft during Weapons and Tactics Instructor (WTI) course 1-23 atMarine Corps Air Station Yuma, Arizona, Oct. 28, 2022. WTI is a seven-week training event hosted by Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron One, providing standardized advanced tactical training and certification of unit instructor qualifications to support Marine aviation training and readiness, and assist in developing and employing aviation weapons and tactics.

Royal Air Force Corp. Brian Bufton, a movement technician assigned to the 4624th Air Movements Squadron at Royal Air Force Brize Norton, Oxfordshire, England, receives directions on how to operate a MRZR diesel vehicle at the Global Readiness Deployment Center on Travis Air Force Base, California, August 2, 2022. Bufton experienced the similarities and differences between his job and U.S Air Force's aerial porter job with Airmen at Travis AFB.

U.S. Marine Corps Master Gunnery Sgt. Margarito Casarez Jr., Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 101 (VMFAT-101) avionics chief, Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, completes post-flight maintenance checks on an F/A-18 Super Hornet during Weapons System Evaluation Program East-22.12 at Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida, Sept. 12, 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.

U.S. Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. CQ Brown, Jr. is given a safety brief by U.S. Navy Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 25 personnel at Northwest Field, Guam, Aug. 7, 2022. The purpose of Browns visit was to tour the base as he discussed innovation, modernization and Airmen initiatives with personnel from a variety of career fields. The mission of Andersen AFB is to project Airpower, expand combat capability and strengthen partnerships in the Indo-Pacific.

Ryan Halsey, White Sands Missile Range Army Air Detachment flight engineer, poses for a photo with a UH-60L Black Hawk at Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico, Jan. 4, 2024. The Army Air Detachment is responsible for conducting flying operations for Army, Department of Defense, foreign government and other commercial customers operating in the Holloman-WSMR area.

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Austin Mooney, 305th Maintenance Squadron crew chief, removes a panel during the final KC-10 Extender inspection at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J., April 10, 2023. This final inspection marked a significant milestone in the 305th Air Mobility Wings history, as they have fully converted to the KC-46A Pegasus. This represents a new chapter in air-to-air refueling capabilities for the Joint Force.

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Gage Garceau from Smith Center, Kansas, a UH-1Y Venom crew chief assigned to Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 269, Marine Aircraft Group 29, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing scouts for ground targets in a day-guns exercise during Weapons and Tactics Instructors (WTI) course 1-23 near Yuma, Arizona, on Oct. 13, 2022. WTI is a seven-week training event hosted by Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron One, providing standardized advanced tactical training and certification of unit instructor qualifications to support Marine aviation training and readiness, and assists in developing and employing aviation weapons and tactics.

011204-F-9528H-002. Base: Incirlik Air Base, Adana Country: Turkey (TUR) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Richard Shifflett, C-17 avionics technician, 5th Expeditionary Air Mobility Squadron, applies the brakes on a C-17 Globemaster III aircraft for a maintenance check at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, April 24, 2022. From May 2021 to May 2022, the 5th EAMS supported 1,300 missions, 19,600 cargo tons, and 8,800 passengers at Ali Al Salem Air Base.

020118-F-5872L-017. Subject Operation/Series: COPE TIGER '02 Base: Korat Royal Thai Air Force Base Country: Thailand (THA) Scene Major Command Shown: PACAF

040419-F-0701S-008. Base: Lambert Iap, Saint Louis State: Missouri (MO) Country: United States Of America (USA)

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

Finnish loadmasters assigned to the Finnish Air Force Supporting Air Operations Squadron execute an airdrop during the 2022 Finnish Airlift Tactical Exercise (ATEX), over Finland, Aug. 23, 2022. The Finnish Air Force hosted members from multiple partner nations to participate in ATEX, enhancing readiness across the European Theater. Training with our partner nations reinforces NATO members commitment to preserving regional stability.

Air Force Master Sgt. Danny Purcell, a flightengineer assigned to the 94th Operational Support Squadron, 94thAirlift Wing, Dobbins Air Reserve Base, Georgia, monitors thecontrol system of a C-130H Hercules aircraft en route to RamsteinAir Base, Germany, May 6, 2022. Purcell and other members of theaircrew flew to Germany on a mission to transport U.S. Armysoldiers from Germany to North Macedonia as part of Exercise SwiftResponse 22. Exercise Swift Response is an annual U.S. Army Europeand Africa multinational training exercise that takes place this year inEastern Europe, the Arctic High North, Baltics, and Balkans fromMay 2-20.

Staff Sgt. John Reid, 52nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, unveils the name of Col. Thomas Graham, 52nd Operations Group commander, on the 52nd OG F-16 Viper flagship, during an assumption of command ceremony, June 28, 2022, on Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany. It is an Air Force tradition to rename a commanders flagship and have their name painted on the aircraft, depicting it as the group commanders.

Soldiers assigned to 1-229 Attack Battalion, 16th Combat Aviation Brigade refuel, rearm, and repair AH-64E Apache attack helicopters and other vehicles at the Forward Arming and Refueling Point on Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., Oct. 20, 2022.

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Bryan Bailey, 16th Airlift Squadron operations flight chief, and Senior Airman Ivan Cerna, 16th AS loadmaster, assist with offloading fuel from the C-17 Globemaster III into a fuel truck at North Auxiliary Airfield, North, South Carolina, in support of the Composite Training Unit Exercise, Jan. 27, 2022. The fuel was used to refuel U.S. Marine Corps MV-22 Ospreys that were used as part of the 24-day pre-deployment certification exercise. (U.S. Air Force photo by Diana Cossaboom)

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Jacob Coby, a motor transport operator with Combat Logistics Regiment 1, 1st Marine Logistics Group, drives a humvee in route to Combat Support Center Omsaderh established in Kingdom of Saudi Arabia during exercise Native Fury 22, Aug. 19, 2022. The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia enables U.S. Marine Corps Central Command and U.S. Central Command to receive and employ forces and resources rapidly in the region through a growing network of western geographic access and staging points.

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Austin Potter, a Roosevelt, Utah native, right, and Sgt. Ivandominick Uy, a Manila, Philippines native, both AH-1Z Viper mechanics with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron (HMLA) 267, Marine Aircraft Group 39, 3D Marine Aircraft Wing, conduct maintenance on a Viper in support of a Marine Air-Ground Task Force Warfighting Exercise during Service Level Training Exercise 2-24 at Camp Wilson, Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California, Feb. 19, 2024. MWX is the culminating event for SLTE 2-24 that improves U.S. and allied service members operational capabilities and lethality as a MAGTF. Marine Corps

220803-N-CR843-0032 MISAWA, Japan (Aug. 03, 2022) Aviation Ordnanceman 2nd Class Jonah Tenge, center, and Aviation Ordnanceman 3rd Class Alexander Novoa, right, follow a checklist for loading a AGM-84D Harpoon missile to a P-8A Poseidon aircraft during a live-load proficiency exercise on Misawa air Base, Misawa, Japan. VP-8 is currently deployed to NAF Misawa, Japan conducting maritime patrol and reconnaissance and theater outreach operations within U.S. 7th Fleet (C7F) area of operations in support of Commander, Task Force 72, C7F, and U.S. Indo-Pacific Command objectives throughout the region.

Members of the Civil Air Patrol Okinawa Cadet Squadron check out the intake of an F-16 Fighting Falcon during a static aircraft tour at Kadena Air Base, Japan, March 6, 2023. The CAP cadet program offers young members structured opportunities to develop leadership skills and explore science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and aviation-related careers.

111130-N-BT887-003 ARABIAN GULF (Nov. 30, 2011) A Sailor wipes down the tail rotor of an MH-60R Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to the Raptors of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 71 aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74). John C. Stennis is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility conducting maritime security operations and support missions as part of Operations Enduring Freedom and New Dawn.

U.S. Marines with Marine All Weather Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA(AW)) 533 assist Gunnery Sgt. Wade Lawrence, an airframes mechanic with VMFA(AW)-533, inside an F/A-18D Hornet aircraft at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, July 8, 2022. U.S. Marines with VMFA(AW)-533 received an opportunity to participate in an incentive flight aboard F/A-18D Hornet aircraft as a way to increase unit morale.

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Jimmy Phan, a bulk fuel specialist with Marine Wing Support Squadron 171, prepares to receive fuel from a KC-130J Super Hercules aircraft at Ie Shima, Japan, Oct. 15, 2022. Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 152 supported Marines and Sailors with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, transporting personnel and equipment across the Indo-Pacific region.

Staff Sgt. Jonathan Johnson, 2nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, communicates with aircrew aboard a B-52H Stratofortress during an Agile Combat Employment exercise at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, Aug. 18, 2022. When applied correctly ACE complicates enemy targeting processes and creates enemy operational and political dilemmas while expanding flexibility for friendly forces.

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Sarah Johnson, an aviation ordnance technician with Marine Aircraft Logistics Squadron 13, Marine Aircraft Group 13, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, raises a GBU-12 Paveway II laser-guided bomb on Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, Nov. 3, 2022. Marines from across 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing took park in All Types Models Series Armament training. The purpose of this team is to cross train each team member to be qualified to load and fuel one anothers platform, increasing flexibility and lethality.Johnson is a native from Jacksonville, Florda.

A member of the Zapovjedništvo specijalnih snaga (Croatian Special Operations Forces Command) prepares to execute a static line jump from a U.S. Air Force MC-130J Commando II assigned to the 352d Special Operations Wing near Udbina, Croatia, July 20, 2022. The static line jump was part of a Joint Combined Exchange Training (JCET), which included members of the U.S. Air Forces 352d Special Operations Wing, the U.S. Armys 1st Battalion, 10th Special Forces Group (Airborne) and the ZSS. JCETs allow U.S. service members to train at the operational and tactical echelon as a combined, joint force with SOF setting the conditions for larger operations.

Pennsylvania Air National Guardsman, Tech. Sgt. John Henn, assigned to the 171st Air Refueling Wing, Pennsylvania Air National Guard, is refueling an F-16 Falcon” aircraft, assigned to the 115th Fighter Wing, Wisconsin Air National Guard during a routine aerial refueling training mission on July 28, 2021 near St. Louis, Missouri.

Maj. Brett Faber, a 194th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron F-15C Eagle pilot, performs pre-flight checks at Graf Ignatievo, Bulgaria, Sept. 8, 2016. Four of the squadrons F-15Cs conducted joint NATO air policing missions with the Bulgarian Air Force to police the host nations sovereign airspace.

EAST CHINA SEA (March 8, 2015) Lt. Cmdr. Mason Berry, air boss aboard the amphibious transport dock ship USS Green Bay (LPD 20), monitors flight operations. Green Bay is underway in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility.

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Luke Markle, a weapons load crew member assigned to the 90th Aircraft Maintenance Unit, competes in a weapons load competition during the Arctic Thunder Open House at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, July 31, 2022. This biennial event hosted by JBER is one of the largest in the state and one of the premier aerial demonstrations in the world. The event features multiple performers to include the JBER Joint Forces Demonstration Team, U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor Demonstration Team, Pacific Air Forces C-17 Demonstration Team and U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds demonstration team.

EAST CHINA SEA (May 2, 2022) Lt. Olivia Czerewko, from Lamoore, California, conducts maintenance on an MH-60R Seahawk aboard Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Dewey (DDG 105). Dewey is assigned to Commander, Task Force 71/Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15, the Navys largest forward-deployed DESRON and the U.S. 7th fleets principal surface force.

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Kevin Ross, 81st Expeditionary Rescue Squadron (ERQS) HC-130J, Combat King II loadmaster, looks out the back of an HC-130J before takeoff at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Sept. 7, 2022, in preparation for a tactical air refueling mission. The 81st ERQS is a rapidly deployable combat search and rescue force that can conduct tactical air refueling, airdrop and airland of personnel and/or equipment during day or night operations in support of combat personnel recovery within Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa area of responsibility.

Sgt. Xavier Martinez, a UH60 Crew Chief from 1-228th Aviation Regiment, monitors his UH60 Blackhawk during their return flight after the Guatemalan Naval Special Forces conducted FRIES training with the Navy SEALs during CENTAM Guardian 23 in San Jose, Guatemala on March 21, 2023. CG23 is an annual Army-led combined, joint, interagency, multi-national partnership-building exercise designed to build capacity, capabilities and interoperability with Central American partner nations.

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Jacob Caldwell, 61st Aircraft Maintenance Unit crew chief, connects the communication systems on an F-35A Lightning II aircraft Sept. 27, 2022, Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. Aircraft maintainers perform pre, post and between-flight safety and function checks, including triple-checking fluid levels, landing gear and flight control functionality as well as running diagnostics on the electrical systems.

Members of the 32nd Aeromedical Evacuation Group secure chocks on the floor of a C-130 Hercules aircraft during an aeromedical evacuation training exercise. Base: Travis Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

100725-N-6003P-109 U.S 5TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (July 25, 2010) Cmdr. Chad Vincelette, executive officer of the Swordsmen of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 32, exchanges thumbs up signals with Airman Stephanie Conn, his plane captain, after completing pre-flight checks aboard the aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75). VFA-32 is deployed as part of the Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility.

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Demarcus Jenkins, an assistant dedicated crew chief with the 77th Expeditionary Fighter Generation Squadron assists Brig. Gen. William Betts, the 378th Air Expeditionary Wing commander, with fastening a harness in an F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft, at Prince Sultan Air Base, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Oct. 22, 2022. Jenkins is completing his second deployment to PSAB, during his first in 2020, he was assigned to the 77th EFGS debrief section.

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Arjun Patel, a weapons loader assigned to the 175th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, Maryland Air National Guard, loads munitions into an A-10C Thunderbolt II aircraft after arrival at Lielvārde Air Base, located in the Vidzeme region of Latvia, May 14, 2022, for support and training while participating in DEFENDER-Europe 22. DEFENDER-Europe 22 is a series of U.S. Army Europe and Africa multinational training exercises within U.S. European Command's Large Global Scale Exercise construct taking place in Eastern Europe. DEFENDER-Europe 22 demonstrates U.S. Army Europe and Africa's ability to conduct large scale ground combat operations across multiple theatres in support of NATO and the National Defense Strategy.

Airman 1st Class Timothy Holmes, phase inspection technician, from the 127th Maintenance Squadron, Selfridge Air National Guard Base, Michigan, conducts maintenance on the electrical system of an A-10 Thunderbolt II during a Phase 1 inspection, Jan. 3, 2023. Airmen of the 127th Maintenance Squadron phase crew are tasked to perform detailed inspections to make sure this complex jet remains air ready.

161st Air Refueling Wing service members unload material from a KC-135 Stratotanker to be used to make protective gowns for statewide use April 9, 2020 at Goldwater Air National Guard Base, Phoenix. The delivery is part of the Arizona National Guards response to community needs during this state of emergency

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