An official website of the United States government
A .mil website belongs to an official U.S. Department of Defense organization in the United States.
A lock (lock ) or https:// means you’ve safely connected to the .mil website. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites.

ImageGallery

Clear Filters | 61 - 80 of 329 results

F-35 sortie surge

The sun rises behind an F-35A Aug. 2, 2016, at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. The F-35A is the latest deployable fifth generation aircraft capable of providing air superiority, interdiction, suppression of enemy air defenses and close air support as well as great command and control functions through fused sensors, and will provide pilots with unprecedented situational awareness of the battle space. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Stormy Archer)
Details Download

F-35 sortie surge

(Right) Airman 1st Class Lonnie Prater, 58th Aircraft Maintenance Unit assistant dedicated crew chief, speaks to (Left) Lt. Col. Brian O’Grady, 58th Fighter Squadron assistant director of operations, prior to take off during a sortie surge Aug. 2, 2016, at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. The 33rd Fighter Wing completed 111 sorties during a three-day surge to exercise the readiness of pilots, maintainers and aircraft to meet the needs of high-tempo operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Stormy Archer)
Details Download

F-35 sortie surge

An F-35A taxis down the flightline Aug. 2, 2016, at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. The F-35A is the latest deployable fifth generation aircraft capable of providing air superiority, interdiction, suppression of enemy air defenses and close air support as well as high-fidelity command and control functions through fused sensors, and provide pilots with unprecedented situational awareness of the battlespace. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Stormy Archer)
Details Download

F-35 sortie surge

33rd Maintenance Support Squadron Airmen hot pit refuel F-35As during a sortie surge Aug. 2, 2016, at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. Hot pit refueling allows aircraft to quickly relaunch after completing a sortie by refueling aircraft while their engine is still running. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Stormy Archer)
Details Download

F-35 sortie surge

An F-35A takes off from Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. Aug. 2, 2016. The F-35A is the latest deployable fifth generation aircraft capable of providing air superiority, interdiction, suppression of enemy air defenses and close air support as well as high-fidelity command and control functions through fused sensors, and provide pilots with unprecedented situational awareness of the battlespace. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Stormy Archer)
Details Download

F-35 rising

A 58th Aircraft Maintenance Unit crew chief prepares an F-35A for take off Aug. 2, 2016, at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. The F-35A is the latest deployable fifth generation aircraft capable of providing air superiority, interdiction, suppression of enemy air defenses and close air support as well as great command and control functions through fused sensors, and will provide pilots with unprecedented situational awareness of the battle space. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Stormy Archer)
Details Download

Airmen face off in F-35 weapons load competition

Staff Sgt. Mark Mihacsi, 33rd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron weapons load crew team chief and Senior Airman Danielle Gschwendner, 33rd AMXS weapons load crew member load a GBU-12 on to a jammer during a weapons load competition July 8, 2016, at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. The load crew competition showcased the efficiency of load crew teams to safely and properly arm an F-35 within time constraints. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Stormy Archer/Released)
Details Download

Airmen face off in F-35 weapons load competition

Staff Sgt. Dustin Smith and Senior Airman Paul Jeffrey, 33rd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chiefs, are checked for dress and appearance standards during a dedicated crew chief competition July 8, 2016, at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. Air Force crew chiefs are responsible for the day to day condition of the aircraft assigned to them. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Stormy Archer/Released)
Details Download

Airmen face off in F-35 weapons load competition

Airman 1st Class Tyler Hayden, 33rd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron weapons load crew member, and Staff Sgt. Brody Bundy, 33rd AMXS weapons load crew team chief, assemble a GBU-12 during a weapons load competition July 8, 2016, at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. The load crew competition showcased the efficiency of load crew teams to safely and properly arm an F-35 within time constraints. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Stormy Archer/Released)
Details Download

Airmen face off in F-35 weapons load competition

Airman Dylan Snead, 33rd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron load crew member, loads a GBU-12 into an F-35 during a weapons load crew competition July 8, 2016, at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. The ability to quickly and safely load an aircraft with munitions is integral to provide combat-ready jets to combatant commanders. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Stormy Archer/Released)
Details Download

Airmen face off in F-35 weapons load competition

Senior Airman Danielle Gschwendner, 33rd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron load crew member, drives a jammer during a weapons load crew competition July 8, 2016, at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. The load crew competition showcased the efficiency of load crew teams to safely and properly arm an F-35 within time constraints. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Stormy Archer/Released)
Details Download

Airmen face off in F-35 weapons load competition

Members of the 33rd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron take a written exam during a weapons load crew competition July 8, 2016, at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. The written exam tests the Airmen’s knowledge on weapons loading operations and safety standards. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Stormy Archer/Released)
Details Download

Crew, plane survive bird air strike

Maj. Tim Menges, 560th Flying Training Squadron Instructor Pilot conducts a pre-flight inspection of a T-38C Talon at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph Texas. Menges safely landed at Victoria Regional Airport Jan. 25, 2016, after a bird air strike knocked out the plane's electrical system. (U.S. Air Force photo by Randy Martin)
Details Download

Crew, plane survive bird air strike

Maj. Tim Menges, a 560th Flying Training Squadron Instructor Pilot poses for a photo in front of a T-38C Talon at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas. Menges landed his T-38C Talon at Victoria Regional Airport Jan. 25, 2016, following a bird air strike that knocked out the jet's electrical power during a training mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Randy Martin)
Details Download

Aircraft dedication

The honor guard from Veterans of Foreign Wars post 8093 presents the colors during an aircraft rededication ceremony June 14, 2016, at Memorial Park in DeBary Fla. The aircraft was rededicated in memory of Airman 1st Class Brian McVeigh, a member of the 33rd Fighter Wing, who was killed in the Khobar Towers terrorist attack in 1996. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Stormy Archer/Released)
Details Download

Aircraft dedication

Tech. Sgt. Jody Mann, 33rd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, speaks at an aircraft rededication ceremony June 14, 2016, at Memorial Park in DeBary Fla. The aircraft was rededicated in memory of Airman 1st Class Brian McVeigh, a member of the 33rd Fighter Wing, who was killed in the Khobar Towers terrorist attack in 1996. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Stormy Archer/Released)
Details Download

Aircraft dedication

Tech. Sgt. Jody Mann, 33rd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, speaks to James Wetmore, step father of Airman 1st Class Brian McVeigh, at an aircraft rededication ceremony June 14, 2016, at Memorial Park in DeBary Fla. McVeigh was a member of the 33rd Fighter Wing and native of Debary who was killed in the Khobar Towers terrorist attack in 1996. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Stormy Archer/Released)
Details Download

SOF Roadshow inspires student pilots

A static display of an AC-130U Spooky II sits on the SAC ramp March 23 at Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi. The AC-130 is primarily a gunship with a primary mission set of close air support, air interdiction and armed reconnaissance. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class John Day)
Details Download

Operation Kids

Members of the first ever F-35 Lightning II heritage flight team from Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. participate in the Heritage Flight Conference at Davis Monthan Air Force Base in Tucson, Ariz., March 4-6, 2016. The heritage flight program features modern USAF fighter aircraft flying alongside World War II, Korean and Vietnam era aircraft in a dynamic display of our nation's air power history. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Staci Miller)
Details Download

Altus AFB strengthens capabilities in multi-base exercise

A U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III cargo aircraft takes off, March 4, 2016, from the flightline of Altus Air Force Base, Okla. Eight refueling and cargo aircraft from the base flew in support of the Altus Air Force Base Quarterly Exercise Program (ALTEX) which was established to enhance aircrew instructor opportunities and provide exposure to realistic and emerging tactical scenarios. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Dillon Davis/Released)
Details Download