A French Dassault Atlantique 2 launches from an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, Feb. 10, 2017. During Combined Joint Task Force-Operation Inherent Resolve, France has assisted in training Iraqi Security More
A T-33A Shooting Star wearing natural-metal and large aircraft identification markings sits inside a hangar at Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma in this undated photo from the Tinker archives. The T-33A is joined More
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (Sept. 5, 2018) Fleet Readiness Center Southeast artisans celebrated the 100th repair and one-year mark of their successful program repairing the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter’s Electro-Optical T More
Tech. Sgt. Darryl Gibbs, 379th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, aids in a C-130H Hercules preflight check on Al Udeid Airbase, Qatar, Nov 14, 2018. The 379th EAMXS empowers Operation Inhe More
Tech. Sgt. Darryl Gibbs, 379th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, completes a C-130H Hercules preflight check on Al Udeid Airbase, Qatar, Nov 14, 2018. The 379th EAMXS empowers Operation In More
William B. Hanley Jr., father of Senior National Guard Advisor Col. Thomas Hanley, sits in the cockpit of a C-130 aircraft one last time before his retirement after a 40-year career.
An F-35A Lightning II, assigned to the 61st Fighter Squadron, flies during a sortie Oct. 28, 2019, at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. The flight is the 35,000th F-35 sortie flown at Luke AFB since F-35 flight operat More
Wyoming Air National Guard’s Lockheed C-130H Hercules (92-1531) flying over Five Brooks in the late afternoon of August 20, 2020.
The sun sets on the 5th Squadron, 1st Cavalry Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division, at Forward Operation Base, K1 Air base, Iraq, March 29, 2020. Due to successful operations against ISIS b More
A U-2 Lockheed aircraft stands on display during the 99th Expeditionary Reconnaissance Squadron change of command ceremony, at RAF Fairford, England, June 24, 2020. The change of command ceremony is a military More
In this photo from the 1970s, William B. Hanley Jr. (bottom row, second from left) and his crew pose in front of a C-130 that has been fitted with the pincers of Fulton Surface to Air Recovery System.
A 380th Air Expeditionary Wing U-2 Dragon Lady launches from an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, Feb. 10, 2017. The historic U-2 has been in operation since the 1960s and continues its legacy in Combined More
Petty Officer 2nd Class Breck Brown, aviation structural mechanic, inspects the engine trough of a Lockheed EP-3 Joint Airborne Signals Intelligence Architecture Modernization Common Configuration Program spira More
Deputy Secretary of Defense Ashton B. Carter addresses audience members at the Asian Society in New York City, Aug. 1, 2012. Asia Society is a not-for-profit educational organization dedicated to furthering the More
U.S. Soldiers embark a C-17 Globemaster III transport aircraft at Bagram Airfield, Jan. 29, 1013, after completing their tour in Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. (U.S. Army photo by 1st Lt. More
The F-35B variant of the Joint Strike Fighter demonstrates its capabilities on the USS Wasp while being tested by Marine Corps and Lockheed Martin pilots and engineers off the coast of North Carolina, Aug. 19, More
Marines with 2nd Medical Battalion, Combat Logistics Regiment 25, 2nd Marine Logistics Group drive a Medium Tactical Vehicle Replacement simulator while performing a virtual convoy at the Lockheed Martin Combat More
A pastel sunset painted the sky in pinks, oranges and blues as Maj. Paul Holst, an instructor pilot with Marine Fighter Attack Training Squadron 501, flies into Beaufort skies to conduct an F-35B Lightning II n More
Staff Sgts. Johnny Hooker Jr. and Derek Watson, special missions aviators with the 1st Special Operations Group Detachment 2, look through an inventory checklist for an MC-130J Commando II at Lockheed Martin in More
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Timothy Foote, 71st Rescue Squadron loadmaster, looks out the window of an HC-130J Combat King II, Feb. 2, 2016, in the skies over Moody Air Force Base, Ga. The HC-130J can fly in t More
A U.S. Air Force Lockheed C-5 Galaxy aircraft arrives at the Stuttgart Army Airfield, Germany, March 2, 2016. (U.S. Army photo by Visual Information Specialist Jason Johnston/Released)
Staff Sgt. Anita, 380th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron U-2 maintainer, traces a mural for a historical U-2 achievement at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, Jan. 30, 2017. (U.S. Air Force More
A T-33A Shooting Star shown in-flight in standard training configuration with wingtip tanks wearing natural-metal and early training command markings. The ‘TR-272’ indicates this is a training aircraft and uses More
An F-35A Lightning II, assigned to the 61st Fighter Squadron, takes off during a sortie Oct. 28, 2019, at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. This sortie, flown by six F-35s, is celebrated as the 35,000th F-35 sortie fl More
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Clarence Bennett, 99th Expeditionary Reconnaissance Squadron non-destructive inspections journeyman, sings the national anthem during a change of command ceremony, at RAF Fairford, More
Deputy Secretary of Defense Ashton B. Carter and Ashley J. Tellis, senior associate, Carnegie Endowment for the Arts answer audience member questions at the Asian Society in New York City, Aug. 1, 2012. Asia S More
U.S. Soldiers await take-off on a U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III transport aircraft at Bagram Airfield, Jan. 29, 2013, after completing their tour in Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. ( More
Staff Sgt. Johnny Hooker Jr., a special missions aviator with the 1st Special Operations Group Detachment 2, ties down cargo on an MC-130J Commando II at Lockheed Martin in Marietta, Ga., Dec. 11, 2015. The MC- More
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Timothy Foote, 71st Rescue Squadron loadmaster, prepares his helmet and night vision goggles prior to an air drop in an HC-130J Combat King II, Feb. 2, 2016, in the skies over Moody More
Maj. Ryan, a U-2 pilot, completes a pre-flight full pressure suit inspection before flying a historic sortie at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, Feb. 2, 2017. During the sortie, the aircraft completed More
A 746th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron loadmaster inspects the engines of a C-130H Hercules during startup on Al Udeid Airbase, Qatar, Nov 14, 2018. The 746th EAS empowers Operation Inherent Resolve and the fig More
Col. Thomas Hanley.
An F-35A Lightning II, assigned to the 61st Fighter Squadron, flies over the base during a sortie Oct. 28, 2019, at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. This sortie, flown by six F-35s, is recognized as the 35,000th F-35 More
U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Peter Gryn, outgoing 99th Expeditionary Reconnaissance Squadron commander, receives applause for receiving The Meritorious Service Medal award during a change of command ceremony, at RAF More
Soldiers await take-off on a C-17 Globemaster III at Bagram Air Field as they complete their tour in Afghanistan. The C-17 is the backbone of USAF strategic airlift operations supporting coalition forces in Afg More
An MC-130J Commando II prepares to take off April 2, 2015, at Melrose Air Force Range, N.M. The range offers aircraft from the 27th Special Operations Wing the opportunity to practice takeoff and landing in aus More
Staff Sgt. Oscar Garcia, a special missions aviator with the 1st Special Operations Group Detachment 2, calculates the weight and balance of an MC-130J Commando II during preflight checks at Lockheed Martin in More
A U.S. Air Force Airman from the 71st Aircraft Maintenance Unit marshals an HC-130J Combat King II to a parking spot, Feb. 4, 2016, at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. The HC-130J can fly in the day, however, crews no More
U-2 pilot Maj. Ryan completes a pre-flight tradition of greeting the aircraft before flying a sortie in support of Combined Joint Task Force-Operation Inherent Resolve at an undisclosed location in Southwest As More
A 380th Air Expeditionary Wing KC-10 Extender launches from an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, Feb. 10, 2017. The KC-10s have contributed to Combined Joint Task Force-Operation Inherent Resolve by offlo More
A 746th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron loadmaster inspects the cargo of a C-130H Hercules at an undisclosed location, Nov 14, 2018. The 746th EAS empowers Operation Inherent Resolve and the fight against ISIS b More
U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Brian Staniszewski’s wife and children watch as he assumes command of the 99th Expeditionary Reconnaissance Squadron, during a change of command ceremony, at RAF Fairford, England, June More
From left, a U.S. Air Force C-5 Galaxy and two C-17 Globemaster III aircraft wait while ground crews unload cargo at Bagram Airfield, in Parwan province, Afghanistan, Feb. 2, 2013. (U.S. Army photo by 1st Lt. More
Leaving a trail of dust in its wake, an MC-130J Commando II takes off April 2, 2015, at Melrose Air Force Range, N.M. The aircraft’s crew demonstrated its capability to take off, land, and perform air drops in More
Col. Sean Farrell, commander of the 1st Special Operations Wing, receives a commemorative key to the MC-130J Commando II from Ray Fajay, director of air mobility business development at Lockheed Martin, at Lock More
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jacob Dattage, 71st Rescue Squadron loadmaster, prepares cargo bundles for air drop in an HC-130J Combat King II, Feb. 4, 2016, at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. Loadmasters are responsible More
U-2 pilot Maj. Ryan enters into a cockpit before flying a sortie in support of Combined Joint Task Force-Operation Inherent Resolve at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, Feb. 2, 2017. During the sortie, More
A 746th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron flight engineer waits for a refueling truck to approach at an undisclosed location, Nov 14, 2018. The 746th EAS empowers Operation Inherent Resolve and the fight against I More
U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Peter Gryn, right, outgoing 99th Expeditionary Reconnaissance Squadron commander, receives The Meritorious Service Medal from Col. Jason Camilletti, left, 48th Operations Group commander More
Ground crews prepare to unload U.S. Army UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters from a U.S. Air Force C-5 Galaxy transport aircraft at Bagram Airfield, in Parwan province, Afghanistan, Feb. 2, 2013. (U.S. Army photo by More
U.S. Air Force Capt. Ashley Mayes, 71st Rescue Squadron combat systems officer, performs duties on board an HC-130J Combat King II, Feb. 4, 2016, in the skies over Moody Air Force Base, Ga. Combat systems offic More
A U-2 taxis through a ceremonial shower after completing 30,000 flight hours at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, Feb. 2, 2017. Firetrucks parked on either side of the U-2 and discharged water for the More
A 746th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron flight engineer directs a refueling truck on at an undisclosed location, Nov 14, 2018. The 746th EAS empowers Operation Inherent Resolve and the fight against ISIS by prov More
Ground crews prepare to unload a U.S. Army UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter from a U.S. Air Force C-5 Galaxy transport aircraft at Bagram Airfield, in Parwan province, Afghanistan, Feb. 2, 2013. (U.S. Army photo by More
The lights of an MC-130J Commando II trace the path of its takeoff April 2, 2015, at Melrose Air Force Range, N.M. The MC-130 J can land and take off in a wide variety of harsh and isolated locations.
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jacob Dattage, 71st Rescue Squadron loadmaster, signals to an HH-60G Pave Hawk helicopter during an aerial refueling mission Feb. 4, 2016, in the skies over Moody Air Force Base, Ga. L More
Senior Airman Anthony, 380th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron maintainer, completes a preflight inspection before a sortie in support of Combined Joint Task Force-Operation inherent Resolve at an und More
A U.S. Air Force AC-130U Spooky gunship takes off as a CV-22 Osprey prepares for its own takeoff Feb. 27, 2017 at Hurlburt Field, Fla. The aircraft flew in support of Emerald Warrior, a U.S. Special Operations More
A 746th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron flight engineer returns a fuel pump back to a fuel truck at an undisclosed location, Nov 14, 2018. The 746th EAS empowers Operation Inherent Resolve and the fight against More
U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Peter Gryn, right, outgoing 99th Expeditionary Reconnaissance Squadron commander, welcomes the incoming commander during a change of command ceremony, at RAF Fairford, England, June 24, More
Ground crews unload a U.S. Army UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter from a U.S. Air Force C-5 Galaxy transport aircraft at Bagram Airfield, in Parwan province, Afghanistan, Feb. 2, 2013. (U.S. Army photo by 1st Lt. He More
A U.S. Air Force AC-130U Spooky gunship soars into the night Feb. 27, 2017 at Hurlburt Field, Fla. The aircraft flew in support of Emerald Warrior, a U.S. Special Operations Command exercise where joint special More
A 746th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron loadmaster waits to approach a drop zone, Nov 14, 2018. The 746th EAS empowers Operation Inherent Resolve and the fight against ISIS by providing mission critical air drop More
U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Brian Staniszewski, assumes command of the 99th Expeditionary Reconnaissance Squadron, during a change of command ceremony, at RAF Fairford, England, June 24, 2020. The change of command More
Ground crews unload U.S. Army UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters from a U.S. Air Force C-5 Galaxy transport aircraft at Bagram Airfield, in Parwan province, Afghanistan, Feb. 2, 2013. (U.S. Army photo by 1st Lt. Hen More
The 144 Under the cover of darkness, an MC-130J Commando II takes off April 2, 2015, at Melrose Air Force Range, N.M. The remote takeoff was part of a joint exercise at Cannon Air Force Base, N.M.
380th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron maintainers complete a preflight inspection before a sortie in support of Combined Joint Task Force-Operation inherent Resolve at an undisclosed location in Sou More
A 746th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron loadmaster jettisons a load of supplies in support of Operation Inherent Resolve, Nov 14, 2018. The 746th EAS empowers the fight against ISIS by providing mission critical More
U.S. Service members unload a U.S. Army UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter from a U.S. Air Force C-5 Galaxy transport aircraft at Bagram Airfield, in Parwan province, Afghanistan, Feb. 2, 2013. (U.S. Army photo by 1s More
A U.S. Air Force Lockheed C-5 Galaxy aircraft sits quietly at the Stuttgart Army Airfield, Germany, March 2, 2016. (U.S. Army photo by Visual Information Specialist Jason Johnston/Released)
A 746th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron loadmaster observes a jettisoned load of supplies in support of Operation Inherent Resolve, Nov 14, 2018. The 746th EAS empowers the fight against ISIS by providing missio More
U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Brian Staniszewski, 99th Expeditionary Reconnaissance Squadron commander, embraces his daughter during a change of command ceremony, at RAF Fairford, England, June 24, 2020. The change o More
746th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron and 379th Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron Airmen secure cargo inside a C-130H Hercules on Al Udeid Airbase, Qatar, Nov 14, 2018. The 746th EAS empowers Operation Inherent More
U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Brian Staniszewski, 99th Expeditionary Reconnaissance Squadron commander, poses for a family photo during a change of command ceremony, at RAF Fairford, England, June 24, 2020. The chang More
A U.S. Air Force 380th Air Expeditionary Wing U-2 launches from a flight line on a sortie in support of Combined Joint Task Force-Operation Inherent Resolve at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, Feb. 2, More
Ground crews secure a U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III as it shuts down after landing at Bagram Airfield, in Parwan province, Afghanistan, Feb. 2, 2013. (U.S. Army photo by 1st Lt. Henry Chan/Released)
A 380 Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron Airman prepares to assist a U-2 pilot in exiting the aircraft at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, Feb. 2, 2017. During this flight the airframe reache More
U.S. Air Force Col. Jason Camilletti, 48th Operations Group commander and presiding officer, during a change of command ceremony, at RAF Fairford, England, June 24, 2020. The change of command ceremony is a mil More