The Pic of the Day: Refueling a flock of F-22s

Four U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptors and a KC-135 Stratotanker, assigned to the 434th Air Refueling Wing, Grissom Air Reserve Base, Ind., conduct aerial refueling over the continental United States, Aug. 21, 2018, during the Northern Lightning 18-2 exercise. Northern Lightning is one of seven Air National Guard joint accredited exercises held at a Combat […]

The Pic of the Day: F-35 showing off over Sacramento

Editor’s note: You’re right guys, this is absolutely an F-35. Bad on us – these image captions are written by Air Force PAO, but it’s on us to make sure what we run is correct. Original caption below: The F-22 Raptor performs a demonstration at the Mather Airshow in Sacramento, California, Sept. 23, 2018. The […]

The Pic of the Day: The US Air Force Thunderbirds

A broadcaster from U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds Public Affairs captures the Thunderbirds performance during the Mather Airshow at Mather Airport, Sacramento, California, Sept. 23, 2018. The U.S. Air Force Demonstration Squadron or “Thunderbirds” were created in 1953.   U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Lauren Parsons/Released

The Pic of the Day: Raptors play in the Alaskan snow

A U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor assigned to the 95th Fighter Squadron from Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida, lands at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Dec. 17, 2018. Following the damage from Hurricane Michael on Oct. 10, several Tyndall F-22s have been reassigned to JBER.   U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Caitlin Russell

The Pic of the Day: Inside the intake on an F-16

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Dane Pendzinski, Pacific Air Forces’ F-16 Fighting Falcon Demonstration Team crew chief, inspects the intake of an F-16 after an F-16 Demo Team practice at Nyutabaru Air Base, Japan, Nov. 30, 2018. This check ensures optimal performance of the engine and safety of flight. The PACAF F-16 Demo Team, based […]

The Pic of the Day: US Navy transits the Strait of Hormuz amid tensions with Iran

The aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) transits the Strait of Hormuz, Jan. 20, 2019. The John C. Stennis Carrier Strike Group is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of naval operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central Region, connecting the Mediterranean and the Pacific […]

The Pic of the Day: Preparing the Bone for takeoff

Airmen of the 28th Maintenance Squadron prepare a B-1B Lancer to support Operation Odyssey Dawn on Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., March 27, 2011. Their work was made especially difficult by severe weather, including four inches of snow; glare ice, and freezing fog.   U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Marc I. Lane

The Pic of the Day: Republic of Singapore air force F-15SG in Idaho

A brush fire lights up the evening sky behind a Republic of Singapore air force F-15SG fighter aircraft Aug. 15, 2011, at Mountain Home Air Force Base, Idaho. Flight line activity, to include all flying operations, were stopped and personnel were evacuated from flight line buildings as the fire approached the base. The fire burned […]

The Pic of the Day: A-1H Skyraiders fly over friendly Vietnamese tanks

1960s — A formation of A-1H Skyraider single-seat attack aircraft makes a low-level pass over Vietnamese tanks and ground troops during a training exercise in South Vietnam on Nov. 21, 1963. The Skyraider inspired the straight-winged, slow-flying, jet-powered successor, the A-10 Thunderbolt II ground attack aircraft.   U.S. Air Force archive photo

The Pic of the Day: F-35 and F-1G Fighting Falcons

The Department fo Defense’s first U.S. Air Force F-35 Lightning II joint strike fighter (JSF) aircraft soars past the 33rd Fighter Wing flight line with two Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter aircraft before landing at its new home at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., July 14, 2011. Its pilot, Lt. Col. Eric Smith of […]

Check out these incredible shots of F-22 Raptors and a B-2 Spirit flying together over Hawaii

Last week, three B-2 Spirit bombers and more than 200 accompanying support Airmen arrived at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, in Hawaii. The stealth bomber deployment is a part of regular rotations aimed at integrating the capabilities of America’s varied bomber fleets into ongoing operations throughout the region. Just beyond the strategic justification for reshuffling combat […]