The Pic of the Day: F-16 Fighting Falcons over Florida

An F-16 Fighting Falcon flies over the coast of Florida during a training sortie during a deployment at Patrick Air Force Base, Feb. 4, 2019. The Patrick AFB training provides the strategic agility needed to fight against a formidable and aggressive adversary in a continually strained fiscal environment.   Air National Guard photo by Senior […]

The Pic of the Day: 71st Rescue Squadron returns from Southwest Asia

Airmen from the 71st Rescue Squadron return from a deployment in southwest Asia, Feb. 11, 2019, at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. Reintegration events like these are especially important to Moody’s Airmen and their families as Moody is the most deployed base in Air Combat Command.   U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class […]

The Pic of the Day: The A-10C Thunderbolt II

U.S. Air Force Capt. Cody “ShIV” Wilton, A-10C Thunderbolt II Demonstration Team commander/pilot, performs a demonstration in Midland, Texas, Sept. 14, 2018. The A-10 Demo Team travels to air shows around the world to showcase the Air Force’s premier close air support aircraft.   U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Betty R. Chevalier

The Pic of the Day: F-22 Demo Team practice

F-22 Demo Team pilot, Major “Loco” Lopez performs during a demo team practice on Joint Base Langley-Eustis, February 13th, 2019.The team performs precision aerial maneuvers to showcase the capabilities of the F-22 Raptors, as well as educate the public about the 5th generation aircraft.   Courtesy of the U.S. Air Force

The Pic of the Day: U.S. Air Force F-35s over Utah

Two U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning IIs, assigned to the 4th Fighter Squadron from Hill Air Force Base, Utah, conduct flight training operations over the Utah Test and Training Range on Feb 14, 2018. The F-35A is a single-seat, single engine, fifth generation, multirole fighter that’s able to perform ground attack, reconnaissance and air defense […]

The Pic of the Day: F/A-18F Super Hornet aboard the USS Harry S. Truman

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Feb. 22, 2018) An F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to the “Red Rippers” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 11 prepares to launch from the flight deck aboard the aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75). Truman is underway for composite training unit exercise (COMPTUEX), which evaluates the strike group’s ability as a whole […]

The Pic of the Day: F-16 Fighting Falcon in Spangdahlem, Germany

An F-16 Fighting Falcon takes off from the flight line at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, Feb. 01, 2019. Spangdahlem Airmen are participating in a flying training deployment to highlight the strong bilateral relationship between the U.S. and its NATO ally, Portugal, and the importance of FTDs for improving readiness and interoperability.   U.S. Air Force […]

The Pic of the Day: F-22 lying in wait

A United States Air Force F-22 Raptor is parked on the flight line on Feb. 11, 2019, at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia. The jets were staged as part of a routine night flying training mission.   U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Airman Bryan Myhr

The Pic of the Day: F-22 Raptors over Colorado

A four-ship formation of U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptors f from the 94th Fighter Squadron and 1st Fighter Wing fly in formation over the Rocky Mountain Range in Colo., while in transit back to Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va. after participating in Red Flag 17-4 Aug. 26, 2017.   U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. […]

The Pic of the Day: Glancing over your shoulder

A Four-Ship formation of F-16 Fighting Falcons fly over Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., 21 July, 2017, as part of a commemoration of the hundredth anniversary of the 55th Fighter Squadrons activation. The formation consisted of the wing flagship aircraft from the 55th, 77th, and 79th fighter squadrons all stationed at Shaw AFB.   U.S. […]

The Pic of the Day: Thunderbolt and Lightning

An A-10C Thunderbolt II and P-38 Lightning fly in a Heritage Flight formation during the Planes of Fame Air Show practice over Chino, Calif., May 4, 2018. The A-10 Demonstration Team headlined the Planes of Fame Air Show, which highlighted the history of airpower and vintage aircraft.   U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman […]