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 […]

The Pic of the Day: A maneuverability demonstration from an F-15E Strike Eagle

A U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle fighter aircraft from Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, N.C., demonstrates its maneuverability during the Charleston Air Expo at Joint Base Charleston S.C., April 9, 2011. The F-15E is a multi-role fighter capable of air-to-surface and air-to-air combat.   U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class James Richardson

The Pic of the Day: Thunderbirds putting on a show

The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds aerial demonstration team performs an aerial maneuver April 9, 2011, during the Charleston Air Expo. The Thunderbirds demonstrated their precision flying for nearly 80,000 people during the Expo.   U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Chrissy Best

The Pic of the Day: The U.S. Air Force F-15C Eagle

A U.S. Air Force F-15C Eagle configured as a quick reaction aircraft remains ready to execute Baltic Air Policing operations at Siauliai Air Base, Lithuania, Sept. 4, 2017. The Eagle is a combat proven, tactical fighter that can penetrate rival defenses and outperform and outfight any current opposing aircraft, giving NATO the strategic access critical […]

The Pic of the Day: Going up

U.S. Sailors move an F/A-18E Super Hornet assigned to the Stingers of Strike Fighter Attack Squadron (VFA) 113 onto an aircraft elevator aboard the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) in the Pacific Ocean Oct. 11, 2017. The Theodore Roosevelt departed San Diego for a scheduled deployment, Oct. 6, 2017 to the U.S. 7th […]

The Pic of the Day: Lightning strike near the Theodore Roosevelt

Lightning strikes near the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) as it transits the Arabian Gulf, Dec. 16, 2017. The Theodore Roosevelt and its carrier strike group are deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of maritime security operations to reassure allies and partners and preserve the freedom of navigation […]

The Pic of the Day: American and Swedish fighters in one formation

Four U.S. Air Force F-16C Fighting Falcons and four Swedish Air Force JAS 39 Gripens fly in formation together behind a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker during aerial refueling training in Swedish airspace, Feb. 8, 2018. The air refueling training is in conjunction with a rotational deployment of F-16Cs from the Ohio Air National Guard’s […]

The Pic of the Day: Marine Corps AV-8B Harrier aboard the USS Iwo Jima

A U.S. Marine Corps AV-8B Harrier with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 162 (REIN), 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), takes off from the amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) as part of Combined Composite Training Unit Exercise (COMPTUEX) in the Atlantic Ocean, Nov. 19, 2017. The exercise allows all elements of the Marine […]

The Pic of the Day: Refueling over Syria

United States Air Force F-22 Raptor receives fuel from a KC-10 Extender over Syria, during a mission in support of Operation Inherent Resolve, Nov. 22, 2017. The F-22 is a component of the Global Strike Task Force, supporting U.S. and Coalition forces working to liberate territory and people under the control of ISIS.   U.S. […]