An F-35A Lightning II taxis down the flightline at
An F-35A Lightning II taxis down the flightline at RAF Fairford, United Kingdom, June 30, 2016. As the U.S. Air Force's newest 5th generation fighter, the F-35 is scheduled to perform aerial demonstrations duri... More
America's Bomber: after 64 years the B-52 is still going strong
How much do you know about the B-52H Stratofortress? Public domain photograph of a bomber aircraft, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Rows of B-52H Stratofortresses sit ready on the flightline
Rows of B-52H Stratofortresses sit ready on the flightline during Global Thunder 19 at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., Nov. 2, 2018. Global Thunder is a U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) exercise designed to prov... More
Royal Norwegian Navy Lt. Lasse L. Matberg completes
Royal Norwegian Navy Lt. Lasse L. Matberg completes a pushup repetition at the Stavanger, Norway Fitness Center, Feb. 1, 2017. During his spare time, Matberg is a avid fitness enthusiast, model, social media se... More
A B-52H Stratofortress deploys its drogue parachute
A B-52H Stratofortress deploys its drogue parachute after landing at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., Jan. 30, 2018. A drogue parachute is designed to provide control, stability and slow rapidly-moving objects. (U.S... More
Staff Sgt. Taylor Brand, 5th Medical Operations Squadron
Staff Sgt. Taylor Brand, 5th Medical Operations Squadron medical technician, administers an influenza vaccine at Minot Air Force Base, Oct. 25, 2018. Individuals with base access can get the vaccine from the Im... More
First Lt. Ryann Anderson, 705th Munitions Squadron
First Lt. Ryann Anderson, 705th Munitions Squadron section commander, performs a single-handed handstand after her run during the 2018 Alpha Warrior U.S. Air Force Regional Competition at Minot Air Force Base, ... More
An F-35B Lightning II touches down at RAF Fairford,
An F-35B Lightning II touches down at RAF Fairford, United Kingdom, June 29, 2016. This marks the first time an F-35B has landed on UK soil. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Jarad A. Denton/Released)
Airmen from the 23rd Expeditionary Bomb Squadron return
Airmen from the 23rd Expeditionary Bomb Squadron return home to Minot Air Force Base, N.D., Sept. 11, 2017. After providing combat airpower in support of Operation Inherent Resolve, the returning Airmen were we... More
Reservist hits USAF F-35 trans-Atlantic milestone
Daniel Daehler, 944th Operations Group Det. 2, F-35 instructor pilot, walks off the flightline at Royal Air Force Fairford, England, after flying a F-35 Lightning II from Luke Air Force Base, Arizona, to RAF Fa... More
Airmen from the 23rd Expeditionary Bomb Squadron return
Airmen from the 23rd Expeditionary Bomb Squadron return home to Minot Air Force Base, N.D., Sept. 11, 2017. After providing combat airpower in support of Operation Inherent Resolve, the returning Airmen were we... More
A B-52H Stratofortress takes off during Global Thunder
A B-52H Stratofortress takes off during Global Thunder 19 at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., Nov. 4, 2018. Global Thunder provides training opportunities that assess all U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) mission ... More
A KC-10 Extender prepares to land at RAF Fairford,
A KC-10 Extender prepares to land at RAF Fairford, United Kingdom, June 29, 2016. The aerial refueling tanker led a three-ship formation of F-35B Lightning II's on their inagural journey to the United Kingdom. ... More
A B-52H Stratofortress sits on the flight line at Minot
A B-52H Stratofortress sits on the flight line at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., Jan. 30, 2018. The aircraft returned from a deployment to the United Kingdom, where it, along with three others, conducted theater i... More
Three F-35A Lightning II's fly over RAF Fairford, United
Three F-35A Lightning II's fly over RAF Fairford, United Kingdom, June 30, 2016. The 5th generation fighters made the transatlanic flight with help from the mid-air refueling of a KC-10 tanker. (U.S. Air Force ... More
A KC-10 Extender prepares to land, while an F-35A Lightning
A KC-10 Extender prepares to land, while an F-35A Lightning II taxis down the flightline at RAF Fairford, United Kingdom, June 30, 2016. The KC-10 handled the mid-air refueling of the F-35A's during their trans... More
A B-52H Stratofortress deploys its drogue parachute
A B-52H Stratofortress deploys its drogue parachute after landing at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., Jan. 30, 2018. A drogue parachute is designed to provide control, stability and slow rapidly-moving objects. (U.S... More
Airmen from the 23rd Expeditionary Bomb Squadron return
Airmen from the 23rd Expeditionary Bomb Squadron return home to Minot Air Force Base, N.D., Sept. 11, 2017. After providing combat airpower in support of Operation Inherent Resolve, the returning Airmen were we... More
Rowers from the Oxford University Women's Boat Club
Rowers from the Oxford University Women's Boat Club pause at the Shillingford Bridge, during a practice at the Wallingford Rowing Club, United Kingdom, March 23, 2017. The team practices working together in per... More
Patriot Files: 30 compressions (U.S. Air Force photo
Patriot Files: 30 compressions (U.S. Air Force photo illustration by Tech. Sgt. Jarad A. Denton/Released)
Airmen from the 23rd Expeditionary Bomb Squadron return
Airmen from the 23rd Expeditionary Bomb Squadron return home to Minot Air Force Base, N.D., Sept. 11, 2017. After providing combat airpower in support of Operation Inherent Resolve, the returning Airmen were we... More
Patriot Files: 30 compressions (U.S. Air Force photo
Patriot Files: 30 compressions (U.S. Air Force photo illustration by Tech. Sgt. Jarad A. Denton/Released)
An F-35B Lightning II touches down at RAF Fairford,
An F-35B Lightning II touches down at RAF Fairford, United Kingdom, June 29, 2016. This marks the first time an F-35B has landed on UK soil. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Jarad A. Denton/Released)
An F-35A Lightning II touches down at RAF Fairford,
An F-35A Lightning II touches down at RAF Fairford, United Kingdom, June 30, 2016. This marked the first time the U.S. Air Force's newest fighter landed on UK soil. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Jarad A. ... More
Staff Sgt. Taylor Brand, 5th Medical Operations Squadron
Staff Sgt. Taylor Brand, 5th Medical Operations Squadron medical technician, administers an influenza vaccine at Minot Air Force Base, Oct. 25, 2018. The vaccine used is called Afluria and protects against four... More
Keith Less, father of U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Janna
Keith Less, father of U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Janna Less, looks down at the Air Force Commendation Medal, first oak leaf cluster, presented posthumously during his daughter's memorial service at RAF Croughton... More
Two B-52H Stratofortresses fly over Minot Air Force
Two B-52H Stratofortresses fly over Minot Air Force Base, N.D., Jan. 30, 2018. The aircraft returned from a deployment to the United Kingdom, where they conducted theater integration and flying training operati... More
An F-35B Lightning II prepares to touch down at RAF
An F-35B Lightning II prepares to touch down at RAF Fairford, United Kingdom, June 29, 2016. The F-35B is a multi-role, next-generation fighter that combines advanced stealth with speed, agility and a 360-degre... More
A U.S. Air Force Airman with the F-35 Heritage Flight
A U.S. Air Force Airman with the F-35 Heritage Flight team marshalls an F-35A Lightning II to its parking spot on the flightline at RAF Fairford, United Kingdom, June 30, 2016. The team is scheduled to do a her... More
A B-52H Stratofortress flies over Minot Air Force Base,
A B-52H Stratofortress flies over Minot Air Force Base, N.D., Jan. 30, 2018. This bomber, along with three others, recently deployed to Europe to exercise a state of readiness at RAF Fairford, United Kingdom. (... More
Master Sgt. Kyle Douglass, 891st Missile Security Forces
Master Sgt. Kyle Douglass, 891st Missile Security Forces Squadron flight chief, strikes a tire with a hammer during the 2018 Alpha Warrior U.S. Air Force Regional Competition at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., Oct.... More
U.S. Air Force Airmen, friends and family members attend
U.S. Air Force Airmen, friends and family members attend Staff Sgt. Janna Less' memorial service at RAF Croughton, United Kingdom, Sept. 16, 2016. Since 2013, Less was a valued member of the 501st Combat Suppor... More
A B-52H Stratofortress prepares to land at Minot Air
A B-52H Stratofortress prepares to land at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., Jan. 30, 2018. A total of four bombers deployed to RAF Fairford, United Kingdom, to conduct theater integration and flying training exercis... More
Brittany, a key spouse with the 501st Combat Support
Brittany, a key spouse with the 501st Combat Support Wing, looks down while simulating CPR techniques at RAF Alconbury, United Kingdom, Feb. 29, 2016. When a runner collapsed at the finish line of the Saucony C... More
Rowers from the Oxford University Women's Boat Club
Rowers from the Oxford University Women's Boat Club race against one another during a practice session at Wallingford Rowing Club, United Kingdom, March 23, 2017. The team is training to take on Cambridge Unive... More
Airmen from the 23rd Expeditionary Bomb Squadron return
Airmen from the 23rd Expeditionary Bomb Squadron return home to Minot Air Force Base, N.D., Sept. 11, 2017. After providing combat airpower in support of Operation Inherent Resolve, the returning Airmen were we... More
A B-52H Stratofortress taxis down the flightline during
A B-52H Stratofortress taxis down the flightline during Global Thunder 19 at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., Nov. 4, 2018. Global Thunder is a globally integrated exercise that provides training opportunities that ... More
A KC-130J Harvest Hawk touches down at RAF Fairford,
A KC-130J Harvest Hawk touches down at RAF Fairford, United Kingdom, June 29, 2016. As a lean base, RAF Fairford stands ready to ransform and receive forces on a moment's notice. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. ... More
First Lt. Stephanie Grabarczyk, 740th Missile Squadron
First Lt. Stephanie Grabarczyk, 740th Missile Squadron intercontinental ballistic missile operations officer, climbs a rope during the 2018 Alpha Warrior U.S. Air Force Regional Competition at Minot Air Force B... More
U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Ajenna Smith, 422nd Security
U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Ajenna Smith, 422nd Security Forces Squadron superintendent of logistics and resources, shares memories of her coworker and friend, Staff Sgt. Janna Less, during Less' memorial servic... More
Staff Sgt. Taylor Brand, 5th Medical Operations Squadron
Staff Sgt. Taylor Brand, 5th Medical Operations Squadron medical technician, prepares to dispose an influenza vaccine needle at Minot Air Force Base, Oct. 25, 2018. Individuals with base access can walk into th... More
Master Sgt. Kyle Douglass, 891st Missile Security Forces
Master Sgt. Kyle Douglass, 891st Missile Security Forces Squadron flight chief, works his way through the battle course during the 2018 Alpha Warrior U.S. Air Force Regional Competition at Minot Air Force Base,... More
Adrian's Alley, US Air Force Photo
Adrian Smyth, 422nd Air Base Group Bowling Center cook, smiles as she reflects on her 26 years of service to U.S. Air Force Airmen at RAF Croughton, United Kingdom, Dec. 29, 2016. Smyth said she enjoys working ... More
Three F-35 Lightning II's sit on the flightline at
Three F-35 Lightning II's sit on the flightline at RAF Fairford, United Kingdom, June 30, 2016. These 5th generation fighters are scheduled to take part in the world's largest military air show - the Royal Int... More
Airmen from the 23rd Expeditionary Bomb Squadron return
Airmen from the 23rd Expeditionary Bomb Squadron return home to Minot Air Force Base, N.D., Sept. 11, 2017. After providing combat airpower in support of Operation Inherent Resolve, the returning Airmen were we... More
Three F-35B Lightning II's taxi down the flightline
Three F-35B Lightning II's taxi down the flightline at RAF Fairford, United Kingdom, June 29, 2016. The F-35's will form the backbone of air combat superiority for decades to come. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech... More
A B-52H Stratofortress taxis across the flightline
A B-52H Stratofortress taxis across the flightline during Global Thunder 19 at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., Nov. 4, 2018. Global Thunder is a globally integrated exercise that provides training opportunities tha... More
Three F-35B Lightning II's and one KC-10 Extender sit
Three F-35B Lightning II's and one KC-10 Extender sit on the flightline at RAF Fairford, United Kingdom, June 29, 2016. The arrival of the fifth-generation fighters marked the first time F-35's touched down in ... More
Airmen from the 23rd Expeditionary Bomb Squadron return
Airmen from the 23rd Expeditionary Bomb Squadron return home to Minot Air Force Base, N.D., Sept. 11, 2017. After providing combat airpower in support of Operation Inherent Resolve, the returning Airmen were we... More
Airmen ready B-52H Stratofortresses during Global Thunder
Airmen ready B-52H Stratofortresses during Global Thunder 19 at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., Nov. 2, 2018. Global Thunder is an exercise to test readiness and ensure a safe, secure, ready and reliable strategic ... More
Airmen from the 23rd Expeditionary Bomb Squadron return
Airmen from the 23rd Expeditionary Bomb Squadron return home to Minot Air Force Base, N.D., Sept. 11, 2017. After providing combat airpower in support of Operation Inherent Resolve, the returning Airmen were we... More
First Lt. Ryann Anderson, 705th Munitions Squadron
First Lt. Ryann Anderson, 705th Munitions Squadron section commander, takes on the battle ropes during the 2018 Alpha Warrior U.S. Air Force Regional Competition at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., Oct. 20, 2018. Th... More
Airmen from the 23rd Expeditionary Bomb Squadron return
Airmen from the 23rd Expeditionary Bomb Squadron return home to Minot Air Force Base, N.D., Sept. 11, 2017. After providing combat airpower in support of Operation Inherent Resolve, the returning Airmen were we... More
An F-35A Lightning II sits on the flightline at RAF
An F-35A Lightning II sits on the flightline at RAF Fairford, United Kingdom, June 30, 2016. This marked the first time the U.S. Air Force's newest, multi-role, 5th generation fighter touched down on UK soil. (... More
An F-35B Lightning II touches down at RAF Fairford,
An F-35B Lightning II touches down at RAF Fairford, United Kingdom, June 29, 2016. This marks the first time an F-35B has landed on UK soil. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Jarad A. Denton/Released)
ONE: life less ordinary (U.S. Air Force graphic by
ONE: life less ordinary (U.S. Air Force graphic by Tech. Sgt. Jarad A. Denton/Released)
First Lt. Ryann Anderson, 705th Munitions Squadron
First Lt. Ryann Anderson, 705th Munitions Squadron section commander, prepares for her attempt during the 2018 Alpha Warrior U.S. Air Force Regional Competition at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., Oct. 20, 2018. The... More
Brittany, a key spouse with the 501st Combat Support
Brittany, a key spouse with the 501st Combat Support Wing, moves her hands together while explaining CPR chest compressions at RAF Alconbury, United Kingdom, Feb. 29, 2016. During the 2016 Saucony Cambridge Hal... More
Royal Norwegian Navy Lt. Lasse L. Matberg performs
Royal Norwegian Navy Lt. Lasse L. Matberg performs a "preacher" curl at the Stavanger, Norway fitness center, Feb. 1, 2017. Matberg said that while he enjoys all the positive feedback he has received on social ... More
An F-35B Lightning II touches down at RAF Fairford,
An F-35B Lightning II touches down at RAF Fairford, United Kingdom, June 29, 2016. This marks the first time an F-35B has landed on UK soil. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Jarad A. Denton/Released)
Tech. Sgt. Marquesa Taylor, 5th Medical Operations
Tech. Sgt. Marquesa Taylor, 5th Medical Operations Squadron physical therapy technician, pulls herself forward against a resistance band during the 2018 Alpha Warrior U.S. Air Force Regional Competition at Mino... More
Airmen from the 23rd Expeditionary Bomb Squadron return
Airmen from the 23rd Expeditionary Bomb Squadron return home to Minot Air Force Base, N.D., Sept. 11, 2017. After providing combat airpower in support of Operation Inherent Resolve, the returning Airmen were we... More
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Charles Swaggart, 422nd Security
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Charles Swaggart, 422nd Security Forces Squadron noncommissioned officer in charge of standards and evaluations, speaks alongside his wife, Tiffany, during a memorial service for Staff... More
Royal Norwegian Navy Lt. Lasse L. Matberg pauses between
Royal Norwegian Navy Lt. Lasse L. Matberg pauses between sets at the Stavanger, Norway Fitness Center, Feb. 1, 2017. As a child, Matberg said he was teased and bullied for being the proverbial ugly duckling. (U... More
U.S. Air Force 2nd Lt. Rebecca Esselstein, right, drives
U.S. Air Force 2nd Lt. Rebecca Esselstein, right, drives her oar through the cold water of the River Thames, near the Wallingford Rowing Club, United Kingdom, March 23, 2017. Esselstein, an Air Force academy gr... More
A KC-10 Extender taxis down the flightline at RAF Fairford,
A KC-10 Extender taxis down the flightline at RAF Fairford, United Kingdom, June 29, 2016. The Extender is an Air Mobility Command advanced tanker and cargo aircraft designed to provide increased global mobilit... More
A B-52H Stratofortress takes off during Global Thunder
A B-52H Stratofortress takes off during Global Thunder 19 at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., Nov. 4, 2018. Global Thunder is a U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) exercise designed to provide training opportunities... More
Brittany, a key spouse with the 501st Combat Support
Brittany, a key spouse with the 501st Combat Support Wing, smiles and talks about her commitment to maintaining her CPR and first aid certification at RAF Alconbury, United Kingdom, Feb. 29, 2016. Thanks to her... More
Royal Norwegian Navy Lt. Lasse L. Matberg smiles during
Royal Norwegian Navy Lt. Lasse L. Matberg smiles during his workout at the Stavanger, Norway Fitness Center, Feb. 1, 2017. As a sports officer, Matberg manages the various fitness programs on the installation. ... More
Airmen from the 23rd Expeditionary Bomb Squadron return
Airmen from the 23rd Expeditionary Bomb Squadron return home to Minot Air Force Base, N.D., Sept. 11, 2017. After providing combat airpower in support of Operation Inherent Resolve, the returning Airmen were we... More
An F-35B Lightning II touches down at RAF Fairford,
An F-35B Lightning II touches down at RAF Fairford, United Kingdom, June 29, 2016. This marks the first time an F-35B has landed on UK soil. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Jarad A. Denton/Released)
An F-35B Lightning II touches down at RAF Fairford,
An F-35B Lightning II touches down at RAF Fairford, United Kingdom, June 29, 2016. This marks the first time an F-35B has landed on UK soil. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Jarad A. Denton/Released)
Airmen from the 23rd Expeditionary Bomb Squadron return
Airmen from the 23rd Expeditionary Bomb Squadron return home to Minot Air Force Base, N.D., Sept. 11, 2017. After providing combat airpower in support of Operation Inherent Resolve, the returning Airmen were we... More
An F-35B Lightning II taxsi down the flightline at
An F-35B Lightning II taxsi down the flightline at RAF Fairford, United Kingdom, June 29, 2016. The F-35 will form the backbone of air combat superiority for decades to come. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt.... More
An F-35B Lightning II taxsi down the flightline at
An F-35B Lightning II taxsi down the flightline at RAF Fairford, United Kingdom, June 29, 2016. The F-35 will form the backbone of air combat superiority for decades to come. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt.... More