A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker flown by the 912th
A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker flown by the 912th Air Refueling Squadron from March Air Force Base, Calif., is de-iced on the flight line at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson before takeoff to provide refue... More
Four F/A-18 Hornet aircraft land on the flightline
Four F/A-18 Hornet aircraft land on the flightline of Thule Air Base, Greenland, Oct. 18, 2016 during an exercise. The Vigilant Shield 2017 Field Training Exercise is an annual exercise sponsored by The North A... More
Royal Canadian Air Force Cpl. Alex Bouchard, 425th
Royal Canadian Air Force Cpl. Alex Bouchard, 425th Squadron aircraft weapons system technician, completes a post flight check for an F/A-18 Hornet aircraft during an exercise on Thule Air Base, Greenland, Oct.... More
U.S. and Canadian armed forces service members participating
U.S. and Canadian armed forces service members participating in The Vigilant Shield 2017 Field Training Exercise work in the air defense operations center at headquarters Alaskan Command at Joint Base Elmendorf... More
U.S. and Canadian armed forces Service members participating
U.S. and Canadian armed forces Service members participating in The Vigilant Shield 2017 Field Training Exercise work in the joint operations center at headquarters Alaskan Command at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richa... More
U.S. Airmen from the 820th Red Horse Squadron install
U.S. Airmen from the 820th Red Horse Squadron install an aircraft arresting system before an exercise on Thule Air Base, Greenland, Oct. 14, 2016. The Vigilant Shield 2017 Field Training Exercise is an annual e... More
U.S. and Canadian armed forces service members participating
U.S. and Canadian armed forces service members participating in The Vigilant Shield 2017 Field Training Exercise work in the air defense operations center at headquarters Alaskan Command at Joint Base Elmendorf... More
A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker flown by the 912th
A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker flown by the 912th Air Refueling Squadron from March Air Force Base, Calif., provides refueling capabilities to Royal Canadian Air Force CF-18s while both units participate ... More
An F/A-18 Hornet aircraft takes off from Thule Air
An F/A-18 Hornet aircraft takes off from Thule Air Base, Greenland, during an exercise Oct. 19, 2016 during an exercise. The Vigilant Shield 2017 Field Training Exercise is an annual exercise sponsored by The N... More
Staff Sgt. Nick Eykamp, boom operator, 92nd Aerial
Staff Sgt. Nick Eykamp, boom operator, 92nd Aerial Refueling Squadron, Fairchild Air Force Base, Wa., waits to begin refueling aircraft in a the boom pod of a KC-135 stratotanker after takeoff in support of Vig... More
Aircraft participating in The Vigilant Shield 2017
Aircraft participating in The Vigilant Shield 2017 Field Training Exercise arrive at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, 15 Oct. 2016. VS17 is an annual exercise sponsored by The North American Aerospace D... More
U.S. and Canadian armed forces Service members participating
U.S. and Canadian armed forces Service members participating in The Vigilant Shield 2017 Field Training Exercise work in the joint operations center at headquarters Alaskan Command at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richa... More
A C-130 Hercules lands on the flightline of Thule Air
A C-130 Hercules lands on the flightline of Thule Air Base, Greenland, Oct. 17, 2016. The aircraft carries members of the Royal Canadian Air Force participating in a local exercise. The Vigilant Shield 2017 Fie... More
U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptors from Joint Base
U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptors from Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, receive fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker flown by the 92nd Aerial Refueling Squadron from Fairchild Air Force Base, Wa., while both units... More
U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptors from Joint Base
U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptors from Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, receive fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker flown by the 92nd Aerial Refueling Squadron from Fairchild Air Force Base, Wa., while both units... More
Aircraft participating in The Vigilant Shield 2017
Aircraft participating in The Vigilant Shield 2017 Field Training Exercise arrive at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, 13 Oct. 2016. VS17 is an annual exercise sponsored by The North American Aerospace D... More
A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker flown by the 912th
A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker flown by the 912th Air Refueling Squadron from March Air Force Base, Calif., provides refueling capabilities to Royal Canadian Air Force CF-18s while both units participate ... More
U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptors from Joint Base
U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptors from Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, receive fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker flown by the 92nd Aerial Refueling Squadron from Fairchild Air Force Base, Wa., while both units... More
Canadian Air Force Matt Stokes, 425th Squadron pilot
Canadian Air Force Matt Stokes, 425th Squadron pilot climbs the ladder of an F/A-18 Hornet aircraft during an exercise on Thule Air Base, Greenland, Oct. 19, 2016. The Vigilant Shield 2017 Field Training Exerci... More
Canadian Air Force Cpl. Marc Fergie, 425th Squadron
Canadian Air Force Cpl. Marc Fergie, 425th Squadron aircraft weapons system technician inspects an F/A-18 Hornet aircraft as Canadian Air Force Capt. Matt Stokes, 425th Squadron pilot, makes pre-flight checks d... More
Two F/A-18 Hornet aircraft fly over Thule Air Base,
Two F/A-18 Hornet aircraft fly over Thule Air Base, Greenland, during an exercise Oct. 20, 2016 during an exercise. The Vigilant Shield 2017 Field Training Exercise is an annual exercise sponsored by The North ... More
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. James Maxwell, electrical
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. James Maxwell, electrical power production craftsman from the 820th Red Horse Squadron, fills in a hole dug for an aircraft arresting system before an exercise on Thule Air Base, Green... More
U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptors from Joint Base
U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptors from Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, receive fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker flown by the 92nd Aerial Refueling Squadron from Fairchild Air Force Base, Wa., while both units... More
A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker flown by the 912th
A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker flown by the 912th Air Refueling Squadron from March Air Force Base, Calif., provides refueling capabilities to Royal Canadian Air Force CF-18s while both units participate ... More
Royal Canadian Air Force Cpl. Guillaume Dumas, 425th
Royal Canadian Air Force Cpl. Guillaume Dumas, 425th Squadron aircraft weapons system technician inspects the underside of an F/A-18 Hornet aircraft during an exercise on Thule Air Base, Greenland, Oct. 18, 201... More
U.S. and Canadian armed forces service members participating
U.S. and Canadian armed forces service members participating in The Vigilant Shield 2017 Field Training Exercise work in the air defense operations center at headquarters Alaskan Command at Joint Base Elmendorf... More
A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker flown by the 912th
A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker flown by the 912th Air Refueling Squadron from March Air Force Base, Calif., taxis down the runway at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, to provide refueling capabilit... More
Royal Canadian Air Force Cpl. Alex Bouchard, 425th
Royal Canadian Air Force Cpl. Alex Bouchard, 425th Squadron aircraft weapons system technician, completes a post flight check for an F/A-18 Hornet aircraft during an exercise on Thule Air Base, Greenland, Oct.... More
A C-130 Hercules takes off from Thule Air Base, Greenland,
A C-130 Hercules takes off from Thule Air Base, Greenland, during exercise Vigilant Shield 17 Oct. 19, 2016. The Vigilant Shield 2017 Field Training Exercise is an annual exercise sponsored by The North America... More
Two F/A-18 Hornet aircraft land at Thule Air Base,
Two F/A-18 Hornet aircraft land at Thule Air Base, Greenland, during an exercise Oct. 20, 2016 during an exercise. The Vigilant Shield 2017 Field Training Exercise is an annual exercise sponsored by The North A... More
U.S. and Canadian armed forces Service members participating
U.S. and Canadian armed forces Service members participating in The Vigilant Shield 2017 Field Training Exercise work in the joint operations center at headquarters Alaskan Command at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richa... More
Capt. Nate Williams, aircraft commander, 92nd Aerial
Capt. Nate Williams, aircraft commander, 92nd Aerial Refueling Squadron, Fairchild Air Force Base, Wa., climbs into the cockpit of a KC-135 Stratotanker before takeoff in support of Vigilant Shield 2017 Field T... More
Capt. Nate Williams, aircraft commander, and 1st Lt.
Capt. Nate Williams, aircraft commander, and 1st Lt. Travis Minto, both from the 92nd Aerial Refueling Squadron, Fairchild Air Force Base, Wa., complete their alert pre-flight checklist in the cockpit of a KC-1... More
A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker flown by the 912th
A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker flown by the 912th Air Refueling Squadron from March Air Force Base, Calif., taxis down the runway at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska to provide refueling capabiliti... More
Staff Sgt. Nick Eykamp, boom operator, 92nd Aerial
Staff Sgt. Nick Eykamp, boom operator, 92nd Aerial Refueling Squadron, Fairchild Air Force Base, Wa., refuels aircraft in a the boom pod of a KC-135 stratotanker after takeoff in support of Vigilant Shield 2017... More
U.S. and Canadian armed forces service members participating
U.S. and Canadian armed forces service members participating in The Vigilant Shield 2017 Field Training Exercise in-process at headquarters Alaskan Command at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, 16 Oct., 2... More
U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptors from Joint Base
U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptors from Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, receive fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker flown by the 92nd Aerial Refueling Squadron from Fairchild Air Force Base, Wa., while both units... More
U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptors from Joint Base
U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptors from Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, receive fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker flown by the 92nd Aerial Refueling Squadron from Fairchild Air Force Base, Wa., while both units... More
U.S. and Canadian armed forces service members participating
U.S. and Canadian armed forces service members participating in The Vigilant Shield 2017 Field Training Exercise work in the air defense operations center at headquarters Alaskan Command at Joint Base Elmendorf... More
An F/A-18 Hornet aircraft lands at Thule Air Base,
An F/A-18 Hornet aircraft lands at Thule Air Base, Greenland, during an exercise Oct. 20, 2016 during an exercise. The Vigilant Shield 2017 Field Training Exercise is an annual exercise sponsored by The North A... More
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Frederick Laquian, electrical
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Frederick Laquian, electrical power production craftsman from the 820th Red Horse Squadron stands by a hole being dug for an aircraft arresting system before an exercise on Thule Air B... More
Capt. Nate Williams, aircraft commander, and 1st Lt.
Capt. Nate Williams, aircraft commander, and 1st Lt. Travis Minto, both from the 92nd Aerial Refueling Squadron, Fairchild Air Force Base, Wa., takeoff in a KC-135 Stratotanker in support of Vigilant Shield 20... More
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Kane Cavanaugh, pavement
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Kane Cavanaugh, pavement heavy equipment operator, navigates an anchor for aircraft arresting gear before an exercise on Thule Air Base, Greenland, Oct. 14, 2016. The Vigilant Shield 2... More
U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen Kenneth Wilsbach, commander,
U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen Kenneth Wilsbach, commander, Alaskan Command, briefs the U.S. and Canadian armed forces service members participating in the Vigilant Shield 2017 Field Training Exercise at headquarters A... More
U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen Kenneth Wilsbach, commander,
U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen Kenneth Wilsbach, commander, Alaskan Command, briefs the U.S. and Canadian armed forces service members participating in the Vigilant Shield 2017 Field Training Exercise at headquarters A... More
A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker flown by the 912th
A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker flown by the 912th Air Refueling Squadron from March Air Force Base, Calif., provides refueling capabilities to Royal Canadian Air Force CF-18s while both units participate ... More
A C-130 Hercules lands on the flightline of Thule Air
A C-130 Hercules lands on the flightline of Thule Air Base, Greenland, Oct. 17, 2016. The aircraft carries members of the Royal Canadian Air Force participating in a local exercise. The Vigilant Shield 2017 Fie... More
A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker flown by the 912th
A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker flown by the 912th Air Refueling Squadron from March Air Force Base, Calif., provides refueling capabilities to Royal Canadian Air Force CF-18s while both units participate ... More
Canadian Air Force Capt. Matt Stokes, 425th Squadron
Canadian Air Force Capt. Matt Stokes, 425th Squadron pilot signals to fellow service members before ting off on Thule Air Base, Greenland, Oct. 19, 2016. The Vigilant Shield 2017 Field Training Exercise is an a... More
Aircraft participating in The Vigilant Shield 2017
Aircraft participating in The Vigilant Shield 2017 Field Training Exercise arrive at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, 13 Oct. 2016. VS17 is an annual exercise sponsored by The North American Aerospace D... More
Aircraft participating in The Vigilant Shield 2017
Aircraft participating in The Vigilant Shield 2017 Field Training Exercise arrive at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, 15 Oct. 2016. VS17 is an annual exercise sponsored by The North American Aerospace D... More
U.S. and Canadian armed forces service members participating
U.S. and Canadian armed forces service members participating in The Vigilant Shield 2017 Field Training Exercise in-process at headquarters Alaskan Command at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, 16 Oct., 2... More
U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptors from Joint Base
U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptors from Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, receive fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker flown by the 92nd Aerial Refueling Squadron from Fairchild Air Force Base, Wa., while both units... More
U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen Kenneth Wilsbach, commander,
U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen Kenneth Wilsbach, commander, Alaskan Command, briefs the U.S. and Canadian armed forces service members participating in the Vigilant Shield 2017 Field Training Exercise at headquarters A... More
U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptors from Joint Base
U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptors from Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, receive fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker flown by the 92nd Aerial Refueling Squadron from Fairchild Air Force Base, Wa., while both units... More
A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker flown by the 912th
A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker flown by the 912th Air Refueling Squadron from March Air Force Base, Calif., provides refueling capabilities to Royal Canadian Air Force CF-18s while both units participate ... More
Royal Canadian Air Force Cpl. Alex Bouchard, 425th
Royal Canadian Air Force Cpl. Alex Bouchard, 425th Squadron aircraft weapons system technician, completes a post flight check for an F/A-18 Hornet aircraft during an exercise on Thule Air Base, Greenland, Oct.... More
Canadian Air Force Matt Stokes, 425th Squadron pilot
Canadian Air Force Matt Stokes, 425th Squadron pilot enters the cockpit of an F/A-18 Hornet aircraft during an exercise on Thule Air Base, Greenland, Oct. 19, 2016. The Vigilant Shield 2017 Field Training Exerc... More
U.S. and Canadian armed forces service members participating
U.S. and Canadian armed forces service members participating in The Vigilant Shield 2017 Field Training Exercise in-process at headquarters Alaskan Command at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, 16 Oct., 2... More
Mathaiesen Jens, transient alert contractor walks up
Mathaiesen Jens, transient alert contractor walks up to a C-130 Hercules during an exercise on Thule Air Base, Greenland, Oct. 17, 2016. The Vigilant Shield 2017 Field Training Exercise is an annual exercise sp... More
U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptors from Joint Base
U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptors from Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, receive fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker flown by the 92nd Aerial Refueling Squadron from Fairchild Air Force Base, Wa., while both units... More
U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptors from Joint Base
U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptors from Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, receive fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker flown by the 92nd Aerial Refueling Squadron from Fairchild Air Force Base, Wa., while both units... More
U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptors from Joint Base
U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptors from Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, receive fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker flown by the 92nd Aerial Refueling Squadron from Fairchild Air Force Base, Wa., while both units... More
U.S. and Canadian armed forces service members participating
U.S. and Canadian armed forces service members participating in The Vigilant Shield 2017 Field Training Exercise work in the air defense operations center at headquarters Alaskan Command at Joint Base Elmendorf... More
An F/A-18 Hornet aircraft flies over Thule Air Base,
An F/A-18 Hornet aircraft flies over Thule Air Base, Greenland, during an exercise Oct. 20, 2016 during an exercise. The Vigilant Shield 2017 Field Training Exercise is an annual exercise sponsored by The North... More
U.S. and Canadian armed forces Service members participating
U.S. and Canadian armed forces Service members participating in The Vigilant Shield 2017 Field Training Exercise work in the joint operations center at headquarters Alaskan Command at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richa... More
A KC-135 Stratotanker flown by the 92nd Aerial Refueling
A KC-135 Stratotanker flown by the 92nd Aerial Refueling Squadron from Fairchild Air Force Base, Wa., prepares to takeoff in support of Vigilant Shield 2017 Field Training Exercise 17 Oct., 2016,at Joint Base E... More
A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker belonging to the
A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker belonging to the 912th Air Refueling Squadron from March Air Force Base, Calif., waits for takeoff at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, to provide refueling capabilit... More
Capt. Nate Williams, aircraft commander, 92nd Aerial
Capt. Nate Williams, aircraft commander, 92nd Aerial Refueling Squadron, Fairchild Air Force Base, Wa., checks the flight instruments of his KC-135 stratotanker after takeoff in support of Vigilant Shield 2017 ... More
A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker flown by the 912th
A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker flown by the 912th Air Refueling Squadron from March Air Force Base, Calif., takes off at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, to provide refueling capabilities to Royal... More
U.S. Air Force Maj. Andrew Tompkins, KC-135 Stratotanker
U.S. Air Force Maj. Andrew Tompkins, KC-135 Stratotanker pilot, 912th Air Refueling Squadron, March Air Force Base, Calif., performs in-flight checks after takeoff from Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, ... More
U.S. Airmen from the 820th Red Horse Squadron install
U.S. Airmen from the 820th Red Horse Squadron install an aircraft arresting system before an exercise on Thule Air Base, Greenland, Oct. 14, 2016. The Vigilant Shield 2017 Field Training Exercise is an annual e... More
U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen Kenneth Wilsbach, commander,
U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen Kenneth Wilsbach, commander, Alaskan Command, briefs the U.S. and Canadian armed forces service members participating in the Vigilant Shield 2017 Field Training Exercise at headquarters A... More
A C-130 Hercules rests on the flightline of Thule Air
A C-130 Hercules rests on the flightline of Thule Air Base, Greenland during an exercise Oct. 17, 2016. The Vigilant Shield 2017 Field Training Exercise is an annual exercise sponsored by The North American Aer... More
U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptors from Joint Base
U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptors from Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, receive fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker flown by the 92nd Aerial Refueling Squadron from Fairchild Air Force Base, Wa., while both units... More
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. James Maxwell, electrical
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. James Maxwell, electrical power production craftsman from the 820th Red Horse Squadron operates heavy machinery before the start of an exercise on Thule Air Base, Greenland, Oct. 14, 2... More
Aircraft participating in The Vigilant Shield 2017
Aircraft participating in The Vigilant Shield 2017 Field Training Exercise arrive at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, 13 Oct. 2016. VS17 is an annual exercise sponsored by The North American Aerospace D... More
U.S. and Canadian armed forces service members participating
U.S. and Canadian armed forces service members participating in The Vigilant Shield 2017 Field Training Exercise attend in-processing briefings at headquarters Alaskan Command at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson... More
U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptors from Joint Base
U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptors from Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, receive fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker flown by the 92nd Aerial Refueling Squadron from Fairchild Air Force Base, Wa., while both units... More
A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker flown by the 912th
A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker flown by the 912th Air Refueling Squadron from March Air Force Base, Calif., provides refueling capabilities to Royal Canadian Air Force CF-18s while both units participate ... More
U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptors from Joint Base
U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptors from Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, receive fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker flown by the 92nd Aerial Refueling Squadron from Fairchild Air Force Base, Wa., while both units... More
U.S. and Canadian armed forces service members participating
U.S. and Canadian armed forces service members participating in The Vigilant Shield 2017 Field Training Exercise work in the air defense operations center at headquarters Alaskan Command at Joint Base Elmendorf... More
U.S. and Canadian armed forces Service members participating
U.S. and Canadian armed forces Service members participating in The Vigilant Shield 2017 Field Training Exercise work in the joint operations center at headquarters Alaskan Command at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richa... More
U.S. and Canadian armed forces Service members participating
U.S. and Canadian armed forces Service members participating in The Vigilant Shield 2017 Field Training Exercise work in the joint operations center at headquarters Alaskan Command at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richa... More
1st Lt. Travis Minto, both from the 92nd Aerial Refueling
1st Lt. Travis Minto, both from the 92nd Aerial Refueling Squadron, Fairchild Air Force Base, Wa., checks the flight instruments in the cockpit of a KC-135 Stratotanker after takeoff in support of Vigilant Shie... More
Royal Canadian Air Force members exit a C-130 Hercules
Royal Canadian Air Force members exit a C-130 Hercules during an exercise on Thule Air Base, Greenland, Oct. 17, 2016. The Vigilant Shield 2017 Field Training Exercise is an annual exercise sponsored by The Nor... More
U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptors from Joint Base
U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptors from Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, receive fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker flown by the 92nd Aerial Refueling Squadron from Fairchild Air Force Base, Wa., while both units... More
Canadian Air Force Cpl. Marc Fergie, 425th Squadron
Canadian Air Force Cpl. Marc Fergie, 425th Squadron aircraft weapons system technician inspects an F/A-18 Hornet aircraft prior to takeoff during an exercise on Thule Air Base, Greenland, Oct. 19, 2016. The Vig... More
U.S. and Canadian armed forces service members participating
U.S. and Canadian armed forces service members participating in The Vigilant Shield 2017 Field Training Exercise work in the air defense operations center at headquarters Alaskan Command at Joint Base Elmendorf... More
Aircraft participating in The Vigilant Shield 2017
Aircraft participating in The Vigilant Shield 2017 Field Training Exercise arrive at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, 13 Oct. 2016. VS17 is an annual exercise sponsored by The North American Aerospace D... More
Capt. Nate Williams, aircraft commander, and 1st Lt.
Capt. Nate Williams, aircraft commander, and 1st Lt. Travis Minto, both from the 92nd Aerial Refueling Squadron, Fairchild Air Force Base, Wa., complete their alert pre-flight checklist in the cockpit of a KC-1... More
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Kane Cavanaugh, pavement
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Kane Cavanaugh, pavement heavy equipment operator, looks into a dug hole for aircraft arresting gear before an exercise on Thule Air Base, Greenland, Oct. 14, 2016.The Vigilant Shield ... More
A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker flown by the 912th
A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker flown by the 912th Air Refueling Squadron from March Air Force Base, Calif., provides refueling capabilities to Royal Canadian Air Force CF-18s while both units participate ... More
Flightline crew guide a C-130 Hercules into a hangar
Flightline crew guide a C-130 Hercules into a hangar during an exercise on Thule Air Base, Greenland, Oct. 17, 2016. The Vigilant Shield 2017 Field Training Exercise is an annual exercise sponsored by The North... More
A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker flown by the 912th
A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker flown by the 912th Air Refueling Squadron from March Air Force Base, Calif., provides refueling capabilities to Royal Canadian Air Force CF-18s while both units participate ... More
Royal Canadian Air Force Cpl. Alex Bouchard, 425th
Royal Canadian Air Force Cpl. Alex Bouchard, 425th Squadron aircraft weapons system technician, completes a post flight check for an F/A-18 Hornet aircraft during an exercise on Thule Air Base, Greenland, Oct.... More
U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptors from Joint Base
U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptors from Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, receive fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker flown by the 92nd Aerial Refueling Squadron from Fairchild Air Force Base, Wa., while both units... More
U.S. and Canadian armed forces service members participating
U.S. and Canadian armed forces service members participating in The Vigilant Shield 2017 Field Training Exercise work in the air defense operations center at headquarters Alaskan Command at Joint Base Elmendorf... More
Two F/A-18 Hornet aircraft prepare to depart Thule
Two F/A-18 Hornet aircraft prepare to depart Thule Air Base, Greenland, during an exercise Oct. 19, 2016 during an exercise. The Vigilant Shield 2017 Field Training Exercise is an annual exercise sponsored by T... More
U.S. and Canadian armed forces service members participating
U.S. and Canadian armed forces service members participating in The Vigilant Shield 2017 Field Training Exercise work in the air defense operations center at headquarters Alaskan Command at Joint Base Elmendorf... More