02/16/2015: B-1B Lancer refuels from a KC-135 Stratotanker while on a mission over Syria.
Credit: U.S. Central Command Air Forces:2/10/15
Red Flag 15: Constructing UAV Under Cover of Darkness
02/15/201502/14/2015: Military members from around the world are putting their skills to the test during Red Flag 15-1.
These U.S. service members construct an unmanned aircraft system under the cover of darkness.
Credit:99th Air Base Wing Public Affairs:2/12/15
Red Flag 15-1 Update: 10 Feb
02/14/2015: With only a few days left in the exercise, Red Flag participants are still going strong.
Here’s a look at some of the flight line action during the final week of Red Flag 15-1.
Credit:99th Air Base Wing Public Affairs:2/10/15
KC-130J Fixed Wing Refueling for 2nd Marine Air Wing
02/14/201502/14/2015: A U.S. Marine Corps KC-130 Hercules aircraft assigned to Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron (VMGR) 252 is parked on the flight line at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Dec. 2, 2014.
VMGR-252 conducted fixed wing aerial refueling exercises with Marine Attack Squadron 223 and Marine Electronic Warfare Training Squadron 1.
Credit: 2nd Marine Air Wing:12/2/14
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In the second photo, U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Christopher T. Macheimer, a crew master assigned to Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron (VMGR) 252, performs pre-flight checks on Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Dec. 2, 2014.
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In the third photo, U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Jennifer I. Prinkle, a bulk fuel specialist assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron (H&HS), oversees a fuel transfer on Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Dec. 2, 2014. H&HS provided Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 252 with fuel to conduct fixed wing aerial refueling exercises with Marine Attack Squadron 223 and Marine Electronic Warfare Training Squadron 1.
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In the fourth photo, U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Michael A. Jordan, a pilot assigned to Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron (VMGR) 252, maneuvers a KC-130 Hercules aircraft off the coast of North Carolina, Dec. 2, 2014.
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In the fifth and sixth photos, a U.S. Marine Corps EA-6B Prowler aircraft assigned to Marine Tactical Electronic Warfare Training Squadron (VMAQT) 1 refuels off the coast of North Carolina, Dec. 2, 2014.
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In the seventh photo, U.S. Marine Corps 1st Lt. Johnathan W. Estry, a pilot assigned to Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron (VMGR) 252, maneuvers a KC-130 Hercules aircraft off the coast of North Carolina, Dec. 2, 2014. A U.S. Marine Corps AV-8 Harrier aircraft assigned to Marine Attack Squadron (VMA) 223 refuels off the coast of North Carolina, Dec. 2, 2014.
USS Carl Vinson Flight Deck Operations
02/10/201502/10/2015: U.S. Navy aircraft launch from the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) as the ship conducts operations in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility supporting Operation Inherent Resolve.
The Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group is seen deployed to the area supporting maritime security operations, strike operations in Iraq and Syria as directed, and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility.
Credit:Navy Media Content Services: 11/27/14
The Strike Fleet Operating off of the USS George Washington
02/05/201502/05/2015: An F/A-18E Super Hornet from the “Royal Maces” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 27 launches from the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) during the Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 5 fly-off.
Credit: USS George Washington:11/21/14
George Washington and its embarked air wing, CVW 5, provide a combat-ready force that protects and defends the collective maritime interests of the U.S. and its allies and partners in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region.
In the second photo, an EA-18G Growler from the “Shadowhawks” of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 141 launches from the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) during the Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 5 fly-off.
The remaining photos show F/A-18E Super Hornest from the “Dambusters” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 195 operating from the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) during the Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 5 fly-off.
Night Airborne Ops Training
02/02/201502/02/2015: Paratroopers from Company B, 2nd Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment, 173rd Airborne Brigade, conduct a night airborne operation from a U.S. Air Force 86th Air Wing C-130 Hercules aircraft at Juliet Drop Zone in Pordenone, Italy, Nov. 18, 2014.
The 173rd Airborne Brigade is the Army Contingency Response Force in Europe, capable of projective ready forces anywhere in the U.S. European, Africa or Central Command areas of responsibility within 18 hours.
Credit: Training Support Activity Europe:11/18/14
Aerial View of USS Kearsarge at Sea
01/30/201501/30/2015: Aerial footage of USS Kearsarge (LHD3) during exercise Bold Alligator off the eastern coast of the United States, Nov. 6th, 2014.
Credit:2nd Marine Aircraft Wing Combat Camera:11/6/14