US Military Pictures & Videos
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What the, already that rusty?USS Zumwalt under rust.
Although from what I read, apparantly US warships are supposed to rust? And then they fix it when they go to maintainance?
Still not a good look though, and not something that would inspire confidence in regular people.
Three F-35A Lightning IIs assigned to the 355th Fighter Squadron taxi on the runway upon initial delivery to Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, Dec. 10, 2021. The 354th Fighter Wing is expected to receive a total of 54 F-35s by the end of 2022.
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MC-130J Commando IIs from the 1st Special Operations Squadron fly in formation during “Flight of the Flock” off the coast of Okinawa, Japan, Jan. 7, 2022. The 1st SOS conducts specialized mobility with the MC-130J in order to conduct infiltration, exfiltration and resupply for allied forces in austere environments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Stephen Pulter)
A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot assigned to the 480th Fighter Squadron at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, flies over Poland during a Close Air Support exercise, Jan. 10, 2022. During CAS exercises, pilots communicate with joint terminal attack controllers to plan and execute simulated air strikes. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Ali Stewart)
A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon flies over the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Jan. 1, 2022. The U.S. Air Force routinely flies a variety of aircraft and units throughout the Middle East. These dynamic deployments represent the U.S. commitment to allies and to enhanced regional security. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Christopher Ruano)
A C-130 Hercules assigned to the 133rd Airlift Wing sits on the flightline in St. Paul, Minn., Jan. 8, 2022. The C-130 primarily performs the tactical portion of the airlift mission. The aircraft is capable of operating from rough, dirt strips and is the prime transport for airdropping troops and equipment into hostile areas. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Austen R. Adriaens)
An F-22 Raptor assigned to the 433rd Weapons Squadron, U.S. Air Force Weapons School, takes off for a training mission at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., Jan. 5, 2022. The weapons school trains tactical experts and leaders to control and exploit air, space and cyber on behalf of the joint force. (U.S. Air Force photo by William R. Lewis)
A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon flies between Israeli Air Force aircraft during Desert Falcon in Israel, Jan. 16, 2022. The joint, international exercise allowed for Israeli and U.S. aircrews to fly wing-to-wing and train together for various aerial scenarios and strikes. (Israeli Air Force courtesy photo)
A B-52H Stratofortress takes off as part of an Agile Combat Employment at the Arkansas Aeroplex, Blytheville, Ark., Jan. 12, 2022. Using the ACE concept, B-52s can land at a location, receive repairs, resupply and be back in the air before an adversary can pinpoint their location within a few hours. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class William Pugh)
An A-10 Thunderbolt II assigned to Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., parks in a dry lakebed during Green Flag-West at Fort Irwin, Calif., Jan. 19, 2022. Green Flag-West is an air-land integration combat training exercise involving the air forces of the United States and its allies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Josey Blades)
An Airman assigned to the 57th Rescue Squadron performs a free-fall jump at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Jan. 13, 2021. The 57th RQS performs different jumps above a variety of terrains depending on the scenario. This exercise included free fall and static jumps above land and water. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Noah Sudolcan)
U.S. Air Force pararescuemen from the 57th Rescue Squadron perform a static line jump over Aviano Air Base, Italy, Jan. 12, 2022. The training exercise ensures the Airmen can accomplish their mission sets including personnel recovery and combat search and rescue. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Thomas S. Keisler IV)