Planes over water — AIR FORCE PHOTOS

Sort By

Category

Show Advanced Options

Clear Filters |

 

Chief Master Sergeant of the Space Force John Bentivegna poses for a photo with Sidsel Diaz inside U.S. Air Force and U.S. Space Force Basic Military Training’s Pfingston Reception Center, known as the PRC, Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, Feb. 18, 2026. CMSSF participated in the USSF BMT graduation ‘Coin and Retreat’ ceremony with Diaz’s son, Spc. Omar Chavez, as a graduate. The ceremony concluded in the PRC auditorium named after Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force #10, Gary R. Pfingston, who served from 1962 to1994. He served in BMT for more than eight years, including as the Chief of the Military Training Division; and in 1979, became the Commandant of the Military Training Instructor School. (U.S. Air Force photo by Jonathan R. Mallard)

Details Download

Graduating with honors

Senior Airman Ever Quintanilla Ramos, 96th Logistics Readiness Squadron, holds the American flag close during the Honor Guard graduation ceremony Jan. 30, 2026, at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. The performance included flag detail, rifle volley, pallbearers and bugler for friends, family and unit commanders. (U.S. Air Force photo by Samuel King Jr.)

Details Download

Next in line

U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotankers assigned to the 909th Air Refueling Squadron taxi down the flightline before takeoff from Kadena Air Base, Japan, Jan. 29, 2026. The KC-135 provides the core aerial refueling capability for the U.S. Air Force and has excelled in this role for more than 60 years. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Gary Hilton)

Details Download

The Raptors’ nest

F-22 Raptors assigned to the 1st Fighter Wing, Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., sit on the flightline of the Georgia Combat Readiness Training Center during exercise Sentry South 26.1 at the Savannah Air National Guard Base, Ga., Jan. 23, 2026. Sentry South is an Air National Guard-led counterair exercise that trains hundreds of participants annually in offensive and defensive counterair missions with fourth- and fifth-generation aircraft to enhance combat readiness and joint integration. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Josiah Meece)

Details Download

Air and space

U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron “Thunderbirds,” fly past the Artemis II rocket at Kennedy Space Center, Fla., Feb. 12, 2026. The flyover highlighted the partnership between the U.S. Air Force and NASA during preparations for the Artemis II mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Yendi Borjas)

Details Download

Final approach

A C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 36th Airlift Squadron lands on snow during Joint Pacific Multinational Readiness Center training at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Feb. 7, 2026. Operating outside of a traditional runway setting, aircrews practiced delivering airlift capability in the contested environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Cayla Hunt)

Details Download

Hiding in plain sight

Cadet First Class Vance Carew participates in small-unit tactics scenarios during Silver Weekend Training at the U.S. Air Force Academy, Colo., Feb. 6, 2026. The training reinforced foundational military skills and cadet-led competencies, including simulated weapons handling, land navigation, Tactical Combat Casualty Care and mission planning. (U.S. Air Force photo by Trevor Cokley)

Details Download

Taking charge

Senior Airman Tanner Goldsmith, 91st Missile Security Operations Squadron convoy team member, communicates with his team during a force-on-force exercise in Garrison, N.D., Feb. 6, 2026. Goldsmith led his team during an assault on a simulated opposing force’s position. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kyle Wilson)

Details Download

Bank and roll

An F-16C Fighting Falcon assigned to the Homestead Air Reserve Base, Fla., performs a roll maneuver during exercise Red Flag-Nellis 26-1 over the Nevada Test and Training Range, Nev., Feb. 6, 2026. Red Flag exercises develop aggressive, disciplined warfighters able to dominate any adversary in any domain. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Heather Amador Paulino)

Details Download

Returning home

Airmen assigned to the 55th Rescue Squadron walk toward friends and family at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., Feb. 6, 2026, following a redeployment. Returning from deployment is especially meaningful, as it marks the safe completion of their mission and reunites service members with loved ones after months of separation and sacrifice. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Samantha Melecio)

Details Download

Hanging out

U.S. Air Force Capt. Danielle Beigelman, 510th Fighter Squadron F-16 pilot, is positioned in a tree during a simulated aircraft crash scenario as part of Operations Group War Day, at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Feb. 5, 2026. The training emphasized endurance, resource management and survival skills required in austere environments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tyrique Barquet)

Details Download

On watch

Capt. Clayton Davis, an F-22 pilot and supervisor of flying with the 525th Fighter Squadron, operates from the air traffic control tower in support of exercise Red Flag-Nellis 26-1 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., Feb. 2, 2026. During Red Flag, air traffic control personnel manage increased flight operations and complex airspace demands, enabling seamless multinational training missions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Michael Sanders)

Details Download

Proof of concept

Airman 1st Class Alexander Smith, 22nd Airlift Squadron C-5M Super Galaxy flight engineer, assists in loading equipment on a C-5M during exercise Reef Runner on the flightline at Travis Air Force Base, Calif., Feb. 1, 2026. The exercise was a proof of concept to demonstrate the capability of a C-5M to transport an 821st Contingency Response Squadron assessment team from Travis AFB to Guam without aerial refueling and while maintaining full-role capability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Robert Nichols)

Details Download

260217-F-AF000-1587

An undated photo of an LGM-35A Sentinel test booster, including stages-one, -two and -three solid rocket motors and both interstage mechanisms, is assembled. The booster will be integrated with the missile’s forward section to create the first fully assembled ground Sentinel test missile. This pathfinder test missile is essential for verifying the weapon system's design and preparing for the first Sentinel flight test, ensuring the future of our nation's strategic deterrence. (U.S. Air Force courtesy photo)

Details Download

Arlington Committee for an appreciation luncheon

Chief Master Sgt. of the Space Force John Bentivegna speaks with members of the Arlington Committee at an appreciation luncheon at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, Washington, D.C., Feb. 10, 2026. (U.S. Air Force photo)

Details Download

Arlington Committee for an appreciation luncheon

Air and Space Force senior leaders pose for a photo with members of the Arlington Committee during an appreciation luncheon, at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, Washington, D.C., Feb. 10, 2026. (U.S. Air Force photo)

Details Download

Locked and loaded

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Alexander Clarke, 36th Airlift Squadron loadmaster, secures a simulated cargo bundle onto a C-130J Super Hercules during a training flight at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Jan. 29, 2026. This routine training ensures the wing is prepared to deliver critical equipment rapidly throughout the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kayla Karelas)

Details Download

Top off

A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker from the 100th Air Refueling Wing refuels an F-35A Lightning II from the 48th Fighter Wing over the North Sea during exercise Point Blank, Jan. 29, 2026. The recurring exercise enhances allied readiness and interoperability, ensuring the collective defense of the European region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Iris Carpenter)

Details Download

Sestercentennial flyover

A joint formation of U.S. Air Force and Navy aircraft flies over Super Bowl LX in Santa Clara, Calif., Feb. 8, 2026. The flyover, which included Air Force B-1B Lancers and F-15C Eagles alongside Navy F-35C Lightning IIs and F/A-18 Super Hornets, commemorated America’s 250th anniversary. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Shelby Thurman)

Details Download

Strike Eagle

A U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle from the 494th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron lands at an undisclosed location within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Jan. 18, 2026. The deployment of F-15s to the region enhances combat readiness and promotes security and stability. (Courtesy photo)

Details Download