An Air Force KC-135 tanker refuels an F/A-18C over Iraq
An F/A-18C, assigned to the "Knighthawks" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 136, takes on fuel from an Air Force KC-135 tanker over Iraq during a Close Air Support (CAS) mission in support of U.S. and coalition ground forces. VFA-136 is assigned to Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 1 embarked aboard the nuclear powered aircraft carrier USS Enterprise (CVN 65). The Enterprise Carrier Strike Group is on a scheduled deployment in support of maritime operations and the global war on terrorism.U.S. Navy photo by Lt. Peter Scheu
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B-2s deploy to Guam
Four B-2 Spirits, like this one flying over the Pacific Ocean, arrived at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Oct. 7 as part of a continuous bomber presence in the Asia-Pacific region.U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Bennie J. Davis III
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Air Force Reserve stands up first F-22 Raptor unit
Tech. Sgt. Paul Hennig unveils the newly painted 302nd Fighter Squadron tail markings Oct. 2 following the 477th Fighter Group activation ceremony at Elmendorf Air Force Base, Alaska. The 477th FG, and its subsequent squadrons, are now the first and only Reserve F-22 Raptor unit in the Air Force.U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Garrett Hothan
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A Fireball F-16 taxies behind a B-52 @ Andersen AFB
A Fireball F-16 taxies behind a B-52 here on Andersen. Even though this is the last deployment for the Fireballs, they conducted some very valuable and jointly integrated training here with airframes like the B-52. The unit itself is being deactivated but the people that comprise it are not. Because of the intense training conducted by the 522 EFS here, its members are leaving as highly technical and skilled to their respective gaining units.Air Force photo/Senior Master Sgt. Mahmoud Rasouliyan
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F-22 performs first drop of small diameter bomb
An F-22 Raptor drops a small diameter bomb from its weapons bay during a test mission Sept. 5 over Edwards Air Force Base, Calif. The test marks the first airborne separation of a small diameter bomb from the internal weapons bay of an F-22.U.S. Air Force photo
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A B-1 Lancer makes a high speed pass
A B-1 Lancer from the 7th Bomb Wing at Dyess Air Force Base, Tex., makes a high speed pass Sept. 14 during a fire power demonstration at the Nevada Test and Training Range. The demonstration gave spectators a close-up and realistic view into the Air Force's ability to perform its wartime mission.U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Brian Ybarbo
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A B-52 bomber takes off for Koa Lightning exercise @ Guam
Guam, from Barksdale Air Force Base, La., takes off for September’s Koa Lightning exercise. For the first time, B-52 crews dropped inert munitions on Pele Bombing Range, Hawaii. The munitions are made from concrete and have GPS guidance, which make them safe for the environment. This training provides valuable simulated combat experience for the aircrews and translates into raw global combat power against the continuing war on terrorism.U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Master Sgt. Mahmoud Rasouliyan
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B-52s demonstrate global reach, global power (2)
A B-52 Stratofortress heads toward its target at Pele Bombing Range, Hawaii. In September's Exercise Koa Lightning, B-52 aircrews dropped inert weapons on their targets for the first time. The aircraft were talked in to the targets by joint terminal air controllers on the ground. This training is critical in the war on terrorism, enhances security in the Western Pacific and provides integrated training opportunities.Source: US Air Force
B-52s demonstrate global reach, global power
A deployed B-52 Stratofortress returns after an Exercise Koa Lightning sortie to Andersen Air Force Base, Guam. In September's Koa Lightning, B-52 aircrews dropped inert weapons on their targets for the first time. The aircraft were talked in to the targets by joint terminal air controllers on the ground.U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Master Sgt. Mahmoud Rasouliyan
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An AV-8B Harrier lands on the flight deck of USS Bonhomme Richard
Members of the flight deck crew aboard amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) observe as an AV-8B Harrier assigned to the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s (MEU) Air Combat Element lands on the flight deck. Marines and equipment from the 13th MEU returned to Bonhomme Richard, following a 3.5-month tour providing assault support, close-air support, heavy lift capabilities, as well as intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance for the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing Forward in the Al Anbar Province, Iraq. Bonhomme Richard Expeditionary Strike Group is conducting maritime operations in 5th Fleet. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Robert C. Long
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