Photo by Lance Cpl. Perri Wood | 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing | 03.20.2026
U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Colin Kennelly, from Connecticut, an AH-1Z Viper pilot with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron (HMLA) 167, Marine Aircraft Group 29, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, poses for a photo at Marine Corps Air Station New River, North Carolina, March 20, 2026. HMLA-167 is one of two Marine light attack helicopter squadrons assigned to 2nd MAW. 2nd MAW generates, deploys and......
Photo by Staff Sgt. Lauren Diaz | 1st Fighter Wing | 01.07.2026
U.S. Air Force Capt. Nick “Laz” Le Tourneau, pilot and commander of the F-22 Raptor Aerial Demonstration Team, meets with maintainers while performing pre-flight checks on an F-22 Raptor at Langley Air Force Base, Virginia, January 7, 2026. These pre-flight checks demonstrate the rigorous standards and attention to detail that define Air Force operations and F-22 readiness. (U.S. Air Force......
Photo by Airman Samantha Melecio | 355th Wing | 04.23.2025
U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 55th Rescue Generation Squadron perform detailed inspections on an HH-60W Jolly Green II helicopter during scheduled maintenance to ensure operational readiness at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, April 23, 2025. Maintainers play a critical role in ensuring the fleet’s readiness, working tirelessly to keep aircraft in top condition for missions......
Photo by Airman Samantha Melecio | 355th Wing | 04.23.2025
U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 55th Rescue Generation Squadron inspect an HH-60W Jolly Green II helicopter during routine servicing to maintain mission capability at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, April 23, 2025. Air Force maintainers keep the squadron mission-ready, ensuring every aircraft is fully operational and capable of executing rescue missions when every second counts.......
Photo by Airman Samantha Melecio | 355th Wing | 04.23.2025
U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 55th Rescue Generation Squadron discuss operations while conducting routine maintenance checks on an HH-60W Jolly Green II helicopter to maintain mission readiness at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, April 23, 2025. The HH-60W “Jolly Green II” is the U.S. Air Force’s premier combat rescue helicopter, designed to perform personnel recovery......
Photo by Airman Samantha Melecio | 355th Wing | 04.23.2025
U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 55th Rescue Generation Squadron conduct maintenance checks on the HH-60W Jolly Green II helicopter to maintain mission readiness at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, April 23, 2025. The 55th RGS generates and sustains safe, rescue-ready airpower to save lives and critical assets anywhere, anytime. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Samantha Melecio)...
Photo by Senior Master Sgt. Julie Avey | 168th Wing | 10.18.2024
The 168th Wing pilot and maintenance crew conduct preflight checks before an aerial refueling flight during a “communications out” exercise at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, Oct. 18, 2024. The preflight checks are conducted by the pilot and maintenance before every flight. The 168th Wing conducted a vital training exercise designed to sharpen skills in operating without reliance on......
Photo by Senior Airman Sarah Williams | United States Air Forces Central | 02.06.2024
A U.S. Air Force crew chief prepares to marshal a KC-135 Stratotanker at an undisclosed location in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Feb. 6, 2024. Crew chiefs utilize hand signals and marshalling techniques to guide aircraft safely on the ground during taxiing and parking operations. (U.S. Air Force Courtesy Photo)...
