Staying proficient An F-EX Eagle II takes off at dusk from Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., July 19, 2022. Members from the 40th Flight Test Squadron and the 85th Test and Evaluation Squadron routinely perform night flying to maintain proficiencies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. John Raven)
EX in action Majs. Kevin Fogler and Matthew Sowder from the 85th Test and Evaluation Squadron, prepare their F-15EX Eagle II before takeoff at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., July 19, 2022. The F-15EX was first delivered to Eglin AFB in February 2021. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. John Raven)
Fire in the skies A F-16 Fighting Falcon takes off from Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, July 19, 2022. Members from the 40 Flight Test Squadron and 85 Test and Evaluation Squadron routinely preform night flying to maintain proficiencies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. John Raven)
Fire in the skies Lt. Col. Michael May, an F-16 Fighting Falcon Test Pilot with the 85th Test and Evaluation Squadron, taxies on the ramp at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, July 19, 2020. The 85 TES routinely preforms night flying to maintain proficiencies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. John Raven)
220118-N-AC802-0067 VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (Jan. 18, 2022) An F/A-18E Super Hornet, attached to the “Ragin’ Bulls” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 37, conducts field carrier landing practice (FCLP) at Naval Auxiliary Landing Field Fentress. FCLP is required flight training which is meant to simulate landing on an aircraft carrier. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication 2nd Class Megan Wollam)
210923-N-MD461-1262 PHILIPPINE SEA (Sept. 23, 2021) ) An F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to the Bounty Hunters of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 2 launches from the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70), Sept. 23, 2021. Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability through alliances and partnerships while serving as a ready-response force in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jeff D. Kempton)
211007-N-MD461-2016 SOUTH CHINA SEA (Oct. 7, 2021) An F/A-18E Super Hornet, assigned to the “Stingers” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 113, lands on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70), Oct. 7, 2021. Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability through alliances and partnerships while serving as a ready-response force in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jeff D. Kempton)
220626-M-TU094-1066 PACIFIC OCEAN (June 26, 2022) A U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II aircraft with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 121 lands amphibious assault ship USS Tripoli (LHA 7) while underway, June 26, 2022. Tripoli is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with allies and partners, and serve as a ready response force to defend peace and maintain stability in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Gabriel Durand)
220624-M-TU094-1084 PACIFIC OCEAN (June 24, 2022) A U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II aircraft with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 121 prepares to land aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Tripoli (LHA 7) while underway, June 24, 2022. VMFA-121 is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with allies and partners, and serve as a ready response force to defend peace and maintain stability in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Gabriel Durand)
220610-M-BH827-1145 PHILIPPINE SEA (June 10, 2022) U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II aircraft with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 121 approach the amphibious assault carrier USS Tripoli (LHA 7), while underway, June 10, 2022. Marines with VMFA-121, based out of Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, are conducting flight operations in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jackson Ricker)