CAG markings on this F-35C from VMFA-311 “Tomcats”, departing runway 27 in afterburner. (All images, credit: Author/The Aviationist) The exercise director for Northern Lightning 2024 states this year’s exercise builds on last year’ success, providing exceptional training against DOD’s pacing threat:...
The first F-15EX lands at Portland Air National Guard Base. (Image credit: Oregon ANG) The new aircraft, which is set to replace the aging F-15C/D Eagle, will be assigned to the 142nd Wing at Portland Air National Guard base. The first...
The New Jersey Air National Guard’s 119th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron arrived within U.S. Central Command’s area of responsibility, bolstering U.S. posture to defend U.S. forces and deter further aggression in the region. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Megan...
Two F-117s over Duluth ANGB (Image credit: Zach P. Nipper Photography) Three F-117 jets have deployed to Duluth Air National Guard Base, Minnesota, to take part in Northern Lightning 2023. Northern Lightning is one of seven Air National Guard joint accredited...
File photo of an F-22 Raptor on the ground. Note the external ladder (U.S. Air Force photo/ MSgt Shane A. Cuomo) RELEASED The U.S. Air Force is constantly looking for new ways to rapidly deploy critical assets across the globe and...
A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon from Dannelly Field, Air National Guard Base, taxis into a hangar at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, Jan. 12, 2023. The replacement F-16 aircraft offers enhanced capabilities to replicate more advanced threats and provide...
