HomeNewsPhotos

 

USAFWC & NELLIS AFB PHOTOS

 

Clear Filters | 21 - 40 of 88 results

Nellis AFB Flight Operations

An F-35A Lightning II fighter jet assigned to the 6th Weapons Squadron lands after a training mission at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, March 16, 2021. The U.S. Air Force Weapons School provides academic and advisory support to numerous units, enhancing air combat training for Airmen from the Air Force, Department of Defense and U.S. allied services each year. (U.S. Air Force photo by William R. Lewis)
Details Download

Red Flag 20-1 Hill AFB night operations

An F-35A Lightning II fighter jet pilot assigned to the 421st Fighter Squadron at Hill Air Force Base, Utah, puts on his helmet during Red Flag 20-1 at Nellis AFB, Nevada, Feb. 13, 2020. Red Flag exercises challenge Airmen, sister services and coalition forces in a multi-domain training exercise. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Bryan Guthrie)
Details Download

Red Flag 20-1 Hill AFB night operations

An F-35A Lightning II fighter jet pilot assigned to the 421st Fighter Squadron (FS) at Hill Air Force Base, Utah, prepares to take off from Nellis AFB, Nevada, Feb. 13, 2020. The 421st FS provided air-to-air support alongside various joint and coalition partners during Red Flag 20-1. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Bryan Guthrie)
Details Download

Red Flag 20-1 Hill AFB night operations

Airmen assigned to the 388th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron at Hill Air Force Base, Utah, await take off during Red Flag 20-1 at Nellis AFB, Nevada, Feb. 13, 2020. Maintenance teams supported the 421st Fighter Squadron as they participated alongside sister services and coalition forces throughout Red Flag 20-1. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Bryan Guthrie)
Details Download

Red Flag 20-1 Hill AFB night operations

An F-35A Lightning II fighter jet pilot assigned to the 421st Fighter Squadron at Hill Air Force Base, Utah, prepares for take-off during Red Flag 20-1 at Nellis AFB, Nevada, Feb. 13, 2020. Red Flag 20-1 was a three-week exercise that tested participants' capabilities to execute specific missions against simulated adversaries assigned to seven squadrons under the 57th Adversary Tactics Group. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Bryan Guthrie)
Details Download

Red Flag 20-1 Hill AFB night operations

An F-35A Lightning II fighter jet assigned to the 421st Fighter Squadron (FS) at Hill Air Force Base, Utah, prepares for take-off during Red Flag 20-1 at Nellis AFB, Nevada, Feb. 13, 2020. The 421st FS deploys, employs, and sustains F-35A aircraft worldwide in support of national defense objectives. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Bryan Guthrie)
Details Download

Red Flag 20-1 Hill AFB night operations

Airman 1st Class Alexander Crawford, F-35A Lightning II fighter jet dedicated crew chief assigned to the 388th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron at Hill Air Force Base, Utah, signals an F-35A pilot during Red Flag 20-1 at Nellis AFB, Nevada, Feb. 13, 2020. Near peer-level adversaries tested Red Flag participants day and night in a multi-domain environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Bryan Guthrie)
Details Download

Red Flag 20-1 Hill AFB night operations

Airman 1st Class Alexander Crawford, F-35A Lightning II fighter jet dedicated crew chief assigned to the 388th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron at Hill Air Force Base, Utah, stands in front of an F-35A at Nellis AFB, Nevada, Feb. 13, 2020. During Red Flag 20-1, Crawford maintained F-35As assigned to the 421st Fighter Squadron ensuring their ability to project combat readiness by providing air-to-air support. (U.S. Air photo by Airman 1st Class Bryan Guthrie)
Details Download

200211-F-DN281-1164

An F-35A Lightning II fighter jet assigned to the 388th Fighter Wing at Hill Air Force Base, Utah, prepares to take off from Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, Feb. 11, 2020. With its aerodynamic performance and advanced integrated avionics, the F-35A provides next-generation stealth, enhanced situational awareness, and reduced vulnerability for the United States and allied nations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Bryan Guthrie)
Details Download

Gunsmoke: Revolutionized

Master Sgt. Michael Macia, 66th Weapons Squadron (WPS) Joint Terminal Attack Controller (JTAC) instructor, unravels netting on the Nevada Test and Training Range (NTTR), Nev., May 15, 2019. Aircraft participating in Gunsmoke used the netting to determine their targets while doing strafing runs. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Bryan Guthrie)
Details Download

Gunsmoke: Revolutionized

An F-15E Strike Eagle fighter jet assigned to Strike Aircraft Maintenance Unit (AMU) shoots out flares during Gunsmoke over the Nevada Test and Training Range, Nev., May 15, 2019. Various aircraft to include the F-15E, F-15C, F-35 Lightning II, F-16 Fighting Falcon, A-10 Thunderbolt II and HH-60 helicopter competed in strafing runs for Gunsmoke. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Bryan Guthrie)
Details Download

Gunsmoke: Revolutionized

Tech. Sgt. Justin Geiger, 66th Weapons School (WPS) Joint Terminal Attack Controller (JTAC) instructor, looks through a Type 163 Laser target designator on the Nevada Test and Training Range (NTTR), Nev., May 15, 2019. JTACs used the laser to compete against each other to see who could most accurately drop inert bombs on a target during Gunsmoke. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Bryan Guthrie)
Details Download

Gunsmoke: Revolutionized

Lt Col Lawrence Evert, U.S. Air Force Weapons School deputy commandant, grabs his flight bag prior to “stepping” to the aircraft at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., May 15, 2019. Ten squadrons within the U.S. Air Force Weapons School along with their associated aircraft maintenance units participated in the Gunsmoke competition. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Tabatha McCarthy)
Details Download

Gunsmoke: Revolutionized

Two F-35 Lightning II pilots prepare to taxi in preparation for a Gunsmoke competition, Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., May 15, 2019. The Gunsmoke competition took place over the Nevada Test and Training Range, where pilots, maintenance, and special operations showed off their capabilities and techniques. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Tabatha McCarthy)
Details Download

Gunsmoke: Revolutionized

Senior Airman Isaiah Hagans, 57th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, Lightning Aircraft Maintenance Unit, crew chief, launches an F-35 Lightning II for the Gunsmoke competition at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. May 15, 2019. Gunsmoke goes back to 1949, the Air Force held the first Worldwide Composite Force Meet also known as Gunsmoke. The competition is still held today but revolutionized with new technologies and updated grading criteria to integrate maintenance and special operations units. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Tabatha McCarthy)
Details Download

Gunsmoke: Revolutionized

A 57th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, Lightning Aircraft Maintenance Unit, crew chief, prepares to launch an F-35 Lightning II for the Gunsmoke competition at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. May 15, 2019. The Gunsmoke competition was a great opportunity for many career fields to participate and demonstrate their techniques and job skills. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Tabatha McCarthy)
Details Download

Gunsmoke: Revolutionized

An F-16 Fighting Falcon takes off for Gunsmoke with the Las Vegas skyline in the background at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., May 15, 2019. Various aircraft such as the F-16 Fighting Falcon, F-15E, F-15C Eagle, F-35 Lightning II, A-10 Thunderbolt II, and HH-60 helicopter competed in strafing runs at the Nellis Test and Training Range for the Gunsmoke competition. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Tabatha McCarthy)
Details Download

Airmen of Lightning AMU; the forefront of readiness

Senior Airman Alan Roach, Staff Sgt. Samantha Stimeling and Airman 1st Class Nolan Delongey, 57th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron Lightning Aircraft Maintenance Unit armament systems technicians, perform tests on an F-35A Lightning II fighter jet at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, July 24, 2018. Armament systems technicians frequently test and evaluate the weapon systems on aircraft to ensure everything is in working order. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Andrew D. Sarver)
Details Download

Airmen of Lightning AMU; the forefront of readiness

Senior Airman Alan Roach, 57th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron Lightning Aircraft Maintenance Unit armament systems technician, performs maintenance on an F-35A Lightning II fighter jet at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, July 24, 2018. Armament systems technicians are responsible for testing and loading ordnance onto aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Andrew D. Sarver)
Details Download

Airmen of Lightning AMU; the forefront of readiness

Airman 1st Class Nick Gonzales, 57th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron Lightning Aircraft Maintenance Unit armament systems technician, inspects a toolbox before checking it out to aircraft maintainers at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, July 24, 2018. Gonzales currently works in the support section, where he oversees tools and equipment inventory. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Andrew D. Sarver)
Details Download