Readiness Collection (#2)

Long Eared Owl

Great Blue Heron

Row of Azerbaijan Air Force Mi-35 helicopters during Exercise Isik 2016, Konya, Turkey

High angle view of the Apollo 4 spacecraft on the launch pad
November 8, 1967 - High-angle view of Launch Complex 39, Kennedy Space Center, Cape Canaveral, Florida, showing the Apollo 4 (Spacecraft 017/Saturn 501) unmanned

High-angle view of the Apollo 8 spacecraft on the launch pad
December 17, 1968 - High-angle view of the Apollo 8 (Spacecraft 103/Saturn 503) space vehicle at Launch Complex 39, Kennedy Space Center, Cape Canaveral, Florida

View of Launch Pad 14 during prelaunch operations for the Atlas / Agena
October 25, 1965 - View of Launch Pad 14 during prelaunch operations for the Atlas/Agena. The Agena is mounted atop its Atlas launch vehicle

Navy SEALs combat swimmers donn their equipment in a utility boat
A pair of Navy SEAL combat swimmers donn their facemask and prepare to purge all the nitrogen from their LAR-V oxygen underwater breathing apparatus prior to entering the water for training in

The amphibious assault ship USS Wasp transits the Atlantic Ocean
Atlantic Ocean, August 31, 2011 - MH-60S Sea Hawk and MH-53 Sea Dragon helicopters prepare to launch from the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1)

An F-16I Sufa of the Israeli Air Force taxiing on the runway at Ramon Air Force Base, Israel. The aircraft is armed with GBU-10 bombs, Rafael Python missiles and AIM-120 missiles

Snipers provide overwatch at Fort Wainwright, Alaska
Snipers provide overwatch for a fire team during a fire team live fire training event at the Yukon Training Area, Fort Wainwright, Alaska

HH-60G Pave Hawk with pararescuemen at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, during exercise Angel Thunder 2013

AH-64D Apache Longbow Hydra 70 rockets in its pod
AH-64D Apache Longbow 2.75-inch Hydra 70 rockets in its pod, Tikrit, Iraq

Two F-16I Sufa aircraft of the Israeli Air Force taxiing on the runway at Ramon Air Force Base, Israel. The right aircraft is armed with Rafael SPICE precision guided bombs

A B-1B Lancer at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas
A B-1B Lancer from Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, goes through pre-flight checks before a training mission

An F-4B Phantom II fighter plane is readied for launch from USS Coral Sea, 1969
December 20, 1969 - An F-4B Phantom II fighter plane is readied for launch from USS Coral Sea (CVA-43) in the Gulf of Tonkin

An RAF ground crew service a Republic P-47 Thunderbolt at Kemajoran Airfield, Batavia, in readiness for operations against the Indonesians in Sourebaya

Brown horse with correctly fitted bridle and bit, profile

100 metres sprint race at the Olympic Games, Athens, 1896, (1936). A scene from the first Olympics of the modern era. A print from Olympia 1936, Die Olympischen Spiele 1936, Volume I

A Wedding in the Coeur Volant Chapel in Marly about 1850 (19th century). From the Chateau of Sceaux, France

Nicolas Ii / Beurre 1908
NIKOLAY ALEKSANDROVICH TSAR NICOLAS II (1894-1917) Proclaiming his readiness for anything - and carrying all kinds of weapons Date: 1908

Finishers in front of hat factory in readiness for a works outing in August 1907. A fine depiction of Edwardian working men in their best clothes, even down to buttonholes! Date: 1907

Winter work in the Royal Navy by G. H. Davis
Winter work in the Royal Navy: taking a disabled submarine in tow. Showing a submarine in the foreground, hailing the parent ship. 1910

British anti-aircraft unit, WWII
An anti-aircraft unit in absolute readiness for the call to fire at any moment in November 1939. Date: 1939

Arashi Ryūzō I Ishibe Kinkichi Play Hana Ayame Bunroku Soga
Artokoloro

Bellona 1633 Oil canvas 50 x 38 3 / 8 127 97. 5 cm
Artokoloro

An F / A-18C Hornet sits ready for take off from the flight deck of USS Nimitz
Pacific Ocean, April 25, 2013 a An F/A-18C Hornet stands by in preparation for take off from the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz

Searchlights illuminate this nighttime view of Apollo 17 spacecraft on its launchpad
Cape Canaveral, Florida, November 1972 - Searchlights illuminate this nighttime scene at Launch Complex 39, Kennedy Space Center

An Atlas V-551 launch vehicle at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida
August 4, 2011 - NASAs Juno spacecraft awaits launch from inside the payload fairing atop a United Launch Alliance Atlas V-551 launch vehicle at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida

Nighttime view of the Apollo 12 space vehicle
Cape Canaveral, Florida, October 28, 1969 - A nighttime, ground-level view of Launch Complex 39, Kennedy Space Center, showing the Apollo 12 (Spacecraft 108/Lunar Module 6/Saturn 507) space vehicle

The Gemini 5 spacecraft is prepared for launch
August 21, 1965 - The erector at launch pad 19 is lowered in preparation for the launch of the Gemini-5 spacecraft

A Delta II rocket with several solid rocket motors attached
Vandenberg Air Force Base, California - A Delta II rocket with several solid rocket motors attached

High-angle view of the Apollo 10 space vehicle on its launch pad
May 13, 1969 - Aerial, high-angle view of the Apollo 10 (Spacecraft 106/Lunar Module 4/Saturn 505) space vehicle at Launch Complex 39, Kennedy Space Center, Cape Canaveral, Florida

Nighttime view of the Apollo 10 space vehicle on its launch pad
May 4, 1969 - Nighttime, ground-level view of the Apollo 10 (Spacecraft 106/Lunar Module 4/Saturn 505) space vehicle on Launch Complex 39, Kennedy Space Center, Cape Canaveral, Florida

An aerial view of the Apollo 15 spacecraft on its launch pad
Cape Canaveral, Florida, July 13, 1971 - An aerial view of Launch Complex 39, Kennedy Space Center, showing the 363-feet tall Apollo 15 (Spacecraft 112/Lunar Module 10/Saturn 510)

Apollo 10 space vehicle on the launch pad at Kennedy Space Center
May 4, 1969 - Ground-level view of the Apollo 10 (Spacecraft 106/Lunar Module 4/Saturn 505) space vehicle on Launch Complex 39, Kennedy Space Center, Cape Canaveral, Florida

The Delta II rocket on its launch pad
October 27, 2011 - The Delta II rocket with its NPOESS Preparatory Project (NPP) spacecraft payload is seen shortly after the service structure was rolled back at Vandenberg Air Force Base, California

The Apollo 12 space vehicle at Kennedy Space Center, Florida
Cape Canaveral, Florida, September 8, 1969 - Ground-level view at Launch Complex 39, Kennedy Space Center, showing the Apollo 12 (Spacecraft 108/ Lunar Module 6/ Saturn 507)

A pilot looks up at his ride to the stars

A lone Sabre Tooth Tiger observes the landscape for its next meal
A lone Sabre Tooth Tiger observes the landscape in hopes of spotting possible prey for its next meal

A Sabre Tooth Tiger stands in the entrance to a cave
A lone Sabre Tooth Tiger stands in the entrance to a cave overlooking the landscape before it

A toadfish inside a pipe cavity
A toadfish patiently waits inside a pipe cavity ready to prey on any fish passing by. A Toadfish is an ambush predator at 95 feet deep in Gulf waters at the Dupont Span One artificial reef about 12

Bombardier BD-700 1A10 Global Express at Turin Airport, Italy

Pilots prepare for a mission in the Tiger Eurocopter of the Germany Army
German test pilots prepare for a mission in the Tiger Eurocopter of the Germany Army, Schoenefeld Airport, Germany

U. S. Army AH-64D Apache helicopter pilots conduct preflight checks
U.S. Army AH-64D Apache helicopter pilots conduct preflight checks at Letzlingen Army Training Center, Germany

Airman signals to the pilot of an F-16A Netz of the Israeli Air Force
An airman signals to the pilot of an F-16A Netz of the Israeli Air Force the preflight check sequence at Nevatim Air Force Base, Israel

An F-16B Netz of the Israeli Air Force gets the take off sign from the ground crew
An F-16B Netz of the Israeli Air Force gets the take off clearance sign from the ground crew at Nevatim Air Force Base, Israel

Brazilian Air Force C-105 on the runway at Natal Air Force Base
Brazilian Air Force C-105 (CASA C.295) on the runway at Natal Air Force Base during exercise Cruzex

A Sea Lynx of the German Navy equipped with a M3M machine gun, as used in Operation Atalanta, the fight against pirates on the Horn of Africa

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"Readiness: A State of Preparedness Across Land, Sea, and Sky" The USS Randolph gracefully glides through the open sea, its catapults armed with two S2F airplanes ready to take flight at a moment's notice. With unwavering focus, a golfer digs into a bunker, displaying readiness to conquer any obstacle that comes their way on the course. The German Air Force Tornado aircraft stands tall on the runway, showcasing its formidable power and preparedness for any mission it may undertake. Hovering silently in the sky, a U. S. Army RQ-7B Shadow unmanned aerial vehicle exemplifies readiness as it gathers crucial intelligence from above. Perched majestically on a mountainside, a Smilodon embodies readiness in its keen eyes and powerful stance - always alert to protect its territory. Amidst chaos and danger aboard the USS Denver's flight deck, a firefighter carries a charged hose with unwavering determination - an embodiment in times of crisis. United as one force against fire's wrath, U. S Marine firefighters stand ready during annual training exercises - their commitment to protecting lives and property never wavering. Three F-35B Lightning IIs rest confidently at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma; their sleek design symbolizes cutting-edge technology combined with utmost readiness for combat missions ahead. A Greyhound crouches low and turns sideways - every muscle tense with anticipation - demonstrating perfect readiness for action or playfulness alike. WW2-era RAF ground crew meticulously fine-tunes engines; their dedication showcases how attention to detail ensures peak performance when duty calls. A United States Air Force Boeing NKC-135E Stratotanker engages in refueling trials with an F-16 jet at Edwards Air Force Base – both machines epitomizing military precision and preparedness.