Readiness Collection (#4)

F-15D Baz from the Israeli Air Force at Decimomannu Air Base, Italy, during exercise Starex 2010

Shooter signals to the pilot of a T-45C Goshawk training aircraft
Atlantic Ocean, February 3, 2013 - Shooter signals to the pilot of a T-45C Goshawk training aircraft while wearing a Ravens jersey on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush

An NH90 helicopter of the Italian Navy, Berlin, Germany

Eurocopter AS-532AL Cougar sits ready for a night flight at Plovdiv Airport, Bulgaria

Hellenic Air Force F-4E Phantom II taxiing in Andravida, Greece
Hellenic Air Force F-4E (AUP) Phantom II taxiing in Andravida, Greece, during the international exercise Iniohos 2016

U. S. Marine scans his area while on patrol
September 21, 2011 - U.S. Marine scans his area while on patrol during Exercise Clear, Hold, Build 3 at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, California

A Panavia Tornado aircraft of the German Air Force Fighter-Bomber Wing 32, in Tiger paint scheme, Lechfeld Air Base, Germany

A CV-22B Osprey on the ramp at Hurlburt Field Air Force Base, Florida
A CV-22B Osprey from U.S. Air Force 8th Special Operations Squadron, 1st Special Operations Wing, on the ramp at Hurlburt Field Air Force Base, Florida

An F-16C Thunderbird sits on the ramp at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada
An F-16C Thunderbird of the United States Air Force air demonstration squadron, sits on the ramp at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada

A Royal Canadian Air Force CF-188 preparing for takeoff
A Royal Canadian Air Force CF-188 (F/A-18A) Hornet preparing for takeoff from Mihail Kogalniceanu, Romania, during the bilateral exercise Resilient Resolve 2016

A group of Dassault Mirage 2000-5EDA / DDA of the Qatar Emiri Air Force
A group of Dassault Mirage 2000-5EDA/DDA of the Qatar Emiri Air Force, ready for take-off at Konya Air Base, Turkey, during Exercise Anatolian Eagle 2014

Fairey Firefly at Chino Airport, California

A Bulgarian Air Force MiG-29 equipped with a-10 Alamo missiles
A Bulgarian Air Force MiG-29 equipped with two a-10 Alamo air-to-air missiles, Graf Ignatievo Air Base, Bulgaria

F-4F Phantom of the German Air Force in front of a shelter on the airbase at Neuburg, Germany

An F / 18C Hornet aboard USS George H. W. Bush during sunrise
Persian Gulf, October 31, 2011 - An F/18C Hornet aboard USS George H.W. Bush during sunrise

Two A-10 Thunderbolts prepare to taxi to the runway
Two A-10 Thunderbolts from the 190th Fighter Squadron prepare to taxi to the runway on a training mission out of Boise, Idaho

Maintenance crews perform end of runway checks on an A-10 Thunderbolt
Maintenance crews perform end of runway checks on a 190th Fighter Squadron A-10 Thunderbolt prior to take off in Boise, Idaho

A CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter practices landing aboard USS Essex
Pacific Ocean, July 12, 2012 - A U.S. Marine Corps CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter practices landing aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) during the Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC)

MV-22 Osprey aircraft on the flight line at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California

An F / A-18C Hornet on the flight deck of USS George H. W. Bush
Persian Gulf, October 31, 2011 - An F/A-18C Hornet is ready for a mission from the flight deck of USS George H.W. Bush

F-35B on the flight line Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada

An EA-18G Growler aboard USS George H. W. Bush
Persian Gulf, October 30, 2011 - An EA-18G Growler is ready for a mission aboard USS George H.W. Bush

An F-15D Eagle Baz aircraft of the Israeli Air Force
A McDonnell Douglas F-15D Eagle Baz aircraft of the Israeli Air Force, Tel Nof Air Base, Israel

Airmen prepare for a HALO jump aboard an HC-130 over Djibouti
Airmen prepare for a High Altitude Low Opening (HALO) jump during a search and rescue training mission aboard an HC-130 over Djibouti in the Horn of Africa

A U. S. Air Force F-15A Eagle taxies for takeoff at Nellis Air Force Base
A U.S. Air Force F-15A Eagle taxies for takeoff at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, as part of a Red Flag mission

A Bulgarian Air Force Sukhoi Su-25K at Bezmer Air Base, Bulgaria
A Bulgarian Air Force Sukhoi Su-25K sits ready during Exercise Thracian Spring 2009 at Bezmer Air Base, Bulgaria

Close-up of a F / A-18 Super Hornet pilot inside aircraft
Persian Gulf, October 30, 2011 - Close-up of a F/A-18 Super Hornet pilot aboard USS George H.W. Bush

An MH-60R Seahawk embarked aboard USS Theodore Roosevelt
An MH-60R Seahawk assigned to Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron 46 (HSM-46), embarked aboard the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71)

P-3C Orion of the German Navy at Manching Air Base, Germany
P-3C Orion of the German Navy on the runway at Manching Air Base, Germany

An E-2C Hawkeye on the flight deck of USS George H. W. Bush
Atlantic Ocean, June 21, 2012 - Aviation Boatswains Mate directs an E-2C Hawkeye on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77)

An F / A-18F Super Hornet moving to the catapult aboard USS George H. W. Bush
Persian Gulf, October 31, 2011 - An F/A-18F Super Hornet moving to the catapult aboard USS George H.W. Bush

A Turkish Air Force F-4E 2020 Terminator ready for take-off at Konya Air Base, Turkey, during Exercise Anatolian Eagle 2014

Italian Air Force HH-139A on the ramp ready for another SAR or CSAR mission

Sailors prepare an AV-8B Harrier jet aircraft for take-off from USS Essex
South China Sea, November 20, 2010 - Sailors prepare an AV-8B Harrier jet aircraft for take-off from the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2)

An F-16A Fighting Falcon of the Portuguese Air Force in the hangar bay, Monte Real, Portugal

A U. S. Marine tries running in a bomb suit
Kunduz, Afghanistan - A U.S. Marine tries running in a German Army EOD blast suit

Israeli Air Force C-130 Karnaf aircraft at Nevatim Airbase, Israel

Boatswainas Mate directs an MH-60S Sea Hawk aboard USS Farragut
November 6, 2012 - Boatswainas Mate directs an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter as it approaches the flight deck of guided-missile destroyer USS Farragut

A pair of Royal Jordanian Air Force F-16s at Konya Air Base
A pair of Royal Jordanian Air Force F-16s during Exercise Anatolian Eagle at Konya Air Base, Turkey

German Air Force Tornado aircraft at Holloman Air Force Base
October 31, 2013 - An MQ-8C Fire Scout unmanned aerial vehicle takes off from Naval Base Ventura County at Point Mugu, California.The Navys newest variant of the Fire Scout unmanned helicopter

A special forces CV-22 Osprey with rotor lights on, Iraq
A special forces CV-22 Osprey with rotor lights on, preparing to take off on a mission over Northern Iraq

Aviation Boatswain Mates signal a clear flight deck aboard USS John C. Stennis
Arabian Sea, October 24, 2011 - Aviation Boatswain Mates signal a clear flight deck aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis. John C. Stennis is deployed to the U.S

A US Navy F / A-18C Hornet parked on the flight deck of USS Nimitz
A US Navy F/A-18C Hornet parked on the flight deck of aircraft carrier USS Nimitz

U. S. Navy C-26D Metroliner taxiing at Stuttgart Airport, Germany
U.S. Navy C-26D Metroliner taxiing at Stuttgart Airport, Germany

Boatswains Mate signals to an Army CH-47 Chinook helicopter
Korea Strait, March 21, 2006 - Boatswains Mate signals to an Army CH-47 Chinook helicopter to land on the flight deck of USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19)

A U. S. Air Force E-3 Sentry airborne warning and control aircraft
February 23, 2010 - A U.S. Air Force E-3 Sentry airborne warning and control system aircraft is parked on the flight line at an undisclosed base in Southwest Asia

German Tiger Eurocopter at Fritzlar Airfield, Germany, in preparation for Afghanistan deployment

A Spanish Air Force EF-18A aircraft ready for take-off at Konya Air Base, Turkey, during Exercise Anatolian Eagle 2014

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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.