Readiness Collection (#5)

U. S. soldier fires his M4A3 Carbine at Fort McCoy, Wisconsin
March 13, 2013 - U.S. soldier fires his M4A3 Carbine during the weapons qualification event at Fort McCoy, Wisconsin

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 Afghan Commando keeps watch for insurgents during a security operation
February 12, 2013 - An Afghan Commando keeps watch for insurgents during a security operation in Nahr-e-Saraj district, Helmand Province, Afghanistan

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)

A C-2A Greyhound undergoes flight preparations
Pacific Ocean, April 24, 2013 - Aviation Boatswainas Mate prepares to launch a C-2A Greyhound on the flight deck aboard the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson

Soldiers prepare to board a C-17 Globemaster III
February 11, 2008 - Members from Special Operations Command Pacific, prepare to board a C-17 Globemaster III at Hickam Air Force Base, Hawaii

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

Sailors fight a simulated fire drill on the flight deck of USS Enterprise
Arabian Sea, April 9, 2012 - Sailors fight a simulated class bravo fire during a fuel station fire drill on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Enterprise (CVN 65)

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

A line of UH-60L Yanshuf helicopters at Hatzerim Air Force Base, Israel

A C-160 Transall of the German Air Force on the runway
A C-160 Transall of the German Air Force in anniversary markings soon to be phased out of service, Hohn, Germany

Aviation Boatswains Mate directs an E-2C Hawkeye on the flight deck
February 28, 2013 - Aviation Boatswains Mate (Handling) directs an E-2C Hawkeye on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis

A Georgian soldier provides security in Hohenfels, Germany
February 2, 2013 - A Georgian soldier provides security during a mission rehearsal exercise at the Joint Multinational Readiness Center in Hohenfels, Germany

A Eurofighter Typhoon FGR4 of the Royal Air Force at Konya Air Base, Turkey, during Exercise Anatolian Eagle 2014

USS Wasp and USS San Antonio transit in formation in the Atlantic Ocean
Atlantic Ocean, August 31, 2011 - The amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1) and the amphibious transport dock ship USS San Antonio (LPD 17) transit in formation during a training exercise

A U. S. Navy SH-60B Seahawk helicopter is refueled on the flight deck of USS Thach
June 21, 2011 - A U.S. Navy SH-60B Seahawk helicopter is refueled on the flight deck of the guided missile frigate USS Thach (FFG 43) during Southern Seas 2011 in the Pacific Ocean

A pair of Hellenic Air Force T-2 Buckeye trainer aircraft, Kalamata, Greece. Greece is the only counry that still uses them

A German Air Force Tornado ASSTA aircraft
German Air Force Tornado ASSTA aircraft testing enhanced weapons like the small diameter bomb, Manching Air Base, Germany

U. S. Army Green Berets wait to jump out of a C-130H3 Hercules
April 22, 2015 - U.S. Army Green Berets from the 7th Special Forces Group wait to jump out of a C-130H3 Hercules for Exercise Emerald Warrior at Hurlburt Field, Florida

F-16B Netz aircraft from the Israeli Air Force at Decimomannu Air Base, Italy, during exercise Starex 2010

An Alenia C-27J Spartan of the Lithuanian Air Force, Hradec Kralove, Czech Republic

A MH-65C Dolphin helicopter off the coast of San Pedro, California
March 18, 2012 - A MH-65C Dolphin helicopter crew from Air Station Los Angeles conducts flight training just off the coast of San Pedro, California

A Canadian Air Force F / A-18 Hornet armed with weapons
A Canadian Air Force F/A-18 Hornet armed with weapons sits at Trapani Air Base, Sicily, awaiting its next mission over Libya

Pilots sitting in the cockpit of a Hellenic Air Force F-4E Phantom during joint exercise INIOHOS 2016 in Andravida, Greece

An F-16 pilot taxis his aircraft at an airbase in Arizona
An F-16 pilot from the 162nd Fighter Wing taxis his aircraft out for another training mission in Tucson, Arizona

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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.