A U.S. Air Force F-15 Eagle from the California Air National Guard’s 144th Fighter Wing taxis out for the morning sortie March 30, 2017 during Sentry Aloha 17-03. Sentry Aloha is an Air Guard led exercise that provides a current, realistic, and integrated training environment to the U.S. Air Force and joint partners.Senior Master Sgt. Chris Drudge, U.S. Air Force

A U.S. Air Force McDonnell Douglas F-15 Eagle from the California Air National Guard’s 144th Fighter Wing taxis out for the morning sortie during Sentry Aloha 17-03.  These F-15 Eagle images were photographed by military veterans and service members. 

A U.S. Air Force F-15 Eagle from the California Air National Guard’s 144th Fighter Wing and an F-22 Raptor from the 154th Wing’s Hawaii Air National Guard return to Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam after the morning sortie at the Honolulu International Airport April 1, 2017 during Sentry Aloha 17-03. Sentry Aloha provides the ANG, Air Force and DoD counterparts a multi-faceted, joint venue with supporting infrastructure and personnel that incorporates current, realistic integrated training.Senior Master Sgt. Chris Drudge, U.S. Air Force

A U.S. Air Force F-15 Eagle from the California Air National Guard’s 144th Fighter Wing and an F-22 Raptor from the 154th Wing’s Hawaii Air National Guard return to Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam after the morning sortie at the Honolulu International Airport.

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Dyllan Jones and Airman 1st Class Wesley Johnson, 67th Aircraft Maintenance Unit F-15 Eagle crew chiefs, maintain an F-15 Eagle Jan 10, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Kadena Air Base is home to the U.S. Air Force’s largest combat wing.Senior Airman Omari Bernard, U.S. Air Force

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Dyllan Jones and Airman 1st Class Wesley Johnson, 67th Aircraft Maintenance Unit F-15 Eagle crew chiefs, maintain a F-15 Eagle at Kadena Air Base, Japan.

A U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle rejoins formation after refueling in support of Operation Inherent Resolve near Mosul, Iraq, Nov. 20, 2016. The OIR mission is to militarily defeat Da’esh in the Combined Joint Operations Area in order to enable whole-of-coalition governmental actions to increase regional stability.Staff Sgt. R. Alex Durbin, U.S. Air Force

A U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle rejoins formation after refueling in support of Operation Inherent Resolve near Mosul, Iraq.

A group of F-15 Eagles taxi down the flightline on Kadena Air Base, Japan, as they prepare for takeoff during a multi-service exercise Feb. 16, 2017. Joint opportunities such as these are important so both Navy and Air Force pilots can understand the capabilities and limitations of their counterparts to effectively provide for the common defense of Japan.Airman 1st Class Nick Emerick, U.S. Air Force

A group of F-15 Eagles taxi down the flightline on Kadena Air Base, Japan, as they prepare for takeoff during a multi-service exercise. These F-15 Eagle images were photographed by military veterans and service members. 

A U.S. Air Force F-15 Strike Eagle approaches to refuel from a 340th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron KC-135 Stratotanker over Iraq, Dec. 1, 2016. The 340th EARS extended the fight against Da’esh by delivering 34,600 pounds of fuel to USAF F-15 Strike Eagles.Senior Airman Jordan Castelan, U.S. Air Force

A U.S. Air Force F-15 Strike Eagle approaches to refuel from a 340th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron KC-135 Stratotanker over Iraq.

Staff Sgt. Joshua Matrine, 159th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, cleans the canopy on a F-15C Eagle from the Louisiana Air National Guard at Leeuwarden Air Base, Netherlands, March 28, 2017. The 122nd Expeditionary Fighter Squadron, comprised of Louisiana and Florida Air National Guard members, will conduct training alongside NATO allies to strengthen interoperability and demonstrate U.S. commitment to the security and stability of Europe.Staff Sgt. Jonathan Snyder, U.S. Air Force

Staff Sgt. Joshua Matrine, 159th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, cleans the canopy on a F-15C Eagle from the Louisiana Air National Guard at Leeuwarden Air Base, Netherlands.

A U.S. Air Force 492nd Fighter Squadron F-15E Strike Eagle lands at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, Feb. 15, 2017. The 492nd trains regularly to ensure RAF Lakenheath brings unique air combat capabilities to the fight.Tech. Sgt. Matthew Plew, U.S. Air Force

A U.S. Air Force 492nd Fighter Squadron F-15E Strike Eagle lands at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England.

A U.S. Air Force F-15 Eagle from the 67th Fighter Squadron receives an inflight refuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker from the 909th Air Refueling Squadron March 6, 2017, en route to Kadena Air Base, Japan. Both Squadrons returned to Kadena after spending three weeks training with Australian and Japanese partners for exercise Cope North at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam. During the exercise, the 909th ARS flew 23 sorties and offloaded more than 1.1 million pounds of fuel to 180 receivers.Senior Airman John Linzmeier, U.S. Air Force

A U.S. Air Force F-15 Eagle from the 67th Fighter Squadron receives an inflight refuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker from the 909th Air Refueling Squadron. These F-15 Eagle images were photographed by military veterans and service members. 

A U.S. Air Force F-15 Strike Eagle pilot close his canopy in preparation for a sortie at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, July 12, 2016.Staff Sgt. Larry Reid Jr., U.S. Air Force

A U.S. Air Force F-15 Strike Eagle pilot close his canopy in preparation for a sortie at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia.

A 493rd Fighter Squadron F-15C Eagle takes off from Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, Dec. 15, 2016. The 493rd trains regularly to ensure RAF Lakenheath brings unique air combat capabilities to the fight.Tech. Sgt. Matthew Plew, U.S. Air Force

A 493rd Fighter Squadron F-15C Eagle takes off from Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England.

U.S. Air Force F-15D Eagles assigned to the 48th Fighter Wing from RAF Lakenheath, England, fly in formation off of the wing of a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 349th Air Mobility Wing from Beale Air Force Base, Calif., Dec. 2, 2016, over the Atlantic Ocean. The F-15 Eagle is an all weather, extremely maneuverable tactical fighter designed to permit the Air Force to gain and maintain air supremacy over the battlefield.Staff Sgt. Micaiah Anthony, U.S. Air Force

U.S. Air Force F-15D Eagles assigned to the 48th Fighter Wing from RAF Lakenheath, England, fly in formation off of the wing of a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 349th Air Mobility Wing from Beale Air Force Base, Calif.

U.S. Air Force Colonel Jeff Smith, 173rd Fighter Wing Commander, preflights an F-15 Eagle in preperation for a training flight at Tucson, Arizona January 10, 2017. The 173rd Fighter Wing spent two weeks training with the 162nd Wing, Airzona Air National Guard, flying dissimilar air combat training with their F-16s.Master Sgt. Jennifer Shirar, U.S. Air National Guard

U.S. Air Force Colonel Jeff Smith, 173rd Fighter Wing Commander, preflights an F-15 Eagle in preparation for a training flight in Tucson, Arizona. These F-15 Eagle images were photographed by military veterans and service members. 

A U.S. Air Force F-15 Eagle from the California Air National Guard’s 144th Fighter Wing returns after the morning sortie at the Honolulu International Airport March 31, 2017 during Sentry Aloha 17-03. Sentry Aloha provides the ANG, Air Force and DoD counterparts a multi-faceted, joint venue with supporting infrastructure and personnel that incorporates current, realistic integrated training.Senior Master Sgt. Chris Drudge, U.S. Air Force

A U.S. Air Force F-15 Eagle from the California Air National Guard’s 144th Fighter Wing returns after the morning sortie at the Honolulu International Airport during Sentry Aloha 17-03.

Two F-15 Eagles drop flares after receiving fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker over Iraq in support of Operation Inherent Resolve July 8, 2016. The KC-135 provides the core aerial refueling capability for the U.S. Air Force and has excelled in this role for more than 50 years.Staff Sgt. Douglas Ellis, U.S. Air Force

Two F-15 Eagles drop flares after receiving fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker over Iraq in support of Operation Inherent Resolve.

A U.S. Air Force F-15 Eagle from the California Air National Guard’s 144th Fighter Wing takes-off for the morning sortie at the Honolulu International Airport March 31, 2017 during Sentry Aloha 17-03. Sentry Aloha provides the ANG, Air Force and DoD counterparts a multi-faceted, joint venue with supporting infrastructure and personnel that incorporates current, realistic integrated training.Senior Master Sgt. Chris Drudge, U.S. Air Force

A U.S. Air Force F-15 Eagle from the California Air National Guard’s 144th Fighter Wing takes-off for the morning sortie at the Honolulu International Airport.

F-15 Eagles from the 67th Fighter Squadron perform an elephant walk during a no-notice readiness exercise April 12, 2017, at Kaden Air Base, Japan. Exercises like this keep members of Team Kadena ready for any situation and to demonstrate their capability to rapidly generate the Wing’s full combat capability in the event of an attack on Okinawa or on allies throughout the Indo-Asia Pacific Theater.Senior Airman John Linzmeier, U.S. Air Force

F-15 Eagles from the 67th Fighter Squadron perform an elephant walk during a no-notice readiness exercise at Kaden Air Base, Japan. These F-15 Eagle images were photographed by military veterans and service members. 

Two F-15 Eagles fly together after receiving fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker over Iraq in support of Operation Inherent Resolve July 8, 2016. The KC-135 provides the core aerial refueling capability for the U.S. Air Force and has excelled in this role for more than 50 years.Staff Sgt. Douglas Ellis, U.S. Air Force

Two F-15 Eagles fly together after receiving fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker over Iraq in support of Operation Inherent Resolve.

U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagles assigned to the 334th Fighter Squadron from Seymour Johnson, N.C., fly over New York City, NY, Sept. 10, 2016. The F-15’s were flying over New York for the U.S. Open Championship woman’s final tennis match.Staff Sgt. Corey Hook, U.S. Air Force

U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagles assigned to the 334th Fighter Squadron from Seymour Johnson, N.C., fly over New York City, NY.

An F-15E Strike Eagle from the 492nd Fighter Squadron waits for take-off clearance at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, Feb. 15, 2017. The 492nd trains regularly to ensure RAF Lakenheath brings unique air combat capabilities to the fight.Tech. Sgt. Matthew Plew, U.S. Air Force

An F-15E Strike Eagle from the 492nd Fighter Squadron waits for take-off clearance at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England.