388th Fighter Wing

Sort By

Category

Show Advanced Options

Clear Filters |

U.S. F-35s forward deploy to NATO’s eastern flank

A U.S. F-35A Lightning II assigned to Hill Air Force Base, Utah takes off at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, Feb. 24, 2022. These are moves designed to respond to the current security environment and reinforce the deterrent and defensive posture on NATO’s eastern flank. They will ensure the robust defense of NATO Allies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melody W. Howley)

Details Download

220224-F-VG991-1265

A U.S. F-35A Lightning II assigned to Hill Air Force Base, Utah takes off at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, Feb. 24, 2022. The deployment of these forces is evidence of the strong commitment to our North Atlantic Treaty Organization Allies and to a whole, free and peaceful Europe. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melody W. Howley)

Details Download

220224-F-VG991-1228

A U.S. F-35A Lightning II assigned to Hill Air Force Base, Utah taxis at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, Feb. 24, 2022. USAFE’s ability to support and integrate with NATO’s air policing missions continually hardens the alliance’s solidarity, collective resolve, and ability to adapt to a dynamic warfighting environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melody W. Howley)

Details Download

220215-F-BN045-001.JPG

Lights of an F-35A Lightning II pass overhead as a small group of family members gathered near the Hill Air Force Base flight line to watch the early morning departure of the 34th Fighter Squadron and Fighter Generation Squadrons, which recently departed for a deployment to Germany to bolster NATO defenses and reassure partners and allies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Micah Garbarino)

Details Download

220131-F-WU042-1033.JPG

A maintainer from the 421st Fighter Generation Squadron climbs out of the intake of an F-35A Lightning II after a post-flight inspection. The 421st Fighter Squadron and Fighter Generation Squadron deployed 12 F-35A Lightning IIs and approximately 200 Airmen for Red Flag, the Air Force's premier combat exercsie, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Thomas Barley)

Details Download

220201-F-WU042-1024.JPG

Hill AFB jets taxi down the Nellis flight line with the lights of Las Vegas in the background. The 421st Fighter Squadron and Fighter Generation Squadron deployed 12 F-35A Lightning IIs and approximately 200 Airmen for Red Flag, the Air Force's premier combat exercsie, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Thomas Barley)

Details Download

220131-F-WU042-1014.JPG

A crew chief prepares to marshal an F-35A for take off at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada. The 421st Fighter Squadron and Fighter Generation Squadron deployed 12 F-35A Lightning IIs and approximately 200 Airmen for Red Flag, the Air Force's premier combat exercsie, at Nellis AFB. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Thomas Barley)

Details Download

220131-F-WU042-1029.JPG

An F-35 pilot and maintainer talk after a sortie at Red Flag at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada. The 421st Fighter Squadron and Fighter Generation Squadron deployed 12 F-35A Lightning IIs and approximately 200 Airmen for Red Flag, the Air Force's premier combat exercsie, at Nellis AFB. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Thomas Barley)

Details Download

220216-F-WU042-1012.JPG

Airmen from the active duty 388th Fighter Wing and Reserve 419th Fighter Wing at Hill Air Force Base, Utah, board a plane Feb 16, 2022, as they deploy the F-35A Lightning II to Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, to bolster readiness and enhance NATO's collective defense posture. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Thomas Barley)

Details Download

220216-F-WU042-1001.JPG

Airmen from the active duty 388th Fighter Wing and Reserve 419th Fighter Wing at Hill Air Force Base, Utah, prepare to board a plane Feb 16, 2022, as they deploy the F-35A Lightning II to Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, to bolster readiness and enhance NATO's collective defense posture. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Thomas Barley)

Details Download

220214-F-TY205-1249.JPG

Airmen from the 388th Fighter Wing prepare an F-35A Lightning II for deployment to Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany. The wing's 34th Fighter Squadron, alongside reservists from the 419th Fighter Wing, deployed to Germany to bolster readiness, enhance NATO's collective defense posture and further increase air integration capabilities with Allied and Partner nations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Kip Sumner)

Details Download

220215-F-TY205-1259.JPG

A pilot from the 388th Fighter Wing prepares an F-35A Lightning II for deployment to Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, Feb 15, 2022. The wing's 34th Fighter Squadron, alongside reservists from the 419th Fighter Wing, deployed to Germany to bolster readiness, enhance NATO's collective defense posture and further increase air integration capabilities with Allied and Partner nations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Kip Sumner)

Details Download

220215-F-TY205-1261.JPG

A crew chief from the 388th Fighter Wing marshalls an F-35A Lightning II as they launch for deployment to Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, Feb 15, 2022. The wing's 34th Fighter Squadron, alongside reservists from the 419th Fighter Wing, deployed to Germany to bolster readiness, enhance NATO's collective defense posture and further increase air integration capabilities with Allied and Partner nations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Kip Sumner)

Details Download

220215-F-TY205-1263.JPG

An F-35A Lightning II from the 388th Fighter Wing taxis prior to launch for deployment to Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, Feb 15, 2022. The wing's 34th Fighter Squadron, alongside reservists from the 419th Fighter Wing, deployed to Germany to bolster readiness, enhance NATO's collective defense posture and further increase air integration capabilities with Allied and Partner nations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Kip Sumner)

Details Download

220131-F-WU042-1017.JPG

421st Fighter Squadron F-35 pilot, 1st Lt. Benn Hawkins, checks his flight equipment prior to taking off for one of his first Red Flag sorties at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, Jan. 31. Red Flag is a large force exercise that was created for Hawkins, and other young pilots who have not experience combat, more lethal and survivable during their first deployment. (U.S. Air Force, photo by Staff Sgt. Thomas Barley)

Details Download

220131-F-WU042-1046.JPG

After 90 minutes of simulated combat in one of his first Red Flag sorties, 421st Fighter Squadron F-35 pilot, 1st Lt. Benn Hawkins, steps down from his jet and salutes an F-35A crew chief Jan. 31. Red Flag is a large force exercise at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, that was created for Hawkins, and other young pilots who have not experience combat, more lethal and survivable during their first deployment. (U.S. Air Force, photo by Staff Sgt. Thomas Barley)

Details Download

220131-F-WU042-1039.JPG

An F-35A Lightning II from the 421st Fighter Squadron taxis prior to a Red Flag sortie Jan. 31. Red Flag is a large force exercise at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, that was created for Hawkins, and other young pilots who have not experience combat, more lethal and survivable during their first deployment. (U.S. Air Force, photo by Staff Sgt. Thomas Barley)

Details Download

220128-F-WU042-1011.JPG

F-35A Lightning IIs from the 388th Fighter Wing's 421st Fighter Squadron taxi down the runway at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, Jan. 28, 2022. The 388th is currently serving as the lead wing in Red Flag, the Air Force's premier large-force combat exercise. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Thomas Barley)

Details Download

220131-F-WU042-1031.JPG

Senior Airman Christian Barajas, a Lightning Technician Program maintainer with the 421st Fighter Generation Squadron, salutes a pilot while generating sorties in support of Red Flag at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Thomas Barley)

Details Download

220131-F-WU042-1011.JPG

Maintainers from the 421st Fighter Generation Squadron walk past an F-35A Lightning II on the ramp at Nellis Air Force Base Nevada, on their way to prepare jets for the day's sorties. They are deployed in support of Red Flag, the Air Force's premier air-to-air combat exercise. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Thomas Barley)

Details Download