Readiness Collection (page 7)

Shooter signals to the pilot of a T-45C Goshawk training aircraft
Atlantic Ocean, February 1, 2013 - Shooter signals to the pilot of a T-45C Goshawk training aircraft on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush

Four AV-8B Harrier jets line up for take-off aboard USS Essex
February 7, 2007 - Aviation Boatswains Mate calls back to flight deck control as four AV-8B Harriers line up for take-off aboard USS Essex

A German Air Force Panavia Tornado equipped with TAURUS cruise missiles
A Panavia Tornado aircraft of the German Air Force equipped with TAURUS cruise missiles, Buchel, Germany

Turkish Air Force F-16 jets on the flight line at Albaacete Air Base, Spain
Turkish Air Force F-16 jets on the flight line during NATOs Exercise Trident Juncture, Albacete, Spain

An aircraft director signals to the pilot of an F / A-18F Super Hornet
Arabian Sea, September 26, 2012 - An aircraft director signals to the pilot of an F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to the Checkmates of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA)

An EA-18G Growler is ready for a mission aboard USS George H. W. Bush
Persian Gulf, October 31, 2011 - An EA-18G Growler is ready for a mission aboard USS George H.W. Bush

An RQ-7B Shadow unmanned aerial vehicle on its launcher
March 7, 2011 - An RQ-7B Shadow unmanned aerial vehicle on a trailer-mounted pneumatic launcher at Hurlburt Field, Florida, during Emerald Warrior 2011

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

A helicopter landing signalman directs an SH-60F Sea Hawk
Arabian Sea, March 22, 2013 - A helicopter landing signalman directs an SH-60F Sea Hawk helicopter onto the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower

A Medivac Loadmaster waits as the pilots run through their pre-flight checks
Baqubah, Iraq - A Medivac Loadmaster waits as the pilots run through their pre-flight checks

An E-2C Hawkeye prepares to launch from the flight deck of USS Carl Vinson
Pacific Ocean, April 24, 2013 - An E-2C Hawkeye prepares to launch from the flight deck aboard the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson

An F / A-18F Super Hornet aboard USS George H. W. Bush
Persian Gulf, October 30, 2011 - An F/A-18F Super Hornet succesfully returns from a mission from USS George H.W. Bush

An F / A-18C Hornet ready to launch aboard USS George H. W. Bush
Persian Gulf, October 31, 2011 - An F/A-18C Hornet is ready to launch from the flight deck of USS George H.W. Bush

F-15 pilots of the 48th Fighter wing walking to their jets during joint exercise INIOHOS 2016 in Andravida, Greece

An EA-18B Growler taxis onto a catapult aboard USS Carl Vinson
Pacific Ocean, December 5, 2013 - An EA-18G Growler taxis onto a catapult prior to launching from the flight deck aboard the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70)

C-130J Super Hercules with a C-17 Globemaster
C-130J Super Hercules of the Ramstein-based 86th Airlift wing, USAFE, with a C-17 Globemaster, Berlin, Germany

Self-portrait of an aerial combat photographer before takeoff
August 19, 2009 - An aerial photographer takes a self portrait before takeoff from Atlantic City, New Jersey, on a training mission with the 119th Fighter Squadron

An Airbus 340 acting as Air Force One for the German Air Force
Cologne Airfield, Germany - An Airbus 340 acting as Air Force One for the German Air Force

Firefighters execute fire containment procedures during a simulated emergency
Fort Riley Firefighters execute fire containment procedures during a simulated emergency Forward Arming and Refueling Point training exercise on Marshall Army Airfield

A US Navy F / A-18C Hornet on the flight deck of aircraft carrier USS Eisenhower
A US Navy F/A-18C Hornet on the flight deck of aircraft carrier USS Eisenhower. Eisenhower is operating in the 5th fleet area of responsibility off the coast of Pakistan

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

An F-15C Eagle taxis to the runway at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada
A McDonnell Douglas F-15C Eagle of the 57th Adversary Tactics Group, taxis to the runway at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada

German Army Bo-105 helicopters, Stendal Airfield, Germany
German Army Bo-105 helicopters during Exercise Bora 2011 on the ex-soviet airfield of Stendal, Germany

MV-22 Osprey tiltrotor aircraft on the flight deck of USS Kearsarge
Atlantic Ocean, January 31, 2012 - An MV-22 Osprey tiltrotor aircraft lands aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge during exercise Bold Alligator 2012

An F-15I Ra am of the Israeli Air Force at Hatzerim Air Force Base
An F-15I Ra am of the Israeli Air Force is ready to take off from Hatzerim Air Force Base, Israel

U. S. Army AH-64D Apache helicopters prepare for takeoff
U.S. Army AH-64D Apache helicopters prepare for takeoff at the Letzlingen Army Training Center, Germany, during Exercise Bora 2011 in preparation for Afghanistan deployment

A pilot receives signals from air handlers before take-off during AV-8B Harrier flight
Indian Ocean, May 3, 2009 - A pilot receives signals from air handlers before take-off during AV-8B Harrier flight operations aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Boxer Boxer is deployed as part of

Woman soldier conducts a combat training scenario at the Playas Training Area, New Mexico, during exercise Angel Thunder 2013

A crew chief performs preflight inspections on an A-10 Thunderbolt from the 190th Fighter Squadron

An Israeli Air Force Boeing 707 Re em tanker at Nevatim Airbase
An Israeli Air Force Boeing 707 Re em tanker on the ramp at Nevatim Airbase, Israel

Aviation Boatswains Mate directs a C-2A Greyhound onto a catapult
Atlantic Ocean, September 5, 2012 - Aviation Boatswains Mate directs a C-2A Greyhound onto a catapult on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman as it prepares for takeoff

Shooters give the signal to launch a C-2A Greyhound aboard USS George Washington
Pacific Ocean, September 3, 2012 - Shooters give the signal to launch a C-2A Greyhound from the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) during flight operations

Sailors launch an E-2C Hawkeye aboard USS Dwight D. Eisenhower
Atlantic Ocean, June 21, 2012 - Sailors launch an E-2C Hawkeye from the Bluetails of Early Warning Squadron (VAW) 121 aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower

A line-up of 5 special colored Bo-105 helicopters of the German Army, which will be phased out at the end of 2016

An E-2C Hawkeye ready to launch from the deck of USS George H. W. Bush
Persian Gulf, October 30, 2011 - An E-2C Hawkeye is ready to launch from the deck of USS George H.W. Bush

A member from the Pathfinder Platoon gets ready to jump from a C-130 transport plane with a container. The 16 Air Assault Brigades Pathfinder Platoon of the British Army are specially trained

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

Israeli Air Force UH-60 Yanshuf on the ramp at Hatzerim Air Force Base, Israel
Israeli Air Force UH-60 Yanshuf helicopter on the ramp at Hatzerim Air Force Base, Israel

An F / A-18 Super Hornet is ready to launch from a catapult aboard USS Harry S. Truman
A U.S. Navy F/A-18 Super Hornet assigned to Squadron VFA-105 is ready to launch from a catapult aboard USS Harry S. Truman during Combat Cruise 2010

C-17A Globemaster at Ramstein Air Base, Germany
C-17A Globemaster of the 172nd Airlift squadron at Ramstein Air Base, Germany. This unit is tasked with the homebringing of wounded or fallen soldiers

Republic of Singapore Air Force AH-64D Apache Longbow helicopters at Pinal Airpark, Arizona

An F / A-18C Hornet ready to launch from a catapult board USS Theodore Roosevelt
An F/A-18C Hornet assigned to The Thunderbolts of Marine Strike Fighter Squadron 251 (VMFA-251), ready to launch from a catapult aboard the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71)

U. S. Marines start the engine of an RQ-7 Shadow
April 4, 2011 - U.S. Marines start the engine of an RQ-7 Shadow unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) positioned on its trailer-mounted pneumatic catapult at an airfield near Wellton, Arizona

Hospital Corpsman loads up a Mine Resistant Ambush Protected vehicle
Camp Leatherneck, Afghanistan, May 22, 2013 - Hospital Corpsman loads up a Mine Resistant Ambush Protected vehicle as he prepares to depart

An F / A-18E Super Hornet moving to the catapult aboard USS George H. W. Bush
Persian Gulf, October 30, 2011 - An F/A-18E Super Hornet moving to the catapult aboard USS George H.W. Bush

Final checks are made on a Royal Air Force Typhoon prior to takeoff at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, as part of a Red Flag mission

German Tiger Eurocopters at Stendal Airfield, Germany, during Exercise Bora 2011 in preparation for Afghanistan deployment

A Bulgarian Air Force MiG-29 jet fighter plane
A Bulgarian Air Force MiG-29 at Graf Ignatievo Air Base, Bulgaria

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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.