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F-16 pilots work with crew chiefs on preflight checks at Luke Air Force Base
F-16s pilots work with crew chiefs on end of runway checks before taking off on a training mission from Luke Air Force Base, Arizona

An E-2C Hawkeye sits ready aboard USS Harry S. Truman
An E-2C Hawkeye assigned to VAW-126 Seahawks is ready aboard USS Harry S. Truman for a mission in support of Operation Enduring Freedom

A Royal Jordanian Air Force F-16AM aircraft ready for take-off at Konya Air Base, Turkey, during Exercise Anatolian Eagle 2014

Ensign dons a lightweight integrated suit technology garment
Arabian Sea, June 6, 2012 - Ensign dons a lightweight integrated suit technology garment during a general quarters drill aboard the amphibious transport dock ship USS New York

An A-4SU Super Skyhawk from the Singapore Air Force, Saint Dizier, France

F-15C Eagles taxi to the runway at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada
McDonnell Douglas F-15C Eagles of the 57th Adversary Tactics Group, taxi to the runway at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada

An RC-12X Guardrail at Wiesbaden U. S. Army Airfield, Germany
An RC-12X Guardrail at Wiesbaden U.S. Army Airfield, Germany

CH-47 Chinook helicopters parked on the tarmac at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona

A C-17 Globemaster taxiing at Ramstein Air Base, Germany

A row of AH-64D Apache helicopters at Pinal Airpark, Arizona
A row of AH-64D Apache Longbow helicopters at Pinal Airpark, Arizona

U. S. Air Force Airman writes on M8 chemical detection paper during an operational
September 8, 2011 - U.S. Air Force Airman marks the date and time on M8 chemical detection paper during an operational readiness exercise at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas

Serbian and Bulgarian MiG-29s parked at Graf Ignatievo Air Base, Bulgaria

A pair of Turkish Air Force F-4 Phantom aircraft at Konya Air Base, Turkey
A pair of Turkish Air Force F-4 Phantom aircraft during Exercise Anatolian Eagle at Konya Air Base, Turkey

Israeli Air Force TA-4 Ayit taken before take-off at Hatzerim Airbase, Israel
Israeli Air Force TA-4 Ayit (Skyhawk) taken before take-off at Hatzerim Airbase, Israel

Overview of the Air Mobility Command ramp at Ramstein Air Base, Germany

A UH-60 Black Hawk Yanshuf of the Israeli Air Force at Hatzerim Air Base, Israel
A Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk Yanshuf of the Israeli Air Force parked at Hatzerim Air Base, Israel

An EA-6B Prowler is guided onto a catapult aboard USS Harry S. Truman
An EA-6B Prowler assigned to VAQ-130 is guided onto catapult 1 aboard USS Harry S. Truman. Truman is operating in the 5th fleet area of responsibility

U. S. Soldier conducts a combat training scenario at Playas Training Area, New Mexico
U.S. Soldier conducts a combat training scenario at the Playas Training Area, New Mexico, during exercise Angel Thunder 2013

Navy SEALs combat swimmers in a utility boat adjust their dive masks
A pair of Navy SEALs combat swimmers adjusts their dive masks while on bag breathing and purging all the CO2 from the closed circuit rebreather before commencing a combat navigation swim in Pearl

Pararescuemen equipment beside a HH-60G Pave Hawk

High Dynamic range image of an AH-64 Apache helicopter on the runway
High dynamic range image of an AH-64 Apache helicopter on the runway during flight operations, Conroe, Texas

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

F-16s line up at the end of the runway for preflight checks
F-16s from the 162nd Fighter Wing line up at the end of the runway for preflight checks at the Tucson International Airport, Arizona

Shooters give the signal to launch an F / A-18E Super Hornet
Pacific Ocean, September 3, 2012 - Shooters give the signal to launch an F/A-18E Super Hornet from the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) during flight operations

Two Turkish Air Force F-16C aircraft ready for take-off at Konya Air Base, Turkey, during Exercise Anatolian Eagle 2014

An F / A-18F Super Hornet ready to launch from a catapult
An F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to the Red Rippers of Strike Fighter Attack Squadron 11 (VFA-11), ready to launch from a catapult aboard Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71)

A French Air Force Mirage 2000 aircraft and pilot
A French Air Force Mirage 2000 fighter jet and pilot during NATOs Exercise Trident Juncture, Albacete, Spain

F / A-18 Hornets on the flight line at MCAS Miramar, California
F/A-18 Hornets on the flight line at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California

A Eurocopter EC145 helicopter of the Lithuanian State Border Guard Service, Schoenefeld, Airport, Germany

MV-22 Osprey aircraft land aboard USS Peleliu
Pacific Ocean, February 1, 2012 - MV-22 Osprey land aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu during flight deck qualifications

A Dassault Mirage 2000-5DDA of the Qatar Emiri Air Force at Konya Air Base, Turkey, during Exercise Anatolian Eagle 2014

A line up of A-10 Thunderbolt aircraft on the ramp at the 190th Fighter Squadron in Boise, Idaho

An MiG-29 jet fighter of the Bulgarian Air Force, Graf Ignatievo Air Base, Bulgaria

An F-14D Tomcat in launch position on the flight deck of USS Theodore Roosevelt
North Arabian Gulf, October 17, 2005 - An F-14D Tomcat of VF-31 Tomcatters (Carrier Air Wing 8) in launch position on the flight deck of USS Theodore Roosevelt in support of Operation Enduring Freedom

An AV-8B Harrier prepares to takeoff from USS Peleliu
Pacific Ocean, February 10, 2011 - An AV-8B Harrier prepares to take-off from the amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu during training exercises off the coast of Southern California

An F / A-18C Hornet sits ready on the flight deck of USS Harry S. Truman
An F/A-18C Hornet assigned to VFA-37 sits ready to fly a mission in support of Operation Enduring Freedom from USS Harry S. Truman

German Army Tiger helicopter and its weaponry, Schoenefeld Airport, Germany

An E-2C Hawkeye aircraft prepares to launch from the flight deck of USS Carl Vinson
Arabian Sea, January 25, 2012 - An E-2C Hawkeye aircraft prepares to launch on the flight deck aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson

A Royal Air Force Tornado GR4 preparing to take off from RAF Lossiemouth, Scotland

An F / A-18C Hornet at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California
An F/A-18C Hornet of United States Marine Corps squadron VMFA-314, at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California

U. S. Army helicopters at the Letzlingen Army Training Center, Germany
U.S. Army AH-64 Apache (foreground) and UH-60 Black Hawk (background) helicopters parked at Letzlingen Army Training Center, Germany

An F / A-18C Hornet on the flight deck of USS Dwight D. Eisenhower
October 3, 2012 - An F/A-18C Hornet of VFA-131 Wildcats during flight operations on the USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN-69) in the Arabian Sea in support of Operation Enduring Freedom

An F / A-18C Hornet ready to launch from the flight deck of 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

An EA-18G Growler is guided into catapult aboard USS George H. W. Bush
Persian Gulf, October 30, 2011 - An EA-18G Growler is guided into catapult aboard USS George H.W. Bush

An RQ-7 Shadow unmanned aerial vehicle ready to launch
April 4, 2011 - An RQ-7 Shadow unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) is ready to launch from its trailer-mounted pneumatic catapult at an airfield near Wellton, Arizona

AH-64 Apache helicopter on the runway
AH-64 Apache helicopter sits on the runway during flight operations, Conroe, Texas

An F / A-18F Super Hornet moves into launch position aboard aircraft carrier USS Nimitz
A US Navy F/A-18F Super Hornet moves into launch position aboard aircraft carrier USS Nimitz

Flight deck crew position an F / A-18E Super Hornet into launch position aboard USS
Flight deck crew position an F/A-18E Super Hornet into launch position aboard aircraft carrier USS Eisenhower. Eisenhower is operating in the 5th fleet area of responsibility off the coast of Pakistan

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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.