Two F-16 Fighting Falcons assigned to the U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron "Thunderbirds" perform the “burner 360” during the Orlando Air and Space show in Sanford, Fla., Oct. 17, 2021. During the aerial maneuver, the diamond formation of four F-16’s fly in a 360-degree turn with afterburners and air brakes engaged. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Andrew D. Sarver)
Maj. Kristin Wolfe, F-35A Lightning II Demonstration Team pilot and commander, deploys flares during her aerial demonstration at the Pacific Air Show, Huntington Beach, Calif., Oct. 2, 2021. This was the first time the F-35 Demo Team deployed flares at a public performance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Kip Sumner)
F-35A Lightning IIs assigned to the 158th Fighter Wing, Vermont Air National Guard, take off for a training mission involving eight aircraft from South Burlington ANG Base, Vt., Oct. 15, 2021. To maintain readiness and proficiency, the wing conducts two training missions per day during the week involving up to 10 aircraft. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Ryan Campbell)
A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon soars through the air above Seoul, South Korea, Oct. 17, 2021. The power and maneuverability of the F-16 helps bolster the U.S.-Republic of Korea alliance ensuring the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command area of responsibility remains free and open. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Matthew Kakaris)
U.S. Air Force Airmen and Swedish Air Force members sit on the tail of an MC-130J Commando II during a low-level formation flight over Sweden, Oct. 26, 2021. The aircraft, assigned to the 352nd Special Operations Wing RAF Mildenhall, United Kingdom, and crew honed skills and shared knowledge during a bilateral exercise hosted by the Swedish Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Westin Warburton)
Tactical Air Control Party Airmen complete the final stages of Lighting Challenge at Camp Butner, N.C., Oct. 21, 2021. Lightning Challenge is an annual event that evaluates TACP specialists from around the globe through tests of agile combat employment, physical ability and marksmanship, in order to identify the most outstanding multi-capable Airmen in the world. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Ashley Sokolov)