ALT U.S. Marines and Sailors with Maritime Raid Force, Littoral Combat Force-24, board a vessel of interest during a Maritime Interdiction Operation while in the Pacific Ocean, Sept. 15, 2026. The vessel of interest was boarded and cleared before being destroyed. U.S. military forces are deployed to the U.S. Southern Command area of responsibility in support of Joint Task Force Western Hemisphere, Department of War-directed operations, and the President's priorities to disrupt illicit drug trafficking, deter malign actors and protect the homeland through continuous presence. (U.S. Marine Corps photo)

ALT A U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle assigned to the 48th Fighter Wing releases flares after receiving fuel from a 100th Air Refueling Wing KC-135 Stratotanker during a training exercise over the North Sea.

ALT A U.S. F-15E Strike Eagle assigned to the 48th Fighter Wing flies away from a 100th Air Refueling Wing KC-135 Stratotanker after receiving fuel over the North Sea.

ALT Two U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagles assigned to the 48th Fighter Wing fly in formation behind a 100th Air Refueling Wing KC-135 Stratotanker over the North Sea.