Two North American Aerospace Defense Command F-16 Fighting Falcons escort a U.S. Strategic Command B-52 Stratofortress across Alaska along with two Alaska Air National Guard KC-135 Stratotankers during Operation POLAR VORTEX over Interior Alaska, Sept. 14, 2024. The operation demonstrated First Air Force (Air Forces Northern) ability to rapidly deploy forces to the Arctic and execute a range of capabilities and response options to deter, disrupt, degrade and deny competitor activity in support of U.S. Northern Command and integrated, layered defense of the Homeland. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Spencer Hanson)
Date Taken: | 09.14.2024 |
Date Posted: | 09.19.2024 18:29 |
Photo ID: | 8646892 |
VIRIN: | 240914-F-SH339-1402 |
Resolution: | 3628x2417 |
Size: | 232.44 KB |
Location: | EIELSON AIR FORCE BASE, ALASKA, US |
Web Views: | 68 |
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