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On June 4, 2025, Ukraine released footage of a massive drone strike—Operation Spiderweb—targeting Russian airbases. A swarm of 117 FPV drones, reportedly launched from inside Russia, struck strategic bombers including Tu-95s, Tu-160s, and A-50s, destroying or damaging over 41 aircraft. The attack marks one of the most devastating blows to Russia’s long-range aviation in the war. #Ukraine #DroneStrike #Tu95 #WarFootage #fyp

The 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment (Airborne), known as the Night Stalkers, is an elite U.S. Army unit specializing in night-time helicopter missions for special operations. Based at Fort Campbell, they fly modified MH-60, MH-47, and AH/MH-6 helicopters for covert insertions, extractions, and resupply. Known for their precision, secrecy, and resilience, they’ve played key roles in missions from Somalia to the raid on Osama bin Laden. Video by Jeremy Cook #160thspecialoperationsaviationregiment #helicopter #specialforces

U.S. Army @usarmy CH-47 Chinooks over Eglin AFB during Army Aviation Center of Excellence April 2025 Video by Leslie Herlick #ch47 #ch47chinook #helicopter

U.S. Army tanks, Bradley Fighting Vehicles, Paladin howitzers, and other equipment arrive in Washington, D.C., and Jessup, Maryland, ahead of the 250th birthday parade of the United States Army in June 2025. The vehicles departed Fort Cavazos, Texas on June 2 and traveled nearly 2,000 miles by rail to participate in the historic celebration. (U.S. Army videos by Spc. Rebeca Soria, Sgt. Bernabe Lopez, and Sgt. Jose Escamilla/III Armored Corps) #tanks #army #parade

Air Force Global Strike Command unveiled its first demonstration tri-bomber/fighter formation at the Hyundai Air and Sea Show at Miami Beach, Florida, May 24, 2025. The seven-ship formation displayed the Air Force’s array of capabilities used in defending the United States to thousands in attendance on the beach. U.S. Air Force video by Staff Sgt. Bailee A. Darbasie

Val Kilmer, Top Gun Actor, Dies at 65

Defenders of the Fleet #f14 #f14tomcat

U.S. Navy EA-18G Growlers in action over the Red Sea U.S. Air Force video by Staff Sgt. Gerald R. Willis #ea18g

Fly high, Iceman. Val Kilmer’s legacy in Top Gun will live on forever.

B-52 cockpit footage: midair refueling from KC-135 during BTF Europe May 2025 @usairforce video by Staff Sgt. Bryan Guthrie @minotafb #b52 #kc135

Throwback to my visit to the Intrepid Museum in September 2023 — standing on the deck of history! #throwbackthursday

A B-2 Spirit leads a formation including a B-1 Lancer, B-52 Stratofortress, A-10 Warthog, F-16 Fighting Falcon, F-15 Eagle, and F-22 Raptor—aircraft assigned to Air Combat Command and Global Strike Command—during the Hyundai Air and Sea Show in Miami, Florida, on May 24, 2025. Each aircraft played a unique role in demonstrating the comprehensive reach of the U.S. Air Force, from legacy bombers to cutting-edge fifth-generation fighters. Known as a Freedom Formation, the event underscored the Air Force’s capability to project force anywhere, anytime, as a key component of national defense. @usairforce photo by Staff Sgt. Lauren Cobin #airpower #hyundaiairandseashow #freedomformation #b2 #b1 #b52

@marines CH-53E Super Stallions execute air-to-air refueling during a heavy lift exercise as part of Weapons and Tactics Instructor Course 2-25, near Yuma, Arizona, April 1, 2025. Video by Lance Cpl. Micah Thompson #ch53superstallion #helicopters

F-35As roar out of Luke AFB @lukeafb and tear low across the rugged terrain —cockpit view. Video by Airman 1st Class Belinda Guachun-Chichay @airmanmagazine #f35

Tomcats Forever

Throwback to my 2021 visit to Kansas City Barbeque in San Diego—better known as the iconic Top Gun bar! This is where Goose played 'Great Balls of Fire' and Maverick sang his heart out. The original piano's still there, and the vibe is pure 80s movie magic. @kansascitybbque #topgun #tomcruise #f14