Newly released images from Operation Epic Fury offer a behind-the-scenes look at US forces in action during the Iran conflict. From front-line operations to aerial maneuvers, the photos highlight the US military’s might and the troops supporting the campaign.
A U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress is refueled during a combat flight, March 26, 2026. US Central Command 2 of 21 U.S. Air Force crew chiefs perform pre-flight checks on a B-2 Spirit stealth bomber, March 17, 2026. U.S. Central Command Public Affairs 3 of 21 USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) is pictured transiting the Arabian Sea. US Central Command 4 of 21 U.S. Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt II attack aircraft have been used to strike Iranian naval vessels. US Central Command 5 of 21 A U.S. Air Force F-16E Fighting Falcon aircraft refuels, March 2, 2026. US Air Force 6 of 21 A U.S. Sailor observes flight deck operations on the world’s largest aircraft carrier, USS Gerald R. Ford, February 28, 2026. U.S. Central Command Public Affairs 7 of 21 M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems (HIMARS) conduct live-fire missions. US. Central Command 8 of 21 Aircrew members board a B-52H Stratofortress prior to taking off in support of Operation Epic Fury, March 4, 2026. U.S. Central Command Public Affairs 9 of 21 U.S. Navy and U.S. Marine Corps aircraft attached to Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 9 sit on the flight deck of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln, March 10, 2026. U.S. Central Command Public Affairs 10 of 21 Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Thomas Hudner (DDG 116) fires a Tomahawk land attack missile, March 5, 2026. U.S. Central Command Public Affairs 11 of 21 U.S. Sailors observe flight operations on the flight deck of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln, March 4, 2026. U.S. Central Command Public Affairs 12 of 21 A U.S. Air Force F-35 Lightning II refuels mid-air while flying a combat mission during Operation Epic Fury, March 24, 2026. US Central Command 13 of 21 A U.S. Sailor signals an F/A-18E Super Hornet, attached to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 14, on the flight deck of USS Abraham Lincoln, March 4, 2026. U.S. Central Command Public Affairs 14 of 21 A U.S. Air Force F-15E takes flight in the Middle East in support of Operation Epic Fury, March 2, 2026. U.S. Central Command Public Affairs 15 of 21 U.S. Sailor, assigned to USS Delbert D. Black (DDG 119), cleans an MH-60R Sea Hawk helicopter, March 4, 2026. U.S. Central Command Public Affairs 16 of 21 U.S. Sailors, assigned to destroyer USS Spruance (DDG 111), conduct line handling during a replenishment-at-sea, March 10, 2026. U.S. Central Command Public Affairs 17 of 21 U.S. Sailors prepare to stage ordnance on the flight deck of USS Abraham Lincoln, February 28, 2026. U.S. Central Command Public Affairs 18 of 21 A U.S. Air Force B-1 Lancer aircraft refuels, March 13, 2026. U.S. Air Force 19 of 21 M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems (HIMARS) conducts live-fire mission. US. Central Command 20 of 21 A U.S. Sailor aboard the USS Mahan (DDG 72), prepares meals during Operation Epic Fury March 15, 2026. U.S. Central Command Public Affairs 21 of 21 A U.S. Sailor communicates with a MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter, on the flight deck aboard guided-missile destroyer USS Pinckney (DDG 91), March 18, 2026. U.S. Central Command Public Affairs
