Lastly, the helmet contains radio equipment for communicating with other pilots and with ground control. Night Vision Goggles (NVGs) allow a fighter pilot to fly in the middle of the night.

"The helmet is a multi-faceted tool that provides protection and life support as a baseline," said 1st Lt. Anton King, 75th Fighter Squadron pilot. "If we lose cockpit pressure at altitude ...

F-15Es with the Air Force’s 494th Expeditionary Fighter ... Air Force pilots likely made “ace” status from the weekend operation. It’s unclear how many of the kills in the markings are ...