492nd Fighter Squadron during Exercise Ocean Sky 25
Some great behind the scene photos of the 492nd Fighter Squadron during Exercise Ocean Sky 25 at Gando Air Base, Gran Canaria, Spain, Oct., 2025. The exercise included members from Germany, Greece, Portugal, the U.S., India and Spain. All photos are made by Staff Sgt. Elizabeth Davis
From left, U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Timothy Crowder, 492nd Fighter Generation Squadron F-15 dedicated crew chief, Capt. Andrew Kempfer, 492nd Fighter Squadron weapon systems officer, and Maj. Ian McColaugh, 492nd FS pilot, hold a photo and flag in front of a U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle during Exercise Ocean Sky 25 at Gando Air Base, Gran Canaria, Spain, Oct. 30th, 2025. The photo and flag were flown in memory of Master Sgt. Andrew McNeal, a former crew chief with the 492nd FGS. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Elizabeth Davis)
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Scott Konecny, 492nd Fighter Generation Squadron assistant dedicated crew chief, monitors communications from a U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle pilot during Exercise Ocean Sky 25 at Gando Air Base, Gran Canaria, Spain, Oct. 20, 2025. Enlisted maintainers and crew chiefs ensured the safety and readiness of the 48th Fighter Wing’s flying fleet by performing inspections, maintenance, and repairs in a demanding environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Elizabeth Davis)
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Scott Konecny, 492nd Fighter Generation Squadron assistant dedicated crew chief, signals to the pilot of a U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle during Exercise Ocean Sky 25 at Gando Air Base, Gran Canaria, Spain, Oct. 20, 2025. Aircraft maintainers and crew chiefs supported this annual exercise, ensuring mission-ready aircraft and enabling seamless operations among Allied and partner nations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Elizabeth Davis)
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Jason Tran, 492nd Fighter Generation Squadron aircraft maintainer, performs maintenance on a U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle during Exercise Ocean Sky 25 at Gando Air Base, Gran Canaria, Spain, Oct. 21, 2025. Enlisted maintainers drove mission success by inspecting, repairing, and maintaining aircraft through expert technical knowledge and skill. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Elizabeth Davis)
U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagles are integrated with participating nations of Exercise Ocean Sky 25 at Gando Air Base, Gran Canaria, Spain, Oct. 21, 2025. The exercise included members from Germany, Greece, Portugal, U.S., India and Spain and was designed to enhance readiness, refine compatibility and strengthen combined operational procedures between Allies and partners in a complex training environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Elizabeth Davis)
A U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle assigned to the 48th Fighter Wing takes off during Exercise Ocean Sky 25 at Gando Air Base, Gran Canaria, Spain, Oct. 20, 2025. This annual exercise is designed to increase the operational proficiency of pilots, aircrew and air defense personnel through realistic, high-tempo air-to-air missions, supporting continued efforts to strengthen partnerships, alliances and combat readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Elizabeth Davis)
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Edward Hendricks, 492nd Fighter Generation Squadron crew chief, marshals a U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle for takeoff during Exercise Ocean Sky 25 at Gando Air Base, Spain, Oct. 21, 2025. Aircraft maintainers and crew chiefs supported this annual exercise, ensuring mission-ready aircraft and enabling seamless operations among Allied and partner nations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Elizabeth Davis)
U.S. Air Force Capt. Lucas Larzabal, 492nd Fighter Squadron pilot, and Capt. Morgan Galu, 492nd FS weapon systems officer, taxi their U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle during Exercise Ocean Sky 25 at Gando Air Base, Gran Canaria, Spain, Oct. 23, 2025. This annual exercise is designed to increase the operational proficiency of pilots, aircrew and air defense personnel through realistic, high-tempo air-to-air missions, supporting continued efforts to strengthen partnerships, alliances and combat readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Elizabeth Davis)
U.S. Air Force Capt. Morgan Galu, 492nd Fighter Squadron weapon systems officer, displays a stuffed animal inside a U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle during Exercise Ocean Sky 25 at Gando Air Base, Gran Canaria, Spain, Oct. 23, 2025. This annual exercise is designed to increase the operational proficiency of pilots, aircrew and air defense personnel through realistic, high-tempo air-to-air missions, supporting continued efforts to strengthen partnerships, alliances and combat readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Elizabeth Davis)
U.S. Air Force Maj. Ian McColaugh, 492nd Fighter Squadron pilot, flies with a memorial flag in a U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle during Exercise Ocean Sky 25 at Gando Air Base, Gran Canaria, Spain, Oct. 30th, 2025. The flag and a photo were flown in memory of Master Sgt. Andrew McNeal, a former crew chief with the 492nd FGS. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Elizabeth Davis)
U.S. Air Force Maj. Ian McColaugh, 492nd Fighter Squadron pilot, and Capt. Andrew Kempfer, 492nd FS weapon systems officer, fly with a memorial flag in A U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle during Exercise Ocean Sky 25 at Gando Air Base, Gran Canaria, Spain, Oct. 30th, 2025. The flag and a photo were flown in memory of Master Sgt. Andrew McNeal, a former crew chief with the 492nd FGS. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Elizabeth Davis)
Intake covers are placed on a U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle, assigned to the 48th Fighter Wing, as part of post-flight maintenance procedures during Exercise Ocean Sky 25 at Gando Air Base, Spain, Oct. 23, 2025. Aircraft maintainers and crew chiefs supported this annual exercise, ensuring mission-ready aircraft and enabling seamless operations among Allied and partner nations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Elizabeth Davis)
Members of the 492nd Fighter Squadron pose for a photo at the conclusion of Exercise Ocean Sky 25 at Gando Air Base, Gran Canaria, Spain, Oct. 30, 2025. The exercise included members from Germany, Greece, Portugal, the U.S., India and Spain and was designed to enhance readiness, refine compatibility and strengthen combined operational procedures between Allies and partners in a complex training environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Elizabeth Davis)
Members of the 492nd Fighter Generation Squadron pose for a photo at the conclusion of Exercise Ocean Sky 25 at Gando Air Base, Gran Canaria, Spain, Oct. 30, 2025. The exercise included members from Germany, Greece, Portugal, the U.S., India and Spain and was designed to enhance readiness, refine compatibility and strengthen combined operational procedures between Allies and partners in a complex training environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Elizabeth Davis)
