Iran shooting down two American military aircraft marks an exceedingly rare assault for the U.S. that has not happened in more than 20 years.

These four US Air Force bases host the largest concentrations of fighter squadrons, including F-35, F-16, and F-15E units.

The F-15E Strike Eagle is a dual-role fighter built for both air-to-air and air-to-ground operations, according to the official US Air Force website.

F-16 fighter jet flying over Monument Valley - Usaf/Getty Images Between the United States Air Force, Space Force, and Air National Guard, the U.S. military flies a lot of planes: 5,003 of them to be exact, according to a survey by Air and Space Forces ...

US F-35A stealth fighters are deploying to Misawa Air Base, Japan, enhancing deterrence and readiness in Northeast Asia.

WASHINGTON — A security scare at Palm Beach International Airport Sunday prompted the Air Force to scramble F-16 fighter jets and deploy flares — hours before Air Force One was slated to fly President Trump back to DC.

A security scare near Donald Trump’s Air Force One at Palm Beach International Airport led to the Air Force to scramble F-16 fighter jets and deploy flares.

The U.S. military pressed ahead Saturday in a frantic search for a missing pilot after Iran shot down an American warplane, as Iran called on people to turn the pilot in, promising a reward. The plane,