Planes are domesticated machines

A U.S. Air Force pilot throws a squadron hand signal while taxiing a U.S. F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft at a base in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility June 18, 2026.

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the United States Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron "Thunderbirds" flies past the flight line upon arrival at Joe Foss Field, South Dakota, July 16, 2026.

A U.S. Marine, assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor (VMM) 163 (Reinforced), 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, conducts maintenance on an MV-22B Osprey on the flight deck of Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4), July 6, 2026. Boxer is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations to support maritime security and stability in the Middle East.

A U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II, attached to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 122, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), prepares to land on the flight deck of Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4), July 5, 2026. Boxer is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations to support maritime security and stability in the Middle East.

Firefighters are on the front lines now as the earth heats up. Okanagan, BC, Canada (July 2026)