F-15 Eagle - Freedom flight

SOUTHWEST ASIA—With three American flags on board his F-15 Eagle, Lt. Col. Matt Meloy prepares for a mission at a forward deployed location in Southwest Asia. “I have two in the front of the canopy to represent my two kids and I carry one on me for my wife,” said Meloy. Many servicemembers will celebrate Independence Day on U.S. soil with family and friends, but there are many who will spend the holiday on duty around the world. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. D. Myles Cullen)