Global tensions are rising after recent US actions against Venezuela and the seizure of a Russian vessel. According to Aviation A-2 and viral social media videos, the US Air Force’s E-4B Nightwatch was recently spotted flying over the Washington, D.C. region. Global tensions are rising after recent US actions against Venezuela and the seizure of a Russian vessel. According to Aviation A-2 and viral social media videos, the US Air Force’s E-4B Nightwatch was recently spotted flying over the Washington, D.C. region.