Photos tagged with "USAFE"

GREENHAM COMMON, United Kingdom – Her Royal Highness, Princess Anne, The Princess Royal and Col. Brian Kelly, 501st Combat Support Wing commander, pause for a moment of silence to honor the American servicemen who were based locally and lost their lives during World War II. Her Royal Highness dedicated three memorial stones for U.S. Visiting Forces at the Greenham Business Park in Greenham Common, United Kingdom, Sept. 21. The three-part memorial is in remembrance of 16 service members killed when two B-17 Flying Fortresses collided above Greenham Common Dec. 15, 1944; 33 Airmen who died just three days earlier when their Horsa Glider crashed on takeoff at the base; and American servicemen who were based locally and lost their lives during World War II. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
NAMEST AIR BASE, Czech Republic -- Capt. Bennet Merriman, 81st Fighter Squadron A-10 Thunderbolt II pilot, puts on his flight equipment before a close air support and forward air control training mission Sept. 10, during Ramstein Rover 2012 here. RARO 12 is a NATO partnership building exercise involving more than 16 nations. A-10 Thunderbolt IIs from the 81st FS are participating in the exercise to provide close air support to partnering nations and practice forward air control missions with their NATO allies in international security assistance force realistic scenarios. During this mission the 81st FS pilots supported German and Italian forward air controllers. Participating in exercises like RARO 12 ensures effective employment of airpower in support of alliance or coalition forces while mitigating risks to civilians in contingency operations. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
BERLIN - German air force Staff Sgt. Berti Bardthold holds a hose while German air force Staff Sgt. Mike Zimdars refuels an USAFE C-21 during the setup of the ILA 2012 Berlin Air Show here Sept. 10. ILA 2012 is expected to feature more than 1,000 national and international exhibitors and will run Sept 11-16. ILA 2012 is an international event hosted by Germany and more than 50 U.S. military personnel from bases in Europe and the United States are here to support the various U.S. military aircraft and equipment on display. The U.S. aircraft featured at ILA 2012 are the UH-60 Black Hawk,UH-72A Lakota, F-16C Fighting Falcon, C-17 Globemaster III, and C-130 Hercules. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
BERLIN - Members of the German air force move an USAFE C-21 during the setup of the ILA 2012 Berlin Air Show here Sept. 10. More than 300,000 visitors from across the world are expected to visit ILA 2012 Sept. 11-16. ILA 2012 is an international event hosted by Germany and more than 50 U.S. military personnel from bases in Europe and the United States are here to support the various U.S. military aircraft and equipment on display. The U.S. aircraft featured at ILA 2012 are the UH-60 Black Hawk, UH-72A Lakota, F-16C Fighting Falcon, C-17 Globemaster III, and C-130 Hercules. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
NAMEST AIR BASE, Czech Republic -- An Airman from the 81st Fighter Squadron looks on as an A-10 Thunderbolt II taxis down the runway before taking off for a close air support and forward air control training mission Sept. 10, during Ramstein Rover 2012 here. RARO 12 is a NATO partnership building exercise involving more than 16 nations. A-10 Thunderbolt IIs from the 81st FS are participating in the exercise to provide close air support to partnering nations and practice forward air control missions with their NATO allies in international security assistance force realistic scenarios. During this mission the 81st FS pilots supported German and Italian forward air controllers. Participating in exercises like RARO 12 ensures effective employment of airpower in support of alliance or coalition forces while mitigating risks to civilians in contingency operations. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany – Maintainers from the 52nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron conduct launch inspections for A-10 Thunderbolt IIs from the 81st Fighter Squadron before takeoff on the flightline here Sept. 4. The 81st Fighter Squadron is leaving for Ramstein Rover 2012 (RARO12), a month-long tactical flying exercise held at and around Namest Air Base, Czech Republic. More than 15 nations are participating in the NATO partnership-building exercise, which will give each nation the opportunity to share joint tactics, techniques, capabilities and procedures. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany – An A-10 Thunderbolt II from the 81st Fighter Squadron taxis down the flightline here Sept. 4. The 81st Fighter Squadron is leaving for Ramstein Rover 2012 (RARO12), a month-long tactical flying exercise held at and around Namest Air Base, Czech Republic. More than 15 nations are participating in the NATO partnership-building exercise, which will give each country the opportunity to share joint tactics, techniques, capabilities and procedures. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
Members of the 86th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron board a Gulfstream III, or G3, to begin a mission testing their capabilities on a new airframe at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Sept. 3, 2012. The squadron is hoping to start using the G3 for short missions to Africa and Eurasia. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
From left, Anne Batey and Patricia Levrington watch a demonstration from the 100th Security Force’s Military Working Dogs section as part of a base tour Aug. 21, 2012, at a soccer field on base. The demonstration consisted of different search techniques and situations under which the MWD would attack a perpetrator. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
RAF MILDENHALL, England – Anne Batey, school governor at Beck Row Primary School, takes a ride in the KC-135 Stratotanker flight simulator Aug. 21, 2012, in Bldg. 816. The simulator is used as a training tool for pilots to practice flying as well as how to deal with scenarios such as in-flight emergencies and flying in varying weather conditions. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
RAF MILDENHALL, England – Terry Hamill, a worker at a local autistic home, takes a look at parts of the landing gear of a KC-135 Stratotanker Aug. 21, 2012, on the flightline. Hamill and seven other members of the local community were invited by the British-American Committee for a tour of the base. The tour also consisted of wing mission brief, visits to the air traffic control tower, a ride in the KC-135 Stratotanker flight simulator and a tour of a static aircraft on the flightline. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
RAF MILDENHALL, England – Stuart Cook, a local business owner, looks out the boom operator’s pod of a KC-135 Stratotanker as part of a base tour Aug. 21, 2012, on the flightline. Following a ride in the KC-135 flight simulator, the group was given a tour the aircraft where they had the opportunity to climb into the boom pod and sit in the pilot and co-pilot seats in the flight deck. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
NORTH SEA – A Royal Air Force Eurofighter Typhoon flies off the tail of an RAF L-1011 TriStar aerial refueling tanker from 216 Squadron, RAF Brize Norton, during a formation flight Aug. 16, 2012. The formation included the TriStar and a U.S. Air Force KC-135 from the 100th Air Refueling Wing, RAF Mildenhall, and was flown to better familiarize NATO tanker aircrews with their partner nations’ air refueling procedures. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Norton Schwartz gives Gen. Philip Breedlove the command of U.S. Air Forces in Europe during a change of command ceremony at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, July 31, 2012. During the ceremony, outgoing USAFE commander Gen. Mark A. Welsh III relinquished command after providing command and control for air, space and missile defense of activities in an area of operations covering almost one-fifth of the globe, which includes 51 countries in Europe, Asia, the Middle East, and the Arctic and Atlantic oceans. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
Master Sgt. Ed Dawejko 603rd Air Operation Center jumpmaster and Staff Sgt. Brandon Fountain, 435th Contingency Readiness Group Survive Evade Resist Escape, specialist jump from a C-130J Super Hercules for high-altitude, low-opening jumps with Polish special forces during Exercise Screaming Eagle IV in Povidz, Poland, July 30, 2012. Screaming Eagle is an annual exercise that allows pilots from the 37th Airlift Squadron to conduct training with the C-130J Super Hercules aircraft, while facilitating training for several other units. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
Members of Polish special forces land during high-altitude, low-opening jumps with Air Force jumpmasters during Exercise Screaming Eagle IV in Povidz, Poland, July 30, 2012. Screaming Eagle is an annual exercise that allows pilots from the 37th Airlift Squadron to conduct training with the C-130J Super Hercules aircraft, while facilitating training for several other units. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
U.S. military personnel remove a propeller from an LUH-72 Lakota in preparation for shipment July 15, 2012, following the Farnborough International Air Show in Farnborough, England. Approximately 90 aircrew and support personnel from bases in Europe and the United States participated in the air show. More than 250,000 trade and public visitors attend the bi-annual event which concluded July 15. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
U.S. Air Force Capt. Christopher York, 492nd Fighter Squadron pilot, talks with visitors about the various capabilities of an F-15E Strike Eagle, July 15, 2012, during the Farnborough International Air Show in Farnborough, England. Approximately 90 aircrew and support personnel from bases in Europe and the United States are participating in the air show. More than 250,000 trade and public visitors attend the bi-annual event which concluded today. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Corey Moore, 48th Security Forces Squadron patrolman, talks with visitors, July 15, 2012, during the Farnborough International Air Show in Farnborough, England. Approximately 90 aircrew and support personnel from bases in Europe and the United States are participating in the air show. More than 250,000 trade and public visitors attend the bi-annual event which concluded today. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Andrew Banda, 48th Security Forces Squadron security patrolman, stands guard at the U.S. military static display corral, July 15, 2012, during the Farnborough International Air Show in Farnborough, England. Approximately 90 aircrew and support personnel from bases in Europe and the United States are participating in the air show. More than 250,000 trade and public visitors attend the bi-annual event which concluded today. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
U.S. Air Force Capt. Jordan Hans, 480th Fighter Squadron pilot, shows the various weapons on an F-16 C Fighting Falcon to visitors, July 15, 2012, during the Farnborough International Air Show in Farnborough, England. Approximately 90 aircrew and support personnel from bases in Europe and the United States are participating in the air show. More than 250,000 trade and public visitors attend the bi-annual event which concluded today. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
CONEY WESTON, England -- Col. Mark Ciero, 48th Fighter Wing vice commander, lays a wreath at the 388th Bombardment Group memorial re-dedication at Coney Weston July 14, 2012. The memorial is dedicated to the Airmen who lost their lives while serving in the 388th BG at Knettishall Airfield. The day also marked the 70th anniversary of the first arrival of the Army Air Forces Airmen based in Eastern England. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
CONEY WESTON, England -- Airmen from RAF Lakenheath salute the last active B-17 Flying Fortress in Europe as it fly-overs the former Knettishall Airfield July 14, 2012. The fly-over was part of the 388th Bombardment Group memorial re-dedication at Coney Weston. The memorial is dedicated to the Airmen who lost their lives while serving in the 388th BG at Knettishall Airfield. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
Lt. Col. Jeff Snyder, 326th Airlift Squadron aircraft commander, talks with a visitor about the various capabilities of a C-17 Globemaster III, July 11, 2012, during the Farnborough International Air Show in Farnborough, England. Approximately 90 aircrew and support personnel from bases in Europe and the United States are participating in the air show. Participation in this premier event demonstrates that U.S. defense industry offers state-of-the-art capabilities vital for the support and protection of our allies' and partners' national-security interests. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
Master Sgt. James Dickey, United States Air Forces in Europe operations support aircraft functional manager, observes an aerial demonstration July 11, 2012, during the Farnborough International Air Show in Farnborough, England. Approximately 90 aircrew and support personnel from bases in Europe and the United States are participating in the air show. Participation in this premier event demonstrates that U.S. defense industry offers state-of-the-art capabilities vital for the support and protection of our Allies' and Partners' national-security interests. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
First Lt. Brian Dosa, 37th Airlift Squadron pilot, and Tech. Sgt. Bryan Campbell, 86th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron flying crew chief, watch an aerial demonstration July 11, 2012, during the Farnborough International Air Show in Farnborough, England. Approximately 90 aircrew and support personnel from bases in Europe and the United States are participating in the air show. Participation in this premier event demonstrates that U.S. defense industry offers state-of-the-art capabilities vital for the support and protection of our allies' and partners' national-security interests. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
Airman 1st Class Oliver Vizitei, 3rd Airlift Squadron loadmaster, explains how much cargo can fit inside a C-17 Globemaster III to a visitor July 11, 2012, during the Farnborough International Air Show in Farnborough, England. Approximately 90 aircrew and support personnel from bases in Europe and the United States are participating in the air show. Participation in this premier event demonstrates that U.S. defense industry offers state-of-the-art capabilities vital for the support and protection of our allies' and partners' national-security interests. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
Secretary of the Air Force Michael Donley talks with airmen from Royal Air Force Station Lakenheath July 10, 2012, during a visit to the Farnborough International Air Show in Farnborough, England. Approximately 90 aircrew and support personnel from bases in Europe and the United States are participating in the air show. Participation in this premier event demonstrates that U.S. defense industry offers state-of-the-art capabilities vital for the support and protection of our Allies’ and Partners’ national-security interests. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
Secretary of the Air Force Michael Donley shares a laugh with Maj. Phil Johnston, 480th Fighter Squadron pilot, July 10, 2012, during a visit to the Farnborough International Air Show in Farnborough, England. Approximately 90 aircrew and support personnel from bases in Europe and the United States are participating in the air show. Participation in this premier event demonstrates that U.S. defense industry offers state-of-the-art capabilities vital for the support and protection of our Allies’ and Partners’ national-security interests. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
Secretary of the Air Force Michael Donley shakes hands with Tech. Sgt. Robert Webb, 48th Security Forces Squadron security team lead, July 10, 2012, during a visit to the Farnborough International Air Show in Farnborough, England. Approximately 90 aircrew and support personnel from bases in Europe and the United States are participating in the air show. Participation in this premier event demonstrates that U.S. defense industry offers state-of-the-art capabilities vital for the support and protection of our Allies’ and Partners’ national-security interests. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
Secretary of the Air Force Michael Donley talks with Col. George Uribe, United States Air Forces in Europe air boss, July 10, 2012, during a visit to the Farnborough International Air Show in Farnborough, England. Approximately 90 aircrew and support personnel from bases in Europe and the United States are participating in the air show. Participation in this premier event demonstrates that U.S. defense industry offers state-of-the-art capabilities vital for the support and protection of our Allies’ and Partners’ national-security interests. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany – A-10 Thunderbolt II aircraft from the 81st Fighter Squadron wait on Ramp 4 here July 5 before leaving for Exercise Dacian Thunder July 6. The 81st FS, along with members of the Romanian air force, are working together during the exercise to practice close-air-support and combat search and rescue techniques to build partnerships while mutually improving their capabilities. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany – Second Lt. Robert Carpenter, 81st Fighter Squadron pilot, goes through a pre-flight inspection outside a hardened aircraft shelter here before leaving for Exercise Dacian Thunder July 6. The 81st FS, along with members of the Romanian air force, are working together during the exercise to practice close-air-support and combat search and rescue techniques to build partnerships while mutually improving their capabilities. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany – Two A-10 Thunderbolt II aircraft from the 81st Fighter Squadron taxi onto the flightline as another A-10 takes off for Exercise Dacian Thunder July 6. The 81st FS, along with members of the Romanian air force, are working together during the exercise to practice close-air-support and combat search and rescue techniques to build partnerships while mutually improving their capabilities. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
RAF FAIRFORD, United Kingdom - Capt. John Skypeck, 351st Air Refueling Squadron, RAF Mildenhall, U.K., discusses the capabilities of the KC-135 Stratotanker with Air Training Cadets at the Royal International Air Tattoo at RAF Fairford. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
RAF FAIRFORD, United Kingdom - Senior Airman Kenneth Long talks about the capabilities of the HH-60 Pave Hawk during the Royal International Air Tattoo July 7. Long is assigned to the 748th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron at RAF Lakenheath, United Kingdom. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
RAF FAIRFORD, United Kingdom - An HH-60G Pave Hawk from the 56th Rescue Squadron at RAF Lakenheath, United Kingdom, sits on display July 7 during the Royal International Air Tattoo. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Kevin Beierle, 48th Security Forces Squadron patrolman, talks with Darrel Carter RJA Security officer, July 10, 2012, during the Farnborough International Air Show in Farnborough, England. Approximately 90 aircrew and support personnel from bases in Europe and the United States are participating in the air show. Participation in this premier event demonstrates that U.S. defense industry offers state-of-the-art capabilities vital for the support and protection of our allies’ and partners’ national-security interests. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
U.S. Air Force Col. George Uribe, United States Air Forces in Europe air boss talks with Charles Bolden National Aeronautics and Space Administration administrator July 10, 2012, during the Farnborough International Air Show in Farnborough, England. Approximately 90 aircrew and support personnel from bases in Europe and the United States are participating in the air show. Participation in this premier event demonstrates that U.S. defense industry offers state-of-the-art capabilities vital for the support and protection of our allies’ and partners’ national-security interests. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. William Graeff, 492nd Fighter Squadron pilot talks with Charles Bolden National Aeronautics and Space Administration administrator July 10, 2012, during the Farnborough International Air Show in Farnborough, England. Approximately 90 aircrew and support personnel from bases in Europe and the United States are participating in the air show. Participation in this premier event demonstrates that U.S. defense industry offers state-of-the-art capabilities vital for the support and protection of our allies’ and partners’ national-security interests. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Brian Dosa, 37th Airlift Squadron co-pilot, explains the versatility of a C-130J Super Hercules to Air Training Corps 2407 cadets, July 9, 2012, during the Farnborough International Air Show in Farnborough, England. Approximately 90 aircrew and support personnel from bases in Europe and the United States are participating in the air show. The world renowned event exhibits the latest in aerospace equipment and technology. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Nick Palmer, 37th Airlift Squadron loadmaster, describes the advantages of a C-130J Super Hercules over the older C-130 models to William Joyce and Russell Neale of Crossman Engineering July 9, 2012, during the Farnborough International Air Show in Farnborough, England. Approximately 90 aircrew and support personnel from bases in Europe and the United States are participating in the air show. The world renowned event exhibits the latest in aerospace equipment and technology. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Nick Palmer, 37th Airlift Squadron loadmaster, describes the advantages of a C-130J Super Hercules over the older C-130 models to William Joyce of Crossman Engineering July 9, 2012, during the Farnborough International Air Show in Farnborough, England. Approximately 90 aircrew and support personnel from bases in Europe and the United States are participating in the air show. The world renowned event exhibits the latest in aerospace equipment and technology. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Eric Cobaugh, 86th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, reviews a pamphlet with Helmut Frisch of 3M Energy and Advance Materials Division in the cockpit of a C-130 J Super Hercules, July 9, 2012, during the Farnborough International Air Show in Farnborough, England. Approximately 90 aircrew and support personnel from bases in Europe and the United States are participating in the air show. The world renowned event exhibits the latest in aerospace equipment and technology. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
U.S. Air Force Capt. Jordan Hans, 480th Fighter Squadron pilot, shows the various weapons on an F-16 C/D Fighting Falcon to Warren Darby and Wayne Fritz, both from the South Carolina Department of Commerce, July 9, 2012, during the Farnborough International Air Show in Farnborough, England. Approximately 90 aircrew and support personnel from bases in Europe and the United States are participating in the air show. The world renowned event exhibits the latest in aerospace equipment and technology. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
Oklahoma Sen. James Inhofe chats with U.S. Air Force Capt. Reid Thomas, 492nd Fighter Squadron pilot, July 8, 2012, during the Farnborough International Air Show in Farnborough, England. Approximately 100 aircrew and support personnel from bases in Europe and the U.S. participated in the air show. The world renowned event exhibits the latest in aerospace equipment and technology. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
U.S. Air Force Col. George Uribe, United States Air Forces in Europe air boss, briefs all U.S. military participants, July 8, 2012, during the Farnborough International Air Show in Farnborough, England. Approximately 100 aircrew and support personnel from bases in Europe and the United States are participating in the air show. The world renowned event exhibits the latest in aerospace equipment and technology. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
Alabama Sen. Richard Shelby stands with U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. William Bowen 48th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, July 8, 2012, during the Farnborough International Air Show in Farnborough, England. Approximately 90 aircrew and support personnel from bases in Europe and the United States are participating in the air show. Participation in this premier event demonstrates that U.S. defense industry offers state-of-the-art capabilities vital for the support and protection of our allies' and partners' national-security interests. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
The U.S. Air Forces in Europe band marches through Market Square during a parade June 23, 2012, in Wroclaw, Poland. The parade was part of the International Air Force Bands Festival June 21-24, in Wroclaw. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
The U.S. Air Forces in Europe Band performs at the Union of European Football Association fanzone June 23, 2012, in Wroclaw, Poland. The fan zone was created for people to watch the European soccer championships. The USAFE band visited Wroclaw to participate in the International Air Force Bands Festival hosted by Lt. Gen. Lech Majewski, Polish Air Force commander. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
Soldiers, Airmen and Marines from eight different nations, stand together in a formation and watch as three Airforce A10 Warthogs perform a flyover during an opening ceremony for Exercise Saber Strike 2012 on Latvian Army Camp Adazi in Latvia June 10. Saber Strike 2012 is a U.S. Army Europe led theater security cooperation exercise conducted in the Baltic States. One of the major goals of the exercise is to improve NATO interoperability and strengthens the relationship between military forces of the U.S., Baltic nations and other participating nations. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
U.S. Air Force Chaplain (Capt.) Matt Glaros, 48th Fighter Wing, RAF Lakenheath, England, prays for a patient during Shared Resilience 2012 here June 5. During the two-week exercise, Glaros and Tech. Sgt. Andrew Morgan, 48th FW, organized church services and activities for service members. More than 500 military members from nine nations are participating in SR12, an annual U.S. Joint Chiefs of Staff-sponsored exercise, May 28 - June 8. The goals of the exercise are to strengthen interoperability, facilitate training in crisis response and disaster management, and validate the readiness of deployable military medical and humanitarian assistance teams. The exercise, in the spirit of partnership for peace, directly supports U.S. European Command's theater cooperation efforts and strategy for active security with European countries. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
KEFLAVIK, Iceland — From left, Icelandic Coast Guard Capt. Halldor Nellet, U.S. Air Force Maj. Jason Bianchi, 493rd Expeditionary Fighter Squadron F-15C pilot deployed from Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, and ICG Cmdr. Sigurdur Steinar Ketilsson conduct a mission briefing before a search and rescue exercise off the coast of Iceland May 30, 2012. During the exercise, two F-15C Eagle pilots from the 493rd EFS simulated a bailout scenario over Icelandic waters. Pararescuemen jumped into the water and provided medical treatment to the “downed” pilot, who was then hoisted to safety by an Icelandic helicopter. The rescue exercise increased interoperability, as well as developed cohesion between the ICG and the 493rd EFS, which is deployed to Iceland to conduct NATO air policing until June 7, 2012. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
Airmen from the 86th Airlift Wing stand in formation June 1, 2012, before a commemorative ceremony in Picauville, France honoring the Airmen and soldiers who lost their lives during the famous Normandy D-Day invasion. U.S. and French forces attended the ceremony in the Picauville town square that remembers the transport aircrews and paratroopers who were killed when their C-47 aircraft was brought down by German anti-aircraft artillery during the early morning hours of June 6, 1944 during the invasion of France. The 86th Airlift Wing is based at Ramstein Air Base, Germany. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
Multi-national parachutists fall from the sky after jumping from a C-130 during a ceremony at Saint Mere-Eglise, France June 3. The drop was a way to pay homage to the paratroopers who died in service to their country 68 years ago in Normandy. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
Two C-130Hs, one C-130J and one German C-160 fly by the crowd in Saint Mere-Eglise, France June 3. The transport aircraft were used to hold parachutists who jumped out of the aircraft in a way to pay homage to the paratroopers who died in service to their country 68 years ago in Normandy. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
ANGOVILLE AU PLAIN, France – U.S. and British troops took part in a ceremony at Angoville au Plain – where Soldiers from the 101st Airborne Infantry Division fought during the D-Day operations. In 2006, a stained glass window was dedicated to the Screaming Eagles in the church, which had served as a medical aid station for German and U.S. forces during the fighting. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
Standing adjacent to Picauville Mayor Philippe Catherine, Air Force Col. William "Bill" Ward addresses attendees June 1, 2012, during a commemorative ceremony in Picauville, France honoring the Airmen and soldiers who lost their lives during the famous Normandy D-Day invasion. U.S. and French forces attended the ceremony in the Picauville town square that remembers the transport aircrews and paratroopers who were killed when their C-47 aircraft was brought down by German anti-aircraft artillery at 1:20 a.m., June 6, 1944 during the invasion of France. Ward is commander of the 86th Operations Group, a subordinate organization to the 86th Airlift Wing based at Ramstein Air Base, Germany. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
U.S. Air Forces in Europe Airmen participated in the annual Memorial Day events at the World War I St. Mihiel American Cemetery and Memorial here May 27, 2012. The 40.5-acres cemetery contains the graves of 4,153 of our military dead, according to the cemetery's website. The majority of these died in the offensive that resulted in the reduction of the St. Mihiel salient that threatened Paris. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
A squad from French Air Force's Air Base 133 "Henri Jeandet" march through St. Mihiel American Cemetery to take their position near the memorial. U.S. Air Forces in Europe Airmen and other locals participated in the annual Memorial Day Ceremony May 27, 2012 at the World War I cemetery about 23 miles southwest of Metz, France. The 40.5-acre cemetery contains the graves of 4,153 of U.S. military dead, according to the cemetery's website. The majority of these died in the September 1918 offensive that resulted in the reduction of the St. Mihiel salient that threatened Paris. The St. Mihiel is the third largest of the eight World War I American military cemetery memorials in Europe. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
Staff Sgt. Laura Kluga, U.S. Air Forces Band in Europe, plays "Taps" at the Memorial Day event at the St. Mihiel American Cemetery May 27, 2012. The 40.5-acre World War I cemetery, about 24 miles southwest of Metz, France, contains the graves of 4,153 of U.S. military dead. It is the third largest of the eight World War I American military cemetery memorials in Europe. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
F-15E Strike Eagles from the 494th Fighter Squadron, Royal Air Force Lakenheath, United Kingdom, fly in formation over the annual Memorial Day event at the St. Mihiel American Cemetery May 27, 2012. U.S. Air Forces in Europe Airmen and other locals participated in the annual Memorial Day Ceremony at the 40.5-acre World War I cemetery, about 24 miles southwest of Metz, France. The cemetery contains the graves of 4,153 of U.S. military dead. It is the third largest of the eight World War I American military cemetery memorials in Europe. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
EPINAL, France -- The U.S. European Command Joint Honor Guard present the colors at the Memorial Ceremony at the Epinal American Cemetery and Memorial May 27. Troops from USEUCOM, to include an Air Force formation from Ramstein Air Base, Germany; memorial address speaker, Brig. Gen. Thomas Sharpy, Director Plans, Programs & Analyses at U.S. Air Forces in Europe; USAFE Band; flag bearers of the French Veteran's Associations; French 1st Infantry Battalion (Mechanized); and the French Red Cross, Section of Epinal. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
EPINAL, France -- Three aircraft from the French Air Force perform a fly-over at the Memorial Day Ceremony at the Epinal American Cemetery and Memorial May 27. The cemetery was established in October 1944 by the 46th Quartermaster Graves Registration Company of the U.S. Seventy Army as it drove northward from southern France through the Rhone Valley into Germany. The cemetery became the repository for the fatalities in the bitter fighting through the Heasbourg Gap during the winter of 1944-45. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
EPINAL, France -- A member of the U.S. Air Forces in Europe Band plays "Taps" at the Memorial Day Ceremony at the Epinal American Cemetery and Memorial May 27. "Taps" is a musical piece sounded at dusk, and at funerals, particularly by the U.S. military. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
A Turkish air force UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter is loaded onto a U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III May 1, 2012, at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey. A C-17 aircrew from Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J., transported the helicopter to Kabul, Afghanistan, May 5, 2012. The joint support mission provided smooth delivery of the helicopter to replace one that crashed December 2011 Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
A Turkish air force UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter is loaded onto a U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III May 1, 2012, at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey. A C-17 aircrew from Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J., transported the helicopter to Kabul, Afghanistan, May 5, 2012. The joint support mission provided smooth delivery of the helicopter to replace one that crashed December 2011. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
Tech. Sgt. Michael Ferguson, 6th Airlift Squadron loadmaster, checks the underside of a Turkish air force UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter as it's unloaded from the back of a U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III May 5, 2012, at Kabul International Airport, Afghanistan. The C-17 aircrew from Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J., transported the helicopter to Kabul from Incirlik Air Base, Turkey. The joint support mission provided smooth delivery of the helicopter to replace one that crashed December 2011. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
Turkish air force members clap for the U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III aircrew after offloading a TURAF UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter from the C-17 May 5, 2012, at Kabul International Airport, Afghanistan. The C-17 aircrew from Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J., transported the helicopter to Kabul from Incirlik Air Base, Turkey. The joint support mission provided smooth delivery of the helicopter to replace one that crashed December 2011. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
17th Air Force Command Chief CMSgt Michael Grimm, U.S. Air Forces in Europe Commander Gen. Mark Welsh and 17th AF Commander Maj. Gen. Margaret Woodward furl and case the 17th AF flag during an inactivation ceremony here April 20. The unit, which served as the air component for U.S. Africa Command, was also designated as Air Forces Africa. During the ceremony, the Air Forces Africa mission was transferred to USAFE and 3rd Air Force. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
GRAF IGNATIEVO AIR FORCE BASE, Bulgaria -- Col. David Walker, 31st Operations Group and Thracian Star 2012 detachment commander, speaks to a journalist from the Bulgarian Telegraph Agency through a translator April 18, 2012 during the opening ceremony for the month-long joint training exercise focused on building partnerships and increasing interoperability with the Bulgarian air force. Bulgarian and American senior officials took the opportunity to acknowledge and express appreciation for the long-standing partnership between the two nations. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
GRAF IGNATIEVO AIR FORCE BASE, Bulgaria -- Maj. Metodi Orlov, (left), a Bulgarian air force MiG-29 pilot, welcomes Maj. Matthew Brockhaus, (right), an F-16 pilot deployed with the 555th Fighter Squadron out of Aviano Air Base, Italy, to Bulgaria on April 17, 2012. Brockhaus is one of more than 500 U.S. Airmen taking part in Thracian Star 2012, a month-long joint training exercise focused on building partnerships and increasing interoperability with the Bulgarian air force. This is the third time since 2007 that men and women from the 31st Fighter Wing out of Aviano AB have conducted this type of training with the Bulgarians. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
Staff Sgt. David Ambrusko, 31st Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels service controller, refuels an F-16 after landing at Graf Ignatievo Air Force Base April 17, 2012. Graf Ignatievo is now host to more than two dozen F-16 Fighting Falcons and more than 500 U.S. Air Force personnel in support of Thracian Star 2012, a month-long joint training exercise focused on building partnerships and increasing interoperability with the Bulgarian pilots, maintainers, joint terminal air controllers, firefighters and security forces Airmen. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
Tech. Sgt. Brent Watkins, Airman Gage Boardingham and Airman 1st Class Corey Loesch, 31st Civil Engineer Squadron firefighters, test a barrier engagement on an F-16 after landing at Graf Ignatievo Air Force Base April 17, 2012. Graf Ignatievo is now host to more than two dozen F-16 Fighting Falcons and more than 500 U.S. Air Force personnel in support of Thracian Star 2012, a month-long joint training exercise focused on building partnerships and increasing interoperability with the Bulgarian pilots, maintainers, joint terminal air controllers, firefighters and security forces Airmen. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
U.S. Air Forces in Europe Command Chief Master Sgt. David Williamson, (left) and Bulgarian air force Sgt. Maj. Rumen Petrov (center) listen to Bulgarian Chief of air forces Maj. Gen. Constantin Veselinov Popov during the first Bulgarian and U.S. non-commissioned officer symposium at the Bulgarian Land Forces headquarters here, April 10-11. More than 40 senior enlisted leaders met to discuss doctrine, strengths and leadership philosophies, which are designed to empower and inspire non-commissioned officers in both nations' corps. The first day of the joint-nation symposium included four discussions and a small-group breakout session. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
SOFIA, Bulgaria -- Bulgarian Military Police 1st Sgt. Aleksander Aleksandrov talks with U.S. Navy Fleet Master Chief Petty Officer Roy M. Maddocks Jr., U.S. European Command senior enlisted leader, during the Bulgarian and U.S. NCO symposium at the Bulgarian Land Forces headquarters here April 11. Aleksandrov will become the first sergeant major of the Military Police in July. More than 40 senior enlisted leaders met to discuss doctrine, strengths and leadership philosophies, which are designed to empower and inspire NCOs in both nations' corps. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
SOFIA, Bulgaria -- Senior enlisted leaders from Bulgarian and U.S. military forces pose for a group photograph before the final day of the first joint-nation NCO symposium at the Bulgarian Land Forces headquarters here April 11. More than 40 senior enlisted leaders met to discuss doctrine, strengths and leadership philosophies, which are designed to empower and inspire NCOs in both nations' corps. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
Lt. Gen. Frank Gorenc, outgoing 3rd Air Force commander, and Lt. Gen. Craig Franklin, incoming 3rd Air Force commander, listen to Gen. Mark A. Welsh III, United States Air Forces in Europe commander, during a change of command ceremony on Ramstein Air Base, Germany, March 30, 2012. Gorenc passed command to Franklin. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
Lt. Col. Joshua Olson, 37th Airlift Squadron commander, and Capt. Marci Walton, 37th Airlift Squadron instructor pilot, go through the pre-flight checklist in the flight deck of a C-130J Super Hercules, March 16, 2012 at Ramstein Air Base, Germany. The 37th AS completed a week-long airdrop training exercise with a ten-bundle container deployment system at a drop zone near Grafenwoehr, Germany. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
Capt. Marci Walton, 37th Airlift Squadron instructor pilot, goes through the pre-flight checklist in the flight deck of a C-130J Super Hercules, March 16, 2012, at Ramstein Air Base, Germany. The 37th AS completed a week-long airdrop training exercise with a ten-bundle container deployment system at a drop zone near Grafenwoehr, Germany. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
Tech. Sgt. Kepa Kahihikolo, 37th Airlift Squadron loadmaster, checks over the loaded ten-bundle container deployment system in the cargo bay of a C-130J Super Hercules, March 16, 2012 at Ramstein Air Base, Germany. The cargo was dropped in order to support field-training exercises for the 173rd Airborne Brigade Combat Team from Vicenza, Italy. This training gave pilots and loadmasters here an opportunity to practice this type of airdrop. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
KONYA, Turkey -- An F-16 Fighting Falcon from the 480th Fighter Squadron takes off during Exercise Anatolian Falcon 2012, March 12. During the bilateral training exercise the 480th FS flew missions with the Turkish air force to practice air interdiction, attack, air superiority, defense suppression, airlift, air refueling and reconnaissance. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
KONYA, Turkey -- Airmen from Spangdahlem Air Base who participated in Anatolian Falcon 2012 pose for a group photo on the flightline here March 14. The U.S. and Turkish air forces were flying together during AF12 in an effort to strengthen relationships and ensure regional peace and stability. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
KONYA, Turkey -- Lt. Col. Paul Murray, 480th Fighter Squadron commander, speaks to Airmen from Spangdahlem Air Base who participated in Anatolian Falcon 2012 on the flightline here March 14. The U.S. and Turkish air forces were flying together during AF12 in an effort to strengthen relationships and ensure regional peace and stability. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
Gen. Mark Welsh, U.S. Air Forces in Europe commander, presented the United States Air Forces Europe Medal of Distinction to Professor Dr. Kai Zacharowski during a ceremony here March 2, 2012. Professor Dr. Zacharowski was honored for his role in saving the lives of two Airmen who were critically injured during a shooting at the Frankfurt International Airport one year ago. In attendance was the Honorable Philip D. Murphy, U.S. Ambassador to the Federal Republic of Germany (pictured) along with the Dr. Zacharowski's family and military members directly affected by the shooting. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
RAF MILDENHALL, England – Lt. Col. Robert Ricks, 100th Air Refueling Wing director of staff, shows French air force Maj. Sebastien Pages the cockpit of a KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft flight simulator here Jan. 5, 2012. A group of French airmen visited the base as part of efforts to maintain and strengthen U.S. and French air force working relationships. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
ROYAL AIR FORCE LAKENHEATH, England - (left to right) U.S. Air Force Maj. Mike Conrad, 493rd Fighter Squadron pilot, and Swedish Air Force Capt. Fredrik Bergstrom, 211th Fighter Squadron, go over preparations before take-off as Senior Airman Francisco Lumbreras, 748th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron assistant dedicated crew chief assists Bergstrom with gear Nov. 17, 2011. This is Bergstrom's first time ever in a foreign aircraft. Members from the SAF and the 48th Fighter Wing trained together to increase their interoperability and gather experience with foreign aircraft. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
ROYAL AIR FORCE LAKENHEATH, England - U.S. Air Force Maj. Mike Conrad, 493rd Fighter Squadron pilot, (left) checks aircraft forms as Swedish Air Force Capt Fredrik Bergstrom, 211th Fighter Squadron, watches prior to take-off, Nov. 17, 2011. This is Bergstrom's first time ever in a foreign aircraft.Members from the SAF and the 48th Fighter Wing trained together to increase their interoperability and gather experience with foreign aircraft. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
Members of the 37th Airlift Squadron, Blue-Tail Fliers, out of Ramstein AB, Germany, load supplies onto a C-130 Hercules (Christine) on Oct. 29, 2011 on Ramstein AB, Germany. The purpose of the supplies is to aid in the relief efforts for the earthquake that devastated the country of Turkey. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
Members of the 37th Airlift Squadron, Blue-Tail Fliers, out of Ramstein AB, Germany, load supplies onto a C-130 Hercules (Christine) on Oct. 29, 2011 on Ramstein AB, Germany. The purpose of the supplies is to aid in the relief efforts for the earthquake that devastated the country of Turkey. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
Members of the 37th Airlift Squadron, Blue-Tail Fliers, out of Ramstein AB, Germany, load supplies onto a C-130 Hercules (Christine) on Oct. 29, 2011 on Ramstein AB, Germany. The purpose of the supplies is to aid in the relief efforts for the earthquake that devastated the country of Turkey. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
Members of the 37th Airlift Squadron, Blue-Tail Fliers, out of Ramstein AB, Germany, load supplies onto a C-130 Hercules (Christine) on Oct. 29, 2011 on Ramstein AB, Germany. The purpose of the supplies is to aid in the relief efforts for the earthquake that devastated the country of Turkey. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
Members of the 37th Airlift Squadron, Blue-Tail Fliers, out of Ramstein AB, Germany, load supplies onto a C-130 Hercules (Christine) on Oct. 29, 2011 on Ramstein AB, Germany. The purpose of the supplies is to aid in the relief efforts for the earthquake that devastated the country of Turkey. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
Members of the 37th Airlift Squadron, Blue-Tail Fliers, out of Ramstein AB, Germany, load supplies onto a C-130 Hercules (Christine) on Oct. 29, 2011 on Ramstein AB, Germany. The purpose of the supplies is to aid in the relief efforts for the earthquake that devastated the country of Turkey. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
Members of the 37th Airlift Squadron, Blue-Tail Fliers, out of Ramstein AB, Germany, load supplies onto a C-130 Hercules (Christine) on Oct. 29, 2011 on Ramstein AB, Germany. The purpose of the supplies is to aid in the relief efforts for the earthquake that devastated the country of Turkey. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
Members of the 37th Airlift Squadron, Blue-Tail Fliers, out of Ramstein AB, Germany, load supplies onto a C-130 Hercules (Christine) on Oct. 29, 2011 on Ramstein AB, Germany. The purpose of the supplies is to aid in the relief efforts for the earthquake that devastated the country of Turkey. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
Lt. Col. Patrick Driscoll, Staff Sgt. Victor Reynosa and Staff Sgt. Kyle Brooks of the 37th Airlift Squadron out of Ramstien Air Base, unload pallets of supplies off of a C-130 Hercules on 29 October, 2011 in Van region, Turkey. The supplies are to being delivered to Turkey in the aftermath of an earth quake that struck the country. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
Ms. Theodora Gobrecht, granddaughter of WWII 303rd Bomb Group (Heavy) pilot 1st Lieutenant Harry Gobrecht cuts the ribbon reopening the grounds of the bomb group memorial following its 5-month restoration. Ms. Gobrecht is assisted by Capt. Derek Gregory of the 423rd Civil Engineer Squadron of the 501st Combat Support Wing which accomplished the refurbishment, as RAF Molesworth unit Commanders, Col. Michele M. Cook, USAF (AFRICOM J2-Molesworth), COL Matthew P. Glunz, USA (JIOCEUR Analytic Center), and COL Joseph F. Huibsch, USA (Intelligence Fusion Center in support of NATO) look on. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
British painter Ralph Thompson of the 423rd Civil Engineer Squadron puts final touches on the intricate logos on the 303rd Bomb Group (Heavy) memorial recently restored at Royal Air Force Molesworth, home of the U.S. European Command's JIOCEUR Analytic Center, the U.S. Africa Command's J2-Molesworth, and the Intelligence Fusion Centre in support of NATO. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
C-130J aircraft from the 37th Airlift Squadron, Ramstein Air Base, Germany, fly over Plovdiv, Bulgaria, during Exercise Thracian Fall 2011, Oct. 17, 2011. Thracian Fall is an off-station training exercise designed to enhance interoperability between U.S. and Bulgarian Air Forces as well as build partnerships with paratroopers from both. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
1st Lt. Caitlin Curran, a 37th Airlift Squadron pilot from Ramstein Air Base, Germany, reviews operating instructions during Exercise Thracian Fall 2011 in Plovdiv, Bulgaria, Oct. 17, 2011. Thracian Fall is an off-station training exercise designed to enhance interoperability between U.S. and Bulgarian Air Forces as well as build partnerships with paratroopers from both. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
INCIRLIK AIR BASE, Turkey (Mar. 25, 2011) - Tech. Sgt. Andrew Devito, of the 39th Logistics Readiness Squadron, finishes refueling Qatari aircraft in support of Joint Task Force (JTF) Odyssey Dawn. JTF Odyssey Dawn is the U.S. Africa Command task force established to provide operational and tactical command and control of U.S. military forces supporting the international response to the unrest in Libya and enforcement of United Nations Security Council Resolution 1973. UNSCR 1973 authorized all necessary measures to protect civilians in Libya under threat of attack by Qadhafi regime forces. JTF Odyssey Dawn is commanded by U.S. Navy Adm. Samuel J. Locklear, III. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Alexandre Montes/Released) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
INCIRLIK AIR BASE, Turkey (Mar. 25, 2011) - Senior Airman Kevin Kloss, of the 39th Logistics Readiness Squadron, finishes refueling Qatari aircraft in support of Joint Task Force (JTF) Odyssey Dawn. JTF Odyssey Dawn is the U.S. Africa Command task force established to provide operational and tactical command and control of U.S. military forces supporting the international response to the unrest in Libya and enforcement of United Nations Security Council Resolution 1973. UNSCR 1973 authorized all necessary measures to protect civilians in Libya under threat of attack by Qadhafi regime forces. JTF Odyssey Dawn is commanded by U.S. Navy Adm. Samuel J. Locklear, III. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Alexandre Montes/Released) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
INCIRLIK AIR BASE, Turkey (Mar. 25, 2011) - Tech. Sgt. Andrew Devito, of the 39th Logistics Readiness Squadron, and a Qatari airman work together to complete a refueling mission in support of Joint Task Force (JTF) Odyssey Dawn. JTF Odyssey Dawn is the U.S. Africa Command task force established to provide operational and tactical command and control of U.S. military forces supporting the international response to the unrest in Libya and enforcement of United Nations Security Council Resolution 1973. UNSCR 1973 authorized all necessary measures to protect civilians in Libya under threat of attack by Qadhafi regime forces. JTF Odyssey Dawn is commanded by U.S. Navy Adm. Samuel J. Locklear, III. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Alexandre Montes/Released) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
ROYAL AIR FORCE LAKENHEATH, England (March 20, 2011) - An Airman from the 48th Fighter Wing, inspects an F-15E Strike Eagle preparing to depart RAF Lakenheath, England. Units from the 48th Fighter Wing deployed in support of Operation Odyssey Dawn. The 48th Fighter Wing provides all-weather, day or night air superiority and air-to-ground precision combat capability as well as combat search and rescue. Joint Task Force Odyssey Dawn is the U.S. Africa Command task force established to provide operational and tactical command and control of U.S. military forces supporting the international response to the unrest in Libya and enforcement of United Nations Security Council Resolution (UNSCR) 1973. UNSCR 1973 authorizes all necessary measures to protect civilians in Libya under threat of attack by Qadhafi regime forces. JTF Odyssey Dawn is commanded by U.S. Navy Adm. Sam Locklear. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Lee A. Osberry Jr./Released) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
ROYAL AIR FORCE LAKENHEATH, England (March 20, 2011) - Maintainers from the 48th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron make final checks on an F-15E Strike Eagle prior to departing RAF Lakenheath, England. Units from the 48th Fighter Wing deployed in support of Operation Odyssey Dawn. The 48th Fighter Wing provides all-weather, day or night air superiority and air-to-ground precision combat capability as well as combat search and rescue. Joint Task Force Odyssey Dawn is the U.S. Africa Command task force established to provide operational and tactical command and control of U.S. military forces supporting the international response to the unrest in Libya and enforcement of United Nations Security Council Resolution (UNSCR) 1973. UNSCR 1973 authorizes all necessary measures to protect civilians in Libya under threat of attack by Qadhafi regime forces. JTF Odyssey Dawn is commanded by U.S. Navy Adm. Sam Locklear. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Lee A. Osberry Jr./Released) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany (March 21, 2011) - Airmen from the 726th Air Mobility and 52nd Logistics Readiness Squadrons load cargo into a C-130J Super Hercules in support of Joint Task Force Odyssey Dawn (JTF OD). JTF OD is the U.S. Africa Command task force established to support the larger international response to the unrest in Libya. A broad coalition of nations are partnering to enforce U.N. Security Council Resolution (UNSCR) 1973, which authorizes all necessary means to protect civilians in Libya under threat of attack by Qadhafi regime forces. JTF Odyssey Dawn is commanded by Adm. Samuel J. Locklear, III. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Nathanael Callon/Released) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany (March 21, 2011) - A C-130J Super Hercules from the 37th Airlift Squadron, Ramstein Air Base, Germany, waits to be loaded with cargo in support of Joint Task Force Odyssey Dawn (JTF OD). JTF OD is the U.S. Africa Command task force established to support the larger international response to the unrest in Libya. A broad coalition of nations are partnering to enforce U.N. Security Council Resolution (UNSCR) 1973, which authorizes all necessary means to protect civilians in Libya under threat of attack by Qadhafi regime forces. JTF Odyssey Dawn is commanded by Adm. Samuel J. Locklear, III. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Nathanael Callon/Released) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany (March 20, 2011) - Airmen load pallets of cargo into a C-130J Super Hercules in support of Joint Task Force Odyssey Dawn (JTF OD). JTF OD is the U.S. Africa Command task force established to support the larger international response to the unrest in Libya. A broad coalition of nations are partnering to enforce U.N. Security Council Resolution (UNSCR) 1973, which authorizes all necessary means to protect civilians in Libya under threat of attack by Qadhafi regime forces. JTF Odyssey Dawn is commanded by Adm. Samuel J. Locklear, III. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Nathanael Callon/Released) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany (March 20, 2011) - Airmen from the 726th Air Mobility Squadron load cargo into a C-130J Super Hercules in support of Joint Task Force Odyssey Dawn (JTF OD). JTF OD is the U.S. Africa Command task force established to support the larger international response to the unrest in Libya. A broad coalition of nations are partnering to enforce U.N. Security Council Resolution (UNSCR) 1973, which authorizes all necessary means to protect civilians in Libya under threat of attack by Qadhafi regime forces. JTF Odyssey Dawn is commanded by Adm. Samuel J. Locklear, III. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Nathanael Callon/Released) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
AVIANO AIR BASE, Italy (March 22, 2011) - Servicemembers deployed to Aviano Air Base, in support of Joint Task Force Odyssey Dawn (JTF OD) temporarily reside in the Falcon Fitness Center. JTF OD is the U.S. Africa Command task force established to support the larger international response to the unrest in Libya. A broad coalition of nations are partnering to enforce U.N. Security Council Resolution (UNSCR) 1973, which authorizes all necessary means to protect civilians in Libya under threat of attack by Qadhafi regime forces. JTF Odyssey Dawn is commanded by Adm. Samuel J. Locklear, III. (US Army Photo by SSG Tierney P. Wilson/Released) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
AVIANO AIR BASE, Italy (March 22, 2011) - Airmen sleep in cots at the Falcon Fitness Center on Aviano Air Base. U.S. Air Force servicemembers are temporarily residing at the fitness center during their support for Joint Task Force Odyssey Dawn (JTF OD). JTF OD is the U.S. Africa Command task force established to support the larger international response to the unrest in Libya. A broad coalition of nations are partnering to enforce U.N. Security Council Resolution (UNSCR) 1973, which authorizes all necessary means to protect civilians in Libya under threat of attack by Qadhafi regime forces. JTF Odyssey Dawn is commanded by Adm. Samuel J. Locklear, III. (US Army Photo by SSG Tierney P. Wilson/Released) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
AVIANO AIR BASE, Italy (March 21, 2011) - Airmen attending Airman Leadership School at Aviano Air Force Base, move cots into a dorm for incoming servicemembers deployed in support of Joint Task Force Odyssey Dawn (JTF OD). JTF OD is the U.S. Africa Command task force established to support the larger international response to the unrest in Libya. A broad coalition of nations are partnering to enforce U.N. Security Council Resolution (UNSCR) 1973, which authorizes all necessary means to protect civilians in Libya under threat of attack by Qadhafi regime forces. JTF Odyssey Dawn is commanded by Adm. Samuel J. Locklear, III. (US Army Photo by SSG Tierney P. Wilson/Released) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
AVIANO AIR BASE, Italy (March 22, 2011) - Airmen from various U.S. Air Forces in Europe civil engineer squadrons join forces to set up Alaskan small shelter tents at Aviano Air Base, in support of Joint Task Force Odyssey Dawn (JTF OD). JTF OD is the U.S. Africa Command task force established to support the larger international response to the unrest in Libya. A broad coalition of nations are partnering to enforce U.N. Security Council Resolution (UNSCR) 1973, which authorizes all necessary means to protect civilians in Libya under threat of attack by Qadhafi regime forces. JTF Odyssey Dawn is commanded by Adm. Samuel J. Locklear, III. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Staff Sgt. Nadine Y. Barclay/Released) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
AVIANO AIR BASE, Italy (March 22, 2011) - Tech. Sgt. Selvin Hudson, 48th Civil Engineer Squadron structural craftsman from Royal Air Force Lakenheath, United Kingdom, and 1st Lt. Elizabeth Hoeltje, 31st Mission Support Group executive officer, build Alaskan small shelter tents, for contingency personnel arriving to Aviano Air Base in support of Joint Task Force Odyssey Dawn (JTF OD). JTF OD is the U.S. Africa Command task force established to support the larger international response to the unrest in Libya. A broad coalition of nations are partnering to enforce U.N. Security Council Resolution (UNSCR) 1973, which authorizes all necessary means to protect civilians in Libya under threat of attack by Qadhafi regime forces. JTF Odyssey Dawn is commanded by Adm. Samuel J. Locklear, III. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Staff Sgt. Nadine Y. Barclay/Released) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
AVIANO AIR BASE, Italy (March 21, 2011) - Airmen arriving to Aviano Air Base from Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany and Royal Air Force Lakenheath, United Kingdom. Airmen get onto a bus to be transported to lodging. The Airmen are on temporary duty to Aviano in support of Joint Task Force Odyssey Dawn (JTF OD). JTF OD is the U.S. Africa Command task force established to provide operational and tactical command and control of U.S. military forces supporting the international response to the unrest in Libya and enforcement of United Nations Security Council Resolution (UNSCR) 1973. UNSCR 1973 authorizes "all necessary measures" to protect civilians in Libya under threat of attack by Qadhafi regime forces. JTF Odyssey Dawn is commanded by U.S. Navy Admiral Samuel J. Locklear, III. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Katherine Windish/Released) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany (March 17, 2011) -Airmen assigned to the 52nd Maintenance Group install an ejection seat in an F-16 Fighting Falcon from the 480th Fighter Squadron at Spangdahlem Air Base in preparation for support of Joint Task Force Odyssey Dawn (JTF OD). JTF OD is the U.S. Africa Command task force established to provide operational and tactical command and control of U.S. military forces supporting the international response to the unrest in Libya and enforcement of United Nations Security Council Resolution (UNSCR) 1973. UNSCR 1973 authorizes "all necessary measures" to protect civilians in Libya under threat of attack by Qadhafi regime forces. JTF Odyssey Dawn is commanded by U.S. Navy Admiral Samuel J. Locklear, III. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Nathanael Callon/Released) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
AVIANO AIR BASE, Italy (March 20, 2011) - U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons return to Aviano Air Base, Italy, after supporting Joint Task Force Odyssey Dawn (JTF OD). JTF OD is the U.S. Africa Command task force established to provide operational and tactical command and control of U.S. military forces supporting the international response to the unrest in Libya and enforcement of United Nations Security Council Resolution (UNSCR) 1973. UNSCR 1973 authorizes "all necessary measures" to protect civilians in Libya under threat of attack by Qadhafi regime forces. JTF Odyssey Dawn is commanded by U.S. Navy Admiral Samuel J. Locklear, III. (US Army Photo by SSG Tierney P. Wilson/Released) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
AVIANO AIR BASE, Italy (March 20, 2011) - U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon flight crew members perform post-flight checks on Aviano Air Base, after the F-16 pilot returns from supporting Joint Task Force Odyssey Dawn (JTF OD). JTF OD is the U.S. Africa Command task force established to provide operational and tactical command and control of U.S. military forces supporting the international response to the unrest in Libya and enforcement of United Nations Security Council Resolution (UNSCR) 1973. UNSCR 1973 authorizes â?all necessary measuressâ? to protect civilians in Libya under threat of attack by Qadhafi regime forces. JTF Odyssey Dawn is commanded by U.S. Navy Admiral Samuel J. Locklear, III. (US Army Photo by SSG Tierney P. Wilson/Released) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
AVIANO AIR BASE, Italy (March 20, 2011) - A U.S. Air Force flight crew member guides an F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot at Aviano Air Base, after support Joint Task Force Odyssey Dawn (JTF OD). JTF OD is the U.S. Africa Command task force established to provide operational and tactical command and control of U.S. military forces supporting the international response to the unrest in Libya and enforcement of United Nations Security Council Resolution (UNSCR) 1973. UNSCR 1973 authorizes "all necessary measures" to protect civilians in Libya under threat of attack by Qadhafi regime forces. JTF Odyssey Dawn is commanded by U.S. Navy Admiral Samuel J. Locklear, III. (US Army Photo by SSG Tierney P. Wilson/Released) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
AVIANO AIR BASE, Italy (March 20, 2011) - Master Sgt. Scharalene Carroll, 31st Fighter Wing Safety Office ground safety manager, provides a driving safety brief at Aviano Air Base to personnel from Royal Air Force Lakenheath, United Kingdom, to support Joint Task Force Odyssey Dawn (JTF OD). JTF OD is the U.S. Africa Command task force established to provide operational and tactical command and control of U.S. military forces supporting the international response to the unrest in Libya and enforcement of United Nations Security Council Resolution (UNSCR) 1973. UNSCR 1973 authorizes "all necessary measures" to protect civilians in Libya under threat of attack by Qadhafi regime forces. JTF Odyssey Dawn is commanded by U.S. Navy Admiral Samuel J. Locklear, III. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class LaVel Sterling/Released) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
AVIANO AIR BASE, Italy (March 20, 2011) - A 31st Fighter Wing F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot receives a handshake from a member of his flight crew at Aviano Air Base after returning from supporting Joint Task Force Odyssey Dawn (JTF OD). JTF OD is the U.S. Africa Command task force established to provide operational and tactical command and control of U.S. military forces supporting the international response to the unrest in Libya and enforcement of United Nations Security Council Resolution (UNSCR) 1973. UNSCR 1973 authorizes "all necessary measures" to protect civilians in Libya under threat of attack by Qadhafi regime forces. JTF Odyssey Dawn is commanded by U.S. Navy Admiral Samuel J. Locklear, III. (US Army Photo by SSG Tierney P. Wilson/Released) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
AVIANO AIR BASE, Italy (March 20, 2011) - A U.S. Navy EA-18G Growler takes off from Aviano Air Base in support of the initial phase of Joint Task Force Odyssey Dawn (JTF OD). JTF OD is the U.S. Africa Command task force established to provide operational and tactical command and control of U.S. military forces supporting the international response to the unrest in Libya and enforcement of United Nations Security Council Resolution (UNSCR) 1973. UNSCR 1973 authorizes "all necessary measures" to protect civilians in Libya under threat of attack by Qadhafi regime forces. JTF Odyssey Dawn is commanded by U.S. Navy Admiral Samuel J. Locklear, III. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nadine Y. Barclay/Released) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
AVIANO AIR BASE, Italy ( March 21, 2011) - A U.S. Air Force C-130 Hercules sits on the runway after arriving from Ramstein, Germany. The aircraft arrived carrying equipment and personnel to support Joint Task Force Odyssey Dawn (JTF OD). JTF OD is the U.S. Africa Command task force established to provide operational and tactical command and control of U.S. military forces supporting the international response to the unrest in Libya and enforcement of United Nations Security Council Resolution (UNSCR) 1973. UNSCR 1973 authorizes "all necessary measures" to protect civilians in Libya under threat of attack by Qadhafi regime forces. JTF Odyssey Dawn is commanded by U.S. Navy Admiral Samuel J. Locklear, III. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Katherine Windish/Released) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany (March 18, 2011) -- An F-16 Fighting Falcon from the 480th Fighter Squadron prepares for take-off from Spangdahlem Air Base in support of Joint Task Force Odyssey Dawn (JTF OD). JTF OD is the U.S. Africa Command task force established to provide operational and tactical command and control of U.S. military forces supporting the international response to the unrest in Libya and enforcement of United Nations Security Council Resolution (UNSCR) 1973. UNSCR 1973 authorizes "all necessary measures" to protect civilians in Libya under threat of attack by Qadhafi regime forces. JTF Odyssey Dawn is commanded by U.S. Navy Admiral Samuel J. Locklear, III. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Nathanael Callon/Released) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany (March 18, 2011) -- Pilots from the 480th Fighter Squadron process through the personnel deployment function line prior to deploying in support of Joint Task Force Odyssey Dawn (JTF OD). JTF OD is the U.S. Africa Command task force established to provide operational and tactical command and control of U.S. military forces supporting the international response to the unrest in Libya and enforcement of United Nations Security Council Resolution (UNSCR) 1973. UNSCR 1973 authorizes "all necessary measures" to protect civilians in Libya under threat of attack by Qadhafi regime forces. JTF Odyssey Dawn is commanded by U.S. Navy Admiral Samuel J. Locklear, III. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Nick Wilson/Released) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany (March 18, 2011) - A crew chief from the 52nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron marshals an F-16 Fighting Falcon out of a hardened aircraft shelter here in support of Joint Task Force Odyssey Dawn (JTF OD). JTF OD is the U.S. Africa Command task force established to provide operational and tactical command and control of U.S. military forces supporting the international response to the unrest in Libya and enforcement of United Nations Security Council Resolution (UNSCR) 1973. UNSCR 1973 authorizes "all necessary measuress" to protect civilians in Libya under threat of attack by Qadhafi regime forces. JTF Odyssey Dawn is commanded by U.S. Navy Admiral Samuel J. Locklear, III. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin Wilson/Released) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
CAIRO, EGYPT (March 15, 2011) -- Egyptian families emerge from an Air Force C-130J after their flight from Djerba Zarzis Airport in Tunisia. These Egyptian citizens are among tens of thousands who have fled conflict in Libya to Tunisia, where a humanitarian crisis is unfolding. This C-130J, flown by the 37th Airlift Squadron from Ramstein Air Base, Germany, is part of a contingent of aircraft from the 37th AS and the 26th U.S. Marine Expeditionary Unit that are transporting the evacuees home. The airlift is part of a broader U.S. government effort led by the Department of State to assist with the crisis. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Brendan Stephens/Released) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
CAIRO, EGYPT (March 15, 2011) - An Egyptian girl emerges from an Air Force C-130J after a flight from Djerba Zarzis Airport in Tunisia. These Egyptian citizens are among tens of thousands who have fled conflict in Libya to Tunisia, where a humanitarian crisis is unfolding. This C-130J, flown by the 37th Airlift Squadron from Ramstein Air Base, Germany, is part of a contingent of aircraft from the 37th AS and the 26th U.S. Marine Expeditionary Unit that are transporting the evacuees home. The airlift is part of a broader U.S. government effort led by the Department of State to assist with the crisis. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Brendan Stephens/Released) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
CAIRO, EGYPT (March 15, 2011) - An Egyptian girl emerges from an Air Force C-130J after flying from Djerba Zarzis Airport in Tunisia. These Egyptian citizens are among tens of thousands who have fled conflict in Libya to Tunisia, where a humanitarian crisis is unfolding. This C-130J, flown by the 37th Airlift Squadron from Ramstein Air Base, Germany, is part of a contingent of aircraft from the 37th AS and the 26th U.S. Marine Expeditionary Unit that are transporting the evacuees home. The airlift is part of a broader U.S. government effort led by the Department of State to assist with the crisis. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Brendan Stephens/Released) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
CAIRO, EGYPT (March 15, 2011) -- An Air Force C-130J arrives after flying from Djerba Zarzis Airport in Tunisia. These Egyptian citizens are among tens of thousands who have fled conflict in Libya to Tunisia, where a humanitarian crisis is unfolding. This C-130J, flown by the 37th Airlift Squadron from Ramstein Air Base, Germany, is part of a contingent of aircraft from the 37th AS and the 26th U.S. Marine Expeditionary Unit that are transporting the evacuees home. The airlift is part of a broader U.S. government effort led by the Department of State to assist with the crisis. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Brendan Stephens/Released) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
DJERBA ZARIS, TUNISIA (March 15, 2011) - An Egyptian family prepares for the fight from Djerba Zarzis Airport in Tunisia to Cairo, Egypt, aboard a U.S. Air Force C-130J. These Egyptian citizens are among tens of thousands who have fled conflict in Libya to Tunisia, where a humanitarian crisis is unfolding. This C-130J, flown by the 37th AS Airlift Squadron from Ramstein Air Base, Germany, is part of a contingent of aircraft from the 37th and the 26th U.S. Marine Expeditionary Unit that are transporting the evacuees home. The airlift is part of a broader U.S. government effort led by the Department of State to assist with the crisis. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Brendan Stephens/Released) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
DJERBA ZARIS, TUNISIA (March 15, 2011) -- An Egyptian family prepares for a fight from Djerba Zarzis Airport in Tunisia to Cairo, Egypt, aboard a U.S. Air Force C-130J. These Egyptian citizens are among tens of thousands who have fled conflict in Libya to Tunisia, where a humanitarian crisis is unfolding. This C-130J, flown by the 37th Airlift Squadron from Ramstein Air Base, Germany, is part of a contingent of aircraft from the 37th AS and the 26th U.S. Marine Expeditionary Unit that are transporting the evacuees home. The airlift is part of a broader U.S. government effort led by the Department of State to assist with the crisis. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Brendan Stephens/Released) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
DJERBA ZARIS, TUNISIA (March 13, 2011) -- Egyptian boys peer from the side door of a U.S. Air force C-130J at Djerba Zarzis Airport in Tunisia. These Egyptian boys are among tens of thousands who have fled conflict in Libya to Tunisia, where a humanitarian crisis is unfolding. This C-130J, flown by the 37th Airlift Squadron from Ramstein Air Base, Germany, is part of a contingent of aircraft from the 37th and the 26th U.S. Marine Expeditionary Unit that are transporting the evacuees home. The airlift is part of a broader U.S. government effort led by the Department of State to assist with the crisis. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Brendan Stephens/Released) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
DJERBA ZARIS, TUNISIA (March 13, 2011) -- An Egyptian boy peers from the side door of a U.S. Air force C-130J at Djerba Zarzis Airport in Tunisia. This Egyptian citizen is among tens of thousands who have fled conflict in Libya to Tunisia, where a humanitarian crisis is unfolding. This C-130J, flown by the 37th Airlift Squadron from Ramstein Air Base, Germany, is part of a contingent of aircraft from the 37th and the 26th U.S. Marine Expeditionary Unit that are transporting the evacuees home. The airlift is part of a broader U.S. government effort led by the Department of State to assist with the crisis. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Brendan Stephens/Released) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
DJERBA ZARIS, TUNISIA (March 13, 2011) -- An Egyptian family prepares for the fight from Djerba Zarzis Airport in Tunisia to Cairo, Egypt, aboard a U.S. Air Force C-130J. These Egyptian citizens are among tens of thousands who have fled conflict in Libya to Tunisia, where a humanitarian crisis is unfolding. This C-130J, flown by the 37th Airlift Squadron from Ramstein Air Base, Germany, is part of a contingent of aircraft from the 37th and the 26th U.S. Marine Expeditionary Unit that are transporting the evacueeeâ?s home. The airlift is part of a broader U.S. government effort led by the Department of State to deal assist with the crisis. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Brendan Stephens/Released) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
DJERBA ZARIS, TUNISIA (March 13, 2011) -- Tech. Sgt. Jason Anderson buckles an Egyptian's seatbelt before their journey from Djerba, Tunisia to Cairo, Egypt aboard a U.S. Air Force C-130J. These Egyptian citizens are among tens of thousands who have fled conflict in Libya to Tunisia, where a humanitarian crisis is unfolding. This C-130J, flown by the 37th Airlift Squadron from Ramstein Air Base, Germany, is part of a contingent of aircraft from the 37th and the 26th U.S. Marine Expeditionary Unit that are transporting the evacuees home. The airlift is part of a broader U.S. government effort led by the Department of State to assist with the crisis. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Brendan Stephens/Released) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
DJERBA ZARIS, TUNISIA (March 13, 2011) -- Spc. Neil Stanfield shows an Egyptian boy around the U.S. Air Force C-130J aircraft that will fly them from Djerba Zarzis Airport in Tunisia to Cairo, Egypt. This Egyptian boy is among tens of thousands who have fled conflict in Libya to Tunisia, where a humanitarian crisis is unfolding. This C-130J, flown by the 37th Airlift Squadron from Ramstein Air Base, Germany, is part of a contingent of aircraft from the 37th and the 26th U.S. Marine Expeditionary Unit that are transporting the evacuees home. The airlift is part of a broader U.S. government effort led by the Department of State to assist with the crisis. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Brendan Stephens/Released) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
DJERBA ZARIS, TUNISIA (March 11, 2011) -- An Egyptian girl explores the interior of the U.S. Air Force C-130J that will fly her and her family from Djerba Zarzis Airport in Tunisia to Cairo, Egypt. These Egyptian citizens are among tens of thousands who have fled conflict in Libya to Tunisia, where a humanitarian crisis is unfolding. This C-130J, flown by the 37th Airlift Squadron from Ramstein Air Base, Germany, is part of a contingent of aircraft from the 37th and the 26th U.S. Marine Expeditionary Unit that are transporting the evacuees home. Since the operations began March 4th, more than 750 passengers have been shuttled to Cairo. The airlift is part of a broader U.S. government effort led by the Department of State to assist with the crisis. (U.S. Army Photo by Staff Sgt. Brendan Stephens/RELEASED) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
DJERBA ZARIS, TUNISIA (March 11, 2011) -- Capt. Terrance Kilgore, Air Force programs officer for the U.S. Embassy in Tunisa, carries an Egyptian child aboard a U.S. Air Force C-130J that will fly them from Djerba Zarzis Airport in Tunisia to Cairo, Egypt. These Egyptian citizens are among tens of thousands who have fled conflict in Libya to Tunisia, where a humanitarian crisis is unfolding. This C-130J, flown by the 37th Airlift Squadron from Ramstein Air Base, Germany, is part of a contingent of aircraft from the 37th and the 26th U.S. Marine Expeditionary Unit that are transporting the evacuees home. Since the operations began March 4th, more than 750 passengers have been shuttled to Cairo. The airlift is part of a broader U.S. government effort led by the Department of State to assist with the crisis. (U.S. Army Photo by Staff Sgt. Brendan Stephens/RELEASED) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
DJERBA ZARIS, TUNISIA (March 11, 2011) -- An Egyptian father and daughter prepare for the long ride from Djerba Zarzis Airport in Tunisia to Cairo, Egypt aboard a U.S. Air Force C-130J. These Egyptian citizens are among tens of thousands who have fled conflict in Libya to Tunisia, where a humanitarian crisis is unfolding. This C-130J, flown by the 37th Airlift Squadron from Ramstein Air Base, Germany, is part of a contingent of aircraft from the 37th and the 26th U.S. Marine Expeditionary Unit that are transporting the evacuees home. Since the operations began March 4th, more than 750 passengers have been shuttled to Cairo. The airlift is part of a broader U.S. government effort led by the Department of State to assist with the crisis. (U.S. Army Photo by Staff Sgt. Brendan Stephens/RELEASED) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
PISA, Italy (Mar. 4 2011)--U.S. Airmen from the 435th Air Mobility Squadron out of Ramstein Air Base load blankets, tarps and water containers onto C-130 aircraft in Pisa, Italy. These aircraft will then fly these supplies to Tunisia. The U.S. Government is working intensely with the International community to meet the humanitarian needs of the Libyan people and others in the country who fled across the borders. (U.S. Army Photo by Staff Sgt. Brendan Stephens/RELEASED) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
PISA, Italy (Mar. 4 2011)--U.S. Airmen from the 435th Air Mobility Squadron out of Ramstein Air Base load blankets, tarps and water containers onto C-130 aircraft in Pisa, Italy. These aircraft will then fly these supplies to Tunisia. The U.S. Government is working intensely with the International community to meet the humanitarian needs of the Libyan people and others in the country who fled across the borders. (U.S. Army Photo by Staff Sgt. Brendan Stephens/RELEASED) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
PISA, Italy (Mar. 4 2011)--U.S. Airmen from the 435th Air Mobility Squadron out of Ramstein Air Base load blankets, tarps and water containers onto C-130 aircraft in Pisa, Italy. These aircraft will then fly these supplies to Tunisia. The U.S. Government is working intensely with the International community to meet the humanitarian needs of the Libyan people and others in the country who fled across the borders. (U.S. Army Photo by Staff Sgt. Brendan Stephens/RELEASED) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
PISA, Italy (Mar. 4 2011)--U.S. Airmen from the 435th Air Mobility Squadron out of Ramstein Air Base load blankets, tarps and water containers onto C-130 aircraft in Pisa, Italy. These aircraft will then fly these supplies to Tunisia. The U.S. Government is working intensely with the International community to meet the humanitarian needs of the Libyan people and others in the country who fled across the borders. (U.S. Army Photo by Staff Sgt. Brendan Stephens/RELEASED) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
PISA, Italy (Mar. 4 2011)--U.S. Airmen from the 435th Air Mobility Squadron out of Ramstein Air Base load blankets, tarps and water containers onto C-130 aircraft in Pisa, Italy. These aircraft will then fly these supplies to Tunisia. The U.S. Government is working intensely with the International community to meet the humanitarian needs of the Libyan people and others in the country who fled across the borders. (U.S. Army Photo by Staff Sgt. Brendan Stephens/RELEASED) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
SAC teammates from the HAW, NAMA, Boeing and Papa Air Base gathered to celebrate the successful mission completion. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
One for the history books: the first non-USA crew gathers before the mission departs. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
KAPAUN AIR STATION, Germany --U.S. service members simulate being killed during an exercise on Delta Base here, March 26, 2010. The 886th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighters conduct at least four exercises per month to ensure readiness in the event of real-world emergency. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...

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