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Photos from March, 2012

  • 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 ...
  • A U.S. Army Special Forces Soldier assigned to 1st Battalion, 10th Special Forces Group (Airborne) stands near the memorial dedicated to Master Sgt. Danial ‘Slim’ Adams during a camp dedication ceremony in his honor at Wardak province, Afghanistan held March 25, 2012. Adams was a SF team sergeant assigned to 1-10 SFG (A) when he was killed on Sept. 13, 2011 after insurgents ambushed his element while on patrol in Wardak province. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • A U.S. Army Special Forces Soldier assigned to 1st Battalion, 10th Special Forces Group (Airborne) places his hand upon the memorial dedicated to Master Sgt. Danial ‘Slim’ Adams during a camp dedication ceremony in his honor at Wardak province, Afghanistan held March 25, 2012. Adams was a SF team sergeant assigned to 1-10 SFG (A) when he was killed on Sept. 13, 2011 after insurgents ambushed his element while on patrol in Wardak province. 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 ...
  • 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 ...
  • 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 ...
  • A team of dentists from the North Carolina National Guard and a team of dentists from the University of North Carolina traveled to Moldova to provide free dental care to Moldovan children. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • A team of dentists from the North Carolina National Guard and a team of dentists from the University of North Carolina traveled to Moldova to provide free dental care to Moldovan children. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • A team of dentists from the North Carolina National Guard and a team of dentists from the University of North Carolina traveled to Moldova to provide free dental care to Moldovan children. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • James Dehart, director, office for Afghanistan at the U.S. Department of State, listens to Dr. James MacDougall, deputy director of the George C. Marshall European Center for Security Studies, during the "Afghanistan and regional Security: Current Trends and Future Challenges" conference March 13-15. Deharth served as one of two keynote speakers for the event. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • ST. JULIAN'S, Malta (Mar. 16, 2012) - Sailors assigned to USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20) clear trash and debris from Pembroke Garigue Heritage Park during a community service project in Malta. Mount Whitney, homeported in Gaeta, Italy, is the flagship of the U.S. 6th Fleet and operates with a crew of U.S. Sailors and Military Sealift Command civilian mariners. 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 ...
  • 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 -- 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 ...
  • GULF OF LA SPEZIA, Italy (Mar. 15, 2012) - Members of the Italian navy's Gruppo Operativo Incursori board the commercial ferry Excelsior via fastrope from an MH-60S Knight Hawk helicopter, assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 28 Det. 1. HSC 28 Det. 1 based out of Naples, Italy, is participating in bilateral training with the Italian naval special forces. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • GULF OF LA SPEZIA, Italy (Mar. 15, 2012) - Members of the Italian navy's Gruppo Operativo Incursori exit an MH-60S Knight Hawk helicopter, assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 28 Det. 1, during military freefall training over the Gulf of La Spezia. HSC-28, Det. 1, based out of Naples, Italy, is participating in bilateral training with the Italian naval special forces. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • GULF OF LA SPEZIA, Italy (Mar. 15, 2012) - Members of the Italian navy's Gruppo Operativo Incursori board the commercial ferry Excelsior via fastrope from an MH-60S Knight Hawk helicopter, assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 28 Det. 1. HSC 28 Det. 1 based out of Naples, Italy, is participating in bilateral training with the Italian naval special forces. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • GULF OF LA SPEZIA, Italy (Mar. 15, 2012) - Members of the Italian navy's Gruppo Operativo Incursori exit an MH-60S Knight Hawk helicopter, assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 28 Det. 1, during military freefall training over the Gulf of La Spezia. HSC-28, Det. 1, based out of Naples, Italy, is participating in bilateral training with the Italian naval special forces. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • GULF OF LA SPEZIA, Italy (Mar. 15, 2012) - A member of the Italian navy's Gruppo Operativo Incursori prepares to exit an MH-60S Knight Hawk helicopter, assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 28 Det. 1, during military freefall training over the Gulf of La Spezia. HSC-28, Det. 1, based out of Naples, Italy, is participating in bilateral training with the Italian naval special forces. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • LA SPEZIA, Italy (Mar. 13, 2012) - The MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter "Ghostrider 53", assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 28 Det. 1, conducts twilight helicopter rope suspension training with members of the Italian navy's Gruppo Operativo Incursori. HSC-28, Det. 1, based out of Naples, Italy, is participating in bilateral training with the Italian naval special forces. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • GULF OF LA SPEZIA (Mar. 13, 2012) - The MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter "Ghostrider 53", assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 28, Det. 1, conducts a shipboard extraction from Marina Militare training vessel Piave with members of the Italian navy's Gruppo Operativo Incursori. HSC-28, Det. 1, based out of Naples, Italy, is participating in bilateral training with the Italian naval special forces. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Mar. 11, 2011) - The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS The Sullivans (DDG-68) steams alongside the Royal Netherlands navy frigate HNLMS De Ruyter (F804) while conducting at-sea training. The HNLMS De Ruyter is one of three ships that make up Standing NATO Maritime Group 1 and are deployed in support of Operation Active Endeavour. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Mar. 11, 2012) - The guided-missile destroyer USS The Sullivans (DDG 68) receives parts by small craft during the early morning hours. The Sullivans is conducting theater security cooperation and maritime security operations in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • STANFORD TRAINING AREA, England – Senior Airmen Steven Trimble (right) and Otto Chanarias, 820th Base Defense Squadron close precision engagement team members, stalk a target during Regiment-hosted sniper training. “Working with (the RAF) was a good opportunity. Seeing how they operate will allow us to work better with them in the future,” said Trimble. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • STANFORD TRAINING AREA, England – Members of the 820th Base Defense Squadron observe Regiment personnel utilize metal detectors when conducting counter improvised explosive device counter measures Feb. 27. The 820th BDS, from Moody Air Force Base, Ga., trained with Regiment personnel to increase interoperability while deployed in joint environments. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • STANFORD TRAINING AREA, England – Senior Airman Steven Trimble, 820th Base Defense Squadron close precision engagement team member, scouts an area during Regiment-hosted sniper training Feb. 28. The lush environment and rainy weather conditions of England provided a new element to the training atmosphere as the team learned to utilize the foliage and fog to discreetly stake out the village and observe their targets. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • KONYA, Turkey – Lance Geyer, Polygone quality assurance inspector, gives a mission brief to Jose DeRama and Dominga Perry, both Polygone radar operators, before leaving for a mission during Anatolian Falcon 2012 in Konya, Turkey, March 8. Polygone operated tactical radar threat generators throughout the exercise to provide a simulated enemy ground threat capability to the participating aircraft. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • KONY, Turkey – Lance Geyer, Polygone quality assurance inspector, and Carl Gessman, Polygone radar operator, spot aircraft for a tactical radar threat generator during Anatolian Falcon 2012 in Konya, Turkey, March 8. Polygone operated the radar throughout the exercise to provide a simulated enemy ground threat capability to the participating aircraft. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • KONYA, Turkey – Jack Graham, Polygone radar technician, reviews a map of the surrounding area inside a tactical radar threat generator during Anatolian Falcon 2012 in Konya, Turkey, March 8. Graham operated the radar, tracking participating aircraft in the exercise, to provide a simulated ground threat capability. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • KONYA, Turkey – A tactical radar threat generator is parked beside a highway during Anatolian Falcon 2012 in Konya, Turkey, March 8. Polygone team members operated the radar throughout the exercise to provide a simulated enemy ground threat capability to the participating aircraft. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • KONYA, Turkey – Carl Gessman, Polygone radar operator, removes the cover from a tactical radar threat generator during Anatolian Falcon 2012 in Konya, Turkey, March 8. Polygone is a multinational aircrew electronic warfare tactics facility located in Europe and was used to simulate pop-up ground threats throughout the exercise. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • KONYA, Turkey – Carl Gessman, Polygone radar operator, attaches grounding rods for a generator used to power a tactical radar threat generator during Anatolian Falcon 2012 in Konya, Turkey, March 8. The radar provided a simulated enemy ground threat capability to the participating aircraft. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • NAPLES, Italy (Mar. 6, 2012) - Cmdr. Mitchell Kloewer, a battle watch captain, explains the functions of the Maritime Operations Center at Naval Support Activity Naples to Baltic Defence College students. Students visited U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa headquarters at Naval Support Activity Naples for a professional development trip where they toured the Maritime Operations Center and met with senior leadership. The Baltic Defence College educates and sustains the professional development of officers and civil servants through high quality courses with a general focus on joint, interagency and multinational general staff education. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • The Latvian Minister of Defense recently hosted a NATO planning conference with more than 50 defense and contingency operations planners from NATO, Estonia, Lithuania, Latvia, Poland, U.S. European Command (EUCOM), and U.S. Army, Europe. The conference was to improve the collective defense within NATO and the Baltic Sea Region. These coordination meetings are critical to planning and writing effective defense plans that enable quick response to a variety of potential crises. 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 ...