Photos tagged with "Air National Guard"

Air National Guard conducts annual training installing new energy efficient windows at Slunj elementary school part of a Humanitarian Civic Assistance project. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
Valdis Dombrovskis, prime minister of Latvia, sits at the controls of a KC-135 Stratotanker, June 17, 2012. With the prime minister is Capt. Mark Vaught of the Michigan Air National Guard. The MI-ANG was operating in Latvia and Estonia during Saber Strike 2012, a multinational, tactical field training exercise that involves more than 2,000 personnel from the U.S. Army’s 2nd Cavalry Regiment Pennsylvania National Guard, 21st Theater Sustainment Command, the 4th U.S. Marine Division, the127th Wing of the Michigan Air National Guard, Estonian, Latvian, and Lithuanian armed forces, with contingents from Canada, Finland, France and the U.K. The exercise, led by U.S. Army Europe, is designed to enhance joint and combined interoperability between the U.S. Army and partner nations, and will help prepare participants to operate successfully in a joint, multinational, interagency, integrated environment. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
Estonian Prime Minister Andrus Ansip shakes hands with Airmen from the Michigan Air National Guard at Amari Air Base, Estonia, June 15, 2012. The Airmen were at Amari for Saber Strike 2012, a multi-national exercise based in Estonia and Latvia. Lt. Col. William Henderson is behind the prime minister. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
Estonian Prime Minister Andrus Ansip is briefed on the capabilities of a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker by Lt. Col. Paul Beck, a pilot with the 171st Air Refueling Squadron. The aircraft was in Estonia for Saber Strike 2012, a multi-national exercise based in Estonia and Latvia. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
Master Sgt. George Hall, a KC-135 boom operator with the Michigan Air National Guard, prepares to refuel an A-10 Thunderbolt II Aircraft, June 12, 2012 while Lieutenent Col. Janek Lehiste, Air Surveillence Wing Commander with the Estonian Air Force at Amari Air Base observes. Michigan Air National Guard Airmen deployed to Estonia in mid-June 2012 in support of the Saber Strike Exercise, a multinational exercise based in Latvia and Estonia which promotes trust and interoperability among participating nations. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
On July 30, 2011, an F-16 Fighter Aircraft from the 187th Fighter Wing, Alabama Air National Guard,takes-off for the final time at Mirgorod Air Base, Ukraine as Safe Skies 2011 comes to an end. Safe Skies is a military to military exchange between the US, Ukraine and Poland to protect and manage regional air space and promote air security and stability as Ukraine and Poland prepare for EUROCup 2012. (U.S. Air Force photo by Maj, Matthew T. Mutti/released) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
On July 30, 2011, an F-16 Fighter Aircraft from the 187th Fighter Wing, Alabama Air National Guard, taxis by a Ukrainian Mig-29 for the final time at Mirgorod Air Base, Ukraine as Safe Skies 2011 comes to an end. Safe Skies is a military to military exchange between the US, Ukraine and Poland to protect and manage regional air space and promote air security and stability as Ukraine and Poland prepare for EUROCup 2012. (U.S. Air Force photo by SMSgt Chris Drudge) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
Capt Richard Peace from the Alabama Air National Guard sits in the backseat of an SU-27 for an orientation ride during SAFE SKIES 2011. SAFE SKIES is a multinational aerial event designed to provide a unique opportunity for Ukrainian, Polish and American Air Forces to fly together to help prepare the Polish and Ukrainians for enhanced air supremacy and air sovereignty operations. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Tech. Sgt. Charles Vaughn 144FW/PA) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
Lt. Col. Kirk Toomey of the California Air National Guard sits in a planning meeting before the launch of an intercept mission during SAFE SKIES 2011. Safe Skies 2011 is a military-to-military exchange between the US, Ukraine and Poland to enhance airspace security over the Ukraine and Poland in preparation for Eurocup 2012. (U. S. Air Force Photo by Tech. Sgt. Charles Vaughn, 144 FW/PA / Released) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
Ukraine SU-27s fly with Air National Guard F-16s over the sunflower fields of Ukraine during SAFE SKIES 2011. Safe Skies 2011 is a military-to-military exchange between the US, Ukraine and Poland to enhance airspace security over the Ukraine and Poland in preparation for Eurocup 2012. (U. S. Air Force Photo by Tech. Sgt. Charles Vaughn, 144 FW/PA / Released) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
Lt. Col. Robert Swertfager, 144th Fighter Wing California Air National Guard, discusses the itinerary for Safe Skies 2011 with his Ukrainian counterparts July 16. Safe Skies 2011 is a State Partnership program military-to-military exchange between California, Ukraine and Poland to enhance airspace security over the Ukraine and Poland in preparation for Eurocup 2012. (U. S. Air Force Photo by Tech. Sgt. Charles Vaughn, 144 FW/PA / Released) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
Members of the California and Alabama Air National Guards arrive at Mirgorod Air Base, Ukraine July 16 2011 to take part in Safe Skies 2011. Safe Skies 2011 is a military-to-military exchange between the US, Ukraine and Poland to enhance airspace security over the Ukraine and Poland in preparation for Eurocup 2012. (U. S. Air Force Photo by Tech. Sgt. Charles Vaughn, 144 FW/PA / Released) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
Master Sgt Lance Smith, a propulsion supervisor from the Alabama Air National Guard, carries a test set to work on an F-16 while assisting in SAFE SKIES 2011 at Mirgorod Air Base, Ukraine. The Air National Guard is in Ukraine supporting SAFE SKIES 2011, a 2-week multinational flying event preparing Ukraine and Poland to better protect their airspace during the 2012 EUROPCUP. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Tech. Sgt. Charles Vaughn, 144 FW/PA / Released) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
Senior Master Sgt. Art Cano and Tech. Sgt. Miguel Hernandez from the California Air National Guard unload a Mississippi Air National Guard C-17 at Mirgorord Air Base during SAFE SKIES 2011. The Air National Guard is in Ukraine supporting SAFE SKIES 2011, a 2-week multinational flying event preparing Ukraine and Poland to better protect their airspace during the 2012 EUROPCUP. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Tech. Sgt. Charles Vaughn, 144 FW/PA / Released) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
An Air National Guard F-16C performs a barrier test at Mirgorod Air Base, Ukraine. The Air National Guard is in Ukraine supporting SAFE SKIES 2011, a 2-week multinational flying event preparing Ukraine and Poland to better protect their airspace during the 2012 EUROPCUP. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Maj. Matthew T. Mutti, 104FW/CCE / Released) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
Maintenance crews from the California and Alabama Air National Guard replace an Air Data Controller on an F-16 during SAFE SKIES 2011. The Air National Guard is in Ukraine supporting SAFE SKIES 2011, a 2-week multinational flying event preparing Ukraine and Poland to better protect their airspace during the 2012 EUROPCUP. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Tech. Sgt. Charles Vaughn, 144 FW/PA / Released) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
Master Sgt. Darin Laity gets his blood pressure taken by Tech. Sgt. Eliza Villa, both members of the 144th Fighter Wing, California Air National Guard. The California Air National Guard medical staff is taking care of the 130 Guard members supporting SAFE SKIES 2011. SAFE SKIES 2011 is a 2-week multinational flying event preparing Ukraine and Poland to better protect their airspace during the 2012 EUROPCUP. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Tech. Sgt. Charles Vaughn, 144 FW/PA / Released) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
Tech. Sgt. Kamee Wilson, a life support technician from the Alabama Air National Guard alters a flight suit for a Ukrainian pilot, who is participating in SAFE SKIES 2011. The Air National Guard is in Ukraine supporting SAFE SKIES 2011, a 2-week multinational flying event preparing Ukraine and Poland to better protect their airspace during the 2012 EUROPCUP. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Tech. Sgt. Charles Vaughn, 144 FW/PA / Released) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
An Ukrainian SU-27 takes off from Mirgorod Air Base Ukraine; two Air National Guard F-16Cs are in the foreground. The Air National Guard is in Ukraine supporting SAFE SKIES 2011, a 2-week multinational flying event preparing Ukraine and Poland to better protect their airspace during the 2012 EUROPCUP. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Tech. Sgt. Charles Vaughn, 144 FW/PA / Released) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
Two Air National Guard F-16C fighter aircraft taxi down the flightline at Mirgorod Air Base Ukraine, preparing to take off for an air sovereignty mission on July 19, 2011, in the background is a Ukraine AN-26 . The Air National Guard is in Ukraine supporting SAFE SKIES 2011, a 2-week multinational flying event preparing Ukraine and Poland to better protect their airspace during the 2012 EUROPCUP. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Tech. Sgt. Charles Vaughn, 144 FW/PA / Released) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
Lined-up and ready to go, seven Air National Guard F-16C/Ds sit on the ramp at Mirgorod Air Base Ukraine. . The Air National Guard is in Ukraine supporting SAFE SKIES 2011, a 2-week multinational flying event preparing Ukraine and Poland to better protect their airspace during the 2012 EUROPCUP. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Tech. Sgt. Charles Vaughn, 144 FW/PA / Released) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
Two Air National Guard F-16s fly in formation with 2 Ukraine SU-27s over Mirgorod Air Base, Ukraine while a chase plane sits in the background. The Air National Guard is in Ukraine supporting SAFE SKIES 2011, a 2-week multinational flying event preparing Ukraine and Poland to better protect their airspace during the 2012 EUROPCUP. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Master Sgt. James D. Berg, 144 FW/CF / Released) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
A Ukrainian SU-27 fighter aircraft taxies by an Alabama Air National Guard at Mirgorod Air Base, Ukraine. The Air National Guard is in Ukraine supporting SAFE SKIES 2011, a 2-week multinational flying event preparing Ukraine and Poland to better protect their airspace during the 2012 EUROPCUP. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Tech. Sgt. Charles Vaughn, 144 FW/PA / Released) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
Capt. Steve Strandburg, from the Alabama Air National Guard prepares to fly Lt. Gen. Serhiy Onyschenko in an Air National Guard F-16D for an orientation flight at Mirgorod Air Base, Ukraine during SAFE SKIES 2011 on July 22, 2011. (U.S. Air Force photo by Maj. Matthew T. Mutti , 104FW/CCE) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
Maj. Gen. Don Ralph and Lt. Gen. Vasyl Nikiforov stand in front of an Ukrainian SU-27 discussing their upcoming flight at Mirgorod Air Base, Ukraine during SAFE SKIES 2011 on July 22, 2011. (U.S. Air Force photo by Maj. Matthew T. Mutti, 104FW/CCE) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
Maj. Gen. Don Ralph and Col. Scott Patten stand at a press conference at Air Base, Ukraine during SAFE SKIES 2011 on July 22, 2011. (U.S. Air Force photo by Maj. Matthew T. Mutti, 104FW/CCE) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
Lt. Gen. Vasyl Nikiforov , Lt. Gen. Serhiy Onyschenko, Maj. Gen. Don Ralph, and Col. Scott Patten stand with Maj. Gen. Paul Brown as he conducts a press conference at Air Base, Ukraine during SAFE SKIES 2011 on July 22, 2011. (U.S. Air Force photo by Maj. Matthew T. Mutti, 104FW/CCE) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
Maj. Gen. Paul Brown, Chief Master Sgt. Michael Cone, and Maj. Gen. Don Ralph converse before a press conference at Mirgorod Air Base, Ukraine during SAFE SKIES 2011 on July 22, 2011. (U.S. Air Force photo by Maj. Matthew T. Mutti, 104FW/CCE) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
Air National Guard F-16Cs fly in formation with a Ukrainian SU-27 over Mirgorod Air Base, Ukraine during SAFE SKIES 2011 on July 22, 2011. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Charles Vaughn, 144 FW/PA) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
An Air National Guard F-16C taxis down the ramp at Mirgorod Air Base, Ukraine, preparing to be intercepted by Ukrainian SU-27s during SAFE SKIES 2011. SAFE SKIES 2011 is a joint Ukraine, Poland, U.S. aerial exchange event. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Maj. Matthew T. Mutti, 104FW/CCE, Released). Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
An Ukrainian airmen walks in front of an Air National Guard F-16 on the ramp of Mirgorod Air Base, Ukraine during SAFE SKIES 2011. SAFE SKIES 2011 is a joint Ukraine, Poland, U.S. aerial exchange event promoting airspace security in preparation for the EUROCup 2012. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Maj. Matthew T. Mutti, 104FW/CCE, Released). Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
Lt. Col. Robert Swertfager, the SAFE SKIES 2011 Project Officer from the California Air National Guard, takes a piece of bread during a Ukrainian custom after landing at Migorod Air Base. SAFE SKIES 2011 is a joint Ukraine, Poland, U.S. aerial exchange event. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Maj. Matthew T. Mutti, 104FW/CCE, Released). Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
Col. Scott Patten , 187FW/CC from the Alabama Air National Guard shakes hands with Lt. Gen. Vasyl Nikiforov, Deputy Commander of the Ukrainian Air Force after the F-16s land at Mirgorod Air Base Ukraine for SAFE SKIES 2011. SAFE SKIES 2011 is a joint Ukraine, Poland, U.S. aerial exchange event. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Maj. Matthew T. Mutti, 104FW/CCE, Released). Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
An Alabama F-16C taxis at Mirgorod Air Base, Ukraine, in the background, Ukraine SU-27s sit perched on the ramp ready to begin the training event at SAFE SKIES 2011. SAFE SKIES 2011 is a joint Ukraine, Poland, U.S. aerial exchange event. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Maj. Matthew T. Mutti, 104FW/CCE, Released). Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
An Alabama F-16C lands at Mirgorod Air Base, Ukraine, in the foreground Ukraine SU-27s sit perched on the ramp ready to begin the training event at SAFE SKIES 2011. SAFE SKIES 2011 is a joint Ukraine, Poland, U.S. aerial exchange event. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Maj. Matthew T. Mutti, 104FW/CCE, Released). Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
Capt. Frank Prokop, an F-16 pilot from the Alabama Air National Guard sits in the back seat of a Ukrainian SU-27 before his orientation ride on July 19, 2011 with Ukraine Col. Oleh Ges flying in the front seat during exercise SAFE SKIES 2011. SAFE SKIES 2011 is a joint Ukraine, Poland, U.S. aerial exchange event. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Charles Vaughn, 144 FW/PA) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
Pilots from the U.S.Air National Guard and Ukrainian air forces exchange greetings and well wishes at the conclusion of the opening ceremonies on July 18, 2011 at Mirgorod Air Base, Ukraine . (U.S. Air Force By Tech. Sgt. Charles Vaughn, 144 FW/PA /released) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
Pilots from the U.S.Air National Guard and Ukrainian air forces exchange greetings and well wishes at the conclusion of the opening ceremonies on July 18, 2011 at Mirgorod Air Base, Ukraine. (U.S. Air Force By Tech. Sgt. Charles Vaughn, 144 FW/PA /released) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
The Ukrainian air force pilots pose with the California and Alabama Air National Guard after they shared the customary bread at Mirgorod Air Base, Ukraine; in preparation for SAFE SKIES 2011, a joint Ukraine, Poland, U.S. aerial exchange event in Ukraine. (U.S. Air Force By Tech. Sgt. Charles Vaughn, 144 FW/PA /released) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
Lt. Col. Brian Peterson takes a piece of bread during a Ukrainian custom immediately following the landing of the F-16s on the ramp of Mirgorod Air Base, Ukraine; in preparation for SAFE SKIES 2011, a joint Ukraine, Poland, U.S.aerial exchange event in Ukraine. (U.S. Air Force By Tech. Sgt. Charles Vaughn, 144 FW/PA /released) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
Lt. Gen. Vasyl Nikiforov (Ukrainian Dept Commander of Ukraine AF) and said Lt. Col. Robert Swertfager (SAFE SKIES 2011 Project Officer) covers on the ramp at Mirgorod Air Base, Ukraine; in preparation for SAFE SKIES 2011, a joint Ukraine, Poland, U.S. aerial exchange event in Ukraine. (U.S. Air Force By Tech. Sgt. Charles Vaughn, 144 FW/PA /released) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
An Alabama F-16C taxis in front of Ukrainian SU-27s and MIG-29s, on the ramp at Mirgorod Air Base, Ukraine. This aircraft is the first Air National Guard fighter to ever land on Ukrainian soil in preparation for SAFE SKIES 2011, a joint Ukraine, Poland, U.S. aerial exchange event in Ukraine. (U.S. Air Force By Tech. Sgt. Charles Vaughn, 144 FW/PA /released) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
An Alabama F-16C makes a pass over Mirgorod Air Base, Ukraine; in preparation for SAFE SKIES 2011, a joint Ukraine, Poland, U.S. exchange event in Ukraine. (U.S. Air Force By Tech. Sgt. Charles Vaughn, 144 FW/PA /released) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
KEFLAVIK, Iceland -- A Eurofighter Typhoon from the Italian Air Force prepares for takeoff during the 2011 Northern Viking exercise here June 10. Northern Viking tests the capabilities of Iceland and the country's NATO allies, as well as increase the readiness of the forces involved and their interoperability. The Reserve 459th Air Refueling Wing, Joint Base Andrews, Md., participated in this year's exercise along with other active-duty and Air National Guard units. (U.S. Air Force photo released/Senior Airman Ryan Roth) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
KEFLAVIK, Iceland -- Maj. Derck Mullin, 756th Air Refueling Squadron, adjusts the controls on an altitude warning system before preparing to refuel NATO aircraft during the 2011 Northern Viking exercise here June 9. Northern Viking tests the capabilities of Iceland and the country's NATO allies, as well as "increase the readiness of the forces involved and their interoperability." The Reserve 459th Air Refueling Wing, Joint Base Andrews, Md., participated in this year's exercise along with other active-duty and Air National Guard units. (U.S. Air Force photo released/Tech. Sgt. Steve Lewis) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
KEFLAVIK, Iceland -- Staff Sgt. Dana Fernkas, 756th Air Refueling Squadron, refuels an F-16 from the 115th Fighter Wing, Wisconsin Air National Guard, during the 2011 Northern Viking exercise here June 7. Northern Viking tests the capabilities of Iceland and the country's NATO allies, as well as increase the readiness of the forces involved and their interoperability. The Reserve 459th Air Refueling Wing, Joint Base Andrews, Md., participated in this year's exercise along with other total force Air Force contigents. (U.S. Air Force photo released/Tech. Sgt. Steve Lewis) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
KEFLAVIK, Iceland -- Staff Sgt. Dana Fernkas, 756th Air Refueling Squadron, refuels a Royal Norwegian Air Force F-16 during the 2011 Northern Viking exercise here June 7. Northern Viking tests the capabilities of Iceland and the country's NATO allies, as well as increase the readiness of the forces involved and their interoperability. The Reserve 459th Air Refueling Wing, Joint Base Andrews, Md., participated in this year's exercise along with other Air Force active-duty and Air National Guard wings. (U.S. Air Force photo released/Tech. Sgt. Steve Lewis) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...