Photos tagged with "Poland"

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 ...
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 ...
PALANGA, Lithuania – U.S. Marine Sgt. Christopher Judy holds position on a beach with the Polish vessel OPR Krakow in the background during a Baltic Operations (BALTOPS) 2012 amphibious operation exercise, June 11. This is the 40th iteration of BALTOPS, a maritime exercise intended to improve interoperability with partner nations by conducting realistic training at sea. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
USS NORMANDY, Baltic Sea (June 4, 2012) -- Cmdr. Kevin Hunt, executive officer of the guided-missile cruiser USS Normandy (CG 60), stands on the bridge wing, June 4, during sea and anchor detail as the ship departs Gdynia, Poland. Normandy, a Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser homeported in Norfolk, Va., is participating in Baltic Operations (BALTOPS) exercise 2012. Twelve nations are participating in the 40th iteration of BALTOPS, which is intended to improve interoperability with partner nations by conducting realistic training both on land and at sea. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
USS NORMANDY, Baltic Sea (June 4, 2012) -- Lt. j.g. Evren Hanson tracks a ship on the bridge wing of the guided-missile cruiser USS Normandy (CG 60), June 4, as the ship disembarks from Gdynia, Poland. Normandy, a Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser homeported in Norfolk, Va., is participating in Baltic Operations (BALTOPS) exercise 2012. Twelve nations are participating in the 40th iteration of BALTOPS, which is intended to improve interoperability with partner nations by conducting realistic training both on land and at sea. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Norton Schwartz and Polish Air Force Commander Lt. Gen. Lech Majewski sign the Military Personnel Exchange Program Memorandum of Understanding May 30, 2012 at a ceremony witnessed by U.S. Embassy Chargé d’affaires William Heidt and Defense Minister Tomasz Siemoniak. The MOU is the first of its kind in Central Europe and a significant step for both Air Forces. Through MPEP, the U.S. and Polish Air Forces exchange military officers in each other's Services. Along with family members, several Air Force Captains will work and live alongside their Allies. MPEP promotes mutual understanding and trust, enhances interoperability, strengthens air force-to-air force ties, and develops long-term professional and personal relationships. The Air Force officers and their families are expected to be in-place by the end of 2013 at Powidz and Krzesiny Air Bases in Poland, and at Luke and Pope Air Force Bases in Arizona and North Carolina. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
GDYNIA, Poland (June 1, 2012) - Polish Vice Adm. Tomasz Mathea (left), Commander-in-Chief, Polish Navy, and U.S. Navy Vice Adm. Frank C. Pandolfe (right), Commander, U.S. 6th Fleet and Commander, Striking and Support Forces NATO, speak with an aircrewman of the W-3RM 'Anakonda' search and rescue helicopter used by the Polish Navy. During Vice Adm. Pandolfe's official visit to Poland, he met with several Polish Navy and other military officials. His visit coincided with the start of the largest international maritime exercise in the Baltic Sea, BALTOPS, which marks its 40th anniversary this year. Participants from 12 countries are participating in the exercise, June 1-16, including Denmark, Estonia, France, Georgia, Germany, Latvia, Lithuania, the Netherlands, Poland, Russia, Sweden and the United States. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
Polish Army Maj. Gen. Andrzej Falkowski, the Polish Defense Attaché to Washington D.C., tries on an F-16 pilot’s helmet equipped with the joint helmet-mounted cueing system with help from Master Sgt. Don Lauver while Polish Army Gen. Mieczyslaw Cieniuch (right), Chief of the General Staff of the Polish Armed Forces, observes Jan. 12. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
Col. Stefan Walowski, the Polish Senior National Representative for Ramstein, Lt. Col. Rachele Smith, the Mannheim Army Health Center and Coleman Troop Medical Center commander, Col. John M. Cho, the 30th Medical Command commander, and Lt. Col. Zenon Pilat, Polish Liaison Team Chief at Ramstein, speak together following the Polish Armed Forced Medal presentation December 15. Cho and Smith were presented Polish Armed Forces Medals (Silver) on behalf of the Polish Minister of Defense for their work while serving at Landstuhl Regional Medical Center and their support to the wounded Polish service members receiving treatment there. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
Col. John M. Cho, commander of the 30th Medical Command, shakes hands with Col. Stefan Walowski, the Polish Senior National Representative for Ramstein, after being presented the Polish Armed Forces Medal December 15. He was presented the medal on behalf of the Polish Minister of Defense for his work while serving as the commander of Landstuhl Regional Medical Center and his support to the wounded Polish service members receiving treatment there. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
Lt. Col. Rachele Smith, the Mannheim Army Health Center and Coleman Troop Medical Center commander, was awarded the Polish Armed Forces Medal (Silver) by Col. Stefan Walowski, the Polish Senior National Representative for Ramstein, December 15. She was presented the medal on behalf of the Polish Minister of Defense for her work while serving at Landstuhl Regional Medical Center and her support to the wounded Polish service members receiving treatment there. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
Maj. Gen. William L. Enyart, Adjutant General Illinois National Guard, meets students from the Krakow School for the Blind and Visually Impaired. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
A Polish soldier allied with U.S. Army Europe's 173rd Airborne Brigade Combat Team, scans for a target during an engagement with opposing forces during Europe's Full-Spectrum Training Environment, Oct 23, 2011. The FSTE was hosted by the Joint Multinational Training Command at Grafenwoehr and Hohenfels Training Areas in Germany. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
A Iowa Air National Guard F-16 Fighter Aircarft take-off from 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. In the foreground an Air National Guard member watches the take-off. (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,prepares for it's last take-off from 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. In the foreground an Air National Guard member watches the take-off. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech.Sgt. Charles Vaughn/released) 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 ...
An Ukrainian SU-27 returns to Mirgorod Air Base from the final air intercept mission 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 ...
An Ukrainian SU-27 departs Mirgorod Air Base for the final air intercept mission 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 ...
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. Gen. Vasyl Nikiforov, Deputy Commander of the Ukrainian Air Force stands with Col Scott Patten, 187th Fighter Wing Commander poses with the joint Ukraine-U.S. Air National Guard team at the conclusion of SAFE SKIES 2011 at Mirgorod Air Base, Ukraine. 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 Maj. Matthew T. Mutti 104FW/CCE) 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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Formations from the U.S. Air National Guard and Ukrainian Air Force participate in the opening ceremonies at for SAFE SKIES 2011 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 ...
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 ...
Members of the 1st Battalion, 10th Special Forces Group (Airborne) conduct casualty evacuation training alongside a team of Polish soldiers from the 1st Special Forces Regiment of the Poland Special Operations Command on March 14 at the Joint Multinational Training Center at Grafenwoehr, Germany as part of honing their skills and their ability to operate seamlessly together. Training opportunities, identified as a result of annual Operations, Activities and Actions Conferences, allow U.S. Embassy country team members and SOF force providers to focus on future engagements. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
Team members of 1st Battalion, 10th Special Forces Group (Airborne) and1st Special Forces Regiment of the Polish Special Operations Forces Command take part in a Special Operations Forces (SOF) training engagement held March 17 at the Joint Multinational Training Center in Grafenwoehr, Germany. Training opportunities, identified as a result of annual Operations, Activities and Actions Conferences, allow U.S. Embassy country team members and SOF force providers to focus on future engagements throughout the European Command area of responsibility. (U.S. Army photo by Master Sgt. Donald Sparks - approved for release by MAJ James Gregory, SOCEUR PAO) 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 ...
Capt. Barbara Bujak, physical therapist at Landstuhl Regional Medical Center, speaks in her native tongue, Polish, with members of Multinational Battle Group East's Polish Contingent and European Rule of Law Mission in Kosovo. Bujak, who was born in Poland, moved to the U.S. at age 11 and joined the U.S. Army five years ago. Bujak's temporary assignment at Camp Bondsteel allowed her to experience a familiar ceremony in a new location. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
Col. Francisco Neuman, Multinational Battle Group East commander, introduces himself to Marta Przenioslo, deputy chief of mission of the Republic of Poland to Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, who made the trip to attend a ceremony to observe Polish Independence Day, Nov. 13. The ceremony was held two days after the traditional date of Nov. 11 in an effort to allow all Polish Contingent soldiers to participate. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
Multinational Battle Group East's Polish Contingent soldiers fire three shots in the air during an observance Polish Independence Day, which is Nov. 11, ceremony on Nov. 13. The ceremony was held after the traditional date of Nov. 11 to allow all Polish Contingent soldiers to participate. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Joshua Dodds, 130th Public Affairs Detachment) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
Multinational Battle Group East's Polish Contingent soldiers stand and salute as the Polish National Anthem plays during an observance of Polish Independence Day, Nov. 13. The ceremony was held after the traditional date of Nov. 11 to allow all Polish Contingent soldiers to participate. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
TA QALI, Malta (Nov. 16, 2010) -- Eurasia Partnership Capstone 2010 (EPC 10) participants come together in a teambuilding exercise by competing in obstacle courses. The groups were randomly selected to encourage participants from each country to work together. EPC is a maritime forces conference designed to build relationships and partnerships, and aims to improve interoperability between Eurasian nations through workshops and seminars. Participating nations include are Participating nations include are Azerbaijan, Bulgaria, Georgia, Greece, Israel, Malta, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Romania, Ukraine and United States. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
TA QALI, Malta (Nov. 16, 2010)-- Eurasia Partnership Capstone 2010 (EPC 10) participants come together in a teambuilding exercise by competing in obstacle courses. The groups were randomly selected to encourage participants from each country to work together. EPC is a maritime forces conference designed to build relationships and partnerships, and aims to improve interoperability between Eurasian nations through workshops and seminars. Participating nations include are Azerbaijan, Bulgaria, Georgia, Greece, Israel, Malta, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Romania, Ukraine and United States. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
Danish Lt. Col. Jens Nyrup, deputy commander of Multinational Battle Group North, addresses Hungarian, Polish and Slovenian soldiers during a Transfer of Authority ceremony at Camp Nothing Hill, near Leposavic/Leposaviq, Kosovo, Nov. 10. The Polish soldiers, from MNBG East, relinquished responsibilities of Camp Nothing Hill to the Hungarian and Slovenian soldiers, from MNBG West. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
Slovenian soldiers from Multinational Battle Group West salute the Slovenian flag as it is raised during a Transfer of Authority ceremony at Camp Nothing Hill, near Leposavic/Leposaviq, Kosovo, Nov. 10. The ceremony signified the transfer of responsibilities at Camp Nothing Hill from Polish soldiers from MNBG East, to Hungarian and Slovenian soldiers, from MNBG W. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
Polish soldiers from Multinational Battle Group East lower the Polish flag as during a Transfer of Authority ceremony at Camp Nothing Hill, near Leposavic/Leposaviq, Kosovo, Nov. 10. The ceremony signified the transfer of responsibilities at Camp Nothing Hill from Polish soldiers from MNBG East, to Hungarian and Slovenian soldiers, from MNBG W. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...