Photos tagged with "United Kingdom"

  • 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 ...
  • 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 – 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 ...
  • Marine Staff Sgt. Robert Hungerford joins international drum majors from the U.K., Norway, Canada, and Australia as they march out during the finale of the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo's opening night Aug. 3. The month long tattoo runs through Aug. 25 and brings together musicians, dancers and bagpipers from around the world, including the U.S. Naval Forces Europe Band, to perform in Europe’s most prestigious military tattoo. 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 ...
  • A U.S. Navy F/A-18F Super Hornet flies above thousands of spectators, 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 ...
  • The Royal Air Force Aerobatic Team 'Red Arrows' amaze thousands of spectators with an aerial demonstration, July 15, 2012, during the Farnborough International Air Show in Farnborough, England. More than 250,000 trade and public visitors attend the bi-annual event which concluded today. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • The Royal Air Force Aerobatic Team 'Red Arrows' amaze thousands of spectators with an aerial demonstration, July 15, 2012, during the Farnborough International Air Show in Farnborough, England. 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 ...
  • 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 ...
  • 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 ...
  • A U.S. Navy F/A-18F Super Hornet soars through the sky, 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 ...
  • A U.S. Navy F/A-18F Super Hornet soars through the sky, 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 ...
  • A U.S. Navy F/A-18F Super Hornet soars through the sky, 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 ...
  • A U.S. Navy F/A-18F Super Hornet soars through the sky, 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 ...
  • 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 ...
  • Secretary of the Air Force Michael Donley talks with airmen from Dover Air Force Base 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 Capt. Jay Blinn, 3rd Airlift 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 ...
  • 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 ...
  • Charles Bolden National Aeronautics and Space Administration administrator chats with a show guest in front of the U.S. Army’s newest helicopter the UH-72A Lakota, July 10, 2012, during the Farnborough International Air Show in Farnborough, England. The Lakota is a state- of- the- art aircraft with twin engine reliability, a 21st century navigation/communication system, and a proven record of commercial aviation service. 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. Army Lt. Col. Dave Bristol and Capt. Audrey Boenker, both from the Program Executive Office Aviation, talks with Charles Bolden National Aeronautics and Space Administration administrator about the advances of the UH-72A Lakota, July 10, 2012, during the Farnborough International Air Show in Farnborough, England. The Lakota is a state-of-the-art aircraft with twin engine reliability, a 21st century navigation/communication system, and a proven record of commercial aviation service. 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 ...
  • Gregory Barth Program Executive Office Aviation avionics lead shows Michael Ryan European Command interagency partnering how the hand controller for an MX-15i works on board of an U.S. Army UH-72A Lakota, July 10, 2012, during the Farnborough International Air Show in Farnborough, England. The Lakota is a state-of-the-art aircraft with twin engine reliability, a 21st century navigation/communication system, and a proven record of commercial aviation service. 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. Navy Lt. Adam Farber, Strike Fighter Weapons School Pacific weapons system officer, discusses his experience with the weapons on an F/A-18E Super Hornet with Rick Yuse Raytheon Space and Airborne Systems president, 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. Navy Lt. Adam Farber, Strike Fighter Weapons School Pacific weapons system officer, explains the vast capabilities of the F/A-18E Super Hornet to Benedicte Bastid ATR Aircraft hospitality representative, 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 ...
  • RAF FAIRFORD, United Kingdom - The Royal Air Force Red Arrows perform during the Royal International Air Tattoo here July 8. More than 130,000 people attended the tattoo. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • RAF FAIRFORD, United Kingdom - Ian Warner, of Sharnford, Leicestershire, talks with Maj. Jon Lee and 1st Lt. Adam Thompson, 494th Fighter Squadron, about squadron patches during the Royal International Air Tattoo at RAF Fairford. Lee and Thompson flew an F-15E Strike Eagle from RAF Lakenheath to display during RIAT. 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 - A C-5 Galaxy from Westover Air Reserve Base, Mass., sits as a static display at the Royal International Air Tattoo July 7. More than 130,000 people attended the tattoo. 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 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. Navy Cmdr. Jonathan Wise, Strike Fighter Wing Atlantic operations officer, talks about the capabilities of an F/A-18E Super Hornet to a visitor, 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. Navy Lt. Brandon Lenhart, Strike Fighter Weapons School Pacific weapons system officer, describes landing on an aircraft carrier to Rustem Gantsev Technologies Center Iskra general director, 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 ...
  • Kansas Sen. Jerry Moran is greeted by U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. George Singer, Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 264 tool room staff non-commissioned officer in charge, 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. 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 ...
  • Oklahoma Sen. James Inhofe (left) talks with U.S. Air Force Col. Joe Herron, Office of Defense Cooperation London Embassy, 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 ...
  • Alabama Sen. Richard Shelby meets with U.S. Army Lt. Col. Dave Bristol and Chief Warrant Officer Richard Riffle, July 8, 2012, during the Farnborough International Air Show in Farnborough, England. Bristol and Riffle are from the Program Executive Aviation Office out of Redstone Arsenal, Huntsville, Ala. They are part of approximately 100 aircrew and support personnel from bases in Europe and the United States that are participating in the air show. The world renowned air show 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 ...
  • Robba Moran, wife of Kansas Sen. Jerry Moran, laughs with U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpls. Ronte Harris and Reuben Jarmon, Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadrons 264 and 26, 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 ...
  • ST. PETERSBURG, Russia - Sailors from Fench naval vessel De Grasse (D612), Russian naval vessel Yaroslav Mudriy (727), British navy vessel HMS York (90), guided-missile cruiser USS Normandy (CG 60) and U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa, walk in formation during a wreath-laying ceremony held at the Piskariovskoye Memorial Cemetery during Exercise FRUKUS 2012. FRUKUS is an annual exercise aimed at improving maritime security through an open dialogue and increased training between the navies of France, Russia, United Kingdom and United States. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • BALTIC SEA - The guided-missile cruiser USS Normandy (CG 60) conducts helicopter operations in support of Exercise FRUKUS 2012. FRUKUS is an annual exercise aimed at improving maritime security through an open dialogue and increased training between the navies of France, Russia, United Kingdom and United States. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • BALTIC SEA - Sailors aboard the guided-missile cruiser USS Normandy (CG 60) deploy a floating target known as the "killer tomato" in preparation for a live-fire weapons exercise in support of the multinational training exercise FRUKUS 2012. FRUKUS is an annual exercise aimed at improving maritime security through an open dialogue and increased training between the navies of France, Russia, United Kingdom and United States. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • BALTIC SEA - French naval vessel De Grasse (D612), right, Russian naval vessel Yaroslav Mudriy (727), center, and British naval vessel HMS York (90), left, sail in formation prior to a live-fire weapons exercise in support of the multinational training exercise FRUKUS 2012. FRUKUS is an annual exercise aimed at improving maritime security through an open dialogue and increased training between the navies of France, Russia, United Kingdom and United States. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • BALTIC SEA - Russian naval vessel Yaroslav Mudriy (727), left, British naval vessel HMS York (90), second from left, the guided-missile cruiser USS Normandy (CG 60), third from left, and French naval vessel De Grasse (D612), right, sail in formation during the multinational training exercise FRUKUS 2012. FRUKUS is an annual exercise aimed at improving maritime security through an open dialogue and increased training between the navies of France, Russia, United Kingdom and United States. 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 ...
  • 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 ...
  • 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 ...
  • Task Force 68, which is made up of paratroopers from U.S., Germany, France, Holland, and United Kingdom, re-enacted the D-Day airborne operation on the La Fiere fields near Ste. Mere Eglise, France to commemorate the heroic acts of the WWII paratroopers who made the jump 68 years ago. After the jump, the task force marched into the town of Ste. Mere Eglise tothe sounds of cheers from the locals. Task Force 68 is in Normandy, France to commemorate the 68th annivesary of D-Day. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • Task Force 68, which is made up of paratroopers from U.S., Germany, France, Holland, and United Kingdom, re-enacted the D-Day airborne operation on the La Fiere fields near Ste. Mere Eglise, France to commemorate the heroic acts of the WWII paratroopers who made the jump 68 years ago. After the jump, the task force marched into the town of Ste. Mere Eglise tothe sounds of cheers from the locals. Task Force 68 is in Normandy, France to commemorate the 68th annivesary of D-Day. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • Task Force 68, which is made up of paratroopers from U.S., Germany, France, Holland, and United Kingdom, re-enacted the D-Day airborne operation on the La Fiere fields near Ste. Mere Eglise, France to commemorate the heroic acts of the WWII paratroopers who made the jump 68 years ago. After the jump, the task force marched into the town of Ste. Mere Eglise tothe sounds of cheers from the locals. Task Force 68 is in Normandy, France to commemorate the 68th annivesary of D-Day. 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 ...
  • 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 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 ...
  • 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 ...
  • Lt. Col. Clint Mixon, a weapons systems officer from the 492nd Fighter Squadron at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, explains the capabilities of the F-15E Strike Eagle on display Aug. 16, 2011, at the Moscow International Aviation and Space Salon, or MAKS, at Zhukovsky Airfield. About 100 crew members from U.S. and Europe-based units are participating in the show through Aug. 22. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Kelley J. Stewart) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • LONDON -- Deputy Defense Secretary William J. Lynn III receives a tour of the House of Parliament during a trip to London, England, Jan. 25, 2010. Deputy Secretary Lynn III is visiting the U.K. to strengthen defense cooperation between the U.S. and U.K. and enhancing European Defense Institutions. (Department of Defense photo by U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Jerry Morrison) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...