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Royal Netherlands air force Capt. Tim Peijneburg, pilot from Leeuwarden Airbase, The Netherlands, returns a salute from U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Andrew Augustine, 48th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron dedicated crew chief, after they return each other's flags from being flown at Tactical Leadership Programme 16-3 at Los Llanos Air Base, Spain, Sept. 26.  Training programs like TLP showcase how the U.S. works side-by-side with NATO Allies and partners every day, training to meet future security challenges as a unified force. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Staff Sgt. Emerson Nuñez) Keeping partnerships prosperous at TLP
When the U.S. Air Force supports contingency operations in a deployed environment, it usually does so with the help of other NATO nations. Training courses like NATO Tactical Leadership Programme 16-3 strengthen the NATO alliance by providing an opportunity for participating nations to work alongside their supporting partners, both on the
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Airman 1st Class Caleb Witham, 86th Operations Support Squadron aircrew flight equipment apprentice, repacks a BA-22 parachute, July 25, 2016 at Ramstein Air Base, Germany. The AFE flight rotates Airmen in support of the 76th Airlift Squadron and the 37th AS mission. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Nesha Humes) Ramstein Airmen: detail oriented, disaster prepared
Day-to-day life is full of revelations, some good and others bad. When bad situations arise, an Airman’s attention to detail on the ground is imperative to save a life in the air. The 86th Operations Support Squadron aircrew flight equipment Airmen ensure the safety of aircrew by properly equipping them for everyday and emergency missions.
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Airman 1st Class Jonathan Kazmierski (left), 21st Operational Weather Squadron weather journeyman, and Airman Samuel Batterson, 21st OWS weather apprentice, observe weather screens Sept. 28, 2016, at Ramstein Air Base, Germany. The 21st OWS ensures that Airmen within the United States European Command and the United States Africa Command can perform their duties in spite of the weather. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class Savannah L. Waters) 21st OWS watches the skies
Walking outside and seeing clouds or an incoming storm can incite different reactions. Some dread the stormy weather, while others enjoy it. Sometimes the weather isn’t always an important part of a particular mission, so people won’t think too much about a storm.
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Default Air Force Logo Turkey now an unaccompanied, 12-month tour
Air Force assignments to Turkey are now unaccompanied, 12-month tours, effective Sept. 21, Air Force officials said Sept. 29.
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Local sound engineers watch and listen as a U.S. Air Force CV-22 Osprey Aircraft, assigned to the 352nd Special Operations Wing, Royal Air Force Mildenhall, England hovers over the flightline at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, Sept. 21, 2016. The engineers performed acoustic testing on the CV-22 at Spangdahlem from Sept. 20-23.  (U.S. Air Force photo by 1st Lt. Meredith Mulvihill) CV-22s visit Spangdahlem for acoustic testing
A CV-22 Osprey operated Sept. 20-23, 2016 from Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, for acoustic testing in preparation for the scheduled move of the 352nd Special Operations Wing.Officials will use this information to develop noise models that will help establish noise protection zones around Spangdahlem. “The main intent of that was to capture the
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2016
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Christian Varela, 48th Security Forces Squadron response force leader, keeps in communication with his team while monitoring a hallway during an active shooter exercise at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, Sept. 22. Active shooter exercises give defenders a chance to test their capabilities in a realistic situation and environment. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Malcolm Mayfield) Spartans seize simulated shooter
Defenders from the 48th Security Forces Squadron responded to the logistic readiness supply building after receiving a 911 call from simulated victims of an active shooter exercise Sept. 22.
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A three-man weapons load crew team, from the 48th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, load an AIM-120 onto an F-15E Strike Eagle after a sortie in support of Tactical Leadership Programme 16-3 at Los Llanos Air Base, Spain, Sept. 19. Training programs like TLP showcase how the U.S. works side-by-side with NATO Allies and partners every day, training to meet future security challenges as a unified force. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Staff Sgt. Emerson Nuñez) Stike Eagles armed, ready
When weapons systems officers of the 494th Fighter Squadron's Mighty Black Panthers decide to put munitions on a target, they know that target is going away.In Spain, maintenance Airmen ensure weapons loaded on the 494th FS's F-15E Strike Eagles are working properly for each and every air crew supporting NATO Tactical Leadership Programme 16-3."We
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A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker from the 191st Air Refueling Squadron, Roland R. Wright Air National Guard Base, Utah, awaits civic leader guests to board before a refueling mission at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, Sept. 26, 2016. The tanker arrived Sept. 17th to train with Spangdahlem’s F-16 Fighting Falcons, adding valuable training for air-to-air refueling. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Preston Cherry) Here comes the BOOM!

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EURO-NATO Joint Jet Pilot Training German Air Force honors 50th anniversary at Sheppard
The inspekteur der luftwaffe, equivalent to the chief of staff of the German Air Force, marked the 50th anniversary of German pilot training here during a special roll call Sept. 23, 2016.
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An F-15E Strike Eagle assigned to the 494th Fighter Squadron from Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, takes off for a sortie in support of Tactical Leadership Programme 16-3 at Los Llanos Air Base, Spain Sep. 19. The training prepares NATO and allied forces’ flight leaders to be mission commanders, lead coalition force air strike packages, instruct allied flying and non-flying personnel in matters related to tactical composite air operations, and provide tactical air expertise to NATO agencies. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Staff Sgt. Emerson Nuñez) Panthers showcase air power in Spain
An F-15E Strike Eagle assigned to the 494th Fighter Squadron from Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, takes off for a sortie in support of Tactical Leadership Programme 16-3 at Los Llanos Air Base, Spain Sep. 19. The training prepares NATO and allied forces’ flight leaders to be mission commanders, lead coalition force air strike packages,
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