86th Aeromedical Evacuation mission with the HAW

U.S. Air Force members from the 86th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron, Ramstein Air Base, Germany configure the C-17 Globemaster III aircraft from the Heavy Airlift Wing (HAW) before a training flight to Tbilisi, Georgia, July 25, 2012. The mission marked the first aeromedical training mission executed by the HAW, a multinational C-17 Wing comprised of members from 12 nations. (U.S. Air Force photo/MSgt Wayne Clark, AFNE Regional News Bureau) (Released)

86th Aeromedical Evacuation mission with the HAW

U.S. Air Force members from the 86th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron, Ramstein Air Base, Germany load simulated patients aboard an C-17 Globemaster III aircraft from the Heavy Airlift Wing (HAW) before a training flight to Tbilisi, Georgia, July 25, 2012. The mission marked the first aeromedical training mission executed by the HAW, a multinational C-17 Wing comprised of members from 12 nations. (U.S. Air Force photo/MSgt Wayne Clark, AFNE Regional News Bureau) (Released)

Coalition forces train with partners in arms to enable CSAR readiness

CAMPIA TURZII, Romania -- Romanian air force special forces members use their nation’s combat search and rescue procedures to identify U.S. Air Force Capt. Maureen Hartney, 81st Fighter Squadron executive officer, as a survivor July 19 during a training mission a part of the Dacian Thunder exerise here. The 81st FS A-10 Thunderlbolt II pilots worked with Romanian air force IAR helicopter pilots to locate and safely rescue Hartney in this mission. Dacian Thunder is a month-long partnership building exercise in which the U.S. Air Force, Romanian air force, U.S. Marine Corps and the Royal Air Force exchange techniques, tactics and procedures to strengthen coalition and joint capabilities. Faces have been blurred to protect the identity of special forces members. (U.S. Air force photo by Senior Airman Natasha Stannard/Released)

Farnborough 2012 wraps up

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.

Farnborough 2012 wraps up part 1

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.

Farnborough 2012 wraps up part 1

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.

Farnborough 2012 wraps up part 1

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class James Anderson and Airman 1st Class Christie Mitchell, 48th Security Forces Squadron response force members, patrol the U.S. military static display coral, 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.

In the Ranks of an Ally

PARIS -- U.S. Air Force Maj. James Gingras, French Air Force Academy exchange officer, left, speaks with his cadets before marching in the 2012, 14th of July parade in Paris. The 14th of July, known in English by Bastille Day, is the French equivalent of the American 4th of July. It commemorates the attack on the Bastille on July 14, 1989, which preceded the French revolution. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Benjamin Wilson)

In the Ranks of an Ally

PARIS -- Camps del Elysee during the 2012, 14th of July parade in Paris. The 14th of July, known in English by Bastille Day, is the French equivalent of the American 4th of July. It commemorates the attack on the Bastille on July 14, 1989, which preceded the French revolution. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Benjamin Wilson)

In the Ranks of an Ally

PARIS -- People watch as military units pass during a parade on Camps del Elysee during the 2012, 14th of July festivities in Paris. The 14th of July, known in English by Bastille Day, is the French equivalent of the American 4th of July. It commemorates the attack on the Bastille on July 14, 1989, which preceded the French revolution. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Benjamin Wilson)

In the Ranks of an Ally

PARIS -- Cadets and their instructors from the French Air Force Academy march in the 2012, 14th of July parade. The 14th of July, known in English by Bastille Day, is the French equivalent of the American 4th of July. It commemorates the attack on the Bastille on July 14, 1989, which preceded the French revolution. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Benjamin Wilson)

In the Ranks of an Ally

PARIS -- Cadets and their instructors from the French Air Force Academy march in the 2012, 14th of July parade. The 14th of July, known in English by Bastille Day, is the French equivalent of the American 4th of July. It commemorates the attack on the Bastille on July 14, 1989, which preceded the French revolution. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Benjamin Wilson)