86th Aeromedical Evacuation mission with the HAW

U.S. Air Force members from the 86th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron, Ramstein Air Base, Germany conduct medical training scenarios aboard C-17 Globemaster III aircraft from the Heavy Airlift Wing (HAW) during 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 conduct medical training scenarios aboard C-17 Globemaster III aircraft from the Heavy Airlift Wing (HAW) during 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 conduct medical training scenarios aboard C-17 Globemaster III aircraft from the Heavy Airlift Wing (HAW) during 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 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

Staff Sergeant Ieshia Pledger, aeromedical evacuation technician Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron, Ramstein Air Base, Germany observes the configuration process for safety 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)

SECAF visits Papa Air Base, Hungary

Col. Keith Boone, commander of the Heavy Airlift Wing (HAW), talks with Secretary of the Air Force Michael Donley during a tour of P?pa Air Base, Hungary, July 11, 2012. The secretary visited the HAW to speak with Airmen about the direction of the Air Force, meet with them on the job and learn what?s on their minds. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Wayne Clark) (Released)

SECAF visits Papa Air Base, Hungary

Secretary of the Air Force Michael Donley addresses Airmen and their spouses during an ?all call? at the Cultural Center at P?pa Air Base, Hungary, July 11, 2012. The secretary visited the Heavy Airlift Wing (HAW) to speak with Airmen about the direction of the Air Force, meet with them on the job and learn what?s on their minds. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Wayne Clark)(Released)

SECAF visits Papa Air Base, Hungary

Col. Keith Boone, commander of the Heavy Airlift Wing (HAW) gives an operations briefing to Secretary of the Air Force Michael Donley during his visit to P?pa Air Base, Hungary, July 11, 2012. The secretary visited the HAW to speak with Airmen about the direction of the Air Force, meet with them on the job and learn what?s on their minds. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Wayne Clark) (Released)

SECAF visits Papa Air Base, Hungary

Col. Keith Boone, commander of the Heavy Airlift Wing (HAW) greets Secretary of the Air Force Michael Donley after his arrival at P?pa Air Base, Hungary, July 11, 2012. The secretary visited the HAW to speak with Airmen about the direction of the Air Force, meet with them on the job and learn what?s on their minds. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Wayne Clark) (Released)

SecAF visits Farnborough 2012

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.

SecAF visits Farnborough 2012

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.