Morocco, US Airmen unite for Majestic Eagle 2013

BEN GUERIR AIR BASE, Morocco – Airman 1st Class Ashley Williams, 510th Fighter Squadron Aircraft Maintenance Unit avionics technician, signals for Capt. Dan Krowinski, 510th Fighter Squadron pilot, to hold during exercise Majestic Eagle 2013 on April 15, 2013. During the exercise the Airmen from the Royal Moroccan Air Force and the U.S. Air Force work together to improve combat readiness through tactical training. Williams hails from Charlestown N.H., and Krowinski is a native of Erie, Pa. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Stephen Linch)

Morocco, US Airmen unite for Majestic Eagle 2013

BEN GUERIR AIR BASE, Morocco – Capt. Alfred Velasquez, 510th Fighter Squadron pilot, straps into an F-16 Fighting Falcon during exercise Majestic Eagle 2013 on April 15, 2013. During the exercise the Airmen from the Royal Moroccan Air Force and the U.S. Air Force work together to improve combat readiness through tactical training. Velasquez hails from Yuma, Ariz. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Stephen Linch)

Mali, Airlift, France, Bamako

French soldiers assist aircrew from the 4th Airlift Squadron, 62nd Airlift Wing, McChord Air Force Base unload French military cargo after their transportation flight on January 25, 2013 from Base Aerienne 125, Istres, France to Mali. Flight included transportation of military vehicles, equipment, and personnel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brandi Hansen/Released)

French Mirage

A French Mirage fighter refuels from a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker from the 100th Air Refueling Wing, RAF Mildenhall, England, over Africa Jan. 30, 2013. Tankers from RAF Mildenhall, operating from a forward-deployed location, began flying refueling missions in support of French operations in Mali Jan. 27, 2013. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Jason Smith)

C-17, France, Mali, AFAFRICA, USAFE, airlift

WESTERN EUROPE - French soldier, Marjorie Moreaux, looks out of a window while in route to Mali in a U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III. The United States has agreed to help France airlift troops and equipment into Mali. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman James Richardson/Released)

Mali, France, C-17, USAFE, AFAFRICA

ISTRES, France – French troops prepare for take-off inside a U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III cargo aircraft in Istres, France, Jan. 21, 2013. France deployed military to the African country of Mali to fight forces who threaten the current Mali government's stability and are relying on assistance from allies in transporting troops and supplies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nathanael Callon/Released)

ILA 2012 features US military aircraft

BERLIN - Members of the German air force move a USAFE C-21 aircraft while setting up the ILA 2012 Berlin Air Show here Sept. 10. More than 300,000 visitors from across the world are expected to visit ILA 2012 Sept. 11-16. ILA 2012 is an international event hosted by Germany. More than 50 U.S. military personnel from bases in Europe and the United States were on site to showcase the various U.S. military aircraft and equipment on display. The U.S. aircraft featured at ILA 2012 were the UH-60 Black Hawk, UH-72A Lakota, F-16C Fighting Falcon, C-17 Globemaster III, and C-130 Hercules. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Tabitha Lee)

ILA 2012 features US military aircraft

BERLIN - Chancellor Angela Merkel of Germany, greets Philip Murphy, U.S. ambassador to Germany, and Gen. Philip Breedlove, U.S. Air Forces in Europe and U.S. Air Forces Africa commander, during a tour of the U.S. military aircraft “corral” at the Berlin Air Show, commonly known as ILA 2012, here Sept 11. ILA 2012 is an international event hosted by Germany. More than 50 U.S. military personnel from bases in Europe and the U.S. show cased various U.S. military aircraft and equipment on display. The U.S. aircraft featured at ILA 2012 are the UH-60 Black Hawk, UH-72A Lakota, F-16C Fighting Falcon, C-17 Globemaster III, and C-130 Hercules.

Saber Strike

A formation of U.S. Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt II aircraft fly over Amari Air Base, Estonia, prior to landing, June 8, 2012. The aircraft, flown by the 107th Fighter Squadron, Michigan Air National Guard, are believed to be the first A-10s to ever land in Estonia. The aircraft and their Airmen were in Estonia to participate in Saber Strike 2012, a multi-national exercise based in Estonia and Latvia. (National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Rachel Barton)

Saber Strike

The final U.S. Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt II aircraft of a four-ship formation taxies in at Amari Air Base, Estonia, June 8, 2012. The aircraft, flown by the 107th Fighter Squadron, Michigan Air National Guard, are believed to be the first A-10s to ever land in Estonia. The aircraft and their Airmen were in Estonia to participate in Saber Strike 2012, a multi-national exercise based in Estonia and Latvia. (National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Rachel Barton)

ANG, USAFE Leaders visit Safe Skies 2011

Air National Guard F-16C Fighting Falcons fly in formation with a Ukrainian SU-27 over Mirgorod Air Base, Ukraine, July 22, during Safe Skies 2011. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Charles Vaughn)

C-37

The C-37A is a twin-engine, turbofan aircraft acquired to fill the worldwide special air missions for high-ranking government and Defense Department officials. There are nine C-37s in the Air Force inventory, of which one is assigned to the 86th Airlift Wing, 309th Airlift Squadron, at Chievres Air Base, Belgium, to support the U.S. Air Forces in Europe mission.

C-17 at Farnborough 2010

FARNBOROUGH, United Kingdom -- A C-17 Globemaster crew member from Travis Air Force Base, Calif., demonstrates features of the cargo bay at the U.S. coral here July 21. Eleven U.S. aircraft and approximately 70 military personnel representing all branches of service participate in the 2010 Farnborough International Air Show that takes place July 19-25. (U.S. Air Force photo/Capt. Naomi Evangelista)

C-17 at Farnborough 2010

FARNBOROUGH, United Kingdom -- Capt. Gordon Roman, C-17 Globemaster pilot from Travis Air Force Base, Calif., explains cockpit controls to British cadets here July 20. Eleven U.S. aircraft and approximately 70 military personnel representing all branches of service participate in the 2010 Farnborough International Air Show that takes place July 19-25. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Jerry Fleshman)

C-130J at Farnborough 2010

FARNBOROUGH, United Kingdom -- Capt. Samuel Bartrone, 37th Airlift Squadron pilot, discusses features in the cargo bay of a C-130J Super Hercules with Simon Bradshaw, Hampshire police constable, at the 2010 Farnborough International Air Show July 20. The air show takes place July 19-25 with approximately 1,300 exhibitors from private, commercial civil and military sectors, 132,000 trade visitors and nearly 153,000 public visitors. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Heather M. Norris)

C-130J at Farnborough 2010

FARNBOROUGH, United Kingdom -- A C-130J Super Hercules takes off from the Farnborough Aerodrome runway July 19. The aircraft is from Ramstein Air Base, Germany, and is being piloted by Lockheed Martin. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Jerry Fleshman)

C-130J at Farnborough 2010

FARNBOROUGH, United Kingdom -- A C-130J Super Hercules approaches onlookers on Farnborough Aerodrome runway July 19. The aircraft is from Ramstein Air Base, Germany, and is being piloted by Lockheed Martin. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Jerry Fleshman)

USAF represented at RIAT

A U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress based out of Barksdale Air Force Base, La., participates at the Royal International Air Tattoo July 17, 2010, at RAF Fairford, United Kingdom. RIAT is held annually and boast itself as "the world's largest military airshow." (U.S. Air Force photo/Chief Master Sgt. Greg Wade)

USAF represented at RIAT

A U.S. Air Force C-130J based out of Ramstein Air Base, Germany sits on the ramp at the start of the Royal International Air Tattoo July 17, 2010, at RAF Fairford, United Kingdom. (U.S. Air Force photo/Chief Master Sgt. Greg Wade)

USAF represented at RIAT

A U.S. Air Force C-130J based out of Ramstein Air Base, Germany sits on the ramp at the start of the Royal International Air Tattoo July 17, 2010, at RAF Fairford, United Kingdom. RIAT is held annually allowing countries from around the world to showcase their aircraft and aerial skills. (U.S. Air Force photo/Chief Master Sgt. Greg Wade)

C-130J propels to Berlin Air Show

Mihai Enescu, from Ploiest, Romania, looks out of the window of a C-130J Hercules during the 2010 Berlin International Aerospace Exhibition and Conferences June 10. The Berlin Air Show is one of the premier event of its kind in the world. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Julius Delos Reyes)

C-130J propels to Berlin Air Show

Visitors tour the C-130J Hercules during the 2010 Berlin International Aerospace Exhibition and Conferences June 10. The C-130 is one of Air Force’s main attractions during the Berlin Air Show. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Julius Delos Reyes)

C-130J propels to Berlin Air Show

A C-130J Hercules from Ramstein Air Base, Germany, attracts visitors of the ILA 2010 Berlin International Aerospace Exhibition and Conferences June 10. The C-130 is one of Air Force’s main attractions during the Berlin Air Show. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Julius Delos Reyes)

Spirit of Berlin

– Staff Sgt. Leah Farias, 17th Airlift Squadron loadmaster from Charleston Air Force Base, S.C., waits for people to come down from a C-17 Globemaster III’s cockpit during the ILA 2010 Berlin International Aerospace Exhibition and Conferences June 9 at the Berlin-Schoenefeld Airport. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Julius Delos Reyes)