RED HORSE Tackles Training Camp Improvements in Georgia

Tech. Sgt. Terry McNeil and Senior Airman Tony Rice, 819th Expeditionary RED HORSE squadron, lead Republic of Georgia conscripts in removing electrical wire at the Vaziani South Training Area, Feb. 6, 2013. The RED HORSE Squadron was tasked to deploy 200 personnel in support of European Command from Nov. 1, 2012 to May 1, 2013. As part of the deployment, the squadron was tasked to complete camp improvements for Marine Forces Europe. (U.S. Air Force photo / Capt. Craig Poulin)

USAFE Band tours Poland, builds partnerships through music

WARKA, Poland -- Members of the United States Air Forces in Europe stand during a performance in a local community center Nov. 6, 2012. Using music to bridge language, cultural, societal and socio-economic differences, the Band's goal is to advance international relationships and inspire positive and long-lasting impressions of the U.S. Air Force and the United States of America. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Gustavo Castillo/Released)

86th Aeromedical Evacuation mission with the HAW

Master Sergeant Andrew Schauble (left) instructs Senior Airman Drew Bivens, both from the 86th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron, Ramstein Air Base, Germany on the emergency procedure during a rapid decompression training scenarios aboard a 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

Senior Airman Drew Bivens, aeromedical evacuation technician, 86th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron, Ramstein Air Base, Germany conducts CPR on a simulated patient during a 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

Master Sergeant Andrew Schauble (left) instructs Senior Airman Drew Bivens, both from the 86th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron, Ramstein Air Base, Germany on the process of loading 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)

86th Aeromedical Evacuation mission with the HAW

U.S. Air Force members from the 86th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron, Ramstein Air Base, Germany review the checklist before loading 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)

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)

Saber Strike

Airmen from the 127th Wing, Michigan Air National Guard, disembark from a C-17 Globemaster at Amari Air Base, Estonia, June 8, 2012. The C-17 was delivering cargo and Air Force personnel to Estonia to participate in Saber Strike 2012, a multi-national exercise based in Estonia and Latvia. (National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Dan Heaton)

Saber Strike

Master Sgt. Mike Earley and Senior Amn. Joseph Mack, maintainers for the 127th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron from Selfridge Air National Guard Base, Mich., work together fastening a loading ejector rack to an A-10 Thunderbolt II Aircraft from the 107th Fighter Squadron, Selfridge, while deployed to Amari Air Base, Estonia. Michigan Air National Guard Airmen deployed in mid June, 2012 in support of the Saber Strike Exercise. (Air National Guard Photo by Staff Sgt. Rachel Barton)

New rifle course prepares Airmen for combat

VOGELWEH, Germany – Senior Airman Monique Young, 569th U.S. Force Protection Squadron, fires an M-4 Carbine while taking the new Air Force rifle qualification course Oct. 7. The new course of fire has a mandatory implementation date of Dec. 1, 2011. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Benjamin Wilson)

New rifle course prepares Airmen for combat

VOGELWEH, Germany – An Airman loads ammunition into a clip before firing in the new Air Force rifle qualification course Oct. 7. The new course of fire has a mandatory implementation date of Dec. 1, 2011. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Benjamin Wilson)

MEDCEUR 11 kicks off in Macedonia

CAMP PEPELISHTE, Macedonia -- Members of the United States Air Force and Army salute during the Macedonian and American National Anthems at the opening ceremony of Medical Training Exercise in Central and Eastern Europe 2011 here June 6. The countries participating in this year’s MEDCEUR are Macedonia, Montenegro, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia, Slovenia, Norway and the United States. MEDCEUR is a Partnership for Peace and chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff-sponsored regional and multilateral exercise in Central and Eastern Europe designed to provide medical training and operational experience in a deployed environment. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Kelley J. Stewart)

MEDCEUR 11 kicks off in Macedonia

CAMP PEPELISHTE, Macedonia – Col. Andreja Naumovski, Macedonian co-director of Medical Training Exercise in Central and Eastern Europe, gives his opening remarks during the MEDCEUR 2011 opening ceremony here June 6. The countries participating in this year’s MEDCEUR are Macedonia, Montenegro, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia, Slovenia, Norway and the United States. MEDCEUR is a Partnership for Peace and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff-sponsored regional and multilateral exercise in Central and Eastern Europe designed to provide medical training and operational experience in a deployed environment. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Kelley J. Stewart)

MEDCEUR 11 kicks off in Macedonia

CAMP PEPELISHTE, Macedonia – Gen. Maj. Naser Sejdini, Republic of Macedonia army deputy chief of staff, gives his opening remarks during the Medical Training Exercise in Central and Eastern Europe 2011 opening ceremony June 6. MEDCEUR is a Partnership for Peace and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff-sponsored regional and multilateral exercise in Central and Eastern Europe designed to provide medical training and operational experience in a deployed environment. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Kelley J. Stewart)

MEDCEUR 11 kicks off in Macedonia

CAMP PEPELISHTE, Macedonia – Service members from Macedonia, Montenegro, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia, Slovenia, Norway and the United States stand at parade rest during opening comments at the Medical Training Exercise in Central and Eastern Europe 2011 opening ceremony here June 6. MEDCEUR is a Partnership for Peace and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff-sponsored regional and multilateral exercise in Central and Eastern Europe designed to provide medical training and operational experience in a deployed environment. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Kelley J. Stewart)

MEDCEUR 11 kicks off in Macedonia

CAMP PEPELISHTE, Macedonia – Members of the United States Air Force and Army salute during the Medical Training Exercise in Central and Eastern Europe 2011 opening ceremony practice here June 6. The countries participating in this year’s MEDCEUR are Macedonia, Montenegro, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia, Slovenia, Norway and the United States. MEDCEUR is a Partnership for Peace and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff-sponsored regional and multilateral exercise in Central and Eastern Europe designed to provide medical training and operational experience in a deployed environment. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Kelley J. Stewart)

MEDCEUR 11 kicks off in Macedonia

CAMP PEPELISHTE, Macedonia – Members of the United States Air Force and Army salute during the Macedonian and American National Anthems at the opening ceremony of Medical Training Exercise in Central and Eastern Europe 2011 here June 6. The countries participating in this year’s MEDCEUR are Macedonia, Montenegro, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia, Slovenia, Norway and the United States. MEDCEUR is a Partnership for Peace and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff-sponsored regional and multilateral exercise in Central and Eastern Europe designed to provide medical training and operational experience in a deployed environment. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Kelley J. Stewart)

USAFE Concert Band on Tour

U.S. Air Force Maj. Matthew Henry, commander and conductor and Staff Sgt. Rachel Trimble, vocalist and operations representative with United States Air Forces in Europe Band discuss last minute details before a performance, Bratislava, Slovakia, May 4, 2011. The USAFE concert band is on tour through three countries, performing at seven locations as part of a building partnerships capacity and community outreach initiative. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Tech Sgt. Jocelyn L. Rich)

USAFE Concert Band on Tour

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Clayton Allen, audio technician and supply manager with the United States Air Forces in Europe Band sets up the stage before a performance, Bratislava, Slovakia, May 4, 2011. The USAFE concert band is on tour through three countries, performing at seven locations as part of a building partnerships capacity and community outreach initiative. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Tech Sgt. Jocelyn L. Rich)