Allied Strike 2011

Tech Sgt. Bryan Phillips, 8th Air Support Operations Squadron, is rescued by Joint Terminal Attack Controllers during a simulated attack at the Urban Lane, held at Hohenfels Training Area, Germany, June 27, 2011. The lane, which is run by Danish JTACs, is designed to train JTACs on operating in an urban environment. Allied Strike is Europe’s premier Close Air Support exercise, held annually to conduct robust, realistic CAS training that helps build partnership capacity among Allied NATO nations and refine the latest operational CAS tactics. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Desiree W. Esposito)

Allied Strike 2011

Slovenian army personnel train at the Urban Lane, held at Hohenfels Training Area, Germany, June 27, 2011. The lane, which is run by Danish Joint Terminal Attack Controllers, is designed to train JTACs on operating in an urban environment. Allied Strike is Europe’s premier Close Air Support exercise, held annually to conduct robust, realistic CAS training that helps build partnership capacity among Allied NATO nations and refine the latest operational CAS tactics. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Desiree W. Esposito)

Allied Strike 2011

Slovenian Joint Terminal Attack Controllers participate in the Urban Lane, held at Hohenfels Training Area, Germany, June 27, 2011. The lane, which is run by Danish JTACs, is designed to train JTACs on operating in an urban environment. Allied Strike is Europe's premier Close Air Support exercise, held annually to conduct robust, realistic CAS training that helps build partnership capacity among Allied NATO nations and refine the latest operational CAS tactics. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Desiree W. Esposito)

Allied Strike 2011

Slovenian army Pvt. Dejah Kova secures a safe house during a simulated attack at the Urban Lane, held at Hohenfels Training Area, Germany, June 27, 2011. The lane, which is run by Danish JTACs, is designed to train JTACs on operating in an urban environment. Allied Strike is Europe’s premier Close Air Support exercise, held annually to conduct robust, realistic CAS training that helps build partnership capacity among Allied NATO nations and refine the latest operational CAS tactics. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Desiree W. Esposito)

Allied Strike 2011

Maj. Rick Ernest, 7th Weather Squadron, fires at opposition forces with Close Combat Mission Capability Kit rounds during a simulated mortar attack at the Combat Outpost Defense lane at Grafenwoehr Training Area, Germany, June 28, 2011. The COP Defense lane trains Joint Terminal Attack Controllers on tactics, techniques and procedures for defending a COP against insurgent attack. Allied Strike is Europe’s premier Close Air Support exercise, held annually to conduct robust, realistic CAS training that helps build partnership capacity among Allied NATO nations and refine the latest operational CAS tactics. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Desiree W. Esposito)

Allied Strike 2011

Senior Airman Derrick Love, 435th Security Forces Squadron, loads his M-4 magazine with Close Combat Mission Capability Kit rounds during at the Combat Outpost Defense lane at Grafenwoehr Training Area, Germany, June 28, 2011. The COP Defense lane trains Joint Terminal Attack Controllers on tactics, techniques and procedures for defending a COP against insurgent attack. Allied Strike is Europe’s premier Close Air Support exercise, held annually to conduct robust, realistic CAS training that helps build partnership capacity among Allied NATO nations and refine the latest operational CAS tactics. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Desiree W. Esposito)

Allied Strike 2011

Senior Airman Derrick Love, 435th Security Forces Squadron, watches an AH-64 Apache attack helicopter provide simulated Close Air Support at the Combat Outpost Defense lane at Grafenwoehr Training Area, Germany, June 28, 2011. The COP Defense lane trains Joint Terminal Attack Controllers on tactics, techniques and procedures for defending a COP against insurgent attack. Allied Strike is Europe’s premier CAS exercise, held annually to conduct robust, realistic CAS training that helps build partnership capacity among Allied NATO nations and refine the latest operational CAS tactics. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Desiree W. Esposito)

Allied Strike 2011

Slovenian Joint Terminal Attack Controllers sign out equipment needed for the Combat Outpost Defense lane at Grafenwoehr Training Area, Germany, June 28, 2011. The COP Defense lane trains JTACs on tactics, techniques and procedures for defending a COP against insurgent attack. Allied Strike is Europe’s premier Close Air Support exercise, held annually to conduct robust, realistic CAS training that helps build partnership capacity among Allied NATO nations and refine the latest operational CAS tactics. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Desiree W. Esposito)

Allied Strike 2011

British Royal Air Force personnel run down the range to check their targets during weapons familiarization training at Allied Strike, held at Grafenwoehr Training Area, Germany, June 24, 2011. Allied Strike is Europe’s premier Close Air Support exercise, held annually to conduct robust, realistic CAS training that helps build partnership capacity among Allied NATO nations and refine the latest operational CAS tactics. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Desiree W. Esposito)

Allied Strike 2011

Personnel from the British Royal Air Force fire the M-4 rifle during weapons familiarization training at Allied Strike, held at Grafenwoehr Training Area, Germany, June 24, 2011. Allied Strike is Europe’s premier Close Air Support exercise, held annually to conduct robust, realistic CAS training that helps build partnership capacity among Allied NATO nations and refine the latest operational CAS tactics. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Desiree W. Esposito)

Allied Strike 2011

British Royal Air Force Lance Cpl. Ben Dolby participates in weapons familiarization training during Allied Strike, held at Grafenwoehr Training Area, Germany, June 24, 2011. Allied Strike is Europe’s premier Close Air Support exercise, held annually to conduct robust, realistic CAS training that helps build partnership capacity among Allied NATO nations and refine the latest operational CAS tactics. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Desiree W. Esposito)

Allied Strike 2011

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Robert Zachary, 4th Air Support Operations Group, assists NATO armed forces personnel during weapons familiarization training at Allied Strike, held at Grafenwoehr Training Area, Germany, June 24, 2011. Allied Strike is Europe’s premier Close Air Support exercise, held annually to conduct robust, realistic CAS training that helps build partnership capacity among Allied NATO nations and refine the latest operational CAS tactics. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Desiree W. Esposito)

Allied Strike 2011

Slovenian army personnel prepare for weapons familiarization training during Allied Strike, held at Grafenwoehr Training Area, Germany, June 24, 2011. Allied Strike is Europe’s premier Close Air Support exercise, held annually to conduct robust, realistic CAS training that helps build partnership capacity among Allied NATO nations and refine the latest operational CAS tactics. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Desiree W. Esposito)

Allied Strike 2011

British Royal Air Force Lance Cpl. Ben Dolby adjusts his helmet during weapons familiarization training at Allied Strike, held at Grafenwoehr Training Area, Germany, June 24, 2011. Allied Strike is Europe’s premier Close Air Support exercise, held annually to conduct robust, realistic CAS training that helps build partnership capacity among Allied NATO nations and refine the latest operational CAS tactics. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Desiree W. Esposito)

Allied Strike 2011

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Anthony Abel, 2nd Air Support Operations Squadron, participates in the Allied Strike obstacle course competition at Grafenwoehr Training Area, Germany, June 23, 2011. Allied Strike is Europe’s premier Close Air Support exercise, held annually to conduct robust, realistic CAS training that helps build partnership capacity among Allied NATO nations and refine the latest operational CAS tactics. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Desiree W. Esposito)

Allied Strike 2011

Slovenian Army Pvt. Matej Kokot participates in the Allied Strike obstacle course at Grafenwoehr Training Area, Germany, June 23, 2011. Allied Strike is Europe’s premier Close Air Support exercise, held annually to conduct robust, realistic CAS training that helps build partnership capacity among Allied NATO nations and refine the latest operational CAS tactics. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Desiree W. Esposito)

Allied Strike 2011

Slovenian army Pvt. Matic Repina low crawls under barbed wire during the Allied Strike obstacle course competition at Grafenwoehr Training Area, Germany, June 23, 2011. Allied Strike is Europe’s premier Close Air Support exercise, held annually to conduct robust, realistic CAS training that helps build partnership capacity among Allied NATO nations and refine the latest operational CAS tactics. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Desiree W. Esposito)

Allied Strike 2011

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Peter Davey, 8th Air Support Operations Squadron, participates in the Allied Strike obstacle course competition at Grafenwoehr Training Area, Germany, June 23, 2011. Allied Strike is Europe’s premier Close Air Support exercise, held annually to conduct robust, realistic CAS training that helps build partnership capacity among Allied NATO nations and refine the latest operational CAS tactics. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Desiree W. Esposito)

Allied Strike 2011

Allied Strike obstacle course participants perform a walkthrough to familiarize themselves with the course at Grafenwoehr Training Area, Germany, June 23, 2011. Allied Strike is Europe’s premier Close Air Support exercise, held annually to conduct robust, realistic CAS training that helps build partnership capacity among Allied NATO nations and refine the latest operational CAS tactics. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Desiree W. Esposito)

Allied Strike 2011

U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Christopher Dunn, 4th Air Support Operations Group safety Officer in Charge, escorts U.S and NATO Allied Strike participants through the obstacle course at Grafenwoehr Training Area, Germany, June 23, 2011. Allied Strike is Europe’s premier Close Air Support exercise, held annually to conduct robust, realistic CAS training that helps build partnership capacity among Allied NATO nations and refine the latest operational CAS tactics. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Desiree W. Esposito)

Allied Strike 2011

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Brandi Lorenzen, a weather forecaster with Detachment 3 of the 7th Weather Squadron, participates in hands-on training for a tactical metrological observation system in support of Allied Strike 2011 at Grafenwoehr Training Area, Germany, June 24, 2011. Allied Strike is Europe’s premier Close Air Support exercise, held annually to conduct robust, realistic CAS training that helps build partnership capacity among Allied NATO nations and refine the latest operational CAS tactics. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Desiree W. Esposito)

Allied Strike 2011

Personnel from the 7th Weather Squadron assemble a tactical metrological observation system during Allied Strike 2011 at Grafenwoehr Training Area, Germany, June 24, 2011. Allied Strike is Europe’s premier Close Air Support exercise, held annually to conduct robust, realistic CAS training that helps build partnership capacity among Allied NATO nations and refine the latest operational CAS tactics. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Desiree W. Esposito)

Allied Strike 2011

Slovenian army personnel prepare for a static display of their tactical reconnaissance equipment before the opening ceremony for Allied Strike 2011 at Grafenwoher Training Area, Germany, June 22, 2011. Allied Strike is Europe's premier Close Air Support exercise, held annually to conduct robust, realistic CAS training that helps build partnership capacity among Allied NATO nations and refine the latest operational CAS tactics. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Desiree W. Esposito)

Chaplain support

GRAFENWOEHR, Germany -- Chap. (Maj) Mike Curtis, a chaplain with the 435th Air Ground Operations Wing at Ramstein Air Base, visits with Capt. Dan Jansons, a Joint Terminal Attack Controller with the Latvian Armed Forces, June 22, 2011, in Grafenwoehr, Germany. Chaplain Curtis and Captain Jansons are here for Allied Strike 2011, Europe's annual premier close air support exercise, which focuses on conducting robust, realistic CAS training. The exercise also helps build partnership capacity among allied NATO nations and refine the latest operational CAS tactics. (Photo by Capt. Andrew Berrigan, 1st Air Support Operations Squadron)