USAFE wings rule sky with Iron Hand

An F-16 Fighting Falcon from the 31st Fighter Wing, Aviano Air Base, Italy, approaches for air refueling from a KC-135 Stratotanker from the 100th Air Refueling Wing, RAF Mildenhall, England, March 4, 2015, during Exercise Iron Hand over southern France. The aircraft were participating in a combined training event designed to enhance interoperability between the two wings and refine techniques and procedures. This type of planned, routine training allows for a key opportunity for U.S. Air Forces in Europe – Air Forces Africa wings to work with each other to ensure they are ready to conduct real-world missions effectively and efficiently when called upon. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kate Maurer/Released)

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USAFE wings rule sky with Iron Hand

An F-16 Fighting Falcon from the 31st Fighter Wing, Aviano Air Base, Italy, approaches for air refueling from a KC-135 Stratotanker from the 100th Air Refueling Wing, RAF Mildenhall, England, March 4, 2015, during Exercise Iron Hand over southern France. Through forward presence and ready forces, U.S. Air Forces in Europe – Air Forces Africa executes missions in support of regional and global operations to provide global vigilance, global reach and global power for national objectives across an area spanning 104 countries. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kate Maurer/Released)

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USAFE wings rule sky with Iron Hand

A KC-135 Stratotanker from the 100th Air Refueling Wing, RAF Mildenhall, England, refuels an F-16 Fighting Falcon from the 31st Fighter Wing, Aviano Air Base, Italy, March 4, 2015, during Exercise Iron Hand over southern France. The aircraft were participating in a combined training event designed to enhance interoperability between the two wings and refine techniques and procedures. This type of planned, routine training allows a key opportunity for U.S. Air Forces in Europe – Air Forces Africa wings to work with each other to ensure assets are ready to conduct real-world missions effectively and efficiently when called upon. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kate Maurer/Released)

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USAFE wings rule sky with Iron Hand

F-16 Fighting Falcons from the 31st Fighter Wing, Aviano Air Base, Italy, fly in formation after refueling from a KC-135 Stratotanker from the 100th Air Refueling Wing, RAF Mildenhall, England, March 4, 2015, during Exercise Iron Hand over southern France. U.S. Air Forces in Europe – Air Forces Africa forward-based, ready forces and partnerships allow its wings to provide timely, decisive airpower to meet emerging challenges and execute missions across Europe and Africa. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kate Maurer/Released)

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USAFE wings rule sky with Iron Hand

F-16 Fighting Falcons from the 31st Fighter Wing, Aviano Air Base, Italy, execute formation maneuvers after refueling from a KC-135 Stratotanker from the 100th Air Refueling Wing, RAF Mildenhall, England, March 4, 2015, during Exercise Iron Hand over southern France. Through forward presence and ready forces, U.S. Air Forces in Europe – Air Forces Africa executes missions in support of regional and global operations to provide global vigilance, global reach and global power for national objectives across an area spanning 104 countries. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kate Maurer/Released)

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USAFE wings rule sky with Iron Hand

Published March 10, 2015