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U.S., Norway conduct first F-35 cross-service maintenance

Airmen with the Royal Norwegian Air Force refuel a U.S. F-35 Lightning II at Ørland Air Station in Norway, April 8, 2024. The mission marked the first time that Airmen from one nation’s military provided servicing to another nation’s F-35 aircraft without supervision. The cross servicing of aircraft between NATO partners highlights the future interoperability with fellow F-35 users across the European Theater. (RNoAF photo by Ole Andreas Vekve)

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Retired Gen. Tod D. Wolters: a leader among leaders

Retired U.S. Air Force Gen. Tod D. Wolters, former Supreme Allied Commander Europe and U.S. European Command commander, poses for a photo with his guests of honor during his Order of the Sword ceremony at Centro di Catalogazione dei Magredi in San Quirino, Italy, April. 9, 2024. The Order of the Sword tradition originated in the early 12th century. The sword symbolized truth, justice and righteous power. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jenna A. Bond)

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Retired Gen. Tod D. Wolters: a leader among leaders

From left, retired U.S. Air Force Gen. Tod D. Wolters, former Supreme Allied Commander Europe and U.S. European Command commander, U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Cesar Flores, 31st Fighter Wing command chief, and Chief Master Sgt. Randy Kwiatkowski, U.S. Air Forces Europe and Air Forces Africa command chief, participate in the sword presentation at Centro di Catalogazione dei Magredi in San Quirino, Italy, April. 9, 2024. The Order of the Sword tradition originated in the early 12th century. The sword symbolized truth, justice and righteous power. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jenna A. Bond)

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Retired Gen. Tod D. Wolters: a leader among leaders

Retired U.S. Air Force Gen. Tod D. Wolters, former Supreme Allied Commander Europe and U.S. European Command commander, shakes hands with Airmen before his Order of the Sword ceremony at Centro di Catalogazione dei Magredi in San Quirino, Italy, April. 9, 2024. The Order of the Sword recognizes leaders who have made significant contributions to the enlisted corps. It is the highest honor and tribute noncommissioned officers can bestow upon an individual. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jenna A. Bond)

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Retired Gen. Tod D. Wolters: a leader among leaders

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Tiffany Griego, 100th Air Refueling Wing command chief, signs the proclamation during an Order of the Sword ceremony at Centro di Catalogazione dei Magredi in San Quirino, Italy, April. 9, 2024. Every person that attended the ceremony was encouraged to sign the scroll before it was presented to retired Gen. Tod D. Wolters, former Supreme Allied Commander Europe and U.S. European Command commander. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jenna A. Bond)

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Retired Gen. Tod D. Wolters: a leader among leaders

Retired U.S. Air Force Gen. Tod D. Wolters, former Supreme Allied Commander Europe and U.S. European Command commander, shakes hands with Airmen before his Order of the Sword ceremony at Centro di Catalogazione dei Magredi in San Quirino, Italy, April. 9, 2024. The Order of the Sword recognizes leaders who have made significant contributions to the enlisted corps. It is the highest honor and tribute noncommissioned officers can bestow upon an individual. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jenna A. Bond)

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Retired Gen. Tod D. Wolters: a leader among leaders

Retired U.S. Air Force Gen. Tod D. Wolters, former Supreme Allied Commander Europe and U.S. European Command commander, is presented with the proclamation during his Order of the Sword ceremony at Centro di Catalogazione dei Magredi in San Quirino, Italy, April. 9, 2024. The Order of the Sword tradition originated in the early 12th century when medieval noncommissioned officers would honor leaders and pledge loyalty by presenting them with a ceremonial sword. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jenna A. Bond)

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Retired Gen. Tod D. Wolters: a leader among leaders

Retired U.S. Air Force Gen. Tod D. Wolters, former Supreme Allied Commander Europe and U.S. European Command commander, speaks during his Order of the Sword ceremony at Centro di Catalogazione dei Magredi in San Quirino, Italy, April. 9, 2024. The Order of the Sword tradition originated in the early 12th century when medieval noncommissioned officers would honor leaders and pledge loyalty by presenting them with a ceremonial sword. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jenna A. Bond)

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USMC ‘Elvis’ provides hoist platform for 82nd ERQS

U.S. Air Force pararescuemen and Tactical Air Control Party specialists assigned to the 82nd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron look back at a U.S. Marine Corps MV-22 Osprey tiltrotor transport aircraft at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, March 18, 2024. As the Joint Air Component Coordination Element to Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa, the 449th Air Expeditionary Group regularly partners with joint, interagency, intergovernmental and multinational teammates to provide theater security cooperation activities in East Africa. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Allison Payne)

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USMC ‘Elvis’ provides hoist platform for 82nd ERQS

U.S. Air Force operators assigned to the 82nd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron hoist into a U.S. Marine Corps MV-22 Osprey tiltrotor transport aircraft at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, March 18, 2024. Aircrew and pararescuemen regularly partner together for joint personnel recovery training to ensure rapid response and readiness for a wide range of personnel recovery scenarios. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Allison Payne)

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USMC ‘Elvis’ provides hoist platform for 82nd ERQS

A U.S. Air Force Tactical Air Control Party specialist assigned to the 82nd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron prepares to board a U.S. Marine Corps MV-22 Osprey tiltrotor transport aircraft at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, March 18, 2024. As part of the 449th Air Expeditionary Group, the 82nd ERQS serves as the task force responsible for conducting personnel recovery operations in East Africa. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Allison Payne)

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USMC ‘Elvis’ provides hoist platform for 82nd ERQS

U.S. Air Force pararescuemen and Tactical Air Control Party specialists assigned to the 82nd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron gather a fast rope while conducting training with a U.S. Marine Corps MV-22 Osprey tiltrotor transport aircraft at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, March 18, 2024. Conducting routine hoist training allows operators to perfect their quick movement and recovery skills in the event of a real-world recovery mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Allison Payne)

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USMC ‘Elvis’ provides hoist platform for 82nd ERQS

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Reece McKenzie, medical officer, assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 261, or VMM-261 (REIN), looks out the side of a USMC MV-22 Osprey tiltrotor transport aircraft at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, March 13, 2024. The Osprey is a joint service multirole combat aircraft that can take off, land and hover like a helicopter, with the speed and range of a fixed-wing aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Allison Payne)

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USMC ‘Elvis’ provides hoist platform for 82nd ERQS

U.S. Air Force pararescuemen assigned to the 82nd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron board a U.S. Marine Corps MV-22 Osprey tiltrotor transport aircraft at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, March 13, 2024. As the only air wing in Africa, the 406th Air Expeditionary Wing regularly trains and operates alongside joint Department of Defense and international military counterparts across the continent to support our African partners in protecting their borders with matters of national security. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Allison Payne)

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USMC ‘Elvis’ provides hoist platform for 82nd ERQS

A U.S. Air Force pararescueman assigned to the 82nd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron rappels from a U.S. Marine Corps MV-22 Osprey tiltrotor transport aircraft at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, March 13, 2024. Conducting routine hoist training allows operators to perfect their quick movement and recovery skills in the event of a real-world recovery mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Allison Payne)

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USMC ‘Elvis’ provides hoist platform for 82nd ERQS

A U.S. Marine crew chief assigned to U.S. Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 261, or VMM-261 (REIN), watches U.S. Air Force pararescuemen assigned to the 82nd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron on the ramp of a USMC MV-22 Osprey tiltrotor transport aircraft at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, March 13, 2024. Aircrew and pararescuemen regularly partner together for joint personnel recovery training to ensure rapid response and readiness for a wide range of personnel recovery scenarios. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Allison Payne)

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USMC ‘Elvis’ provides hoist platform for 82nd ERQS

A U.S. Air Force pararescueman assigned to the 82nd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron rappels out of a U.S. Marine Corps MV-22 Osprey tiltrotor transport aircraft at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, March 13, 2024. The 82nd ERQS is the primary personnel recovery agency within the 449th Air Expeditionary Group, which serves to support U.S. Africa Command objectives to promote regional security, stability and prosperity. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Allison Payne)

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USMC ‘Elvis’ provides hoist platform for 82nd ERQS

A U.S. Air Force pararescueman assigned to the 82nd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron looks out the back of a U.S. Marine Corps MV-22 Osprey tiltrotor transport aircraft at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, March 13, 2024. The Osprey is a joint service multirole combat aircraft that can take off, land and hover like a helicopter, with the speed and range of a fixed-wing aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Allison Payne)

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USMC ‘Elvis’ provides hoist platform for 82nd ERQS

U.S. Air Force pararescuemen assigned to the 82nd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron and U.S. Marines assigned to the U.S. Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 261, or VMM-261 (REIN), prepare for a flight at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, March 13, 2024. Aircrew and pararescuemen regularly partner together for joint personnel recovery training to ensure rapid response and readiness for a wide range of personnel recovery scenarios. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Allison Payne)

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Third Air Force welcomes new commander

U.S. Air Force Gen. James Hecker, United States Air Forces in Europe – Air Forces Africa commander, Maj. Gen. Derek France, Third Air Force commander, and Maj. Gen. Paul Moga, USAFE-AFAFRICA chief of staff, salute during the singing of the national anthem at the Third Air Force change of command at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, April 3, 2024. As USAFE-AFAFRICA’s only numbered air force, the NAF's 28-member command staff provides support for all of Third Air Force, which consists of 10 wings with more than 32,000 Airmen across two continents -- an area-of-responsibility that stretches from the Arctic to the Cape of Good Hope. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jordan Lazaro)

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