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MAINEiacs Aim High during Arctic Challenge

Master Sgt. Melinda Metten from the 101st Air Refueling Wing diligently remains laser focused as she conducts mid-air refueling with her receiver over the Arctic Circle, May 31, 2023. The 101st ARW is taking part in Arctic Challenge Exercise 2023, a live fly exercise that serves to advance arctic security initiatives and enhance interoperability in the increasingly dynamic and contested region.
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MAINEiacs Aim High during Arctic Challenge

Master Sgt. Melinda Metten monitors radio traffic with her team as she waits to head back to her boom pod aboard a KC-135 Stratotanker flying over the Arctic Circle, May 31, 2023. The 101st ARW is taking part in Arctic Challenge Exercise 2023, a live fly exercise that serves to advance arctic security initiatives and enhance interoperability in the increasingly dynamic and contested region.
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MAINEiacs Aim High during Arctic Challenge

Capt. Kyle Tufts adjusts the appropriate cabin pressure while flying his KC-135 Stratotanker over the Arctic Circle, May 31, 2023. The 101st ARW is taking part in Arctic Challenge Exercise 2023, a live fly exercise that serves to advance arctic security initiatives and enhance interoperability in the increasingly dynamic and contested region.
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MAINEiacs Aim High during Arctic Challenge

A KC-135 Stratotanker from the 101st Air Refueling Wing takes off in Norway to refuel above the Arctic Circle, June 6th, 2023. The crews are participating in a live fly exercise that serves to advance arctic security initiatives and enhance interoperability in the increasingly dynamic and contested region.
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MAINEiacs Aim High during Arctic Challenge

Tech. Sgt. Travis Smith raises an antenna mast before daily operations during Arctic Challenge Exercise June 5th, 2023. The crews are participating in a live fly exercise that serves to advance arctic security initiatives and enhance interoperability in the increasingly dynamic and contested region.
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MAINEiacs Aim High during Arctic Challenge

A Belgian F-16 moves into position to receive more fuel mid-air from a KC-135 Stratotanker over the Arctic Circle, June 7th, 2023. The 101st ARW is taking part in Arctic Challenge Exercise 2023, a live fly exercise that serves to advance arctic security initiatives and enhance interoperability in the increasingly dynamic and contested region.
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MAINEiacs Aim High during Arctic Challenge

A Norwegian F-35 Lightning II closes the gap for a mid-air refueling from a Maine Air National Guard KC-135 Stratotanker above the Arctic Circle, May 29, 2023. The crews are participating in a live fly exercise that serves to advance arctic security initiatives and enhance interoperability in the increasingly dynamic and contested region.
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Arctic Challenge 2023: Nordic defense requires the F-35’s advanced capabilities

A U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II assigned to the 493rd Fighter Squadron, Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, takes off to participate in Arctic Challenge Exercise 2023 at Ørland Air Base, Norway, June 5, 2023. Arctic Challenge offers the first opportunity for the unit to deploy alongside other fifth-generation nations to execute and train across a variety of scenarios in the harsh Nordic environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Olivia Gibson)
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Arctic Challenge 2023: Nordic defense requires the F-35’s advanced capabilities

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Robert Collins, a crew chief assigned to the 748th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, conducts post flight checks on an F-35A Lightning II during Arctic Challenge Exercise 2023 at Ørland Air Base, Norway, June 5, 2023. The F-35 advanced suite of the latest technology allows for networking with other nations while still maintaining its stealth and versatility, which is critical to combined training in exercises such as Arctic Challenge. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Olivia Gibson)
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Arctic Challenge 2023: Nordic defense requires the F-35’s advanced capabilities

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Tanner Harmon, a crew chief assigned to the 748th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, inserts chalks on an F-35A Lightning II during Arctic Challenge Exercise 2023 at Ørland Air Base, Norway, June 5, 2023. The F-35’s participation in Arctic Challenge contributes to enhancing the coalition’s ability to deter adversaries throughout the High North. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Olivia Gibson)
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Arctic Challenge 2023: Nordic defense requires the F-35’s advanced capabilities

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Christopher Gomez, a crew chief assigned to the 748th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, prepares to insert chalks on an F-35A Lightning II during Arctic Challenge Exercise 2023 at Ørland Air Base, Norway, June 5, 2023. The maintenance team's mission is to produce reliable, combat-capable aircraft while overcoming the unique challenges of the environment by integrating with our partner nations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Olivia Gibson)
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Arctic Challenge 2023: Nordic defense requires the F-35’s advanced capabilities

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Iliana Noss, a 748th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, marshals an F-35A Lightning II during Arctic Challenge Exercise 2023 at Ørland Air Base, Norway, June 5, 2023. The F-35’s participation in Arctic Challenge contributes to enhancing the coalition’s ability to deter adversaries throughout the High North. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Olivia Gibson)
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Arctic Challenge 2023: Nordic defense requires the F-35’s advanced capabilities

A Royal Netherlands Air Force F-35A Lighting II takes off to participate in Arctic Challenge Exercise 2023 at Ørland Air Base, Norway, June 5, 2023. The F-35 advanced suite of the latest technology allows for networking with other nations while still maintaining its stealth and versatility, which is critical to combined training in exercises such as Arctic Challenge. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Olivia Gibson)
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Arctic Challenge 2023: Supersonic bombers soar over USS Gerald Ford

A Royal Norwegian Air Force F-35A Lightning II stealth fighter aircraft receives fuel from a Maine Air National Guard KC-135R Straotanker from the 101st Air Refueling Wing during Arctic Challenge Exercise 2023 over the Arctic Circle, May 29, 2023. Coalition aerial refueling extends the range of fighter aircraft to train and operate alongside Allies and Partners. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Andrew Sinclair)
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Arctic Challenge 2023: Supersonic bombers soar over USS Gerald Ford

Three Royal Norwegian Air Force F-35A Lightning II stealth fighter aircraft wait in formation as the rest of their team receives fuel from a Maine Air National Guard KC-135R Stratotanker above the Arctic Circle, May 29, 2023. The F-35 was designed with Allied and Partner integration as a top priority, which allows the advanced fighter platform to work collectively with air, land, and sea assets globally. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Andrew Sinclair)
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Arctic Challenge 2023: U.S. joins coalition for largest Nordic exercise

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Christian Leo, weapons load crew member assigned to the 493rd Fighter Squadron, prepares an F-35A Lightning II for a familiarization flight prior to Arctic Challenge Exercise 2023 at Ørland Air Base, Norway, May 24, 2023. ACE 23 improves Interoperability between Allies and Partners which is especially critical in the Arctic region due to terrain, limited access and the low-density of domain awareness assets. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Olivia Gibson)
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Arctic Challenge 2023: U.S. joins coalition for largest Nordic exercise

A Belgian Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon takes off for a familiarization flight prior to Arctic Challenge Exercise 2023 at Ørland Air Base, Norway, May 23, 2023. ACE 23 helps build trust with Allies and Partners and mitigates operational uncertainties within the Arctic region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Olivia Gibson)
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Arctic Challenge 2023: U.S. joins coalition for largest Nordic exercise

A U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II assigned to the 493rd Fighter Squadron, Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, takes off for a familiarization flight prior to Arctic Challenge Exercise 2023 at Ørland Air Base, Norway, May 23, 2023. Joint exercises, such as ACE 23, demonstrate cooperation, enhance interoperability and expand deterrence. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Olivia Gibson)
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Arctic Challenge 2023: U.S. joins coalition for largest Nordic exercise

A Royal Netherlands Air Force F-35A Lighting II takes off for a familiarization flight prior to Arctic Challenge Exercise 2023 at Ørland Air Base, Norway, May 23, 2023. Joint exercises, such as ACE 23, demonstrate cooperation, enhance interoperability and expand deterrence. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Olivia Gibson)
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Arctic Challenge 2023: U.S. joins coalition for largest Nordic exercise

U.S. Air Force Capt. Heath Williams, F-35A Lightning II pilot assigned to the 495th Fighter Squadron performs flight equipment checks for a familiarization flight prior to Arctic Challenge Exercise 2023 at Ørland Air Base, Norway, May 24, 2023. ACE 23 improves Interoperability between Allies and Partners which is especially critical in the Arctic region due to terrain, limited access and the low-density of domain awareness assets. U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Olivia Gibson)
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