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U.S. Air Force tankers moved to NATO’s Eastern Flank, strengthen collective defense

From the cockpit, a U.S. KC-46A Pegasus tanker aircraft from the Air Force Reserve Command’s 931st Air Refueling Wing, primarily stationed at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas, refuels Finnish F/A-18s, April 13, 2023, enhancing U.S. Air Forces in Europe’s readiness, and demonstrating U.S. European Command’s commitment to bolstering security on NATO’s eastern flank. Based out of Powidz Air Base, Poland, the unit is here as part of a U.S. Air Force total force exercise called Copper Arrow, specific to U.S. tanker aircraft, which enhances readiness and operational relationships with NATO Allies and Partners, whilst demonstrating U.S. EUCOM’s ability to rapidly deploy large combat credible forces and equipment throughout Europe.

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U.S. Air Force tankers moved to NATO’s Eastern Flank, strengthen collective defense

A U.S. KC-46A Pegasus tanker aircraft from the Air Force Reserve Command’s 931st Air Refueling Wing, primarily stationed at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas, refuels Finnish F/A-18s, April 13, 2023, enhancing U.S. Air Forces in Europe’s readiness, and demonstrating U.S. European Command’s commitment to bolstering security on NATO’s eastern flank. Based out of Powidz Air Base, Poland, the unit is here as part of a U.S. Air Force total force exercise called Copper Arrow, specific to U.S. tanker aircraft, which enhances readiness and operational relationships with NATO Allies and Partners, whilst demonstrating U.S. EUCOM’s ability to rapidly deploy large combat credible forces and equipment throughout Europe.

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U.S. Air Force tankers moved to NATO’s Eastern Flank, strengthen collective defense

A U.S. KC-46A Pegasus tanker aircraft from the Air Force Reserve Command’s 931st Air Refueling Wing, primarily stationed at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas, refuels Finnish F/A-18s, April 13, 2023, enhancing U.S. Air Forces in Europe’s readiness, and demonstrating U.S. European Command’s commitment to bolstering security on NATO’s eastern flank. Based out of Powidz Air Base, Poland, the unit is here as part of a U.S. Air Force total force exercise called Copper Arrow, specific to U.S. tanker aircraft, which enhances readiness and operational relationships with NATO Allies and Partners, whilst demonstrating U.S. EUCOM’s ability to rapidly deploy large combat credible forces and equipment throughout Europe.

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U.S. Air Force tankers moved to NATO’s Eastern Flank, strengthen collective defense

A U.S. KC-46A Pegasus tanker aircraft from the Air Force Reserve Command’s 931st Air Refueling Wing, primarily stationed at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas, refuels Finnish F/A-18s, April 13, 2023, enhancing U.S. Air Forces in Europe’s readiness, and demonstrating U.S. European Command’s commitment to bolstering security on NATO’s eastern flank. Based out of Powidz Air Base, Poland, the unit is here as part of a U.S. Air Force total force exercise called Copper Arrow, specific to U.S. tanker aircraft, which enhances readiness and operational relationships with NATO Allies and Partners, whilst demonstrating U.S. EUCOM’s ability to rapidly deploy large combat credible forces and equipment throughout Europe.

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U.S. Air Force tankers moved to NATO’s Eastern Flank, strengthen collective defense

A U.S. KC-135 Stratotanker from the 186th Air Refueling Wing, part of the Mississippi Air National Guard, refuels Polish F-16s from Powidz Air Base, Poland, as part of the U.S. Air Force total force exercise, Copper Arrow. Specific to U.S. tanker aircraft, Copper Arrow enhances U.S. Air Forces in Europe’s readiness and demonstrates U.S. EUCOM’s ability to rapidly deploy large combat-credible forces and equipment throughout Europe.

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U.S. Air Force tankers moved to NATO’s Eastern Flank, strengthen collective defense

A Polish Fire Brigade at Powidz Air Base, Poland train U.S. KC-46A Pegasus tanker crew from the 514th Air Mobility Wing, primarily stationed at McGuire Air Force Base, N.J., as part of the U.S. Air Force total force exercise, Copper Arrow.Specific to U.S. tanker aircraft, the annual exercise enhances readiness and operational relationships with NATO Allies and partners. Postured along NATO’s eastern flank, the 514th AMW’s presence in Poland demonstrates U.S. EUCOM’s ability to rapidly deploy large combat credible forces and equipment throughout Europe.

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U.S. Air Force tankers moved to NATO’s Eastern Flank, strengthen collective defense

A U.S. KC-135 Stratotanker from the 186th Air Refueling Wing, part of the Mississippi Air National Guard, refuel Polish F-16s from Powidz Air Base, Poland, as part of the U.S. Air Force’s total force exercise, Copper Arrow. Specific to tanker aircraft, Copper Arrow enhances U.S. Air Forces in Europe’s readiness and demonstrates U.S. EUCOM’s ability to rapidly deploy large combat-credible forces and equipment throughout Europe.

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U.S. Air Force tankers moved to NATO’s Eastern Flank, strengthen collective defense

A U.S. KC-46A Pegasus tanker aircraft from the Air Force Reserve Command’s 514th Air Mobility Wing, primarily stationed at McGuire Air Force Base, N.J., and a U.S. KC-135 Stratotanker from the 186th Air Refueling Wing, part of the Mississippi Air National Guard, sit on the runway at Powidz Air Base, Poland, March 16, 2023, enhancing U.S. Air Forces in Europe’s readiness, and demonstrating U.S. European Command’s commitment to bolstering security on NATO’s eastern flank. Postured along NATO’s eastern flank, both Wings participated in Copper Arrow, an annual U.S. exercise aimed at enhancing readiness and operational relationships with NATO Allies and partners, while also demonstrating U.S. EUCOM’s ability to rapidly deploy large combat credible forces and equipment throughout Europe.

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A U.S. Marine Corps KC-130J takes off in support of a simulated Forward Arming and Refueling Point (FARP) exercise at Chabelley Airfield, Djibouti, Feb. 22, 2023. The ability of a Joint Force Commander to move their forces fluidly across the theater to seize, retain and utilize initiatives against an adversary is key to ensuring readiness and resilience, and protecting assets and personnel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Jayson Burns)

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Joint Environment Requires Joint Partnership

Commandant (Major) Eric from the 03/011 CORSE French fighter squadron shows 776th Expeditionary Air Base Squadron firefighters emergency procedures on the French Mirage 2000 at Base aerienne 188 “Colonel Massart”, Djibouti, Feb. 15, 2023. These joint training opportunities increase capabilities for both American and French Forces operating in east Africa. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Jordan LaPoint)

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86th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron makes history

Tech. Sgt. Brendon Bowman, 86th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron flight examiner and emergency medical paramedic, unloads medical equipment from a C-21 Learjet at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, April 6, 2023. The 86th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron successfully transported their patient to receive the proper care needed, setting the stage for future all-enlisted medical crews. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jordan Lazaro)

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86th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron makes history

Tech. Sgt. Brendon Bowman, 86th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron flight examiner and emergency medical paramedic, completes medical documents while transferring a patient from Vilnius International Airport, Lithuania, to Ramstein Air Base, Germany, April 6, 2023. Since the 1970s, Aeromedical Evacuation flight crews have consisted of at least one nurse and medical technician, and this mission set the stage to allow an all-enlisted medical crew to provide medical transportation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jordan Lazaro)

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86th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron makes history

A patient receives treatment during the U.S. Air Force’s first-ever Aeromedical Evacuation paramedic-led flight in charge of an all-enlisted medical crew at Vilnius International Airport, Lithuania, on a flight to Ramstein Air Base, Germany, April 6, 2023. An all-enlisted crew allows for Aeromedical Evacuation Squadrons to use emergency medicine field paramedics to provide care in the air combined with the skills of nurses and medical technicians. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jordan Lazaro)

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86th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron makes history

Tech. Sgt. Brendon Bowman, 86th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron flight examiner and emergency medical paramedic, waits for a patient to arrive at Vilnius International Airport, Lithuania, April 6, 2023. As an Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron, they pick up patients in varying medical conditions and provide patients with transportation and care to ensure they reach a location that provides the highest level of care. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jordan Lazaro)

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86th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron makes history

A member of the ground handling crew greets Tech. Sgt. Brendon Bowman, 86th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron flight examiner and emergency medical paramedic, at Vilnius International Airport, Lithuania, April 6, 2023. During a patient pick-up, Bowman worked with local agencies to ensure the arrival and transfer of his patient so they could receive medical care as quickly as possible. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jordan Lazaro)

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86th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron makes history

Tech. Sgt. Alexander Stinauer, 86th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron aeromedical evacuation technician, left, and Tech. Sgt. Brendon Bowman, 86th AES flight examiner and emergency medical paramedic, right, reviews patient documents from Ramstein Air Base, Germany, to Vilnius International Airport, Lithuania, April 6, 2023. Since the 1970s, Aeromedical Evacuation flight crews have consisted of at least one nurse and medical technician, and this mission set the stage for allowing an all-enlisted medical crew to provide medical transportation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jordan Lazaro)

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86th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron makes history

Maj. Kirk Schlueter, 76th Airlift Squadron aircraft commander, left, and Maj. Tyler Neidecker, 76th AS co-pilot, fly a C-21 Learjet from Ramstein Air Base, Germany, to Vilnius International Airport, Lithuania, April 6, 2023. The 76th AS worked with the 86th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron to provide medical evacuation training, patient transports and flying support. Both units aided in the U.S. Air Force’s first-ever AE paramedic-led flight in charge of an all-enlisted medical crew, which provided greater numbers to the fight. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jordan Lazaro)

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86th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron makes history

Tech. Sgt. Alexander Stinauer, 86th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron aeromedical evacuation technician, middle, and Tech. Sgt. Brendon Bowman, 86th AES flight examiner and emergency medical paramedic, right, greets the Maj. Kirk Schlueter, 76th Airlift Squadron aircraft commander, left, at Ramstein Air Base, April 6, 2023. During this time the crew conducted aircraft familiarization and loaded equipment to ensure the safety and well-being of the onboard crew and patient in need of medical transfer. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jordan Lazaro)

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86th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron makes history

Tech. Sgt. Brendon Bowman, 86th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron flight examiner and emergency medical paramedic, left, and Tech. Sgt. Alexander Stinauer, 86th AES aeromedical evacuation technician, right, prepares for a patient transfer flight at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, April 6, 2023. Bowman led the first AE paramedic-led flight in charge of the first all-enlisted medical crew in U.S. Air Force history with the help of Stinauer where their team transferred a patient with the highest level of care. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jordan Lazaro)

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Ukraine CMSAF visits Spangdahlem

Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Kostiantyn Stanislavchuk speaks to attendees of an all-call hosted March 22, 2023, at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany. The purpose of Chief Stanislavchuk’s visit was to enhance joint nation interoperability and discuss issues affecting the international community of enlisted Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jessica Sanchez-Chen)

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