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European theater CSELs participate in Nordic Regional Engagement

Chief Master Sgt. Benjamin Hedden, U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa command chief, participates in a NATO Aircrew Winter Survival Course “Through the Ice” exercise during a Nordic Regional CSEL Engagement, Jan. 21, 2023, in Rauland, Kingdom of Norway. The purpose of the exercise is to give participants firsthand knowledge on how to survive the cold of the arctic and train them how to remove themselves from an emergency such as falling into a frozen body of water. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Michael Battles)

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European theater CSELs participate in Nordic Regional Engagement

Chief Master Sergeant of the Finnish Air Force Jari Tapio Estola participates in a cross-country skiing exercise during a Nordic Regional CSEL Engagement, Jan. 27, 2023, in Rovaniemi, Finland. America’s bilateral relationships with the Arctic nations are some of the nation’s longest-held and most enduring relationships – militarily, diplomatically and commercially. Notably, the United States established relations with Denmark in 1801; with Norway and Sweden in 1905; and with Finland in 1919. Due to the Arctic climate all participants wore Finnish Air Force provided uniforms. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Michael Battles)

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European theater CSELs participate in Nordic Regional Engagement

Chief Master Sergeant of the Royal Danish Air Force Kristian Venø, participates in a cross-country skiing exercise during a Nordic Regional CSEL Engagement, Jan. 27, 2023, in Rovaniemi, Finland. In Finland, the command senior enlisted leaders received an overview brief about the Finnish Air Force, learned about their agile combat employment capabilities and discussed the non-commissioned officer education system. Due to the Arctic climate all participants wore Finnish Air Force provided uniforms. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Michael Battles)

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European theater CSELs participate in Nordic Regional Engagement

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Travis Siegwart, a 52nd Fighter Wing SERE specialist, briefs command senior enlisted leaders visiting the NATO Aircrew Winter Survival Course during a Nordic Regional CSEL Engagement, Jan. 21, 2023, in Rauland, Kingdom of Norway. The purpose of the course is to give international NATO students a basic knowledge in survival techniques during a long-term survival situation situated at enemy occupied territories in cold weather climate and various terrain, to include areas above the tree line. The course provides an answer to the raising demands of survival skills and bush crafting in the high north from allied nations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Michael Battles)

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European theater CSELs participate in Nordic Regional Engagement

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Benjamin Hedden, U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa command chief, greets members of the Swedish Air Force during a Nordic Regional CSEL Engagement, Jan. 23, 2023, in Uppsala, Sweden. The CSELs visited the Uppsala Garrison to learn about the Swedish Air Force military system of education, speak with F-16 conscripts on their experiences in the air force, and get a better insight into the Swedish Agile Combat Employment concept. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Michael Battles)

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European theater CSELs participate in Nordic Regional Engagement

Royal Air Force Warrant Officer Simon Waldock, Command Senior Enlisted Leader for NATO Allied Air Command, speaks with a member of the Swedish Air Force during a Nordic Regional CSEL Engagement, Jan. 23, 2023, in Uppsala, Sweden. The United States is an Arctic nation with enduring relationships and security interests in the Arctic region. The arctic is a critical region for power projection and also for homeland defense, notably as it relates to threat early warning systems. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Michael Battles)

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European theater CSELs participate in Nordic Regional Engagement

Royal Air Force Warrant Officer Simon Waldock, Command Senior Enlisted Leader for NATO Allied Air Command, participates in a NATO Aircrew Winter Survival Course “Through the Ice” exercise during a Nordic Regional CSEL Engagement, Jan. 21, 2023, in Rauland, Kingdom of Norway. The U.S. Air Force takes every opportunity to train together with NATO allies and partners to nurture and maintain our working relationships across ranks. While operating side by side, we also refine our collective tactics, techniques, and procedures to ensure that we can effectively maintain a secure, stable Arctic against any current or emerging threats. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Michael Battles)

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European theater CSELs participate in Nordic Regional Engagement

Royal Norwegian Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Tommy Krokstrand, Norwegian Air Operations Center command chief, participates in a NATO Aircrew Winter Survival Course “Through the Ice” exercise during a Nordic Regional CSEL Engagement, Jan. 21, 2023, in Rauland, Kingdom of Norway. The purpose of the exercise is to give participants firsthand knowledge on how to survive the cold of the arctic and train them how to remove themselves from an emergency such as falling into a frozen body of water. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Michael Battles)

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European theater CSELs participate in Nordic Regional Engagement

Chief Master Sgt. Leif Bergsell, Swedish Air Force senior enlisted leader, speaks during a Nordic Regional CSEL Engagement at Garrison Uppsala, Jan. 23, 2023, in Uppsala, Sweden. The United States is an Arctic nation and is committed to the stewardship and protection of this region. Along with our NATO allies and partners, the U.S. seeks a secure, stable and cooperative Arctic region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Michael Battles)

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European theater CSELs participate in Nordic Regional Engagement

Royal Air Force Warrant Officer Simon Waldock, Command Senior Enlisted Leader for NATO Allied Air Command, speaks with a Royal Canadian Air Force SERE specialist while visiting the NATO Aircrew Winter Survival Course during a Nordic Regional CSEL Engagement, Jan. 21, 2023, in Rauland, Kingdom of Norway. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Michael Battles)

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European theater CSELs participate in Nordic Regional Engagement

Command senior enlisted leaders visiting the NATO Aircrew Winter Survival Course receive a brief from a Royal Canadian Air Force SERE specialist during a Nordic Regional CSEL Engagement, Jan. 21, 2023, in Rauland, Kingdom of Norway. The U.S. Air Force takes every opportunity to train together with NATO Allies and partners to nurture and maintain our working relationships across ranks. While operating side by side, we also refine our collective tactics, techniques, and procedures to ensure that we can effectively maintain a secure, stable Arctic against any current or emerging threats. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Michael Battles)

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European theater CSELs participate in Nordic Regional Engagement

Command Chief Master Sergeant of the Royal Norwegian Air Force Didrik Sand speaks with a Royal Danish Air Force MH-60 Seahawk crew member during a Nordic Regional CSEL Engagement, Jan. 17, 2023, at Air Base Karup, Kingdom of Denmark. The United States’ commitment to NATO is ironclad, and we intend to continue efforts to further strengthen our relationships and capabilities in the High North. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Michael Battles)

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European theater CSELs participate in Nordic Regional Engagement

Royal Air Force Warrant Officer Simon Waldock, Command Senior Enlisted Leader for NATO Allied Air Command, briefs members of the Royal Danish Air Force during a Nordic Regional CSEL Engagement, Jan. 17, 2023, at Air Base Karup, Kingdom of Denmark. In Denmark, the CSELs engaged with the RDAF air chief, visited the National Air Operations Center to get a better understanding of the cooperation between Nordic countries and how the NAOC provides command and control air operations and met with students of the AB Karup non-commissioned officer academy. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Michael Battles)

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European theater CSELs participate in Nordic Regional Engagement

Chief Master Sergeant of the Royal Danish Air Force Kristian Venø participates in a NATO Aircrew Winter Survival Course “Through the Ice” exercise during a Nordic Regional CSEL Engagement, Jan. 21, 2023, in Rauland, Kingdom of Norway. The U.S. Air Force takes every opportunity to train together with #NATO allies and partners to nurture and maintain our working relationships across ranks. While operating side by side, we also refine our collective tactics, techniques, and procedures to ensure that we can effectively maintain a secure, stable Arctic against any current or emerging threats. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Michael Battles)

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European theater CSELs participate in Nordic Regional Engagement

Command Chief Master Sergeant of the Royal Norwegian Air Force Didrik Sand participates in a NATO Aircrew Winter Survival Course “Through the Ice” exercise during a Nordic Regional CSEL Engagement, Jan. 21, 2023, in Rauland, Kingdom of Norway. The purpose of the exercise is to give participants firsthand knowledge on how to survive the cold of the arctic and train them how to remove themselves from an emergency such as falling into a frozen body of water. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Michael Battles)

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A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 555th Fighter Squadron lands during exercise Emerald Strike 2023 at Grosseto Air Base, Italy, Jan. 27, 2023. Emerald Strike 2023 increases the development and standardization of tactics, techniques and procedures (TTPs) in order to expand the ability to cooperate, exchange or reuse information or services. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Noah Sudolcan)

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A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 555th Fighter Squadron takes off during exercise Emerald Strike 2023 at Grosseto Air Base, Italy, Jan. 27, 2023. Emerald Strike 2023 increases the development and standardization of tactics, techniques and procedures (TTPs) in order to expand the ability to cooperate, exchange or reuse information or services. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Noah Sudolcan)

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Four U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons, assigned to the 555th Fighter Squadron, fly in formation during exercise Emerald Strike 2023 at Grosseto Air Base, Italy, Jan. 27, 2023. The 555th FS provides combat airpower on demand to U.S. and NATO Combatant Commanders as well as the National Command Authority in order to meet National Security objectives. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Noah Sudolcan)

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A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon, assigned to the 555th Fighter Squadron, takes off during exercise Emerald Strike 2023 at Grosseto Air Base, Italy, Jan. 27, 2023. Emerald Strike 2023 increases capabilities and enhances interoperability, allowing forces to counter military aggression and coercion through shared responsibilities for a collective defense. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Noah Sudolcan)

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U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot, assigned to the 555th Fighter Squadron, taxis the runway during exercise Emerald Strike 2023 at Grosseto Air Base, Italy, Jan. 27, 2023. Emerald Strike allows United States forces to integrate and operate with Italian Air Forces to enhance their professional relationship and improves overall coordination. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Noah Sudolcan)

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