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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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2023 African Partnership Flight

Lt. Gen. Colin Barry, Zambia Air Force commander and Col. Beth Lane, U.S. Air Forces in Europe - Air Forces Africa International Affairs division chief, speaks with members of the hotel staff after opening the ceremony at the African Partnership Flight 2023 June 5, 2023, at Lusaka, Zambia. APF serves as an opportunity to open dialogue between air force leaders across the continent, identify opportunities for the U.S. to assist African partners, and implement collective solutions. (U.S. Air Force photo by TSgt. Armando A. Schwier-Morales)

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2023 African Partnership Flight

Lt. Gen. Colin Barry, Zambia Air Force commander speaks with Col. Beth Lane, U.S. Air Forces in Europe - Air Forces Africa International Affairs division chief, about a traditional dance at the African Partnership Flight 2023 June 5, 2023, at Lusaka, Zambia. APF serves as an opportunity to open dialogue between air force leaders across the continent, identify opportunities for the U.S. to assist African partners, and implement collective solutions. (U.S. Air Force photo by TSgt. Armando A. Schwier-Morales)

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2023 African Partnership Flight

Service members from various nations pose for a group photo during the African Partnership Flight 2023 June 5, 2023, at Lusaka, Zambia. The APF will host partners from across South and West Africa, including delegations from Botswana, Burundi, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Eswatini, Lesotho, Mawali, Mozambique and Zimbabwe as well as the two co-hosts, Zambia and the U.S. The event will focus on broadening deployment interoperability, logistics and sustainment capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Imani West)

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Normandy locals welcome Ramstein AB Airmen for family dinner

U.S. Air Force Capt. Eric Leverenz, left, and Tech. Sgt. Rose Gudex, right, walked through the monuments at Utah Beach, France, with Tom Shelton, spouse of a Normandy native, before a family dinner nearby on June 1, 2023. The family dinners have been a tradition between Normandy locals and American service members supporting D-Day commemorations for many years, and allow stories to be shared to celebrate the liberation of Normandy. Leverenz and Gudex are both from the 86th Airlift Wing at Ramstein Air Base, Germany. (Courtesy photo)

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Family dinner in Normandy for D-Day 79

Catherine and Tom Shelton hosted two U.S. Air Force members for dinner during an event celebrating D-Day 79 in Sainte-Mère-Église, France, June 1, 2023. The event kicked off the many ceremonies happening the next few days leading up to D-Day and was a way for military members to understand the legacy, culture and history of Normandy from the locals who welcomed when with open arms. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Rose Gudex)

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Family dinner in Normandy for D-Day 79

Normandy locals explain the process of family dinner night during D-Day 79 celebrations in Sainte-Mère-Église, France, June 1, 2023. The purpose of the dinner was to pair U.S. military members with local French families to discuss culture, military life and share stories about the significance of celebrating the liberation of D-Day. The lives of the service members lost in 1944 cannot be paid back, but the Normandy locals showed their appreciation for the selfless service and sacrifice of the Americans who stormed the beaches 79 years ago in defense of global peace and security. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Rose Gudex)

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Arctic Challenge 2023: Supersonic bombers soar over USS Gerald Ford

An F/A-18E Super Hornet, attached to the "Ragin' Bulls" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 37, taxis aboard the world's largest aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) flight deck, June 5, 2023. VFA 37 is deployed aboard CVN 78 as part of Carrier Air Wing (CVW 8). Gerald R. Ford is the U.S. Navy's newest and most advanced aircraft carrier, representing a generational leap in the US. Navy's capacity to project power on a global scale. The Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Naval Forces Europe area of operations, employed by U.S. Sixth Fleet to defend U.S., allied, and partner interests.

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Arctic Challenge 2023: Supersonic bombers soar over USS Gerald Ford

An F/A-18F Super Hornet, attached to the "Blacklions" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 213, launches from the world's largest aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) flight deck, June 5, 2023. VFA 213 is deployed aboard CVN 78 as part of Carrier Air Wing (CVW 8). Gerald R. Ford is the U.S. Navy's newest and most advanced aircraft carrier, representing a generational leap in the US. Navy's capacity to project power on a global scale. The Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Naval Forces Europe area of operations, employed by U.S. Sixth Fleet to defend U.S., allied, and partner interests. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communications Specialist Seaman Maxwell Orlosky)

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Arctic Challenge 2023: Supersonic bombers soar over USS Gerald Ford

An F/A-18E Super Hornet, attached to the "Ragin' Bulls" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 37, lands aboard the world's largest aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) flight deck, June 5, 2023. VFA 37 is deployed aboard CVN 78 as part of Carrier Air Wing (CVW 8). Gerald R. Ford is the U.S. Navy's newest and most advanced aircraft carrier, representing a generational leap in the US. Navy's capacity to project power on a global scale. The Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Naval Forces Europe area of operations, employed by U.S. Sixth Fleet to defend U.S., allied, and partner interests.

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Arctic Challenge 2023: Supersonic bombers soar over USS Gerald Ford

A U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancer departs the flight line at RAF Fairford, United Kingdom, Jun. 5, 2023. Two supersonic strategic bombers executing Bomber Task Force 2023-3 joined NATO and coalition aircraft during Arctic Challenge Exercise 2023 in a counter-maritime mission in the High North. Joint and combined training, exercises, and operations help mitigate and reduce security risks associated with increased human activity in the Arctic. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Josiah Brown)

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Arctic Challenge 2023: Supersonic bombers soar over USS Gerald Ford

Lt. Col. Matthew Barnard (left), 9th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron director of operations, and 1st Lt. Miles D’Ascensio, B-1B Lancer pilot assigned to the 9th EBS, step for a flight at RAF Fairford, United Kingdom, Jun. 5, 2023. Two supersonic strategic bombers executing Bomber Task Force 2023-3 joined NATO and coalition aircraft during Arctic Challenge Exercise 2023 in a counter-maritime mission in the High North. Joint and combined training, exercises, and operations help mitigate and reduce security risks associated with increased human activity in the Arctic. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Josiah Brown)

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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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Lt. Col. Lee Stanford Promoted to Colonel

Lt. Col. Lee W. Stanford, Commander, 5th Combat Training Squadron, USAFE-AFAFRICA Warfare Center, Einsiedlerhof Air Station, Germany was promoted to Colonel June 1, 2023.

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Colonel Stanford's Promotion

Colonel Stanford gives the Officer's Oath during his promotion ceremony.

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Colonel Lee Stanford Thanks His Family and Team

Colonel Stanford talks to his team, friends and family during his promotion ceremony.

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