Airpower at Exercise Steadfast Jaguar

A crew chief “launches” an F-16 for an air operation exercise at Sal Airport in Republic of Cape Verde. F-16s from the 22nd Fighter Squadron from Spangdahlem are taking part in Exercise Steadfast Jaguar, the first combined-joint exercise to test the new NATO Response Force. Air operations are just one part of the exercise. The neighboring islands of Sao Vicente and Fogo are also being used to test the force’s ground and sea components. Cape Verde was chosen as the exercise location because it is situated far from mainland Europe and barren enough to test NATO’s logistics and ability to operate in the austere environment. Most NATO countries and about 7,000 sailors, soldiers and airmen are participating in the exercise until June 28. (Photo by MSgt Ron Przysucha)

PHOTO BY: MSgt Ron Przysucha

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