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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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Bomber Task Force: Supersonic bombers return to Europe

A B-1B Lancer from the 9th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron arrives at RAF Fairford, United Kingdom, May 23, 2023 for Bomber Task Force Europe 23-3. Strategic bomber missions enhance the readiness necessary to respond to any potential crisis or challenge across the globe. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Eugene Oliver)
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Bomber Task Force: Supersonic bombers return to Europe

A B-1B Lancer from the 9th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron flies overhead at RAF Fairford, United Kingdom, May 23, 2023 for Bomber Task Force Europe 23-3. Strategic bomber missions enhance the readiness necessary to respond to any potential crisis or challenge across the globe. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Eugene Oliver)
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Bomber Task Force: Supersonic bombers return to Europe

A B-1B Lancer from the 9th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron arrives at RAF Fairford, United Kingdom, May 23, 2023 for Bomber Task Force Europe 23-3. Strategic bomber missions enhance the readiness necessary to respond to any potential crisis or challenge across the globe. (U.S. Air Force by Staff Sgt. Eugene Oliver)
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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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AF leaders visit USAFE-AFAFRICA Warfare Center

U.S. Air Force Col. Nicholas Yates, Air Force Headquarters operational training infrastructure division lead, tries on virtual reality goggles at The United States Air Forces in Europe-Air Forces Africa Warfare Center at Einsiedlerhof Air Base, Germany, March 1, 2023.
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AACS 2023 comes to a close, expands influence across Africa

DAKAR, Senegal (March 2, 2023) – Libyan Air Force Lt. Gen. Mohamed al-Manfour, middle, Air Chief, speaks during the AACS Breakout Sessions 2023 in Dakar, Senegal, March 2, 2023. AACS hosts a variety of engagement opportunities for participating nations discussing key challenges confronting African air chiefs, discussing resource sharing and aircraft sustainment. (U.S. Army photo by Army Sergeant Willie Reese IV)
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AACS 2023 comes to a close, expands influence across Africa

Republic of Sierra Leone Armed Forces Group Captain Hassan Coomber, Air Chief, salutes during a national anthem during African Air Chiefs Symposium 2023, March 3, 2023, at Dakar, Senegal. U.S. Air Forces Africa conducts multilateral military-to-military engagements and security assistance with African air forces in order to build aviation capacity, enhance regional cooperation, and increase interoperability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Peter Thompson)
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AACS 2023 comes to a close, expands influence across Africa

Tunisian Air Force Brig. Gen. Tarek Akremi, African Air Chief Symposium 2024 co-chair, left, accepts the co-chair title from Senegalese Air Force Brig. Gen. Papa Souleymane Sarr, Senegalese Air Force chief of staff, center, during African Air Chiefs Symposium 2023, March 3, 2023, at Dakar, Senegal. The AACS focused on trans-national threats to African airpower. The symposium synergizes the expertise of U.S. and African partner nations to improve professional air knowledge and skills. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Madeleine E. Jinks)
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AACS 2023 comes to a close, expands influence across Africa

Senegalese Air Force Brig. Gen. Papa Souleymane Sarr, Senegalese Air Force chief of staff, addresses representatives during African Air Chiefs Symposium 2023, March 3, 2023, at Dakar, Senegal. Strengthening regional partnerships fosters open dialogue, providing opportunities to assess capabilities and identify gaps to build further engagements between the U.S. and our African partners. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Peter Thompson)
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Senior Enlisted Forum held at AACS 2023

Togolese Repbulic Air Force Ajudant-Chef Gbati Tchapo, senior enlisted leader of the Togolese Republic Air Force, left, briefs the senior enlisted forum at the African Air Chiefs Symposium 2023, March 1, 2023, in Dakar, Senegal. The purpose of the senior enlisted forum is to collaborate in pursuit of solutions for shared challenges across enlisted forces in Africa. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Steven M. Adkins)
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Senior Enlisted Forum held at AACS 2023

Côte d'Ivoire Air Force Chief Warrant Okoue Denis, senior enlisted leader of the Côte d'Ivoire Air Force presents Senegalese Air Force Ajudant-Major Alassane Ndiaye, senior enlisted leader of the Senegalese Air Force with a gift of appreciation during the senior enlisted forum at the African Air Chiefs Symposium 2023, March 1, 2023, in Dakar, Senegal. The purpose of the senior enlisted forum is to collaborate in pursuit of solutions for shared challenges across enlisted forces in Africa. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Steven M. Adkins)
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Senior Enlisted Forum held at AACS 2023

Senegalese Air Force Ajudant-Major Alassane Ndiaye, senior enlisted leader of the Senegalese Air Force, middle, and U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Benjamin Hedden, U.S. Air Forces in Europe Air Forces Africa command chief, right, give opening comments during the senior enlisted forum at the African Air Chiefs Symposium 2023, March 1, 2023, in Dakar, Senegal. The purpose of the Senior Enlisted Forum is to collaborate in pursuit of solutions for shared challenges across enlisted forces in Africa. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Steven M. Adkins)
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37 African nations, U.S. kick-off AACS 2023 in Senegal

Members and guests of the African Air Chiefs Symposium 2023 watch a video greeting from U.S. Air Force Gen. Charles Q. Brown, U.S. Air Force chief of staff, during the opening ceremony Feb. 28, 2023, at Dakar, Senegal. African Air Chiefs Symposium 2023 is focused on trans-national threats to African airpower. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Peter Thompson)
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37 African nations, U.S. kick-off AACS 2023 in Senegal

Members of the U.S. Air Forces in Europe Air Forces Africa Band, and the Senegalese Armed Forces Band wait to play each country's national anthem before the opening ceremony of the African Air Chiefs Symposium 2023, Feb. 28, 2023, at Dakar, Senegal. The AACS hosts a variety of engagement opportunities for participating nations discussing key challenges confronting African air chiefs, discussing resource sharing and aircraft sustainment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Peter Thompson)
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