USAF deploys Illinois Air National Guard to support Aviation Rotation 18.2 Published March 3, 2018 U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa Pubilc Affairs RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany -- RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany – Three C-130s and approximately 70 Airmen from the 182nd Airlift Wing, Illinois Air National Guard, deployed March 2, 2018, to Powidz Air Base, Poland in support of Operation Atlantic Resolve. During this aviation rotation the U.S Air Force and Polish air force will conduct training focused on maintaining joint readiness while building interoperability and increased responsiveness capabilities. Through strengthened relationships and engagements with our allies, the United States and NATO demonstrate their shared commitment to a stable and secure Europe. --- For more information contact the USAFE-AFAFRICA Public Affairs Office at +49 (0)6371-47-6564.