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  • During the official activation ceremony of a first-of-its-kind multinational heavy airlift wing at Papa Air Base, Hungary, July 27, 2009 U.S. Air Force Col. John Zazworsky and Brig. Gen. Richard Johnston unveil the organizational flag. The ceremony celebrated the efforts of the 12 nations who, during the last 10 months, stood up the organization that will provide strategic airlift worldwide for humanitarian, disaster relief, and peacekeeping missions in support of the European Union, United Nations and NATO. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Scott Wagers)

    Multinational Heavy Airlift Wing celebrates 10th anniversary

    The United States, alongside 11 NATO and Partnership for Peace nations, celebrated the 10th anniversary of the Heavy Airlift Wing activation under the Strategic Airlift Capability program this week at Pápa Air Base, Hungary.
  • A U.S. Air Force C-17 from Joint Base Charleston banks over the Arthur J. Ravenel Bridge above downtown Charleston during a training mission, May 16, 2006. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Russell E. Cooley IV)

    C-17 Globemaster III: An aircraft as versatile as AE crews

    Larger, faster and flexible – a flying ICU. Since joining the U.S. Air Force fleet in 1993, the C-17 Globemaster III has significantly expanded aeromedical evacuation capabilities. In addition to its transport and other numerous mission sets, the C-17 converts to provide aeromedical evacuation to patients in a broad variety of conditions. The aircraft has played critical roles in various contingencies, bringing warfighters to higher levels of care, bringing patients home to the U.S., and aiding in humanitarian efforts to save the lives of those impacted by natural disasters.
  • A U.S. Army 2nd Cavalry Regiment Interim Armored Vehicle Stryker drives out of a U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III at Plovidv Airport, Bulgaria, July 14, 2017. U.S. Air Forces in Europe airlift will also deliver Stryker vehicles in support of upcoming exercises Swift Response 17-1 and Saber Guardian 17. These U.S. led multinational exercises ensure high readiness forces can respond to any threat or crisis in a timely manner. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tryphena Mayhugh)

    USAF demonstrates capabilities in European theater

    RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany – The U.S. Air Force airlift provides the capability to deploy armed forces and assets anywhere in the world within hours.
  • A CH-47 Chinook from Ansbach is parked for static display at the Berlin Air and Trade Show, Berlin, June 3, 2016. The Department of Defense participates in air and trade exhibitions to provide honest, objective and candid portraits of the capabilities of the U.S. aircraft presented, which improves international understanding between air crews. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Emerson Nuñez)

    U.S. showcases aircraft in Berlin

    U.S. military aircraft from Europe and the U.S. were on display during this year’s Berlin Air and Trade Show, June 1-4.
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