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2016 International Marrakech Air Show strengthens US, Moroccan relations

May 5, 2016
Photos by Tech. Sgt. Brian Kimball
Tech. Sgt. Matthew Miller (left) and Staff Sgt. Ryan Gorby, 86th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chiefs, stand on the tale of a Ramstein C-130J Hercules during the International Marrakech Air Show April 30 in Morocco. Both crew chiefs are part of a six-man flightcrew entrusted with transporting the aircraft to the air show and showcasing the aircraft’s capabilities.
Tech. Sgt. Matthew Miller (left) and Staff Sgt. Ryan Gorby, 86th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chiefs, stand on the tale of a Ramstein C-130J Hercules during the International Marrakech Air Show April 30 in Morocco. Both crew chiefs are part of a six-man flightcrew entrusted with transporting the aircraft to the air show and showcasing the aircraft’s capabilities.
Crew members stand on the top of a C-130J Hercules during the International Marrakech Air Show April 30 in Morocco.
Crew members stand on the top of a C-130J Hercules during the International Marrakech Air Show April 30 in Morocco.
Several aircraft are displayed on a flightline during the International Marrakech Air Show April 27 in Marrakech, Morocco.
Several aircraft are displayed on a flightline during the International Marrakech Air Show April 27 in Marrakech, Morocco.
Tech. Sgt. Gregory Flores, 37th Airlift Squadron loadmaster, describes the capabilities of a C-130J Hercules to spectators during the International Marrakech Air Show April 30 in Morocco.
Tech. Sgt. Gregory Flores, 37th Airlift Squadron loadmaster, describes the capabilities of a C-130J Hercules to spectators during the International Marrakech Air Show April 30 in Morocco.
The audience looks to the sky as pilots with the Italian air force aeronautical team demonstrate their aircraft’s in-flight capabilities during the International Marrakech Air Show April 30 in Morocco.
The audience looks to the sky as pilots with the Italian air force aeronautical team demonstrate their aircraft’s in-flight capabilities during the International Marrakech Air Show April 30 in Morocco.
Dwight Bush, U.S. ambassador to Morocco (center), speaks with crew members of a C-130J Hercules from Ramstein during the International Marrakech Air Show April 28 in Morocco.
Dwight Bush, U.S. ambassador to Morocco (center), speaks with crew members of a C-130J Hercules from Ramstein during the International Marrakech Air Show April 28 in Morocco.
Gen. Frank Gorenc, U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa commander, presents Airman 1st Class Eric Acevedo with his new rank during his promotion ceremony at the International Marrakech Air Show April 28 in Morocco. U.S. Air Force members attended the air show as a gesture of partnership with the host Moroccan nation and to promote regional security throughout the continent of Africa.
Gen. Frank Gorenc, U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa commander, presents Airman 1st Class Eric Acevedo with his new rank during his promotion ceremony at the International Marrakech Air Show April 28 in Morocco. U.S. Air Force members attended the air show as a gesture of partnership with the host Moroccan nation and to promote regional security throughout the continent of Africa.
A Moroccan F-16 pilot shows the inside of an aircraft to a spectator during the International Marrakech Air Show April 28 in Morocco.
A Moroccan F-16 pilot shows the inside of an aircraft to a spectator during the International Marrakech Air Show April 28 in Morocco.
Tech. Sgt. Gregory Flores, 37th Airlift Squadron loadmaster, communicates with the other aircrew during preflight checks on a C-130J Hercules prior to take off from Ramstein April 26.
Tech. Sgt. Gregory Flores, 37th Airlift Squadron loadmaster, communicates with the other aircrew during preflight checks on a C-130J Hercules prior to take off from Ramstein April 26.
Capt. Frank Zientek (left) and 1st Lt. Christopher Reith, 37th Airlift Squadron pilots, complete their preflight checks for a C-130J Hercules prior to take off from Ramstein April 26. The Airmen are part of a six-man flightcrew entrusted with transporting the aircraft to the 2016 International Marrakech Air Show in Morocco.
Capt. Frank Zientek (left) and 1st Lt. Christopher Reith, 37th Airlift Squadron pilots, complete their preflight checks for a C-130J Hercules prior to take off from Ramstein April 26. The Airmen are part of a six-man flightcrew entrusted with transporting the aircraft to the 2016 International Marrakech Air Show in Morocco.
Pilots with the United Arab Emirates’ air force aerobatic display team demonstrate the Al Fursan aircraft's in-flight capabilities during the International Marrakech Air Show April 27 in Morocco. Several U.S. independent and government-owned aircraft were displayed at the expo in an effort to demonstrate their capabilities to a broad audience of individuals from approximately 54 other countries.
Pilots with the United Arab Emirates’ air force aerobatic display team demonstrate the Al Fursan aircraft’s in-flight capabilities during the International Marrakech Air Show April 27 in Morocco. Several U.S. independent and government-owned aircraft were displayed at the expo in an effort to demonstrate their capabilities to a broad audience of individuals from approximately 54 other countries.
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