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USAF supports NATO’s collective defense

March 4, 2022
U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 48th Security Forces Squadron, Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, arrive at Siauliai Air Base, Lithuania, Feb. 26, in support of NATO’s collective defense. U.S. Air Forces in Europe – Air Forces Africa’s ability to support and integrate with NATO’s air policing missions continually hardens the alliance’s solidarity, collective resolve, and ability to adapt to a dynamic warfighting environment. Photo by Senior Airman John R. Wright
A U.S. Air Force F-35 Lightning II aircraft assigned to the 48th Fighter Wing, Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, arrives at Siauliai Air Base, Lithuania, Feb. 27 in support of NATO’s collective defense. Photo by Senior Airman John R. Wright
A U.S. Air Force Boeing KC-135 Stratotanker attached to the 100th Air Refueling Wing provides fuel to an F15E Strike Eagle in Eastern European airspace, Feb. 26. The KC-135 Stratotanker provides the core aerial refueling capability for the U.S. Air Force and has excelled in this role for more than 60 years. This unique asset enhances the Air Force’s capability to accomplish its primary mission of global reach. Photo by Airman 1st Class Edgar Grimaldo
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Barnes Kadrick, 351st Air Refueling Squadron Boom Operator, supplies fuel to F15E Strike Eagle over Eastern Europe, Feb. 26. The 351 ARS mission is to improve interoperability with allied and partner nations in Europe and around the world. Photo by Airman 1st Class Edgar Grimaldo
Three U.S. Air Force F-35 Lightning II aircraft assigned to the 48th Fighter Wing, Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, arrive at Siauliai Air Base, Lithuania, Feb. 27, in support of NATO’s collective defense. The fifth generation aircraft will be supporting NATO’s Enhanced Air Policing mission for an extended period from forward operating locations in the Baltic region. Photo by Senior Airman John R. Wright
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jordon Rodriguez, left, 1st Combat Communications Squad­ron cyber operations technician, learns how to assemble a satellite from Senior Airman Nathanael Clark, right, 1st CBCS radio frequency technician, at Ämari Air Base, Estonia, Feb. 26. Members of the 1st CBCS, along with members of the 48th Fighter Wing from Royal Air Force Lakenheath, 52nd Fighter Wing from Spangdahlem Air Base and 388th Fighter Wing from Hill Air Force Base, deployed to Ämari AB to support NATO’s collective defense and enhanced Air Policing mission. Training like this during real-world operations allows Airmen to accelerate change by expanding their knowledge of tasks, enabling rapid and dependable support during expeditionary operations. Photo by Staff Sgt. Megan M. Beatty
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Nathanael Clark, 1st Combat Communications Squad­ron radio frequency technician, crimps an Ethernet cable at Ämari Air Base, Estonia, Feb. 26. Members of the 1st CBCS, along with members of the 48th Fighter Wing from Royal Air Force Lakenheath, 52nd Fighter Wing from Spangdahlem Air Base and 388th Fighter Wing from Hill Air Force Base, deployed to Ämari AB to support NATO’s collective defense and enhanced Air Policing mission. Photo by Staff Sgt. Megan M. Beatty
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