A Danish F-16 integrates with a U.S. B-52H Stratofortress, assigned to the 2nd Bomb Wing, Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, out of Morón Air Base, Spain, in support of Bomber Task Force Europe June 07, 2021. U.S. European Command enjoys mutually beneficial military cooperation with our Nordic allies and partner countries with respect to the Arctic region, constantly coordinating together on operations and exercises. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Jael Laborn)
Two Swedish Saab JAS-39 Gripen fighter jets escort a B-52H Stratofortress over Europe during a Bomber Task Force Europe 21-3 flight en route to a maritime training scenario, June 09, 2021. Bomber missions demonstrate the credibility of our forces to address a global security environment that is more diverse and uncertain than at any other time in our history. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Jael Laborn)
A F-16 Falcon from the Royal Netherlands Air Force integrates with a B-52H Stratofortress over Europe during a flight en route to a maritime training scenario, June 09, 2021. The U.S. Air force is engaged, postured, and ready with credible force to assure, deter, and defend in an increasingly complex security environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Jael Laborn)
210605-N-EI510-0222 OSLO, Norway (June 5, 2021) The Blue Ridge-class command and control ship USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20) gets underway from Oslo, Norway, June 5, 2021, in support of exercise BALTOPS 50. BALTOPS 50 is an annual international maritime-led joint exercise including 16 NATO allies and 2 partner nations demonstrating the ability of the alliance to contribute to deterring and if required defeating aggression. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Scott Barnes/Released)
U.S. Air Force Maj. Eric Broyles, 31st Operations Group international coordination director and F-16 Fighting Falcon evaluator pilot, sits in the cockpit of a U.S. Air Force F-16 before takeoff during Falcon Strike 21 at Aviano Air Base, Italy, June 4, 2021. Participation in multinational exercises like Falcon Strike enhance professional relationships and improves overall coordination with allies and partner militaries. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Ericka A. Woolever)
A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 555th Fighter Squadron takes off during exercise Falcon Strike at Aviano Air Base, Italy, June 4, 2021. Participation in multinational exercises like Falcon Strike 21 enhance professional relationships and improves overall coordination with allies and partner militaries. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Ericka A. Woolever)
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jordan Mooring, 555th Aircraft Maintenance Unit F-16 Fighting Falcon crew chief, prepares to perform recovery operations on a U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 555th Fighter Squadron at Amendola Air Base, Italy, June 4, 2021. Six U.S. Air Force F-16C aircraft will be participating in Falcon Strike 21 (FS21), an exercise involving service members from the U.S., Israel, Italy and the United Kingdom to integrate fourth and fifth generation fighter capabilities in a large force employment event. The exercise is a multilateral military training exercise conducting air operations in a contested multinational force environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brooke Moeder)
Four U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons assigned to the 555th Fighter Squadron participating in Falcon Strike 21 (FS21) fly in formation over Amendola Air Base, Italy, June 4, 2021. Six U.S. Air Force F-16C aircraft are participating in Falcon Strike 21 (FS21), an exercise involving service members from the U.S., Israel, Italy and the United Kingdom to integrate fourth and fifth generation fighter capabilities in a large force employment event. Exercises like FS21 provide a venue to train with other nations, build readiness, practice interoperability, and enhance enduring relationships. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brooke Moeder)
210520-N-CJ510-1238 ATLANTIC OCEAN (May 20, 2021) The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Roosevelt (DDG 80) and At Sea Demo/Formidable Shield participating nations’ ships sail in formation, May 20, 2021. At-Sea Demo/Formidable Shield, conducted by Naval Striking and Support Forces NATO on behalf of U.S. Sixth Fleet, is a live-fire integrated air and missile defense (IAMD) exercise that improves Allied interoperability using NATO command and control reporting structures. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Andrea Rumple/Released)
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A B-52H Stratofortress assigned to the 2nd Bomb Wing, Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, takes off at Morón Air Base, Spain, May 31, 2021 in support of Bomber Task Force operations. Bomber missions highlight the U.S. military’s ability to conduct integration training with partners and allies.