ADR 22-4 – Exercise Poland

Photos by Staff Sgt. Gabrielle Spalding
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U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 86th Airlift Wing, Ramstein Air Base, Germany, walk on the flightline at the 33rd Air Base, Powidz, Poland, Sept. 12, 2022. The Airmen will take part in the Aviation Detachment Rotation 22-4 (ADR 22-4) training from Sept. 10-23. The objective of the training is to enhance interoperability and airlift capabilities among allied armed forces through realistic joint, air operation scenarios. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Gabrielle Spalding)

 

A C-130J Super Hercules aircraft assigned to the 86th Airlift Wing, Ramstein Air Base, Germany, is parked at the 33rd Air Base, Powidz, Poland, Sept. 12, 2022. The aircraft and its passengers will take part in the Aviation Detachment Rotation 22-4 training (ADR 22-4). ADRs are bilateral training exercises and deployments designed to enhance partner interoperability, maintain joint readiness, and assure our regional allies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Gabrielle Spalding)

 

A U.S. Air Force pilot assigned to the 37th Airlift Squadron, Ramstein Air Base, Germany, conducts post flight checks on a C-130J Super Hercules aircraft after landing at the 33rd Air Base, Powidz, Poland, Sept. 12, 2022. The aircraft and its passengers will take part in the Aviation Detachment Rotation 22-4 training (ADR 22-4). ADRs are bilateral training exercises and deployments designed to enhance partner interoperability, maintain joint readiness, and assure our regional allies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Gabrielle Spalding)

 

A C-130J Super Hercules aircraft assigned to the 86th Airlift Wing taxis on the flightline at the 33rd Air Base, Powidz, Poland, Sept. 12, 2022. The aircraft, and its passengers, will take part in the Aviation Detachment Rotation 22-4 training (ADR 22-4). The objective of ADR 22-4 is to enhance interoperability and airlift capabilities among allied armed forces through realistic joint, air operation scenarios. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Gabrielle Spalding)

 

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class George Alonzo, 37th Airlift Squadron, , loadmaster assigned to Ramstein Air Base, Germany, communicates drop zone conditions to jump masters during a bilateral air drop with Polish military paratroopers over the Bledowska drop zone, Poland, as part of Aviation Detachment Rotation 22-4 exercise, Sept. 13, 2022. The loadmasters and jumpmasters were able to train with the Polish military, enhancing interoperability when conducting airlift operations in the European region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Gabrielle Spading)

 

Polish land forces perform a static line airdrop from a C-130J Super Hercules aircraft assigned to the 37th Airlift Squadron, Ramstein Air Base, Germany, as part of Aviation Detachment Rotation 22-4 training, above the Bledowska drop zone, Poland, Sept. 13, 2022. Continual exercises and interactions like ADR 22-4 allows the U.S. and partner nations to work together to address security threats and enable all participants to contribute to international coalitions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Gabrielle Spading)

 

Polish land forces wait to perform a static line jump from a C-130J Super Hercules aircraft, assigned to the 37th Airlift Squadron, Ramstein Air Base, Germany, as part of Aviation Detachment Rotation 22-4 training, above the Bledowska drop zone, Poland, Sept. 13, 2022. Continual exercises and interactions like ADR 22-4 allows the U.S. to work with partner nations to address security threats and enable all participants to contribute to international coalitions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Gabrielle Spading)

 

Polish land forces board a C-130J Super Hercules aircraft, assigned to the 37th Airlift Squadron, Ramstein Air Base, Germany, prior to a static line airdrop as part of the Aviation Detachment Rotation 22-4 (ADR 22-4) training, at Kraków International Airport, Poland, Sept. 13, 2022. Participation in training events like ADR 22-4 enhances professional relationships and improves overall coordination with allies and partner militaries. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Gabrielle Spading)

 

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Jazmyn Cooper, far left, and Airman 1st Class George Alonzo, 37th Airlift Squadron loadmasters from Ramstein Air Base, Germany, prepare a C-130J Super Hercules for static line jumps during Aviation Detachment Rotation 22-4 training at the 33rd Air Base, Powidz, Poland, Sept. 13, 2022. Loadmasters are responsible for the safety and proper upload of any cargo on board the aircraft, from personnel to vehicles. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Gabrielle Spading)