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US, NATO allies strengthen ties during Real Thaw 16

US, NATO allies strengthen ties during Real Thaw 16

Story and photo by Senior Airman Jonathan Stefanko
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Six allied nations gathered to reflect on lessons and partnerships as exercise Real Thaw 16 came to a close March 4 in Beja, Portugal.

March 10, 2016 ×

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US supports Portuguese paratroopers

US supports Portuguese paratroopers

Photos by Senior Airman Jonathan Stefanko

       

March 3, 2016 ×

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U.S. Airmen, along with their international counterparts, salute during the opening ceremony of exercise Real Thaw 16 Feb. 21 in Beja, Portugal. Real Thaw 16 is a Portuguese-hosted NATO exercise that provides tactical training to multiple participating nations. Its aim is to merge and employ different aerial platforms towards one major objective, covering a vast range of activities to include defensive and offensive counterair operations, high-value air assets protection and slow-mover protection. Approximately 3,500 service members throughout Europe and the U.S. are participating in the event.

Ramstein Airmen help kick off Real Thaw 16

Story and photos by Senior Airman Jonathan Stefanko
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

BEJA, Portugal — Approximately 60 Airmen from Ramstein, along with partners from six allied nations, kicked off exercise Real Thaw 16 with an opening ceremony Feb. 21 in Beja, Portugal.

March 3, 2016 ×