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  • Maj. Gen. John Newell, director of strategy, concepts and assessments, deputy chief of staff for strategic plans and requirements, speaks on a panel during the 2015 Air Force Association Air and Space Conference and Technology Exposition in Washington, D.C., Sept. 15, 2015. The trilateral strategic initiative panel discussed each of the countries (U.S., France and the U.K.) consolidated goals on building confidence within each other's capabilities by training together twice a year to meet their objectives. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Whitney Stanfield)

    US, French, British generals outline trilateral strategic initiative evolution

    In a panel discussion at the 2015 Air Force Association Air and Space Conference and Technology Exposition in Washington D.C., Sept. 15, U.S. Air Force, French air force and Royal Air Force generals discussed ongoing progress of the trilateral strategic initiative as coalition operations become more commonplace.
  • An F-22 Raptor takes off from Amari Air Base, Estonia, Sept. 4, 2015. The F-22s have previously deployed to both the Pacific and Southwest Asia for Airmen to train in a realistic environment while testing partner nations' ability to host advanced aircraft like the F-22. The F-22s are deployed from the 95th Fighter Squadron at Tyndall Air Force Base, Fla. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Ryan Crane)

    F-22s arrive in Estonia

    Two F-22 Raptors and a KC-135 Stratotanker arrived at Ämari Air Base, Estonia, Sept. 5.
  • Retired Maj. Spike Nasmyth, speaks with Airmen during a lunch July 8, 2015, at Royal Air Force Mildenhall, England. Nasmyth spoke about how prisoners of war communicated with one another in the camp by tapping messages on the walls. He was a POW for more than six years. (U.S. Air Force photo/Gina Randall)

    Optimism helped Vietnam vet survive as POW

    When 2nd Lt. John "Spike" Nasmyth climbed into his F-4 Phantom II on Sept. 4, 1966, to fly a combat mission over Vietnam, he never foresaw that he'd be blown out of the sky by a surface-to-air missile. The last words he heard before his jet was transformed into a lump of crumpled, metal wreckage were from his "guy in back," Ray Salzurulo, a pilot systems operator -- "Hey, Spike -- here comes another..."
  • Zelda Montoya, a 422nd Air Base Group air traffic manager, explains operational procedures to Airmen during a training exercise at Royal Air Force Fairford, England, June 4, 2015. Montoya said she enjoyed imparting the experiences she garnered from 35 years as a trained air traffic controller. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Chrissy Best)

    Zelda's tower

    For 35 years, Zelda Montoya has stood in her tower, overlooking flightlines around the world and guiding aircraft to and from home. To her, the sky is not made up of fleecy clouds and endless expanses of blue, but rather lines, grids and waypoints.
  • Suffolk Fire Department firefighters extinguish flames on aircraft debris during exercise Diamond Dragon at Royal Air Force Honington, England, June 30, 2015. Diamond Dragon is a three-day, joint forces response exercise that readies members of the U.K. Ministry of Defence, emergency response agencies and the U.S. Air Force for incidents that require help from both nations. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Nigel Sandridge)

    Diamond Dragon enhances US, UK crisis response

    Airmen from the 48th Fighter Wing paired with fellow U.K. military and civilian agencies to participate in exercise Diamond Dragon June 30-July 2.
  • Senior Airman Jason Soliz, a 100th Security Forces Squadron Military Working Dog Unit handler, and MWD Gina, conduct a sweep of the passenger terminal on Royal Air Force Mildenhall, England, June 16, 2015. Members of the 100th SFS and Central Region U.K. Border Force conducted sweeps of the building with their working dogs to strengthen detection methods and learn potential training techniques. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Christine Halan)

    US, UK K-9 units build partnerships with joint training

    Members of the 100th Security Forces Squadron Military Working Dog Unit and the Central Region U.K. Border Force trained alongside one another June 16, on Royal Air Force Mildenhall.
  • Members of the 100th Force Support Squadron Child Development Program gather for a group photo with Col. Kenneth T. Bibb, Jr., the 100th Air Refueling Wing commander and Chief Master Sgt. Kathryn Aleshire, the 100 ARW acting command chief, April 13, 2015, at the child development center on Royal Air Force Mildenhall, England. The CDC team was recently chosen as the Air Force’s best Child Development Program of the Year 2014. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Krystie Martinez)

    Mildenhall CDC best in Air Force

    The Royal Air Force Mildenhall Child Development Center was awarded the Air Force's best Child Development Program of the Year for 2014. Competing against 84 other CDCs across the Air Force was no small challenge, and it took an above-and-beyond effort of the whole team.
  • Pararescuemen assigned to Royal Air Force Lakenheath's 57th Rescue Squadron rappel from an HH-60G Pave Hawk in multinational exercise Joint Warrior 15-1 in Scotland, April 21, 2015. About 13,000 personnel from 14 countries participated in the exercise, to strengthen and test their readiness capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Erin O'Shea)

    Joint Warrior: It's what we train for

    They train for air-to-air combat missions, are rapidly deployable, execute worldwide combat search and rescue (CSAR), and sustain operations around the world during both war and peace.
  • Nick Brett rolls a ball, called a “bowl,” down the athletic field March 23, 2015, at Royal Air Force Alconbury, England. Currently, Brett is ranked as the number bowler in the world. Brett is the water and fuels shop chief for the 423rd Civil Engineer Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Jarad A. Denton)

    Civil engineer bowls his way to world championship

    Nick Brett, the water and fuels shop chief for the 423rd Civil Engineer Squadron, earned the title of number one indoor bowler in the world, when he faced off against, and defeated, six-time world champion, Alex Marshall.
  • An F-35A Lightning II test aircraft AA-1 undergoes flight testing over Fort Worth, Texas. Royal Air Force Lakenheath, U.K., was selected as the first U.S. Air Forces in Europe base to host the F-35A. (Courtesy photo/Liz Kaszynski)

    Lakenheath selected to host first F-35s in USAFE

    Royal Air Force Lakenheath, U.K., was selected as the first U.S. Air Forces in Europe (USAFE) base to host the F-35A Lightning II.

  • Armchair philosophy to help Airmen think critically

    More is expected of Airmen today than ever before, said Lt. Gen. Darryl Roberson, the 3rd Air Force and 17th Expeditionary Air Force commander, during his recent visit here.
  • Rows of crosses line the Cambridge American Cemetery, England, Nov. 11, 2014. The cemetery was dedicated in 1956 as the final resting place of 3,812 American service members. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Jarad A. Denton)

    Veterans Day abroad: A moment of silence for the fallen

    A cold wind swept across the grounds as leaves of red, yellow and orange gently descended on the people gathered in solemn respect at Cambridge American Cemetery Nov. 11, 2014.
  • In June 2007, 4-year-old Ty Nordstrom caught a 7-pound catfish in Lake Kirby, Abilene, Texas. In October 2007, Ty faced an even bigger battle when he was diagnosed with non-rhabdomyosarcoma cancer. He died in November 2009, one month before his seventh birthday. Ty’s dad, Master Sgt. Lyle Nordstrom, the 352nd Special Operations Group Inspector General superintendent, shares the story of his loss to raise awareness of childhood cancer. (Courtesy photo)

    Airman shares story of loss to raise awareness of childhood cancer

    Ty Nordstrom was just 4 years old when he caught a large catfish by himself. But that wasn't the only battle Ty faced at such a young age. He soon had to deal with something much scarier -- cancer.

  • F-15 crashes, pilot safe on ground

    An F-15D Eagle from the 48th Fighter Wing at Royal Air Force Station Lakenheath, England crashed at approximately 3:28 p.m. (10:28 a.m. EST) today, while conducting a combat training mission.
  • Master Sgt. Virginia McDonough assists a pilot from the 100th Operations Group during simulated hypoxia training Sept. 17, 2014, at Royal Air Force Station Lakenheath, England. Hypoxia is a condition in which the tissues of the body don’t receive enough oxygen, causing loss of consciousness. Hypoxia training helps pilots recognize the signs and symptoms of the condition and teaches them how to avoid it before encountering the adverse effects. McDonough is the 48th Aerospace Medical Squadron flight chief of operational physiology. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Erin O’Shea)

    Surviving the altitude

    Many issues may arise when flying as aircrew, including hypoxia, which can be life-threatening if the proper procedures are not taken to correct it.
  • Retired Air Force Capt. Sarah Evans dives off the block during training at the Aquatics Center competition pool Sept. 8, 2014, in London. Evans said medals would be great, but she just wants to make her team, country and family proud during the first 2014 Invictus Games. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Andrew Lee)

    US warrior athletes hit the pool in preparation for Invictus Games

    USA Team athletes, who will compete here in the inaugural Invictus Games, took to the pool the morning of Sept. 9, to fine tune their technique and get familiar with the water they will compete against 13 other nations in.
  • Max Rohn, a retired U.S. Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class, winds up to throw a discus during training for the inaugural 2014 Invictus Games at Mayesbrook Field Sept. 8, 2014, in London. The Invictus Games is an international Paralympic-style, multi-sport event designed for wounded service members. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Andrew Lee)

    US Team prepares for inaugural Invictus Games

    Wounded warriors from the U.S. and 13 other nations came together here Sept. 8 to participate in their first team training for the inaugural Invictus Games.
  • Danielle Repp, right, pictured above at age 15, flies on a KC-135 Stratotanker in 2005. Today, as a senior airman, Repp is a boom operator with the 351st Air Refueling Squadron from Spokane, Wash.This was Repp’s first experience with aerial refueling and sparked her interest in the career field. (Photo courtesy of Daniel Repp)

    Following in her father's flight plan

    Some families have a history of military service, whether it be cross-service or within the same branch. It is somewhat less common however, to have two consecutive generations not only serve in the same branch of the military, but to pursue the same career field.
  • Capt. Tom Meyers discusses the F-15E Strike Eagle's capabilities with spectators July 17, 2014, at the Farnborough International Airshow in England. Public access was granted for spectators to ask questions and observe the aircraft up-close with pilots and aircrew members. Meyers is a 494th Fighter Squadron F-15E instructor pilot. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Erin O'Shea)

    U.S. Forces display military might at Farnborough

    Organizations, businesses and military forces from across the globe gathered in Farnborough, England, to celebrate 100 years of aviation at the Farnborough International Air Show July 14 -20.
  • Headstones made of Lasa marble line the grounds of Madingley American Cemetery Oct. 16, 2013, at Madingley, England. Each grave contains the body or identifiable remains of the named individual on the headstone, with the exception of 24 unknown service members. The 3,812 graves make up approximately 39 percent of the original total of Americans temporarily interred in the United Kingdom during World War II. Sixty percent were repatriated at the wishes of family and next of kin.

    Technology helps remember fallen, ensures memories live on

    It was a damp, foggy morning in October, amidst a sea of marble headstones; the sound of bells chiming out seemed to echo the air of somberness all around at Madingley American Cemetery, near Cambridge. The whole scene was humbling.
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