/ Published March 27, 2015
A KC-135 Stratotanker from the 100th Air Refueling Wing, RAF Mildenhall, England, prepares to refuel a 354th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron A-10 Thunderbolt II above Ramstein Air Base, Germany, March 26, 2015. The A-10s deployed as part of a theater security package in support of Operation Atlantic Resolve. The TSP deployments are possible with the strategic access provided by the infrastructure, support and host nation relationship at U.S. and host nation installations. Service members from Ramstein, Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany and RAF Mildenhall, England, were all involved in the aerial refueling training. Aircrew from Mildenhall spent multiple days at Ramstein to operate from the Air Force’s premier power projection platform, giving the A-10s deployed to Spangdahlem quick access to aerial refueling capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Damon Kasberg)
A pilot from 354th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron maneuvers an A-10 Thunderbolt II into position behind a KC-135 Stratotanker from the 100th Air Refueling Wing, RAF Mildenhall, England, to receive fuel above Ramstein Air Base, Germany, March 26, 2015. The A-10s deployed from Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz. to Germany as part of a theater security package in support of Operation Atlantic Resolve. The Air Force and other services have increased rotational presences in Europe during the past months to reassure NATO allies and partner nations that the United States’ commitment to European security is a priority. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Damon Kasberg)
A-10 Thunderbolt IIs from the 354th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron fly in formation after receiving refuel support from a 100th Air Refueling Wing, RAF Mildenhall, England, KC-135 Stratotanker above the Netherlands, March 25, 2015. The A-10s deployed from Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz. to Germany as part of a theater security package in support of Operation Atlantic Resolve. The Air Force and other services have increased rotational presences in Europe during the past months to reassure NATO allies and partner nations that the United States’ commitment to European security is a priority. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Damon Kasberg)
A pilot from the 354th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron flies an A-10 Thunderbolt II during a training sortie above the Netherlands, March 25, 2015. The A-10s deployed as part of a theater security package in support of Operation Atlantic Resolve. The deployment of fighters throughout the region brings additional combat capable forces to Europe, which are able to respond to a wide variety of operations. The Air Force’s forward presence in Europe gives the U.S. the support infrastructure to increase current force and build new and deeper partnerships across the continent. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Damon Kasberg)
A pilot from 354th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron maneuvers away from a KC-135 Stratotanker from the 100th Air Refueling Wing, RAF Mildenhall, England, after receiving fuel above Ramstein Air Base, Germany, March 26, 2015. The A-10s deployed as part of a theater security package in support of Operation Atlantic Resolve. The deployment of fighters throughout the region brings additional combat capable forces to Europe, which are able to respond to a wide variety of operations. The Air Force’s forward presence in Europe gives the U.S. the support infrastructure to increase current force and build new and deeper partnerships across the continent. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Damon Kasberg)
A-10 Thunderbolt IIs from the 354th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron fly next to a KC-135 Stratotanker from the 100th Air Refueling Wing, RAF Mildenhall, England, after performing aerial refueling above Ramstein Air Base, Germany, March 26, 2015. The A-10s deployed as part of a theater security package in support of Operation Atlantic Resolve. These deployments continuously operate on a rotational basis in order to provide the United States European Command commander, and other regional commanders, unique air capabilities necessary to support regional security and participate in distinctive training opportunities with European allies and partners. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Damon Kasberg)