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U.S. strengthens interoperability capabilities during AK23-6

U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon pilots 1st Lt. Ryan Watkins (left) and Capt. Quincy Watts, assigned to the 510th Fighter Squadron out of Aviano Air Base, Italy, walk to their jets at Šiauliai Air Base, Lithuania, on Aug. 22, 2023, during the Astral Knight 23 Part 6 exercise. Agile Combat Employment exercises and deployments like AK23-6 ensure forces in Europe are ready to protect and defend Allies, Partners and U.S. interests at a moment's notice, and generate lethal combat power should deterrence fail. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Stephanie Longoria)

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U.S. strengthens interoperability capabilities during AK23-6

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgts. Brian Raatz (front), and Zachary Lester, 510th Fighter Generation Squadron dedicated crew chiefs, perform a preflight inspection on an F-16 Fighting Falcon during exercise Astral Knight 23 Part 6 at Šiauliai Air Base, Lithuania, on Aug. 22, 2023. AK23-6 allows the U.S.to incorporate Agile Combat Employment concepts in less than optimal environments to improve interoperability among forces and increase capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Stephanie Longoria)

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U.S. strengthens interoperability capabilities during AK23-6

An F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 510th Fighter Squadron out of Aviano Air Base, Italy, takes off from Šiauliai Air Base, Lithuania, on Aug. 21, 2023, during Astral Knight 23 Part 6 exercise. AK23-6 provides opportunities for the U.S. to integrate alongside forces from the Baltic nations of Lithuania and Latvia and the Arctic nations of Finland and Sweden which builds a stronger coalition capable of deterring threats and aggression from adversaries throughout the regions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Stephanie Longoria)

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U.S. strengthens interoperability capabilities during AK23-6

An F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 510th Fighter Squadron out of Aviano Air Base, Italy, takes off from Šiauliai Air Base, Lithuania, on Aug. 21, 2023, during Astral Knight 23 Part 6 exercise. AK23-6 enables the U.S. to work side-by-side with Baltic Allies, while demonstrating the U.S. commitment to security and stability throughout the Baltic region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Stephanie Longoria)

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U.S. strengthens interoperability capabilities during AK23-6

A U.S. Air Force F-35 Lightning II from the 493rd Fighter Squadron out of Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, takes off from Šiauliai Air Base, Lithuania, on Aug. 22, 2023, during Astral Knight 23 Part 6. AK23-6 is an Agile Combat Employment exercise which allows the U.S. to distribute aviation operations throughout NATO’s territory, allowing forces to jointly counter military aggression and coercion. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Stephanie Longoria)

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U.S. strengthens interoperability capabilities during AK23-6

A U.S. Air Force F-35 Lightning II from the 493rd Fighter Squadron out of Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, takes off from Šiauliai Air Base, Lithuania, on Aug. 22, 2023, during Astral Knight 23 Part 6. AK23-6 is an Agile Combat Employment exercise which allows the U.S. to distribute aviation operations throughout NATO’s territory, allowing forces to jointly counter military aggression and coercion. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Stephanie Longoria)

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31st OSS Airmen train on contingency response procedures

U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Jeffrey Bliss, 31st Operations Support Squadron airfield operations director of operations, holds airfield lights during a training session at Aviano Air Base, Italy, March 10, 2022. U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 31st OSS Air Traffic Control Tower and Airfield Management section trained with and tested Phantom AZL-15 lighting kits to become familiar with the airfield management contingency response procedures for C-17 Globemasters and C-130 Hercules. The Phantom AZL-15 lighting kit displays colors such as red, green, blue, white and infared. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brooke Moeder)

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31st OSS Airmen train on contingency response procedures

Tech. Sgt. Ryan Gibson, 31st Operations Support Squadron Air Traffic Control watch supervisor, Felix Guerra, 31st OSS air traffic automation specialist and U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Jeffrey Bliss, 31st OSS airfield operations director of operations, measures distance for lights on the flightline at Aviano Air Base, Italy, March 10, 2022. The members trained on airfield management contingency response procedures and used a Phantom AZL-15 lighting kit to simulate landing zones for C-17 Globemasters and C-130 Hercules. The Phantom AZL-15 lighting kit contains approximately 35 LED lamps that are powered with batteries and can be turned on anytime or set up with remotes. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brooke Moeder)

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31st OSS Airmen train on contingency response procedures

Senior Airman John Kendall, 31st Operations Support Squadron air traffic controller, places a light down on the flightline during a training session at Aviano Air Base, Italy, March 10, 2022. The members used a Phantom AZL-15 lighting kit to simulate landing zones for a variety of aircraft including, C-17 Globemasters and C-130 Hercules aircraft. The landing zone kits and lights are visible from up to 7-10 miles out, and can be remotely controlled from up to 5,000 feet away. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brooke Moeder)

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31st OSS Airmen train on contingency response procedures

Tech. Sgt. Phonkamon Gehres, 31st Operations Support Squadron wing airfield driving program manager, briefs airfield management contingency response procedures to 31st OSS members at Aviano Air Base, Italy, March 10, 2022. The members used a Phantom AZL-15 lighting kit to simulate landing zones for a variety of aircraft including, C-17 Globemasters and C-130 Hercules. The Phantom AZL-15 lighting kit contains approximately 35 LED lamps that are powered with batteries and can be turned on anytime or set up with remotes. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brooke Moeder)

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31st OSS Airmen train on contingency response procedures

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 31st Operations Support Squadron take lights out of a kit during a training session at Aviano Air Base, Italy, March 10, 2022. U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 31st OSS Air Traffic Control Tower and Airfield Management section trained with and tested Phantom AZL-15 lighting kits. The Phantom AZL-15 lighting kit contains approximately 35 LED lamps that are powered with batteries and can be turned on anytime or set up with remotes. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brooke Moeder)

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31st OSS Airmen train on contingency response procedures

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 31st Operations Support Squadron hold a light during a training session at Aviano Air Base, Italy, March 10, 2022. U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 31st OSS Air Traffic Control Tower and Airfield Management section trained with and tested Phantom AZL-15 lighting kits to become familiar with the airfield management contingency response procedures. The landing zone kits and lights are visible from up to 7-10 miles out, and can be remotely controlled from up to 5,000 feet away. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brooke Moeder)

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31st OSS Airmen train on contingency response procedures

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 31st Operations Support Squadron Airfield Management and Air Traffic Control Tower train on airfield management contingency response procedures at Aviano Air Base, Italy, March 10, 2022. The members trained on airfield management contingency response procedures and used a Phantom AZL-15 lighting kit to simulate landing zones for a variety of aircraft including, C-17 Globemasters and C-130 Hercules. The Phantom AZL-15 lighting kit displays colors such as red, green, blue, white and infrared. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brooke Moeder)

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31st OSS Airmen train on contingency response procedures

Tech. Sgt. Phonkamon Gehres, 31st Operations Support Squadron Wing airfield driving program manager, explains the usage of a light kit to 31st OSS Airfield Management and Air Traffic Control members at Aviano Air Base, Italy, March 10, 2022. The members trained on airfield management contingency response procedures and used a Phantom AZL-15 lighting kit to simulate landing zones for different aircraft including, C-17 Globemasters and C-130 Hercules. The Phantom AZL-15 lighting kit contains approximately 35 LED lamps that are powered with batteries and can be turned on anytime or set up with remotes. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman First Class Calopedis)

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31st OSS Airmen train on contingency response procedures

Tech. Sgt. Phonkamon Gehres, 31st Operations Support Squadron Wing airfield driving program manager, instructs 31st OSS Airfield Management and Air Traffic Control members at Aviano Air Base, Italy, March 10, 2022. Gehres instructed members on the purpose and procedures behind the Phantom AZL-15 lighting kit. The Phantom AZL-15 lighting kit displays colors such as red, green, blue, white and infrared. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman First Class Calopedis)

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31st OSS Airmen train on contingency response procedures

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 31st Operations Support Squadron Airfield Management and Air Traffic Control Tower train at Aviano Air Base, Italy, March 10, 2022. The members trained on airfield management contingency response procedures and used a Phantom AZL-15 lighting kit to simulate landing zones for a variety of aircraft including, C-17 Globemasters and C-130 Hercules. The Phantom AZL-15 lighting kit contains approximately 35 LED lamps that are powered with batteries and can be turned on anytime or set up with remotes. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman First Class Thomas Calopedis)

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606th ACS integrates with 4th EASOS for Castle Forge

A BlueSky Mast antenna is shown during Castle Forge in Romania, Oct. 27, 2021. The BlueSky Mast is part of the Scalable Control and Reporting Agile Mission Kit (SCRAM-K) and was used to communicate with aircraft that participated in the exercise. (Courtesy Photo)

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606th ACS integrates with 4th EASOS for Castle Forge

A BlueSky Mast is assembled during Castle Forge in Romania, Oct. 27, 2021. The 606th Air Control Squadron and 4th Expeditionary Air Support Operations Squadron used the BlueSky Mast to communicate with aircraft that participated in Castle Forge. (Courtesy Photo)

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Fighting Wyvern; 24-hour base defense exercise

Explosive ordnance disposal flight members assigned to the 31st Civil Engineer Squadron inspect an F-16 Fighting Falcon during a simulated aircraft mishap during exercise Fighting Wyvern at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Nov. 4, 2021. Fighting Wyvern was a base defense exercise that provided Airmen the opportunity to train for realistic situations they may face in a real-world combat environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brooke Moeder)

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Fighting Wyvern; 24-hour base defense exercise

Explosive ordnance disposal flight members assigned to the 31st Civil Engineer Squadron prepare to respond to a simulated F-16 Fighting Falcon mishap during exercise Fighting Wyvern at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Nov. 4, 2021. During the training event an F-16 experienced a simulated ground emergency and members from the 31st CES fire department and explosive ordnance disposal team responded to the incident and performed recovery actions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brooke Moeder)

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