Triple Nickel kicks off REAL THAW 14
A U.S. F-16 Fighter Falcon arrives at Monte Real Air Base, Portugal Feb. 3 in support of REAL THAW 14, a two-week close air support exercise hosted by the Portuguese Air Force. Comparable to Operation Red Flag hosted at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, REAL THAW 14 will attract approximately 4,000 military personnel and 44 aircraft from the U.S., Netherlands, Portugal and NATO. (U.S. Air Force photo/2nd Lt. Allie Delury)