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USAFE aircraft continue ACE operations

A U.S. Air Force F-35 Lightning II from the 493rd Fighter Squadron out of Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, taxis the runway at Šiauliai Air Base, Lithuania, on Aug. 24, 2023, during Astral Knight 23 Part 6. AK23-6 provides opportunities for the U.S. to integrate alongside forces from the Baltic nations of Latvia and Lithuania 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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USAFE aircraft continue ACE operations

A U.S. Air Force F-35 Lightning II from the 493rd Fighter Squadron out of Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, flies over Šiauliai Air Base runway in Lithuania, on Aug. 24, 2023, during Astral Knight 23 Part 6. AK23-6 provides opportunities for the U.S. to integrate alongside forces from the Baltic nations of Latvia and Lithuania 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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USAFE aircraft continue ACE operations

Two U.S. Air Force F-35 Lightning II assigned to the 493rd Fighter Squadron from Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, fly over Šiauliai Air Base, Lithuania, on Aug. 24, 2023, during Astral Knight 23 Part 6 exercise. AK23-6 is an Agile Combat Employment exercise focused on proactive and reactive asset movements, as well as ground and aerial interoperability training that incorporates all USAFE-AFAFRICA flying wings along with the 435th Air Ground Operations Wing out of Ramstein AB, Germany. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Stephanie Longoria)

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USAFE aircraft continue ACE operations

A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 100th Air Refueling Wing out of Royal Air Force Mildenhall, England, lands at Šiauliai Air Base, Lithuania, on Aug. 24, 2023, during Astral Knight 23 Part 6. AK23-6 provides opportunities for the U.S. to integrate alongside forces from the Baltic nations of Latvia and Lithuania 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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USAFE aircraft continue ACE operations

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 510th Fighter Squadron out of Aviano Air Base, Italy, flies over Šiauliai Air Base runway in Lithuania, on Aug. 24, 2023, during Astral Knight 23 Part 6. AK23-6 provides opportunities for the U.S. to integrate alongside forces from the Baltic nations of Latvia and Lithuania 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

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Andrew Cuevas (center), 510th Fighter Generation Squadron dedicated crew chief, performs 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 is an Agile Combat Employment exercise focusing on concepts designed to make us more agile in our execution, more resilient in sustaining our capability, and more lethal in delivering our combat power from austere and remote locations. (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 Sgt. Brian Raatz, 510th Fighter Generation Squadron dedicated crew chief, marshals an F-16 Fighting Falcon before take-off during exercise Astral Knight 23 Part 6 at Šiauliai Air Base, Lithuania, on Aug. 22, 2023. AK23-6 allows the U.S. to posture for evolving conditions in forward locations, while also consulting with NATO Allies and Partners on deterrence and defense postures. (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 1st Lt. Ryan Watkins, 510th Fighter Squadron F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot prepares for take-off during exercise Astral Knight 23 Part 6 at Šiauliai Air Base, Lithuania, on Aug. 22, 2023. AK23-6 exercises U.S. abilities to quickly receive and integrate forces with Allies and Partners to deter and defend. (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 Capt. Quincy Watts, 510th Fighter Squadron F-16 FIghting Falcon pilot, prepares for take-off at Šiauliai Air Base, Lithuania, on Aug. 22, 2023, during the Astral Knight 23 Part 6 exercise. AK23-6 ensures U.S. commitment for peace and stability in Europe while working alongside Allies and Partners to deter threats to national sovereignty throughout the region. (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 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 Fighter Wing participates in Air Combat Employment operations with Croatian Allies

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Jason E. Bailey, 31st Fighter Wing commander, Aviano Air Base, Italy, poses for a photo with Croatian Defense Minister Mario Banožić and members of the Croatian Air Force after a press conference to stress the importance of the Agile Combat Employment operations between the two Allies at Croatia’s 91st Air Base at Pleso, March 17, 2022. The 31st FW executed routine ACE operations with Croatian Allies in a mission to enhance the readiness necessary to respond to any potential challenge in Southeast Europe. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Miquel Jordan)

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31st Fighter Wing participates in Air Combat Employment operations with Croatian Allies

Members of the 31st Fighter Wing, Aviano Air Base, Italy, pose for a photo with members of the 191st Fighter Squadron from the Croatian Air Force in front of two U.S. Air Force F-16C Fighting Falcons and Croatian MiG-21s during the conclusion of Agile Combat Employment operations at Croatia’s 91st Air Base at Pleso, March 17, 2022. The 31st FW executed routine ACE operations with Croatian Allies in a mission to enhance the readiness necessary to respond to any potential challenge in Southeast Europe. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Miquel Jordan)

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31st Fighter Wing participates in Air Combat Employment operations with Croatian Allies

Staff Sgt. Kyle King, 31st Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels servicing noncommissioned officer in charge from Aviano Air Base pours fuels systems icing inhibitor into a R-11 Mobile Refueling unit fuel tank to turn commercial grade jet fuel into Air Force-regulated fuel at Croatia’s 91st Air Base at Pleso, March 16, 2022, in preparation for the arrival of two F-16C Fighting Falcons from the 31st Fighter Wing. The 31st FW focus is to execute routine Agile Combat Employment concepts alongside Croatian Allies while supporting NATO’s collective defense in Southeast Europe. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt Miquel Jordan)

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31st Fighter Wing participates in Air Combat Employment operations with Croatian Allies

Two U.S. Air Force F-16C Fighting Falcon pilots assigned to the 555th Fighter Squadron from the 31st Fighter Wing, Aviano Air Base, Italy, taxi in after landing at Croatia’s 91st Air Base at Pleso, March 16, 2022. The 31st FW will execute routine Agile Combat Employment operations with Croatian Allies. Missions such as these enhance the readiness necessary to respond to any potential challenge in Southeast Europe. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Miquel Jordan)

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31st Fighter Wing participates in Air Combat Employment operations with Croatian Allies

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. James Donaldson, 31st Security Forces Squadron response team leader, from the 31st Fighter Wing, Aviano Air Base, Italy, engages in conversation with Croatian Air Force Soldier Din Begulic, 191st Ela-Fighter Jet Unit while standing guard in front of a U.S. Air Force F-16C Fighting Falcon, while it receives routine maintenance for Agile Combat Employment operations at Croatia’s 91st Air Base at Pleso, March 17, 2022. The 31st FW executed ACE operations with Croatian Allies. Missions such as these enhance the readiness necessary to respond to any potential challenge in Southeast Europe. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Miquel Jordan)

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