U.S. and Sweden partner for integrated training

A U.S. Air Force Airman assigned to the 57th Rescue Squadron at Aviano Air Base, Italy, and Swedish air force rangers assigned to the 17th Wing in Ronneby, Sweden, work together to locate a simulated downed pilot during bilateral training at Kallax Air Base, Sweden, June 4, 2025. Warfighting exercises with Allies and partners demonstrate our shared commitment to building a stronger, more lethal NATO Alliance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Brooke Rogers)

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U.S. and Sweden partner for integrated training

A Swedish air force ranger assigned to the 17th Wing in Ronneby, Sweden, performs first aid on a simulated downed pilot during bilateral training at Kallax Air Base, Sweden, June 4, 2025. NATO Allies and partners stand together in support of a safe, stable and secure Euro-Atlantic region by increasing warfighting capabilities, maintaining readiness and refining operational integration. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Brooke Rogers)

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U.S. and Sweden partner for integrated training

A U.S. Air Force Survival, Evasion, Resistance and Escape specialist assigned to the 57th Rescue Squadron stationed at Aviano Air Base, Italy, and a Swedish air force ranger assigned to the 17th Wing in Ronneby, Sweden, are hoisted into an NH-90 helicopter during familiarization training at Kallax Air Base, Sweden, June 2, 2025. Training in the arctic ensures U.S. and Allied Forces can operate together seamlessly, anytime, anywhere, against any threat. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Brooke Rogers)

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U.S. and Sweden partner for integrated training

A U.S. Air Force Airman assigned to the 57th Rescue Squadron at Aviano Air Base, Italy, navigates towards a simulated downed pilot during bilateral training at Kallax Air Base, Sweden, June 5, 2025. In support of its Allies’ leadership in European security, the United States stands ready, trained and postured to meet any challenge, anywhere. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Brooke Rogers)

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U.S. and Sweden partner for integrated training

A U.S. Air Force Airman assigned to the 57th Rescue Squadron at Aviano Air Base, Italy, and Swedish air force rangers assigned to the 17th Wing in Ronneby, Sweden, are retrieved by a NH-90 helicopter during bilateral training at Kallax Air Base, Sweden, June 4, 2025. In support of its Allies’ leadership in European security, the United States stands ready, trained and postured to meet any challenge, anywhere. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Brooke Rogers)

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U.S. and Sweden partner for integrated training

A Swedish air force pilot assigned to the 1st Helicopter Squadron at Kallax Air Base, Sweden, prepares a NH-90 helicopter for takeoff during bilateral training at Kallax Air Base, Sweden, June 4, 2025. U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 57th Rescue Squadron at Aviano Air Base, Italy, joined Swedish military personnel for two weeks of integrated exercises to build a stronger coalition capable of deterring threats and aggression from adversaries. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Brooke Rogers)

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U.S. and Sweden partner for integrated training

Published June 6, 2025
By Staff Sgt. Brooke Rogers
31st Fighter Wing Public Affairs

KALLAX AIR BASE, Sweden -- A U.S. Air Force Airman assigned to the 57th Rescue Squadron at Aviano Air Base, Italy, and Swedish air force rangers assigned to the 17th Wing in Ronneby, Sweden, work together to locate a simulated downed pilot during bilateral training at Kallax Air Base, Sweden, June 4, 2025. Warfighting exercises with Allies and partners demonstrate our shared commitment to building a stronger, more lethal NATO Alliance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Brooke Rogers)