Lt. Col. Michael Holy, an F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot assigned to the 180th Fighter Wing, Ohio Air National Guard, prepares for a familiarization in a Hungarian JAS 39 Gripen, June 8, at Kecskemet Air Base in Hungary. More than 150 Airmen from the 180FW traveled to the Hungarian Air Base to participate exercise Load Diffuser 17 at the Hungarian Air Base from May 22 to June 9, 2017. Load Diffuser is a Hungarian Air Force-led, multinational flying exercise between NATO allies and partner nations. Multinational training engagements such as these strengthen our relationships, help us maintain joint readiness and interoperability, and reassure our European allies and partners. The U.S. and Hungary, as NATO allies, share a commitment to promote peace and stability, and seek opportunities to continue developing their relationship. The U.S. and Europe must preserve our mutual commitment and trust as we face emerging malignant forces and evolving strategic assets. Air National Guard photo by Senior Master Sgt. Beth Holliker.
Date Taken: | 06.08.2017 |
Date Posted: | 06.08.2017 08:14 |
Photo ID: | 3460908 |
VIRIN: | 170602-Z-ZJ624-0013 |
Resolution: | 2832x4256 |
Size: | 6.08 MB |
Location: | KESCKEMET AIR BASE, HU |
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