U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Frank Pappalardo, a boom operator with the 909th Air Refueling Squadron, refuels a F-15C Eagle in support of exercise Valiant Shield 18 after taking off from Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Sept. 18, 2018. Valiant Shield is a U.S.-only, biennial field training exercise (FTX) with a focus on integration of joint training among U.S. forces in relation to current operational plans. This training enables real-world proficiency in sustaining joint forces through detecting, locating, tracking and engaging units at sea, in the air, on land, and in cyberspace in response to a range of mission areas. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Zachary Bumpus)
Date Taken: | 09.18.2018 |
Date Posted: | 09.18.2018 20:28 |
Photo ID: | 4750212 |
VIRIN: | 180918-F-CI489-1099 |
Resolution: | 7360x4912 |
Size: | 10.42 MB |
Location: | ANDERSEN AIR FORCE BASE, GUAM, GU |
Web Views: | 32 |
Downloads: | 22 |
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