180th Fighter Wing Participates in Load Diffuser 17 [Image 3 of 41]

KESCKEMET AIR BASE, HUNGARY

05.25.2017

Photo by Senior Master Sgt. Beth Holliker 

180th Fighter Wing Ohio National Guard

Senior Airman Bradley Asbury, an F-16 Fighting Falcon mechanic assigned to the 180th Fighter Wing, Ohio Air National Guard, secures Lt. Col. Chad Holesko, a pilot also assigned to the wing, into his aircraft before a training mission, May 25 at Kecskemet Air Base, Hungary. More than 150 Airmen from the 180FW will participate in 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: 05.25.2017
• Date Posted: 06.15.2017 16:31
• Photo ID: 3486757
• VIRIN: 170525-Z-ZJ624-0104
• Resolution: 7360x4912
• Size: 23.19 MB
• Location: KESCKEMET AIR BASE, HU