Dark Dune 2019 [Image 13 of 14]

CAZAUX AIR BASE, FRANCE

10.17.2019

Photo by Sgt. Lexy Washburn  

U.S. Special Operations Command Europe   

Two French Eurocopter EC725 participate in a helicopter air- to- air refueling (HAAR) exercise with a U.S. Air Force MC-130J Commando II, assigned to the 352nd Special Operations Wing, based out of RAF Mildenhall, Oct. 17, 2019, outside of Cazaux Air Base, France. This mission was part of a larger exercise called Operation Dark Dune, which involves aircraft and crewmembers from the 352nd SOW's 67th Special Operations Squadron. These exercises allow U.S. special operations forces the opportunity to train with ready and capable French military units, while increasing interoperability and familiarization within NATO SOF.

• Date Taken: 10.17.2019
• Date Posted: 10.21.2019 09:20
• Photo ID: 5848229
• VIRIN: 191017-A-WV986-0331
• Resolution: 3360x2240
• Size: 2.62 MB
• Location: CAZAUX AIR BASE, FR