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A Crew Chief from the 442d Fighter Wing and a Soldier from the 5-159 General Support Aviation Battalion refuel an A-10C Thunderbolt II upon returning from a sortie in Zaragoza, Spain on May 9, 2023.
DEFENDER 23 is a U.S. Army Europe and Africa-led exercise, supported by U.S. Air Forces in Europe – Air Forces Africa, focused on the strategic deployment of continental United States-based forces and interoperability with Allies and partners. Taking place from April 22 to June 23, DEFENDER 23 demonstrates the U.S. Air Force’s ability to aggregate U.S.-based combat power quickly in Europe; increase lethality of the NATO Alliance through the U.S. Air Force’s Agile Combat Employment; build unit readiness in a complex joint, multi-national environment; and leverage host nation capabilities to increase USAFE-AFAFRICA’s operational reach. DEFENDER 23 includes more than 7,800 U.S. and 15,000 multi-national service members from various Allied and partner nations.
| Date Taken: | 05.08.2023 |
| Date Posted: | 05.09.2023 07:50 |
| Photo ID: | 7784940 |
| VIRIN: | 230509-F-QG358-0205 |
| Resolution: | 6048x4024 |
| Size: | 1.72 MB |
| Location: | ZARAGOZA, ES |
| Web Views: | 52 |
| Downloads: | 3 |
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