REAL THAW 17

Photo By Senior Airman Jonathan Stefanko | Portuguese paratroopers load onto a C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 37th Airlift Squadron anda C-130H Hercules assigned to the Netherland air force during exercise Real Thaw 16 in Beja, Portugal, Feb. 25, 2016. The U.S. worked alongside the Royal Netherlands air force to airdrop more than 100 paratroopers. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Jonathan Stefanko)  

PORTUGAL

03.02.2017

Courtesy Story

U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa   

United States Air Forces in Europe will participate in Real Thaw 17 in
Beja, Portugal from March 5-17, 2017. Real Thaw 17 is a Portuguese-led large force, flying exercise with multiple NATO Allies and partner nations.

The exercise will focus on airlift training, including formation and low-level
flying, assault landings, and personnel and equipment airdrops with
paratroopers from U.S. Army Europe and partner nations.

Multinational training engagements such as this strengthen
military-to-military relationships, increase NATO interoperability, and
demonstrate our commitment to the safety and security of the Alliance.”

• Date Taken: 03.02.2017
• Date Posted: 03.02.2017 07:35
• Story ID: 225425
• Location: PT