Louisiana, Florida ANG F-15Cs deploy to Iceland in support of NATO

KEFLAVIK, ICELAND

08.24.2017

Story by Tech. Sgt. Jessica Hines 

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

Six F-15Cs comprised from the Louisiana and Florida Air National Guard and approximately 280 support Airmen and equipment from the 125th Fighter Wing, Jacksonville Air National Guard Base, Fla., deployed as the 159th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron to Keflavik, Iceland, to conduct an air surveillance mission in support of NATO Alliance commitments. The aircraft arrived in Iceland Aug. 23.

While deployed, the Airmen will conduct aerial training, including aerial refueling with one KC-135 Stratotanker from the 931st Air Refueling Wing, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan., and one KC-10 from the 514th Air Mobility Wing, McGuire Air Force Base, N.J.

The United States has conducted the NATO mission in Iceland annually since 2008 and continues to demonstrate commitment to NATO and the security of Europe.

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• Date Taken: 08.24.2017
• Date Posted: 08.24.2017 08:40
• Story ID: 245798
• Location: KEFLAVIK, IS