Photo by Staff Sgt. Alex Echols | 48th Fighter Wing | 07.31.2018
Airmen assigned to the 493rd Expeditionary Fighter Squadron prepare to take an F-15C Eagle through shutdown procedures at Keflavik Air Base, Iceland, Aug. 2, 2018. In support of the IAS mission, more than 250 U.S. Air Forces in Europe-Air Forces Africa Airmen and 13 F-15C/D Eagles deployed from Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, with additional support from U.S. Airmen assigned to Aviano Air......
Photo by Staff Sgt. Alex Echols | 48th Fighter Wing | 07.31.2018
An F-15C Eagle assigned to the 493rd Expeditionary Fighter Squadron takes flight over Keflavik Air Base, Iceland, Aug. 2, 2018, as part of a training mission. The 493rd EFS began flying operations this week in support of the peacetime Icelandic Air Surveillance mission, highlighting U.S. commitment to NATO and the strength of its ties with Iceland. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Alex Fox......
Photo by Staff Sgt. Alex Echols | 48th Fighter Wing | 07.31.2018
An F-15C Eagle assigned to the 493rd Expeditionary Fighter Squadron takes flight over Keflavik Air Base, Iceland, Aug. 2, 2018, as part of a training mission. The 493rd EFS began flying operations this week in support of the peacetime Icelandic Air Surveillance mission, highlighting U.S. commitment to NATO and the strength of its ties with Iceland. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Alex Fox......
Photo by Staff Sgt. Alex Echols | 48th Fighter Wing | 07.31.2018
An F-15C Eagle assigned to the 493rd Expeditionary Fighter Squadron takes flight over Keflavik Air Base, Iceland, Aug. 1, 2018, as part of a training mission. While providing critical infrastructure and support, Iceland has looked to its NATO allies to provide airborne surveillance and interception capabilities to meet its peacetime preparedness needs since 2008. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff......
Photo by Staff Sgt. Alex Echols | 48th Fighter Wing | 07.31.2018
A pilot assigned to the 493rd Expeditionary Fighter Squadron in an F-15C Eagle taxis down the flightline at Keflavik Air Base, Iceland, July 30, 2018. While providing critical infrastructure and support, Iceland has looked to its NATO allies to provide airborne surveillance and interception capabilities to meet its peacetime preparedness needs since 2008. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Alex......
Photo by Staff Sgt. Alex Echols | 48th Fighter Wing | 07.31.2018
An F-15C Eagle assigned to the 493rd Expeditionary Fighter Squadron taxis down the flightline at Keflavik Air Base, Iceland, Aug. 1, 2018, in support of NATO’s Icelandic Air Surveillance mission. NATO allies deploy aircraft and personnel to support this critical mission three times a year, with the U.S. responsible for at least one rotation annually. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Alex Fox......
Photo by Staff Sgt. Alex Echols | 48th Fighter Wing | 07.31.2018
A U.S. Airman assigned to the 493rd Expeditionary Fighter Squadron checks the roof of an F-15C Eagle at Keflavik Air Base, Iceland, Aug. 1, 2018, during NATO’s Icelandic Air Surveillance operations. In support of the IAS mission, more than 250 U.S. Air Forces in Europe-Air Forces Africa Airmen and 13 F-15C/D Eagles deployed from Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, with additional support......
Photo by Staff Sgt. Alex Echols | 48th Fighter Wing | 07.31.2018
A pilot assigned to the 493rd Expeditionary Fighter Squadron disembarks from an F-15C Eagle at Keflavik Air Base, Iceland, July 30, 2018, in support of NATO’s Icelandic Air Surveillance mission. During their rotation, the 493rd EFS will maintain an alert status 24 hours a day, seven days a week as part of their peacetime mission. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Alex Fox Echols III)...