Story by Staff Sgt. Armando A. Schwier-Morales | 86th Airlift Wing | 09.18.2015
The blue skies over Eastern Europe are only broken by spotted clouds and the slick black Apaches, more formerly known as AH-64 Apache, racing ahead of vehicles and Soldiers. Behind them is a battery of artillery and even farther behind is an Army general, who ordered the operation on the forecast of an Airman that promised sunshine and blue skies....
Story by Staff Sgt. Armando A. Schwier-Morales | 86th Airlift Wing | 06.19.2015
After two weeks of training, learning and building partnerships Saber Strike 15 in Latvia, Estonia, Lithuania and Poland came to a close June 20, 2015....
Story by Staff Sgt. Armando A. Schwier-Morales | 86th Airlift Wing | 06.17.2015
In the training areas and forests of the Baltics, a land force unit came under fire from an opposition force. They needed support and they could hear it flying above them. They all turn and look at the emblem on the shoulder of that one service member that is different from them -- a JTAC....
Story by Staff Sgt. Armando A. Schwier-Morales | 86th Airlift Wing | 06.10.2015
The Airmen of the Maryland, Michigan and Pennsylvania Air National Guard took to the skies with Latvian elected leaders June 10, 2015....
Story by Staff Sgt. Armando A. Schwier-Morales | 86th Airlift Wing | 06.09.2015
Airmen from three Air National Guard units took to the skies to support 13 nations in developing and ensuring a stable Baltic region during Saber Strike 15, June 9....
Story by Staff Sgt. Armando A. Schwier-Morales | 86th Airlift Wing | 06.08.2015
Two units out of Ramstein Air Base, Germany, working side by side are able to complete a variety of missions. During exercise Saber Strike 15 they were able to showcase their capabilities in and around the Baltic region June 10 through 18....
Courtesy Story | U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa | 06.08.2015
About 6,000 personnel from 13 countries, including the United States, are participating in the Saber Strike 15 exercise taking place in Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania and Poland, June 8 through 19....
Story by Staff Sgt. Armando A. Schwier-Morales | 86th Airlift Wing | 05.01.2015
The chief master sergeant and master sergeant trailed behind a German reservist. After twelve kilometers and one-and-half hours, only 100 meters, a 33-pound bag, sweat and tired legs stood between them and the German Armed Forces Badge for Military Proficiency....
