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435 CRG, going dark

U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 435th Contingency Response Group and Polish special forces watch a departing M28 Skytruck aircraft as it does a low flyover over an abandoned runway near Biala Podlaska, Poland, during Aviation Detachment Rotation 21.4, Sept. 15, 2021. Aviation Detachment Rotations are bilateral training exercises and deployments designed to enhance partner interoperability, maintain joint readiness and support our regional allies. These events occur across the U.S. European Command area of responsibility. U.S. aircraft and Airmen have participated in these rotations since 2012. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Edgar Grimaldo)

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435 CRG, going dark

U.S. Air Force Airmen, from the 435th Contingency Response Group and Polish special forces, prepare for aircraft at an abandoned runway near Biala Podlaska, Poland, during Aviation Detachment Rotation 21.4, Sept. 15, 2021. During AvDet 21.4, 435th CRG Airmen assisted Polish special forces in exercising aircraft support with infrared phantom lights using night vision goggles. Aviation Detachment Rotations are bilateral training exercises and deployments designed to enhance partner interoperability, maintain joint readiness and support our regional allies. These events occur across the U.S. European Command area of responsibility. U.S. aircraft and Airmen have participated in these rotations since 2012. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Edgar Grimaldo)

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Tech Sgt. James Supernault, a 435th Contingency Response Group air traffic controller, left, and Tech Sgt. Benjamin Stewart, a 435th Contingency Response Group airfield manager, take measurements and prepare for Polish special forces to land at an identified drop zone at an abandoned runway near Biala Podlaska, Poland, during Aviation Detachment Rotation 21-4 Sept. 15, 2021. The 435th CRG provides a scalable, cross-functional, rapidly deployable force designed to assess and open airbases and perform initial airfield operations enabling rapid standup of combat operations anywhere in the European Command area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Jennifer Green-Lanchoney)

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Tech Sgt. James Supernault, a 435th Contingency Response Group air traffic controller, left, and Tech Sgt. Benjamin Stewart, a 435th Contingency Response Group airfield manager, place a drop zone indicator at an abandoned runway near Biala Podlaska, Poland, during Aviation Detachment Rotation 21-4 Sept. 15, 2021. The 435th CRG is the U.S. Air Forces in Europe’s only expeditionary open-the-base force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Jennifer Green-Lanchoney)

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Aviation Detachment Rotation 21-4 begins

U.S. Air Force Airmen prepare to board a C-130J Super Hercules aircraft at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Sept. 13, 2021. Airmen are bound for Powidz, Poland to take part in Aviation Detachment Rotation 21-4. This exercise series fosters bilateral defense ties, enhances regional security and increases interoperability among NATO allies and partners through combined training exercises with periodic rotational Aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Edgar Grimaldo)

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Aviation Detachment Rotation 21-4 begins

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to Ramstein Air Base, Germany arrive at Powidz, Poland to participate in Aviation Detachment Rotation 21-4, Sept. 13, 2021. The U.S. and Poland will conduct Agile Combat Employment training during the bilateral training exercise. The Agile Combat Employment concept of operations is intended to ensure U.S. Air Forces Europe – Air Forces Africa forces are ready for potential threats and contingencies by enabling forces to quickly disperse and continue to deliver airpower from locations with varying levels of capacity and support. This will ensure our Airmen are postured to provide lethal combat power across the spectrum of military operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Edgar Grimaldo)

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Aviation Detachment Rotation 21-4 begins

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to Ramstein Air Base, Germany arrive at Powidz, Poland to take part in Aviation Detachment Rotation 21-4, Sept. 13, 2021. The U.S. and Poland will conduct Agile Combat Employment training during the bilateral training exercise. ACE ensures U.S. Air Forces in Europe, along with allies and partners, are ready for potential short or no-notice contingencies by allowing forces to operate from locations with varying levels of capacity and support. This ensures Airmen and aircrews are postured to respond across the spectrum of military operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Edgar Grimaldo)

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Aviation Detachment Rotation 21-4 begins

U.S. Air Force Airmen load cargo at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Sept. 13, 2021. The cargo, along with Airmen assigned to Ramstein AB, are headed to Powidz, Poland to take part in Aviation Detachment Rotation 21-4. AvDet Poland 21-4 is the latest bilateral training exercise in this series and is designed to enhance partner interoperability, maintain joint readiness and assure our regional allies and partners. These events occur across the U.S. European Command area of responsibility. U.S. aircraft and Airmen have participated in these rotations since 2012. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Edgar Grimaldo)

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Aviation Detachment Rotation 21-4 begins

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Jorge Jimenez, 37th Airlift Squadron loadmaster prepares tie-down straps for luggage headed to Powidz, Poland at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Sept. 13, 2021. Airmen will take part in Aviation Detachment Rotation 21-4, which is part of a series of bilateral training exercises and deployments designed to enhance partner interoperability, maintain joint readiness and assure our regional allies and partners. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Edgar Grimaldo)

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The 12th Combat Aviation Brigade, 173rd Airborne Brigade, 2d Cavalry Regiment and other allied forces conduct airfield seizure training at Lielvarde Airbase, Latvia, in support of Exercise Steadfast Javelin II Sept. 7, 2014. Steadfast Javelin is a NATO exercise involving over 2,000 troops from 10 nations and focuses on increasing interoperability and synchronizing complex operations between allied air and ground forces. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. William Tanner)

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Mission Complete: Aviation Rotation 19-3 concludes

U.S. Air Force Capt. Jacob Kopp, 435th Contingency Response Squadron landing zone safety officer, watches U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules flying over a landing zone at Powidz Air Base, Poland. During Aviation Rotation 19-3, a bilateral exercise between U.S. and Poland, landing and drop zones were prepared by members of the 435th CRS to allow pilots a diverse training opportunity. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jimmie D. Pike)

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Mission Complete: Aviation Rotation 19-3 concludes

A U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 37th Airlift Squadron performs evasive maneuvers after deploying flares during an Aviation Rotation 19-3 training flight over Powidz Air Base, Poland, July 18, 2019. Training events during the exercise consisted low-level tactical flying, formation flights, and air drops to keep pilots trained and ready. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jimmie D. Pike)

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Mission Complete: Aviation Rotation 19-3 concludes

A parachute deploys from an airdrop platform during an Aviation Rotation 19-3 training flight over Powidz Air Base, Poland, July 18, 2019. Aircrew members performed low-cost low-altitude, container delivery system, and heavy equipment air drops to maintain operation proficiency. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jimmie D. Pike)

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Mission Complete: Aviation Rotation 19-3 concludes

U.S. Airmen assigned to Ramstein Air Base, Germany, and members of the Polish military conclude Aviation Rotation 19-3 at Powidz Air Base, Poland, July 23, 2019. During the bilateral training exercise, U.S. and Poland worked on aerial operations and tactics to improve joint readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jimmie D. Pike)

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Mission Complete: Aviation Rotation 19-3 concludes

Polish paratroopers jump from U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules aircraft over a drop zone in Poland, July 22, 2019. U.S. and Poland worked on interoperability during Aviation Rotation 19-3, a bilateral exercise aimed at improving partnership capacity, by performing aerial operations over Poland. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jimmie D. Pike)

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Mission Complete: Aviation Rotation 19-3 concludes

A U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 37th Airlift Squadron lands on a grass landing zone at Powidz Air Base, Poland, July 20, 2019. Pilots were able to practice landing on unpaved surfaces to improve their capabilities and readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jimmie D. Pike)

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Aviation Rotation 19-3: Portraits in Poland

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Devin Nothstine, 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs broadcast journalist, shows off his equipment prior to takeoff from Powidz Air Base, Poland, July 11, 2019. As a member of public affairs and a broadcaster, Nothstine was responsible for documenting operations, creating and distributing videos, and working with media outlets to highlight U.S. and Polish efforts during Aviation Rotation 19-3. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jimmie D. Pike)

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Aviation Rotation 19-3: Portraits in Poland

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. David Valine, 435th Contingency Response Squadron landing zone safety officer, provides control support for Airmen deployed in support of Aviation Rotation 19-3 at Powidz Air Base, Poland, July 20, 2019. Landing zone safety officers set up landing strips, communicate with incoming aircraft, and ensure the integrity of the landing area for a safe arrival of aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jimmie D. Pike)

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Aviation Rotation 19-3: Portraits in Poland

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Patrick Glennon, 37th Airlift Squadron first sergeant, stands outside air traffic control tower at Powidz Air Base, Poland, July 20, 2019. During Aviation Rotation 19-3, Glennon was integral to the morale and welfare of the Airmen supporting the missions by assisting with transportation, communication, and event planning. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jimmie D. Pike)

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Aviation Rotation 19-3: Portraits in Poland

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Joshua Schickedanz, 37th Airlift Squadron loadmaster, looks out of a C-130J Super Hercules cargo door during a flight over Powidz Air Base, Poland, July 18, 2019. As a loadmaster, Schickedaz assisted in the proper configuration of equipment, pallets, and personnel loaded in C-130J Super Hercules for safe operation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jimmie D. Pike)

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