The sky’s the limit for Ramstein, NATO allies

U.S. Airmen and NATO service members gather around a weather balloon at McCully Barracks, Germany, June 15, 2017. The 435th Air Ground Operations Wing's 7th Weather Squadron hosted Exercise Cadre Focus 17-1, which included weather troops from Germany, Poland, and Hungary. The exercise aimed to enhance cooperation in multi-national operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joshua Magbanua)

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The sky’s the limit for Ramstein, NATO allies

U.S. Airmen and NATO service members watch a weather balloon presentation conducted by Polish Air Force troops at McCully Barracks, Germany, June 15, 2017. The 435th Air Ground Operations Wing's 7th Weather Squadron invited allies from Germany, Poland, and Hungary to participate in Exercise Cadre Focus 17-1. Participants exchanged information about how they conduct weather-related operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joshua Magbanua)

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The sky’s the limit for Ramstein, NATO allies

German Army Sergeant Joern Willun, a weather observer, prepares a weather balloon for launch at McCully Barracks, Germany, June 15, 2017. The 435th Air Ground Operations Wing's 7th Weather Squadron invited NATO allies from Germany, Poland, and Hungary to participate in Exercise Cadre Focus 17-1, which the squadron uses to enhance cooperation while testing its capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joshua Magbanua)

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Hungarian service members examine a German-made radiosonde at McCully Barracks, Germany, June 15, 2017. Radiosondes measure atmospheric parameters when attached to a weather balloon. Weather troops from Germany, Poland, and Hungary joined 7th Weather Squadron Airmen for Exercise Cadre Focus 17-1. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joshua Magbanua)

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The sky’s the limit for Ramstein, NATO allies

U.S. Air Force and German service members examine weather data on a computer at McCully Barracks, Germany, June 15, 2017. The 435th Air Ground Operations Wing's 7th Weather Squadron Airmen, along with allies from Germany, Poland, and Hungary, conducted Exercise Cadre Focus 17-1, where they aimed to enhance interoperability for joint missions. Cadre Focus is a biannual training program used by the 7th WS to certify its Airmen in common Soldier tasks to cooperate with the U.S. Army. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joshua Magbanua)

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The sky’s the limit for Ramstein, NATO allies

Polish Air Force Warrant Officer Marcin Galek, a weatherman, front left, operates a computer used for collecting weather data at McCully Barracks, Germany, June 15, 2017. Troops from Germany, Poland, and Hungary joined 7th Weather Squadron Airmen for Exercise Cadre Focus 17-1. This is the second year NATO allies participated in the exercise. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joshua Magbanua)

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Polish Air Force Warrant Officers Jaroslaw Engelgardt, left, and Marcin Galek, both weathermen, tie a weather balloon at McCully Barracks, Germany, June 15, 2017. NATO allies at the 7th Weather Squadron’s Exercise Cadre Focus 17-1 showcased their weather operations capabilities. 435th Air Ground Operations Wing Airmen and allies from Germany, Poland, and Hungary aimed to enhance interoperability through information exchange. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joshua Magbanua)

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The sky’s the limit for Ramstein, NATO allies

A weather balloon floats in the air at McCully Barracks, Germany, June 15, 2017. Weather troops from Germany, Poland, and Hungary joined 7th Weather Squadron Airmen for Exercise Cadre Focus. Cadre Focus is the 7th WS’s premier training program, through which the squadron aims to enhance its Airmen’s ability to work with the U.S. Army. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joshua Magbanua)

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The sky’s the limit for Ramstein, NATO allies

A weather balloon floats into the sky over McCully Barracks, Germany, June 15, 2017. Weather balloons are used to carry instruments into the atmosphere to collect weather data. The 7th Weather Squadron conducted Exercise Cadre Focus 17-1 with NATO allies from Germany, Poland, and Hungary. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joshua Magbanua)

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The sky’s the limit for 435th AGOW, NATO allies

Published June 20, 2017
By Airman 1st Class Joshua Magbanua
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

WIESBADEN, Germany -- U.S. Airmen and NATO service members gather around a weather balloon at McCully Barracks, Germany, June 15, 2017. The 435th Air Ground Operations Wing's 7th Weather Squadron hosted Exercise Cadre Focus 17-1, which included weather troops from Germany, Poland, and Hungary. The exercise aimed to enhance cooperation in multi-national operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joshua Magbanua)

The sky’s the limit for Ramstein, NATO allies

The sky’s the limit for Ramstein, NATO allies

The sky’s the limit for Ramstein, NATO allies

The sky’s the limit for Ramstein, NATO allies

The sky’s the limit for Ramstein, NATO allies

The sky’s the limit for Ramstein, NATO allies

The sky’s the limit for Ramstein, NATO allies

The sky’s the limit for Ramstein, NATO allies

The sky’s the limit for Ramstein, NATO allies