37 AS hosts allies for International Interfly Week

Five U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules aircraft and one German air force A-400M Atlas aircraft prepare to take-off March 30, 2023 at Ramstein Air Base, Germany. The ability to operate alongside NATO allies ensures a timely and coordinated response during peacetime and crisis.

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37 AS hosts allies for International Interfly Week

U.S. Air Force Capt. Gregg Burrow, 37th Airlift Squadron C-130J Super Hercules pilot, performs a pre-flight inspection on a C-130J aircraft at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, March 31, 2023.The purpose of the training events were to familiarize NATO allies with each country’s processes and procedures for different tactical airlift capabilities.

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37 AS hosts allies for International Interfly Week

U.S. Air Force Capt. Gregg Burrow, 37th Airlift Squadron C-130J Super Hercules pilot, performs a pre-flight inspection on a C-130J aircraft at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, March 31, 2023. The 37th AS hosted NATO allies from Germany and the Netherlands to participate in a series of training events during International Interfly Week.

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37 AS hosts allies for International Interfly Week

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Donovan Elledge, 86th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron C-130J Super Hercules hydraulics journeyman, rests on the ramp of a C-130J aircraft at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, March 31, 2023. The U.S. C-130Js, German A-400M Atlas’ and Dutch air force’s C-130H Hercules practiced tactical airlift while integrating the aircraft with one another.

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37 AS hosts allies for International Interfly Week

A German air force A-400M Atlas aircraft prepares for take-off at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, March 31, 2023. Training objectives for International Interfly Week included establishing standard operating procedures between various aircraft, maximizing defensive capabilities at various points of flying formations, and developing contingencies for completing airdrops in normal and adverse weather conditions.

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37 AS hosts allies for International Interfly Week

U.S. Air Force Maj. Sandra Salzman, 37th Airlift Squadron C-130J Super Hercules pilot-physician, flies a C-130J aircraft over Germany, March 31, 2023. United States forces in Europe live, train and operate with allies from across the continent to ensure a timely and coordinated response during peacetime and crisis.

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37 AS hosts allies for International Interfly Week

U.S. Air Force Maj. Sandra Salzman, 37th Airlift Squadron C-130J Super Hercules pilot-physician, and Capt. Megan Kraynak, 37th Airlift Squadron C-130J pilot, adjust flight controls while flying over Germany, March 31, 2023. The training events included practicing low-level routes, airdrop capabilities and practicing various formations.

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37 AS hosts allies for International Interfly Week

A U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules takes off from Ramstein Air Base, Germany, March 30, 2023. International Interfly Week gives NATO allies the opportunity to rehearse tactical airlift capabilities in normal and adverse weather conditions.

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37 AS hosts allies for International Interfly Week

Published April 6, 2023
By Staff Sgt. Megan M. Beatty and Airman 1st Class Regan Spinner
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany -- Five U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules aircraft and one German air force A-400M Atlas aircraft prepare to take-off March 30, 2023 at Ramstein Air Base, Germany. The ability to operate alongside NATO allies ensures a timely and coordinated response during peacetime and crisis.