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A C-130 J-model taxis into place at the Lielvarde Air Base, Latvia, June 17, 2014 in part of the exercise Saber Strike 2014. In total, three 37th AS airframes landed on Lielvarde, making them the first ever U.S. Air Force aircraft to land on the runway. The 37th AS aircraft brought approximately 92 Airmen from the 435th Contingency Response Group and equipment needed to build a bare base during the Air Force-specific training. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Jonathan Stefanko)


First USAF aircraft to land at Latvian Air Base

A C-130 J-model taxis into place at the Lielvarde Air Base, Latvia, June 17, 2014 in part of the exercise Saber Strike 2014. In total, three 37th AS airframes landed on Lielvarde, making them the first ever U.S. Air Force aircraft to land on the runway. The 37th AS aircraft brought approximately 92 Airmen from the 435th Contingency Response Group and equipment needed to build a bare base during the Air Force-specific training. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Jonathan Stefanko)

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U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Matthew Gee, left, and Master Sgt. CJ Campbell, both 37th Airlift Squadron aircraft loadmasters, sit on the open ramp of a C-130J Super Hercules during Exercise Stolen Cerberus IV near Elefsis Air Base, Greece, April 19, 2017. The 37th AS loadmasters have worked with the Hellenic air force to prepare C-130s for personnel, heavy equipment, platforms, container delivering system bundles, and low-cost low-altitude bundles throughout the exercise. As NATO allies, the U.S. and Greece share a commitment to promote peace and stability, and seek opportunities to continue developing their strong relationship. (U.S Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tryphena Mayhugh)
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Matthew Gee, 37th Airlift Squadron loadmaster, prepares a low-cost low-altitude cargo for an air drop while Master Sgt. CJ Campbell, 37th AS aircraft loadmaster, supervises during Exercise Stolen Cerberus IV at Elefsis Air Base, Greece, April 19, 2017. Gee, Campbell, and another loadmaster worked with the Hellenic air force to set up four LCLA cargos for a drop. Combined exercises such as these enhance the interoperability capabilities and skills among allied and partner armed forces. (U.S Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tryphena Mayhugh)
Two U.S. Air Force 37th Airlift Squadron loadmasters use cotton string to tie the rip cord for a parachute to cargo during Exercise Stolen Cerberus IV at Elefsis Air Base, Greece, April 19, 2017. The cotton string provides a barrier between two nylon straps, which generate heat when rubbed together and could damage the cord. Approximately 110 Airmen and three C-130s from the 86th Airlift Wing’s 37th AS, Ramstein Air Base, Germany, will participate in Exercise Stolen Cerberus IV with the Hellenic air force and the U.S. Army till April 28. (U.S Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tryphena Mayhugh)
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Matthew Gee, 37th Airlift Squadron aircraft loadmaster, prepares a C-130J Super Hercules for departure during Exercise Stolen Cerberus IV at Elefsis Air Base, Greece, April 19, 2017. Gee set up the aircraft to drop Hellenic paratroopers for a static-line air drop. Through exercises such as this the U.S. strengthens its partnership with its NATO allies. (U.S Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tryphena Mayhugh)
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Matthew Gee, 37th Airlift Squadron aircraft loadmaster, prepares a C-130J Super Hercules for departure during Exercise Stolen Cerberus IV at Elefsis Air Base, Greece, April 19, 2017. Gee, a part of approximately 110 Airmen from the 86th Airlift Wing’s 37th AS, participated in the fourth iteration of the exercise alongside the U.S. Army and Hellenic air force. (U.S Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tryphena Mayhugh)
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Matthew Gee, 37th Airlift Squadron aircraft loadmaster, tests his oxygen mask on a C-130J Super Hercules before departure during Exercise Stolen Cerberus IV at Elefsis Air Base, Greece, April 19, 2017. Throughout the exercise, Gee and other loadmasters have worked alongside the U.S. Army and Hellenic air force to perform personnel, heavy equipment, platforms, container delivering system bundles, and low-cost low-altitude bundles. These interoperability air exercises help to maintain joint readiness. (U.S Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tryphena Mayhugh)
Two U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules fly above the Greek coastline during Exercise Stolen Cerberus IV near Elefsis Air Base, Greece, April 19, 2017. U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Matthew Gee, 37th Airlift Squadron aircraft loadmaster, has participated throughout the exercise preparing C-130s for air drops. Approximately 110 Airmen and three C-130s from the 86th Airlift Wing’s 37th AS, Ramstein Air Base, Germany, will participate in Exercise Stolen Cerberus IV with the Hellenic air force and the U.S. Army till April 28. (U.S Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tryphena Mayhugh)
Greek servicemembers gather a sea-rescue kit out of the Mediterranean Sea during Exercise Stolen Cerberus IV near Elefsis Air Base, Greece, April 27, 2017. U.S. Air Force and Army servicemembers trained alongside their Greek partners to conduct these drops for the first time during this fourth iteration of the exercise. As NATO allies, the U.S. and Greece share a commitment to promote peace and stability, and seek opportunities to continue developing their strong relationship. (U.S Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tryphena Mayhugh)
U.S. and Greek servicemembers return to shore after participating in a sea-rescue and rigging alternate method zodiac kit air drop during Exercise Stolen Cerberus IV near Elefsis Air Base, Greece, April 27, 2017. The sea-rescue and RAMZ kit, along with six Greek paratroopers, were dropped from a U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules. U.S. Air Force and Army service members trained alongside the Hellenic air force in personnel and cargo drops during the fourth iteration of the exercise in Greece. (U.S Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tryphena Mayhugh)
Greek paratroopers conduct a static-line jump from a U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules during Exercise Stolen Cerberus IV above Megara, Greece, April 26, 2017. Throughout the exercise, U.S. Air Force and Army servicemembers worked alongside the Hellenic air force to achieve personnel and cargo drops. The purpose of the exercise was to train U.S. and Greek forces while strengthening the partnership between two NATO allies. (U.S Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tryphena Mayhugh)
A Greek paratrooper conducts a military free-fall jump from a U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules during Exercise Stolen Cerberus IV above Megara, Greece, April 27, 2017. U.S. Air Force and Army service members trained alongside the Hellenic air force in personnel and cargo drops during the fourth iteration of the exercise in Greece. (U.S Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tryphena Mayhugh)
Six Greek paratroopers and a rigging alternate method zodiac kit descend to the Mediterranean Sea after jumping from a U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules during Exercise Stolen Cerberus IV near Elefsis Air Base, Greece, April 27, 2017. During this fourth iteration of the exercise, it was the first time U.S. and Greek servicemembers trained for this type of drop. Through exercises such as this the U.S. strengthens its partnership with its NATO allies. (U.S Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tryphena Mayhugh)