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Today's Pix - Wednesday, July 25th, 2012
Colombian Air Force at Red Flag 12-4
Colombian air force maintainers prepare a Colombian Boeing KC-767 multi-mission tanker transport jet during Red Flag 12-4, July 23, 2012, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. The Israel Aerospace Industries completed modification of the first 767 MMTT in June 2010, with changes including the addition of wing refueling pods and a side cargo door.
Colombian air force crew chief Suarez Miller signals he is finished draining the fuel tank on a Kfir during Red Flag 12-4 July 23, 2012, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. With only a couple more days left in Red Flag 12-4, the Colombian air force strives on finishing strong in their countries first appearance in a Red Flag exercise.
Colombian air force crew chief Suarez Miller prepares to drain a fuel tank on a Kfir during Red Flag 12-4, July 23, 2012, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. Miller works to fix the problem to get the jet ready to rejoin the exercise.
Colombian air force crew chiefs wait for the last of the fuel to drain from the fuel tank of a Kfir during Red Flag 12-4 July 23, 2012, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. Since 1975 air crews from the U.S.Air Force and other U.S. military branches and foreign allies have participated in Red Flag
Colombian Air Force in Red Flag 12-4
Red Flag 12-4 Mass Launch
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Nice start Santana
TA soldiers on Exercise ROMAN STAR in Italy
TA soldiers from 4 YORKS are in Italy learning how to adapt to the changing nature of conflict. As the Army looks to draw down its forces in Afghanistan and retrain to combat the new security threats facing the world, training is changing to reflect the new demands. The new training exercise with the Italian Army, known as Ex ROMAN STAR, follows this month's Government announcement on troop reductions and a greater reliance on reserve soldiers to integrate with the regular Army. It is the first of a series of new overseas exercises for the reserves who will need to increase their numbers to meet the demands of the Army 2020 structure
Reservists from 4 YORKS are the first to undertake the exercise which trains them to prepare for and execute an attack on a property occupied by enemy forces. The attack includes a helicopter assault with the Italian Army providing the air assets. Building up to this, the troops will learn how to combine conventional warfare and close quarter combat with modern assault techniques, some of which have been developed during operations in Afghanistan; Crown copyright.
SFS defenders engage enemy aggressors
Senior Airman Benedict Chan and another member of the 51st Security Forces Squadron, scan for opposing forces during operational readiness exercise Beverly Midnight 12-03 at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, July 25, 2012. Participants demonstrate the ability to administer self-aid and buddy-care and operate in a chemical environment. BM 12-03 is the fourth ORE for Team Osan in 2012.
Airman 1st Class Justin Youngblood (left) and Staff Sgt. David Wessell, both 51st Security Forces Squadron members, scan for opposing forces during operational readiness exercise Beverly Midnight 12-03 at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, July 25, 2012. Throughout the week, Osan Mustangs demonstrate the ability to operate in a chemical environment as well as administer self-aid and buddy-care during a wartime environment. Airmen also highlight their ability to position, employ, and sustain forces and showcase operational readiness.
Senior Airman Benedict Chan, 51st Security Forces Squadron, holds a defensive position against opposing forces during operational readiness exercise Beverly Midnight 12-03 at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, July 25, 2012. Throughout the week, Osan Mustangs demonstrate the ability to operate in a chemical environment as well as administer self-aid and buddy-care during a wartime environment. BM 12-03 is the first ORE since the consolidated unit inspection in late April.
Tech. Sgt. James Nephew and Staff Sgt. Perry Vitali, both 51st Security Forces Squadron members, radio for backup forces during an attack by opposing forces part of operational readiness exercise Beverly Midnight 12-03 at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, July 25, 2012. During the week, airmen will showcase their ability to position, employ and sustain forces during a variety of simulated attacks and situations. Participants also demonstrate the ability to administer self-aid and buddy-care and operate in a chemical environment.
Tech. Sgt. James Nephew, 51st Security Forces Squadron member, radios for backup forces during an attack by opposing forces part of operational readiness exercise Beverly Midnight 12-03 at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, July 25, 2012. Scenarios for the ORE include aircraft accidents, medical emergencies, building fires and chemical and missile attacks. BM 12-03 is the fourth ORE for Osan in 2012.
Staff Sgt. Kendrick Valdo, 51st Security Forces Squadron member, holds a defensive position against opposing forces during operational readiness exercise Beverly Midnight 12-03 at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, July 25, 2012. Throughout the week, Osan Mustangs demonstrate the ability to operate in a chemical environment as well as administer self-aid and buddy-care during a wartime environment. BM 12-03 is the fourth ORE for Team Osan in 2012.
Two members of the 51st Security Forces Squadron hold a defensive position against opposing forces during operational readiness exercise Beverly Midnight 12-03 at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, July 25, 2012. BM 12-03 is the fourth ORE for Team Osan in 2012. Throughout the week, Osan Mustangs demonstrate the ability to operate in a chemical environment as well as administer self-aid and buddy-care during a wartime environment.
A 51st Security Forces Squadron augmentee holds a defensive position against opposing forces during operational readiness exercise Beverly Midnight 12-03 at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, July 25, 2012. Airmen are provided by each base unit to augment the security needs of the base during real-world and exercise events. BM 12-03 is the fourth ORE for Team Osan in 2012.
Nice pix, guys!
A young Somali boy with an AK 47 rifle talks to a British soldier in Elasha Biyaha 20km from the capital Mogadishu on July 24, 2012. Elasha Biyaha was captured by AU and government forces in late May from Al-Shebab insurgents; it was called the biggest concentration of displaced people in the world. Somalia has been embroiled in civil war since 1991, when former president Mohamed Siad Barre was ousted. It has been variously governed by ruthless warlords, militia groups and a fragile transitional government which holds official power in this Horn of Africa country.
A Somali boy looks smiles while a British Army soldier shows him his gun in Afgoye, 30km from the capital Mogadishu on July 24, 2012. Afgoye was captured by African Union (AU) and government forces in late May from Al-Shebab insurgetns; it was called the biggest concentration of displaced people in the world. Somalia has been embroiled in civil war since 1991, when former president Mohamed Siad Barre was ousted. It has been variously governed by ruthless warlords, militia groups and a fragile transitional government which holds official power this country of the Horn of Africa.
Armed police patrol St Pancras International Station in London, July 22, 2012.
Panama's Special Force Border Police officer sits next to a shell during a tactical exercise, where unknown armed men have been seen in the area of Bonga, some 20 Km (12 miles) from the Panama-Colombia border in the region of Kuna Yala July 20, 2012. The border police started an anti-drug operation "Nia ebo urwe" in the Kuna Yala dialect, which means "No to Drugs". The operation aims to prevent the area from being used as a smuggling route for drugs to enter Panama, and to protect the Kuna Yala indigenous communities from drug trafficking, according to Panama's Border Police Commissioner Frank Abrego.
An armed Syrian rebel wearing the jersey of FC Barcelona rests with comrades near the northern city of Aleppo on July 22, 2012. The rebel Free Syrian Army announced the start of the battle to 'liberate' Aleppo, Syria's commercial hub and a traditional bastion of President Bashar al-Assad's regime.
Government military helicopter flies over Tebar Mala near Homs July 24, 2012. Picture taken July 24, 2012.
A civilian inspects a destroyed Syrian army tank on a main street in Azaz, north Syria July 25, 2012.
A civilian inspects a destroyed Syrian army APC in front of the wreckage of a mosque in Azaz, north Syria, July 25, 2012.
Members of the Free Syrian Army stand near weapons they say were gained from forces loyal to Syria's President Bashar al-Assad, in Aleppo July 25, 2012.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, accompanied by his counterpart from Cyprus Erato Kozakou-Marcoullis, attends a news conference in Moscow, July 25, 2012. Lavrov accused the United States on Wednesday of justifying terrorism against the Syrian government and berated Western nations he said had not condemned attacks that killed top members of President Bashar al-Assad's inner circle.
Epic Picture!!!!!!!!!!!Originally Posted by He219
There are British soldiers in Somalia ?! What the hell ?
Barksdale AFB participates in a Red Flag exercise
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Capt. Bandy Jeffery and Capt. Alec Zwiaska, 96th Bomb Squadron B-52H Stratofortress pilots from Barksdale Air Force Base, La., depart the B-52H after performing preflight checklists for the mission crew during a Red Flag exercise July 17 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. Red Flag provides an opportunity for Air Force Global Strike Command units to demonstrate their ability to deploy long-range strike forces and deliver precision effects that strengthen the nuclear enterprise.
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Capt. Ryan Allen, 20th Bomb Squadron B-52H Stratofortress radar navigator instructor from Barksdale Air Force Base, La., arrives at the B-52 for a mission during Red Flag exercise July 17 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. Red Flag provides an opportunity for Air Force Global Strike Command units to demonstrate their ability to deploy long-range strike forces and deliver precision effects that strengthen the nuclear enterprise.
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Capt. Brandon Fritz, 96th Bomb Squadron B-52H Stratofortress copilot from Barksdale Air Force Base, La., prepares the copilot area in 100-degree heat for a mission during a Red Flag exercise July 17 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. Red Flag provides an opportunity for Air Force Global Strike Command units to demonstrate their ability to deploy long-range strike forces and deliver precision effects that strengthen the nuclear enterprise.
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A B-52H Stratofortress rests on the tarmac before taking flight during a Red Flag exercise July 17 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. Red Flag exercises provide an opportunity for Air Force Global Strike Command units to demonstrate their ability to deploy long-range strike forces and deliver precision effects that strengthen the nuclear enterprise.
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A B-52H Stratofortress taxis after flying a mission during a Red Flag exercise July 19 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. Red Flag provides an opportunity for Air Force Global Strike Command units to demonstrate their ability to deploy long-range strike forces and deliver precision effects that strengthen the nuclear enterprise.
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First Lt. Mike Owens, 96th Bomb Squadron B-52H Stratofortress copilot from Barksdale Air Force Base, La., checks a display while airborne during a Red Flag exercise July 19 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. Red Flag provides an opportunity for Air Force Global Strike Command units to demonstrate their ability to deploy long-range strike forces and deliver precision effects that strengthen the nuclear enterprise.
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First Lt. Mike Owens, 96th Bomb Squadron B-52H Stratofortress copilot from Barksdale Air Force Base, La., checks the engine speed while airborne during a Red Flag exercise July 19 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. The Red Flag exercises provide an opportunity for Air Force Global Strike Command units to demonstrate their ability to deploy long-range strike forces and deliver precision effects that strengthen the nuclear enterprise.
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First Lt. Mike Owens, 96th Bomb Squadron B-52H Stratofortress copilot from Barksdale Air Force Base, La., toggles a switch while airborne during Red Flag exercise July 19 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. Red Flag provides an opportunity for Air Force Global Strike Command units to demonstrate their ability to deploy long-range strike forces and deliver precision effects that strengthen the nuclear enterprise.
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A B-52H Stratofortress takes flight during a Red Flag exercise July 17 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. Red Flag provides an opportunity for Air Force Global Strike Command units to demonstrate their ability to deploy long-range strike forces and deliver precision effects that strengthen the nuclear enterprise.
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Two B-52H Stratofortress bombers take flight July 17 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., during a Red Flag exercise. Red Flag provides an opportunity for Air Force Global Strike Command units to demonstrate their ability to deploy long-range strike forces and deliver precision effects that strengthen the nuclear enterprise.
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Maj. Mark Pindar, B-52H Stratofortress pilot, and 1st Lt. Mike Owens, B-52H Stratofortress copilot, with the 96th Bomb Squadron from Barksdale Air Force Base, La., approach 40,000 feet during a Red Flag exercise July 19 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. Red Flag provides an opportunity for Air Force Global Strike Command units to demonstrate their ability to deploy long-range strike forces and deliver precision effects that strengthen the nuclear enterprise.
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Maj. Mark Pindar, B-52H Stratofortress pilot, and 1st Lt. Mike Owens, B-52H Stratofortress copilot, with the 96th Bomb Squadron from Barksdale Air Force Base, La., fly at 40,000 feet during a Red Flag exercise July 19 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. Red Flag provides an opportunity for Air Force Global Strike Command units to demonstrate their ability to deploy long-range strike forces and deliver precision effects that strengthen the nuclear enterprise.
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A U.S. Air Force E-3 Sentry from the 965th Airborne Air Control Squadron approaches a KC-135 Stratotanker from the 964th Airborne Air Control Squadron, both assigned to Tinker Air Force Base, Okla., to refuel during Red Flag 12-4 July 20, 2012, over the Nevada Test and Training Range. The Sentry provides all-weather surveillance, command, control and communications during the exercise. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Daniel Hughes)
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A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon from the 421st Fighter Squadron, Hill Air Force Base, Utah, moves into position to refuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker from the 964th Airborne Air Control Squadron, Tinker Air Force Base, Okla., during Red Flag 12-4 July 20,2012, over the Nevada Test and Training Range. Red Flag is a realistic combat training exercise involving the air forces of the United States and its allies. The exercise is hosted north of Las Vegas on the NTTR. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Daniel Hughes)
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A three-ship of F-16 Fighting Falcons from the 421st Fighter Squadron, Hill Air Force Base, Utah participate in Red Flag 12-4 July 20,2012, over the Nevada Test and Training Range. The 421st FS prepares to deploy worldwide to conduct day/night air superiority and precision strike sorties employing laser-guided and inertially aided munitions during contingencies and combat. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Daniel Hughes)
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An F-16 Fighting Falcon from the 421st Fighter Squadron, Hill Air Force Base, Utah, moves into position to refuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker from the 964 Airborne Air Control Squadron, Tinker Air Force Base, Okla., during Red Flag 12-4 July 20,2012, over the Nevada Test and Training Range. Red Flag is a realistic combat training exercise involving the air forces of the United States and its allies. The exercise is hosted north of Las Vegas on the NTTR. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Daniel Hughes)
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A three-ship of F-16 Fighting Falcons from the 421st Fighter Squadron, Hill Air Force Base, Utah, fly alongside a KC-135 Stratotanker from the 964th Airborne Air Control Squadron Tinker Air Force Base, Okla., during Red Flag 12-4 July 20, 2012, over the Nevada Test and Training Range. The 421 FS prepares to deploy worldwide to conduct Day/Night air superiority and precision strike sorties employing laser-guided and inertially aided munitions during contingencies and combat. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Daniel Hughes)
My thought exactly. Do they train the AU troops?
Gas masks captured from Syrian Army soldiers - not a good sign.Nice pix, guys!
Weird - I havent heard anything about it either.
British troops in Somalia? LOL! The BBC or Foreign Office didnt tell me anything about this. Kudos again to MP.Net!
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Sgt. Jason Westenskow, a Salt Lake City native and scout sniper team leader with Headquarters and Service Company, Battalion Landing Team 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, fires an M40A5 sniper rifle during desert climate training at Udairi Range in Kuwait, July 17, 2012. A contingent of Marines from the 24th MEU has been ashore since the beginning of June conducting a variety of sustainment training exercises to keep their war fighting skills sharp while deployed. The 24th MEU is deployed with the Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group as a U.S. Central Command theater reserve force providing support for maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility.
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Sgt. Kyle Zank, a Beloit, Wis., native and scout sniper section leader with Headquarters and Service Company, Battalion Landing Team 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, looks down the sight of a M40A5 sniper rifle during desert climate training at Udairi Range in Kuwait, July 17, 2012.
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