Tropcial Storm Ida, US Coast Guard Photo
MOBILE, Ala. - A MH-65C Dolphin rescue helicopter and crew prepares to take off on a test and training mission from the Aviation Training Center Mobile, Ala., Nov. 10, 2009, following landfall of Tropical Storm... More
An F-15C Eagle takes off from Šiauliai Air Base, Lithuania,
An F-15C Eagle takes off from Šiauliai Air Base, Lithuania, March 19, 2014. The 493rd Expeditionary Fighter Squadron regularly flies training missions while deployed to maintain readiness and proficiency. The U... More
Maj. Charles Kistler, 493rd Expeditionary Fighter Squadron
Maj. Charles Kistler, 493rd Expeditionary Fighter Squadron pilot, gives Royal British Army Lt. Col. Fitz Fitzgibbon, British Embassy Defence Attaché, a tour of the Quick Reaction Alert building Šiauliai Air Bas... More
Juozas Olekas, Lithuanian Minister of National Defence,
Juozas Olekas, Lithuanian Minister of National Defence, signals the start of ‘Runway Run 2014,’ which kicked off events celebrating the 10-year anniversary of Lithuania joining NATO and the Baltic Air Policing ... More
A Swedish air force JAS-39 Gripen taxis to the runway
A Swedish air force JAS-39 Gripen taxis to the runway following two F-15C Eagles during the 17th Baltic Region Training Event at Šiauliai Air Base, Lithuania, April 1, 2014. The event took place in the skies ov... More
Maj. Jason Bianchi, 493rd Expeditionary Fighter Squadron
Maj. Jason Bianchi, 493rd Expeditionary Fighter Squadron pilot, Dominykas Vališaukas and Deimantas Grybas pose for a photo in front of an F-15C Eagle during the "Pilot for the Day" event at Šiauliai Air Base, L... More
A Lithuanian air force military police member watches
A Lithuanian air force military police member watches as U.S. Air Force security forces Airmen perform a routine traffic stop scenario during combined force training with the Lithuanian air force military polic... More
A U.S. Air Force C-37 carrying U.S. Sens. John McCain,
A U.S. Air Force C-37 carrying U.S. Sens. John McCain, John Hoeven and John Barrasso taxis after landing at Šiauliai Air Base, Lithuania, April 16, 2014. The Senators visited the Baltic Air Policing mission as ... More
Estonian air force Sergeant 1st Class Hannes Sepp,
Estonian air force Sergeant 1st Class Hannes Sepp, communicates across the runway after a certification barrier engagement at Amari Air Base, Estonia, April 22, 2014. Members of the 48th Air Expeditionary Group... More
Maj. Barak Amundson, 493rd Expeditionary Fighter Squadron
Maj. Barak Amundson, 493rd Expeditionary Fighter Squadron pilot, flies over Lithuania during a training mission with the Lithuanian air force April 23, 2014. The 48th Air Expeditionary Group has been conducting... More
Paratroopers assigned to U.S. Army Europe's 173rd Infantry
Paratroopers assigned to U.S. Army Europe's 173rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, Airborne, introduce themselves to Lithuanian Soldiers before a ceremony marking their arrival at Šiauliai Air Base, Lithuania, Apr... More
Airman 1st Class Priscilla Davis, 48th Air Expeditionary
Airman 1st Class Priscilla Davis, 48th Air Expeditionary Group response force member, plays with a child at the Šiauliai City Baby’s Orphanage in Lithuania, April 27, 2014. Airmen from the 48th AEG visited the ... More
Staff Sgt. Brian Cormier, a crew chief with the 54th
Staff Sgt. Brian Cormier, a crew chief with the 54th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron at Holloman Air Force Base, N.M., prepares an F-16 Fighting Falcon for aircraft purification Nov. 4. Holloman Airmen performed ... More
An F-15C Eagle takes off from Šiauliai Air Base, Lithuania,
An F-15C Eagle takes off from Šiauliai Air Base, Lithuania, March 19, 2014. The 493rd Expeditionary Fighter Squadron regularly flies training missions while deployed to maintain readiness and proficiency. The U... More
Maj. Charles Kistler, 493rd Expeditionary Fighter Squadron
Maj. Charles Kistler, 493rd Expeditionary Fighter Squadron pilot and Royal British Army Lt. Col. Fitz Fitzgibbon, British Embassy Defence Attaché, watch an F-15C Eagle scramble during an alert training mission ... More
Participants take off during ‘Runway Run 2014,’ celebrating
Participants take off during ‘Runway Run 2014,’ celebrating the 10-year anniversary of Lithuania joining NATO and the Baltic Air Policing mission at Šiauliai Air Base, Lithuania, March 28, 2014. For the past 10... More
A Swedish air force JAS -39 Gripen fighter taxis to
A Swedish air force JAS -39 Gripen fighter taxis to the runway following two F-15C Eagles during the 17th Baltic Region Training Event at Šiauliai Air Base, Lithuania, April 1, 2014. The event took place in the... More
Maj. Jason Bianchi, 493rd Expeditionary Fighter Squadron
Maj. Jason Bianchi, 493rd Expeditionary Fighter Squadron pilot, shows Dominykas Vališaukas the inside of an F-15C Eagle cockpit during the "Pilot for the Day" event at Šiauliai Air Base, Lithuania, April 4, 201... More
Lithuanian air force military police members and U.S.
Lithuanian air force military police members and U.S. Air Force Security Forces Airmen listen to a briefing during combined force training with Lithuanian air force military police at Šiauliai Air Base, Lithuan... More
Lt. Col. Lendy Renegar, 48th Air Expeditionary Group
Lt. Col. Lendy Renegar, 48th Air Expeditionary Group commander, greets U.S. Sen. John McCain after landing at Šiauliai Air Base, Lithuania, April 16, 2014. McCain and U.S. Sens. John Hoeven and John Barrasso vi... More
Staff Sgt. Josh Nicholson, 48th Air Expeditionary Group
Staff Sgt. Josh Nicholson, 48th Air Expeditionary Group aircraft arresting systems craftsman, acts as point man for rewind operations after conducting a certification barrier engagement at Amari Air Base, Eston... More
Maj. Barak Amundson, 493rd Expeditionary Fighter Squadron
Maj. Barak Amundson, 493rd Expeditionary Fighter Squadron pilot, flies over Lithuania during a training mission with the Lithuanian air force April 23, 2014. The 48th Air Expeditionary Group has been conducting... More
Lithuanian president Dalia Grybauskaite, speaks at
Lithuanian president Dalia Grybauskaite, speaks at a ceremony at Šiauliai Air Base, Lithuania, April 26, 2014. Paratroopers assigned to U.S. Army Europe's 173rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team (Airborne) arrived i... More
Airmen 1st Class Kolby and Priscilla Davis, 48th Air
Airmen 1st Class Kolby and Priscilla Davis, 48th Air Expeditionary Group response force members, play with children at the Šiauliai City Baby’s Orphanage in Lithuania, April 27, 2014. Airmen from the 48th AEG v... More
Staff Sgt. Nathaniel Gladney, a dedicated crew chief
Staff Sgt. Nathaniel Gladney, a dedicated crew chief with the 54th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron at Holloman Air Force Base, N.M., attaches drain hoses to an F-16 Fighting Falcon before performing aircraft puri... More
Senior Airman Jared Gregory, 48th Air Expeditionary
Senior Airman Jared Gregory, 48th Air Expeditionary Group weapons load crew member, performs pre-flight checks on an F-15C Eagle during a scramble training mission at Šiauliai Air Base, Lithuania, March 19, 201... More
Maj. Charles Kistler, 493rd Expeditionary Fighter Squadron
Maj. Charles Kistler, 493rd Expeditionary Fighter Squadron pilot, explains to Royal British Army Lt. Col. Fitz Fitzgibbon, British Embassy Defence Attaché, the capabilities of an F-15C Eagle during a tour of Ši... More
Members of the Latvian air force run during ‘Runway
Members of the Latvian air force run during ‘Runway Run 2014,’ in celebration of the 10-year anniversary of Lithuania joining NATO and the Baltic Air Policing mission at Šiauliai Air Base, Lithuania, March 28, ... More
Dominykas Vališaukas watches from the control tower
Dominykas Vališaukas watches from the control tower as an F-15C Eagle takes off during the "‘Pilot for the Day" event at Šiauliai Air Base, Lithuania, April 4, 2014. "Pilot for a Day" gives local children with ... More
Airman 1st Class Samuel Gray, 48th Air Expeditionary
Airman 1st Class Samuel Gray, 48th Air Expeditionary Group response force member, performs a routine traffic stop scenario during combined force training with the Lithuanian air force military police at Šiaulia... More
U.S. Sen. John McCain addresses 48th Air Expeditionary
U.S. Sen. John McCain addresses 48th Air Expeditionary Group Airmen at Šiauliai Air Base, Lithuania, April 16, 2014. McCain and U.S. Sens. John Hoeven and John Barrasso visited the Baltic Air Policing mission a... More
Staff Sgt. Josh Nicholson, 48th Air Expeditionary Group
Staff Sgt. Josh Nicholson, 48th Air Expeditionary Group aircraft arresting systems craftsman, spaces support discs after conducting a certification barrier engagement at Amari Air Base, Estonia, April 22, 2014.... More
Maj. Barak Amundson and 1st Lt. Matthew Scott, 493rd
Maj. Barak Amundson and 1st Lt. Matthew Scott, 493rd Expeditionary Fighter Squadron pilots, fly over Lithuania during a training mission with the Lithuanian air force April 23, 2014. The 48th Air Expeditionary ... More
NATO military officials stand at attention during a
NATO military officials stand at attention during a ceremony at Šiauliai Air Base, Lithuania, April 26, 2014. Paratroopers assigned to U.S. Army Europe's 173rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, Airborne, arrived in... More
Airmen 1st Class Kolby and Priscilla Davis, 48th Air
Airmen 1st Class Kolby and Priscilla Davis, 48th Air Expeditionary Group response force members, play with children at the Šiauliai City Baby’s Orphanage in Lithuania, April 27, 2014. Airmen from the 48th AEG v... More
Staff Sgt. Nathaniel Gladney, a dedicated crew chief
Staff Sgt. Nathaniel Gladney, a dedicated crew chief with the 54th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron at Holloman, drains hydraulic fluid from an F-16 Fighting Falcon on Nov. 4. Aircraft purification is the process ... More
Senior Airman Jared Gregory, 48th Air Expeditionary
Senior Airman Jared Gregory, 48th Air Expeditionary Group weapons load crew member, prepares to remove munitions from an F-15C Eagle at Šiauliai Air Base, Lithuania, March 19, 2014. The 493rd Expeditionary Figh... More
Members from the Lithuanian air force run during ‘Runway
Members from the Lithuanian air force run during ‘Runway Run 2014,’ in celebration of the 10-year anniversary of Lithuania joining NATO and the Baltic Air Policing mission at Šiauliai Air Base, Lithuania, March... More
Dominykas Vališaukas and Deimantas Grybas watch from
Dominykas Vališaukas and Deimantas Grybas watch from the control tower as an F-15C Eagle takes off during the "Pilot for the Day" event at Šiauliai Air Base, Lithuania, April 4, 2014. "Pilot for a Day" gives lo... More
Technical Sgt. John Shearer, 48th Air Expeditionary
Technical Sgt. John Shearer, 48th Air Expeditionary Group security forces noncommissioned officer in charge of operations, and Senior Airman Jeff Hulsey, 48th AEG response force member, demonstrate the use of m... More
U.S. Senator John Hoeven addresses 48th Air Expeditionary
U.S. Senator John Hoeven addresses 48th Air Expeditionary Group Airmen at Šiauliai Air Base, Lithuania, April 16, 2014. Hoeven and U.S. Senators John McCain and John Barrasso visited the Baltic Air Policing mis... More
An F-15C Eagle engages a barrier at Amari Air Base,
An F-15C Eagle engages a barrier at Amari Air Base, Estonia, April 22, 2014. Members of the 48th Air Expeditionary Group recently took a trip to Amari AB to engage and certify the aircraft arresting system, tak... More
Maj. Barak Amundson and 1st Lt. Matthew Scott, 493rd
Maj. Barak Amundson and 1st Lt. Matthew Scott, 493rd Expeditionary Fighter Squadron pilots, fly over Lithuania during a training mission with the Lithuanian air force April 23, 2014. The 48th Air Expeditionary ... More
Lithuanian air force officials hold a ceremony to welcome
Lithuanian air force officials hold a ceremony to welcome U.S. Army paratroopers from the 173rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team (Airborne) to Šiauliai Air Base, Lithuania, April 26, 2014. The paratroopers cam to L... More
Lt. Col. Lendy Renegar, 48th Air Expeditionary Group
Lt. Col. Lendy Renegar, 48th Air Expeditionary Group commander, gives Audronė Kardašienė, the director of the Šiauliai City Baby’s Orphanage in Lithuania, the owner’s manual to a brand new industrial washer an... More
Airmen from the 54th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron
Airmen from the 54th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron at Holloman prepare an F-16 Fighting Falcon for aircraft purification Nov. 4, at Holloman Air Force Base, N.M. Aircraft purification is the process in which wa... More
Senior Airman Jared Gregory, 48th Air Expeditionary
Senior Airman Jared Gregory, 48th Air Expeditionary Group weapons load crew member, drives an MJ-1 Lift Truck in preparation for weapons loading at Šiauliai Air Base, Lithuania, March 19, 2014. The 493rd Expedi... More
Military and government officials stand for the playing
Military and government officials stand for the playing of the NATO anthem during the 10-year anniversary celebration of Lithuania joining NATO and the Baltic Air Policing mission at Šiauliai Air Base, Lithuani... More
Dominykas Vališaukas jumps out of a Lithuanian air
Dominykas Vališaukas jumps out of a Lithuanian air force C-27J Spartan during the "Pilot for a Day" event at Šiauliai Air Base, Lithuania, April 4, 2014. "Pilot for a Day" gives local children with serious illn... More
Security forces members assigned to the 48th Air
Security forces members assigned to the 48th Air Expeditionary Group and Lithuanian air force military police members practice the use of, mechanical advantage control hold techniques during combined force trai... More
U.S. Sen. John Barrasso addresses 48th Air Expeditionary
U.S. Sen. John Barrasso addresses 48th Air Expeditionary Group Airmen at Šiauliai Air Base, Lithuania, April 16, 2014. Barrasso and U.S. Sens. John McCain and John Hoeven visited the Baltic Air Policing mission... More
Barrier maintenance Airmen from Estonia and the U.S.
Barrier maintenance Airmen from Estonia and the U.S. measure the pull out length and inspect the purchase tape for damage after a certification barrier engagement at Amari Air Base, Estonia, April 22, 2014. Mem... More
Maj. Barak Amundson, 493rd Expeditionary Fighter Squadron
Maj. Barak Amundson, 493rd Expeditionary Fighter Squadron pilot, flies over Lithuania during a training mission with the Lithuanian air force April 23, 2014. The 48th Air Expeditionary Group has been conducting... More
Lithuanian President Dalia Grybauskaite, speaks to
Lithuanian President Dalia Grybauskaite, speaks to the media after a ceremony at Šiauliai Air Base, Lithuania, April 26, 2014. Paratroopers assigned to U.S. Army Europe's 173rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team (Air... More
Airmen from the 48th Air Expeditionary Group pose for
Airmen from the 48th Air Expeditionary Group pose for a photo with the brand new washer and dryer they bought for the Šiauliai City Baby’s Orphanage in Lithuania, April 27, 2014. Airmen from the 48th AEG raised... More
Staff Sgt. Angel Torres, a dedicated crew chief with
Staff Sgt. Angel Torres, a dedicated crew chief with the 54th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron at Holloman, prepares the Universal Hydraulic Test Stand for aircraft purification on an F-16 Fighting Falcon on Nov. ... More
A weapons load crew from the 48th Air Expeditionary
A weapons load crew from the 48th Air Expeditionary Group, mounts an AIM-9X air-to-air missile on to an F-15C Eagle at Šiauliai Air Base, Lithuania, March 19, 2014. The 493rd Expeditionary Fighter Squadron regu... More
Juozas Olekas, Lithuanian Minister of National Defence
Juozas Olekas, Lithuanian Minister of National Defence speaks at the 10-year anniversary celebration of Lithuania joining NATO and the Baltic Air Policing mission at Šiauliai Air Base, Lithuania, March 28, 2014... More
Deimantas Grybas tries on aircrew flight equipment
Deimantas Grybas tries on aircrew flight equipment during the "Pilot for the Day" event at Šiauliai Air Base, Lithuania, April 4, 2014. "Pilot for a Day" gives local children with serious illnesses and conditio... More
Security forces members assigned to the 48th Air
Security forces members assigned to the 48th Air Expeditionary Group and Lithuanian air force military police members practice the use of, mechanical advantage control hold techniques during combined force trai... More
Lt. Col. Lendy Renegar, 48th Air Expeditionary Group
Lt. Col. Lendy Renegar, 48th Air Expeditionary Group commander, escorts U.S. Sen .John McCain, John Hoeven and John Barrasso to the flightline at Šiauliai Air Base, Lithuania, April 16, 2014. The senators visit... More
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Josh Nicholson, 48th Air
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Josh Nicholson, 48th Air Expeditionary Group aircraft arresting systems craftsman and Estonian air force Master Sgt. Oleg Tsakuhhin, measure the pull out length of the purchase tape af... More
Maj. Barak Amundson, 493rd Expeditionary Fighter Squadron
Maj. Barak Amundson, 493rd Expeditionary Fighter Squadron pilot, flies over Lithuania during a training mission with the Lithuanian air force April 23, 2014. The 48th Air Expeditionary Group has been conducting... More
Lt. Col. Mark Sadler, 493rd Expeditionary Fighter Squadron
Lt. Col. Mark Sadler, 493rd Expeditionary Fighter Squadron commander, speaks at the 10-year anniversary celebration of Lithuania joining NATO and the Baltic Air Policing mission at Šiauliai Air Base, Lithuania,... More
Dominykas Vališaukas and Deimantas Grybas shake hands
Dominykas Vališaukas and Deimantas Grybas shake hands after being suited up in aircrew flight equipment during the "Pilot for the Day" event at Šiauliai Air Base, Lithuania, April 4, 2014. "Pilot for a Day" giv... More
Lt. Col. Lendy Renegar, 48th Air Expeditionary Group
Lt. Col. Lendy Renegar, 48th Air Expeditionary Group commander, explains the capabilities of the F-15C Eagle to U.S. Sens. John McCain, John Hoeven and John Barrasso at Šiauliai Air Base, Lithuania, April 16, 2... More
An F-15C Eagle sits on the runway after a certification
An F-15C Eagle sits on the runway after a certification barrier engagement at Amari Air Base, Estonia, April 22, 2014. Members of the 48th Air Expeditionary Group recently took a trip to Amari AB to engage and ... More
Maj. Barak Amundson, 493rd Expeditionary Fighter Squadron
Maj. Barak Amundson, 493rd Expeditionary Fighter Squadron pilot, flies over Lithuania during a training mission with the Lithuanian air force April 23, 2014. The 48th Air Expeditionary Group has been conducting... More
Maj. Jason Bianchi, 493rd Expeditionary Fighter Squadron
Maj. Jason Bianchi, 493rd Expeditionary Fighter Squadron pilot, ends the "Pilot for the Day" event by giving Dominykas Vališaukas and Deimantas Grybas their honorary pilot wings at Šiauliai Air Base, Lithuania,... More
Lt. Col. Lendy Renegar, 48th Air Expeditionary Group
Lt. Col. Lendy Renegar, 48th Air Expeditionary Group commander, explains the Baltic Air Policing mission to U.S. Sens. John McCain, John Hoeven and John Barrasso at Šiauliai Air Base, Lithuania, April 16, 2014.... More
Maj. Barak Amundson and 1st Lt. Matthew Scott, 493rd
Maj. Barak Amundson and 1st Lt. Matthew Scott, 493rd Expeditionary Fighter Squadron pilots, fly over Lithuania during a training mission with the Lithuanian air force April 23, 2014. The 48th Air Expeditionary ... More
U.S. Sens. John McCain, John Hoeven and John Barrasso
U.S. Sens. John McCain, John Hoeven and John Barrasso watch an F-15C Eagle takeoff during a training mission at Šiauliai Air Base, Lithuania, April 16, 2014. The senators visited the Baltic Air Policing mission... More
U.S. Sen. John McCain speaks with Maj. Gen. Edvardas
U.S. Sen. John McCain speaks with Maj. Gen. Edvardas Mažeikis, Lithuanian air force commander, at Šiauliai Air Base, Lithuania, April 16, 2014. McCain and U.S. Sens. John Hoeven and John Barrasso visited the Ba... More
U.S. Sen. John McCain shakes the hand of Lt. Col. Lendy
U.S. Sen. John McCain shakes the hand of Lt. Col. Lendy Renegar, 48th Air Expeditionary Group commander, before leaving Šiauliai Air Base, Lithuania, April 16, 2014. McCain and U.S. Sens. John Hoeven and John B... More
An U.S. Air Force C-37 carrying U.S. Sens. John McCain,
An U.S. Air Force C-37 carrying U.S. Sens. John McCain, John Hoeven and John Barrasso prepares to leave Šiauliai Air Base, Lithuania, April 16, 2014. The senators visited the Baltic Air Policing mission as part... More