US Air Force Joins Baltops 2015 in Poland

By Tactical-Life

The following is a release from Senior Airman Michael Battles, 39th Air Base Wing Public Affairs:

The Air Force, along with its Polish counterparts, officially kicked off Powidz Air Base’s portion of Baltic Operations 2015 with the first KC-135 Stratotanker flight from the 507th Air Refueling Wing in Powidz, Poland, June 8.

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Baltops, held June 5-20, is a multinational maritime exercise held in parts of Poland, Sweden, Germany, and throughout the Baltic Sea, and includes participation from 14 NATO and three partner nations.

“This is the 43rd year of Baltops, and is one of the largest ever,” said Vice Adm. James Foggo III, the commander U.S. 6th Fleet. “During Baltops, we will focus on enhancing flexibility and interoperability, while demonstrating resolve of our allied and partner forces to maintain the security of the Baltic region.”

The U.S., NATO and partner nations sent 49 ships, 61 aircraft, one submarine and approximately 5,600 service members to employ land, air, sea and undersea capabilities.

As part of Baltops, the Air Force deployed four KC-135s to Poland from the 100th, 916th and 507th Air Refueling Wings, as well as 14 F-16 Fighting Falcons from the 480th and 157th …read more

Source:: Tactical Life