Two U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortresses and Colombian Air Force Kfirs participate in Brother’s Shield a Colombian Air Force lead exercise in Colombian airspace.
11.08.2020
A B-52H flies in formation with Colombian Kfir fighter aircraft during the exercise Brother's Shield over Colombian airspace in U.S. Souther Command's Area of Responsibility Nov, 8, 2020, The B-52H crews supported the Colombian Air Force Kfir fighter aircraft pilots in air to air interception training while developing interoperability capabilities in order to increase hemispheric security and regional stability, under NATO standards between the U.S. and Colombia. The B-52-H also participated in UNITAS LXI an Ecuadorian Navy lead exercise following Brother's Shield. (Colombian Air Force courtesy photo)
Exercise Relampago VIII / ADLA 2023; 125th take offs,
USAF F-15s C/D from the 159th Fighter Squadron, Florida Air National Guard, during exercise Relámpago VIII in Palanquero, Colombia, Aug. 22, 2023. The Ángel de los Andes/Relámpago combined exercise honors U.S. Southern Commands' promise to be a trusted partner in the region by increasing collaboration, enhancing interoperability, and building partner nation capacity to quickly work together when support is needed
The F-15C/D Eagles of the United States Air Force arrived in Colombia to participate in joint exercises led by the Colombian Air Force. The exercise aims to develop air superiority techniques and tactics to strengthen interoperability between the USAF and COLAF.
U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Jacob Engelman Joint Task Force-Bravo, 1-228th Aviation Regiment CH-47 Chinook flight engineer at Soto Cano Air Base, Honduras, looks out the back of a CH-47 as Colombia Aerospace Force Aerial Special Operations Group air and terminal attack controllers wait to conduct freefall jumps during exercise Ángel de los Andes over Palanquero, Colombia, Aug. 15, 2023. The Colombian and U.S. training opportunity offered real-world benefits to U.S. and partner nation military personnel and the people of Colombia by promoting readiness and well-being.
Relampago VIII / ADLA 2023; 125th FW take-off, landings
A U.S. Air Force F-15D Eagle aircraft assigned to the 159th Fighter Squadron, Florida Air National Guard, takes off during exercise Relámpago VIII in Palanquero, Colombia, Aug. 25, 2023. The Ángel de los Andes/Relámpago combined exercise honors U.S. Southern Commands' promise to be a trusted partner in the region by increasing collaboration, enhancing interoperability, and building partner nation capacity to quickly work together when support is needed.
Exercise Ángel de los Andes, in Palanquero, Colombia, Aug. 17, 2023. The Colombian-led, combined exercise focused on building U.S. Southern Command's strong partnership with Colombia while emphasizing joint force interoperability.
Relámpago 2023:Aeromedical Evacuation Training and Water Rescue Training
A U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster from North Carolina Air National Guard taxis on the flightline during exercise Ángel de los Andes, in Palanquero, Colombia, Aug. 14, 2023. The Colombian and U.S. training opportunity offered real-world benefits to U.S. and partner nation military personnel and the people of Colombia by promoting readiness and well-being. Also U.S. Coast Guard Maritime Security Response Team East members maneuver a boat down Rio Magdalena with Colombian Aerospace Force members during exercise Ángel de los Andes, in Palanquero, Colombia, Aug. 15, 2023. The Colombian-led, combined exercise focused on building U.S. Southern Command's strong partnership with Colombia while emphasizing joint force interoperability.
Exercise Relampago VIII in Colombia / ADLA 2023; 125th FW Night Operations
Exercise Relampago VIII in Colombia / ADLA 2023; 125th FW Night OperationsPALANQUERO, COLOMBIA08.31.2023The 125th Fighter Wing conducts night operations during exercise Relámpago VIII in Palanquero, Colombia, Aug. 31, 2023. Colombian Air Force and U.S. Air Force aircraft fly together and against one another in training using NATO standards to promote seamless interoperability.Palanquero, Colombia, Aug. 29, 2023. The ADLA/Relámpago combined exercise honors U.S. Southern Commands' promise to be a trusted partner in the region by increasing collaboration, enhancing interoperability, and building partner nation capacity so that we can quickly work together when support is needed.
Exercise Relámpago 2023: Knowledge Exhange on Weapons, Tactics and Procedures
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Drew Bowers, 165th Security Forces Squadron, Georgia Air National Guard, at the Savannah Air Guard Base, shoots an IWI Galil 5.56 ACE while a Colombia Aerospace Force member advises during a knowledge exchange with U.S. Air Force Security Forces members on weapons, tactics and procedures in Palanquero, Colombia, Aug. 29, 2023. The ADLA/Relámpago combined exercise honors U.S. Southern Commands' promise to be a trusted partner in the region by increasing collaboration, enhancing interoperability, and building partner nation capacity so that we can quickly work together when support is needed.
U.S. Air Force Security Forces members brief them on safety procedures during a knowledge exchange on weapons Colombia Aerospace Force members listen to U.S. Air Force Security Forces members brief them on safety procedures during a knowledge exchange on weapons, tactics and procedures in Palanquero, Colombia, Aug. 29, 2023. This Colombian-led, combined exercise focuses on building U.S. Southern Commands' strong partnership with Colombia while emphasizing joint force interoperability.
Exercise Relámpago 2023 in Colombia: Water Rescue Training
A Colombia Aerospace Force UH-60 Black Hawk hoist members up while conducting water rescue training during exercise Ángel de los Andes, in Palanquero, Colombia, Aug. 22, 2023. This Colombian-led, combined exercise focuses on building U.S. Southern Commands' strong partnership with Colombia while emphasizing joint force interoperability.
Exercise Relampago VIII, Joint U.S. and Colombian water rescue training
A Colombia Aerospace Force Grupo de Operaciones Especiales Aéreas member jumps out of a Colombian Aerospace Force UH-60 Black Hawk during water rescue training as part of exercise Ángel de los Andes, in Laguna del Coco, Colombia, Aug. 22, 2023. This Colombian-led, combined exercise focuses on building U.S. Southern Commands' strong partnership with Colombia while emphasizing joint force interoperability.
Exercise Relampago VIII, Joint U.S. and Colombian water rescue training
Exercise Ángel de los Andes, in Laguna del Coco, Colombia, Aug. 22, 2023. This Colombian-led, combined exercise focuses on building U.S. Southern Commands' strong partnership with Colombia while emphasizing joint force interoperability.
Kicking for Camaraderie: U.S. and Colombian Air Force Medical Staff Forge Stronger Ties Through Soccer
U.S. Air Force medical Airmen, pose for a group photo with Colombia Aerospace Force medical personnel during exercise Ángel de los Andes (ADLA) at Palanquero, Colombia, Aug. 16, 2023. This Colombian and U.S. training opportunity offers real-world benefits to U.S. and partner nation military personnel and the people of Colombia by promoting readiness.
U.S. service members stand on the side of the flightline while a U.S. Army CH-47 Chinook lands during exercise Ángel de los Andes, in Palanquero, Colombia, Aug. 17, 2023. This Colombian and U.S. training opportunity offers real-world benefits to U.S. and partner nation military During exercise Ángel de los Andes, in Palanquero, Colombia, Aug. 17, 2023. personnel and the people of Colombia by promoting readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Juliana Londono)
U.S. Coast Guard Maritime Security Response Team East member monitors the area during exercise Ángel de los Andes, in Palanquero, Colombia, Aug. 24, 2023. This Colombian and U.S. training opportunity offers real-world benefits to U.S. and partner nation military personnel and the people of Colombia by promoting readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Juliana Londono)
Exercise Relampago VIII and Angel of los Andes aeromedical evacuation training
Exercise Ángel de los Andes, in Palanquero, Colombia, Aug. 17, 2023. This Colombian-led, combined exercise focuses on building U.S. Southern Commands' strong partnership with Colombia while emphasizing joint force interoperability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Emerson Nuñez)
Exercise Relampago VIII and Angel of los Andes aeromedical evacuation training
Exercise Ángel de los Andes, in Palanquero, Colombia, Aug. 17, 2023. This Colombian-led, combined exercise focuses on building U.S. Southern Commands' strong partnership with Colombia while emphasizing joint force interoperability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Emerson Nuñez)
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