Staff Sgt. Josh Buckholtz, 493rd Expeditionary Fighter
Staff Sgt. Josh Buckholtz, 493rd Expeditionary Fighter Squadron aircrew flight equipment craftsman, makes adjustments to Staff Sgt. Amanda Helton's, AFCENT Combat Camera aerial videographer, oxygen mask during ... More
Three U.S. Air Force F-15 Eagles, from the 493rd
Three U.S. Air Force F-15 Eagles, from the 493rd Expeditionary Fighter Squadron, and a French air force Rafale fighter fly in formation after conducting a training exercise in Southwest Asia, June 8, 2011.
A U.S. Air Force F-15C Eagle launches for a sortie
A U.S. Air Force F-15C Eagle launches for a sortie in support of the NATO Baltic Air Policing mission at Siauliai Air Base, Lithuania, Sept. 8. The 493rd Expeditionary Fighter Squadron has successfully intercep... More
U.S. Air Force Gen. Tod D. Wolters, NATO Allied Air
U.S. Air Force Gen. Tod D. Wolters, NATO Allied Air Command and U.S. Air Forces in Europe commander, expresses his thanks to the men and women of the Polish air force during the official Baltic Air Policing han... More
Airman 1st Class Chad Tilleraas, 493rd Expeditionary
Airman 1st Class Chad Tilleraas, 493rd Expeditionary Fighter Squadron aircrew flight equipment apprentice, makes adjustments to a flight helmet used by aircrew personnel flying in fighter aircraft at a location... More
An F-15 Eagle from the 493rd Expeditionary Fighter
An F-15 Eagle from the 493rd Expeditionary Fighter Squadron flies out to meet its opponents during a training exercise in Southwest Asia, June 8, 2011.
An F-15 Eagle from the 493rd Expeditionary Fighter
An F-15 Eagle from the 493rd Expeditionary Fighter Squadron flies out to meet its opponents during a training exercise in Southwest Asia, June 8, 2011.
A U.S. Air Force F-15C Eagle assigned to the 493rd
A U.S. Air Force F-15C Eagle assigned to the 493rd Expeditionary Fighter Squadron responds to an alert scramble notification at Siauliai Air Base, Lithuania, Sept. 4, 2017. The F-15C is uniquely suited for the ... More
Staff Sgt. Josh Buckholtz, 493rd Expeditionary Fighter
Staff Sgt. Josh Buckholtz, 493rd Expeditionary Fighter Squadron aircrew flight equipment craftsman, makes final adjustments to an anti-gravity suit used by aircrew personnel flying in fighter aircraft at a loca... More
An F-15 Eagle from the 493rd Expeditionary Fighter
An F-15 Eagle from the 493rd Expeditionary Fighter Squadron returns to base after completing a training exercise in Southwest Asia, June 8, 2011.
Staff Sgt. David Sigers (left), 493rd Expeditionary
Staff Sgt. David Sigers (left), 493rd Expeditionary Fighter Squadron aircrew flight equipment journeyman, helps Staff Sgt. Amanda Helton, AFCENT Combat Camera aerial combat videographer, with her flight harness... More
Airman 1st Class Chad Tilleraas, 493rd Expeditionary
Airman 1st Class Chad Tilleraas, 493rd Expeditionary Fighter Squadron aircrew flight equipment apprentice, makes final adjustments to an anti-gravity suit used by aircrew personnel flying in fighter aircraft at... More
U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Clint Guenther, 493rd Expeditionary
U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Clint Guenther, 493rd Expeditionary Fighter Squadron detachment commander, presents the key to the Baltic Air Policing mission to Royal Dannish air force commander Col. Uffe Holstener du... More
Capt. Scott Snider, 493rd Expeditionary Fighter Squadron
Capt. Scott Snider, 493rd Expeditionary Fighter Squadron pilot, tests his oxygen mask prior to an exercise sortie in Southwest Asia, June 5, 2011.
A U.S. Air Force F-15C Eagle aircrew member from the
A U.S. Air Force F-15C Eagle aircrew member from the 493rd Expeditionary Fighter Squadron responds to an alert scramble notification at Siauliai Air Base, Lithuania, Sept. 4, 2017.The 493rd EFS pilots routinely... More
Capt. Bill Strohecker (right), 493rd Expeditionary
Capt. Bill Strohecker (right), 493rd Expeditionary Fighter Squadron pilot, conducts egress training with Staff Sgt. Amanda Helton, AFCENT Combat Camera aerial videographer, in an F-15 Eagle at a location in Sou... More
U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Cody Blake, 493rd Expeditionary
U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Cody Blake, 493rd Expeditionary Fighter Squadron detachment commander, accepts the key to the Baltic Air Policing mission from Polish air force Lt. Col. Piotr Ostrouch during the officia... More
Staff Sgt. David Sigers (right), 493rd Expeditionary
Staff Sgt. David Sigers (right), 493rd Expeditionary Fighter Squadron aircrew flight equipment journeyman, makes adjustments to Staff Sgt. Amanda Helton's, AFCENT Combat Camera aerial combat videographer, fligh... More
Three U.S. Air Force F-15 Eagles from the 493rd
Three U.S. Air Force F-15 Eagles from the 493rd Expeditionary Fighter Squadron and a French air force Rafale fighter fly in formation after conducting a training exercise in Southwest Asia, June 8, 2011.
U.S. Air Force F-15 Eagles from the 493rd Expeditionary
U.S. Air Force F-15 Eagles from the 493rd Expeditionary Fighter Squadron return to base after completing a training exercise in Southwest Asia, June 8, 2011.
Airman 1st Class Chad Tilleraas, 493rd Expeditionary
Airman 1st Class Chad Tilleraas, 493rd Expeditionary Fighter Squadron aircrew flight equipment apprentice, makes adjustments to a flight helmet used by aircrew personnel flying in fighter aircraft at a location... More
A pilot from the 493rd Expeditionary Fighter Squadron
A pilot from the 493rd Expeditionary Fighter Squadron signals that he is good-to-go to his wingman prior to a sortie at Siauliai Air Base, Lithuania, Aug. 31, 2017. The 493rd EFS will conduct routine patrols in... More
Staff Sgt. Josh Buckholtz, 493rd Expeditionary Fighter
Staff Sgt. Josh Buckholtz, 493rd Expeditionary Fighter Squadron aircrew flight equipment craftsman, takes measurements to properly fit a helmet used by aircrew personnel flying in fighter aircraft at a location... More
Airman 1st Class Chad Tilleraas, 493rd Expeditionary
Airman 1st Class Chad Tilleraas, 493rd Expeditionary Fighter Squadron aircrew flight equipment apprentice, makes adjustments to a flight helmet used by aircrew personnel flying in fighter aircraft at a location... More
Airman 1st Class Chad Tilleraas, 493rd Expeditionary
Airman 1st Class Chad Tilleraas, 493rd Expeditionary Fighter Squadron aircrew flight equipment apprentice, checks for leaks on an oxygen mask used by aircrew personnel flying in fighter aircraft at a location i... More
U.S. Air Force Gen. Tod D. Wolters, NATO Allied Air
U.S. Air Force Gen. Tod D. Wolters, NATO Allied Air Command and U.S. Air Forces in Europe commander addresses the Lithuanian media after the official Baltic Air Policing Handover, Takeover ceremony at Siauliai ... More
Capt. Scott Snider, 493rd Expeditionary Fighter Squadron
Capt. Scott Snider, 493rd Expeditionary Fighter Squadron pilot, puts on his anti-G suit in preparation for an exercise sortie in Southwest Asia, June 5, 2011.
A pilot from the 493rd Expeditionary Fighter Squadron
A pilot from the 493rd Expeditionary Fighter Squadron glances in the direction of his wingman prior to a Baltic Air Police sortie at Siauliai Air Base, Lithuania, Aug. 31, 2017. The U.S. presence for the curren... More
Staff Sgt. Josh Buckholtz, 493rd Expeditionary Fighter
Staff Sgt. Josh Buckholtz, 493rd Expeditionary Fighter Squadron aircrew flight equipment craftsman, makes adjustments to an oxygen mask used by aircrew personnel flying in fighter aircraft at a location in Sout... More
A French air force Rafale fighter (right) joins a U.S.
A French air force Rafale fighter (right) joins a U.S. Air Force F-15 Eagle from the 493rd Expeditionary Fighter Squadron to meet their opponents during a training exercise in Southwest Asia, June 8, 2011.
A U.S. Air Force F-15 Eagle (center), from the 493rd
A U.S. Air Force F-15 Eagle (center), from the 493rd Expeditionary Fighter Squadron, and a French air force Rafale fighter fly in formation to meet their opponents during a training exercise in Southwest Asia, ... More
Staff Sgt. Josh Buckholtz, 493rd Expeditionary Fighter
Staff Sgt. Josh Buckholtz, 493rd Expeditionary Fighter Squadron aircrew flight equipment craftsman, makes adjustments to Staff Sgt. Amanda Helton's, AFCENT Combat Camera aerial videographer, harness during a fi... More
Airman 1st Class Chad Tilleraas, 493rd Expeditionary
Airman 1st Class Chad Tilleraas, 493rd Expeditionary Fighter Squadron aircrew flight equipment apprentice, makes adjustments to an anti-gravity suit used by aircrew personnel flying in fighter aircraft at a loc... More
U.S. Air Force F-15C Eagles taxi for a sortie in support
U.S. Air Force F-15C Eagles taxi for a sortie in support of the NATO Baltic Air Policing mission at Siauliai Air Base, Lithuania, Sept. 8, 2017. The 493rd Expeditionary Fighter Squadron has successfully interce... More
A Polish F-16 pilot taxis to park after completion
A Polish F-16 pilot taxis to park after completion of a Baltic Air Policing sortie at Šiauliai Air Base, Lithuania, Aug. 30, 2017. NATO Air Policing is a peacetime collective defense mission, safeguarding the i... More
A U.S. Air Force F-15C Eagle aircrew members from the
A U.S. Air Force F-15C Eagle aircrew members from the 493rd Expeditionary Fighter Squadron responds to an alert scramble notification at Siauliai Air Base, Lithuania, Sept. 4, 2017. The 493rd EFS pilots routine... More
U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Cody Blake, 493rd Expeditionary
U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Cody Blake, 493rd Expeditionary Fighter Squadron detachment commander delivers closing remarks to distiguished guest during the official Baltic Air Policing Handover, Takeover ceremony a... More
A U.S. Air Force F-15C Eagle from the 493rd Expeditionary
A U.S. Air Force F-15C Eagle from the 493rd Expeditionary Fighter Squadron taxis to the parking ramp after arrival at Siauliai Air Base, Lithuania Aug. 29. The United States Air Force is scheduled to assume con... More
U.S. Ambassador Anne Hall congratulates U.S. Airmen
U.S. Ambassador Anne Hall congratulates U.S. Airmen from the 493rd Expeditionary Squadron on a successful NATO Baltic Air Police rotation during the official Handover, Takeover ceremony at Siauliai Air Base, Li... More
Alert F-15Cs from the 493rd Expeditionary Fighter Squadron
Alert F-15Cs from the 493rd Expeditionary Fighter Squadron respond to an alert scramble notification at Siauliai Air Base, Lithuania, Sept. 4, 2017. The F-15C is uniquely suited for the Baltic Air Policing miss... More
A U.S. Air Force F-15 Eagle (center), from the 493rd
A U.S. Air Force F-15 Eagle (center), from the 493rd Expeditionary Fighter Squadron, and a French air force Rafale fighter fly in formation to meet their opponents during a training exercise in Southwest Asia, ... More
U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 493rd Expeditionary
U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 493rd Expeditionary Fighter Squadron marshall in an F-15C Eagle at Siauliai Air Base, Lithuania Aug. 29. The United States Air Force is scheduled to assume control of the NATO Bal... More
A U.S. Air Force F-15C Eagle pilot from the 493rd
A U.S. Air Force F-15C Eagle pilot from the 493rd Expeditionary Fighter Squadron steps down from his aircraft after arriving at Siauliai Air Base, Lithuania Aug. 29. The United States Air Force is scheduled to ... More
A Polish F-16 Fighting Falcon conducts a high-speed
A Polish F-16 Fighting Falcon conducts a high-speed pass over Šiauliai Air Base, Lithuania, Aug. 30, 2017. The Polish air force recently relinquished control of the NATO Baltic Air Policing mission to the U.S. ... More
A Polish F-16 pilot awaits instructions from his crew
A Polish F-16 pilot awaits instructions from his crew chief after completion of a Baltic Air Policing sortie at Šiauliai Air Base, Lithuania, Aug. 30, 2017. The Polish air force recently relinquished control of... More
A Polish F-16 pilot awaits instructions from his crew
A Polish F-16 pilot awaits instructions from his crew chief after completion of a Baltic Air Policing sortie at Šiauliai Air Base, Lithuania, Aug. 30, 2017. The Polish air force recently relinquished control of... More
U.S. Air Force F-15C Eagles from the 493rd Expeditionary
U.S. Air Force F-15C Eagles from the 493rd Expeditionary Fighter Squadron from Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England arrive at Siauliai Air Base, Lithuania Aug. 29. The United States Air Force is scheduled to ass... More
Staff Sgt. Josh Buckholtz, 493rd Expeditionary Fighter
Staff Sgt. Josh Buckholtz, 493rd Expeditionary Fighter Squadron aircrew flight equipment craftsman, makes final adjustments to an anti-gravity suit used by aircrew personnel flying in fighter aircraft at a loca... More
Staff Sgt. Josh Buckholtz, 493rd Expeditionary Fighter
Staff Sgt. Josh Buckholtz, 493rd Expeditionary Fighter Squadron aircrew flight equipment craftsman, adjusts a flight helmet used by aircrew personnel flying in fighter aircraft at a location in Southwest Asia, June 2.
Staff Sgt. Josh Buckholtz, 493rd Expeditionary Fighter
Staff Sgt. Josh Buckholtz, 493rd Expeditionary Fighter Squadron aircrew flight equipment craftsman, makes adjustments to an oxygen mask used by aircrew personnel flying in fighter aircraft at a location in Sout... More
Staff Sgt. Josh Buckholtz, 493rd Expeditionary Fighter
Staff Sgt. Josh Buckholtz, 493rd Expeditionary Fighter Squadron aircrew flight equipment craftsman, takes measurements to properly fit a helmet used by aircrew personnel flying in fighter aircraft at a location... More
A U.S. Air Force F-15 Eagle (center), from the 493rd
A U.S. Air Force F-15 Eagle (center), from the 493rd Expeditionary Fighter Squadron, and a French air force Rafale fighter fly in formation to meet their opponents during a training exercise in Southwest Asia, ... More
Three U.S. Air Force F-15 Eagles, from the 493rd
Three U.S. Air Force F-15 Eagles, from the 493rd Expeditionary Fighter Squadron, and a French air force Rafale fighter fly in formation after conducting a training exercise in Southwest Asia, June 8, 2011.
U.S. Air Force F-15 Eagles from the 493rd Expeditionary
U.S. Air Force F-15 Eagles from the 493rd Expeditionary Fighter Squadron return to base after completing a training exercise in Southwest Asia, June 8, 2011.
Staff Sgt. Josh Buckholtz, 493rd Expeditionary Fighter
Staff Sgt. Josh Buckholtz, 493rd Expeditionary Fighter Squadron aircrew flight equipment craftsman, makes adjustments to an anti-gravity suit used by aircrew personnel flying in fighter aircraft at a location i... More
A U.S. Air Force F-15C Eagle aircraft assigned to the
A U.S. Air Force F-15C Eagle aircraft assigned to the 493rd Expeditionary Fighter Squadron responds to an alert scramble notification at Siauliai Air Base, Lithuania, Sept. 4, 2017. The Eagle is a combat proven... More
Capt. Bill Strohecker (right), 493rd Expeditionary
Capt. Bill Strohecker (right), 493rd Expeditionary Fighter Squadron pilot, conducts egress training with Staff Sgt. Amanda Helton, AFCENT Combat Camera aerial videographer, in an F-15 Eagle at a location in Sou... More
Staff Sgt. Josh Buckholtz, 493rd Expeditionary Fighter
Staff Sgt. Josh Buckholtz, 493rd Expeditionary Fighter Squadron aircrew flight equipment craftsman, adjusts a flight helmet used by aircrew personnel flying in fighter aircraft at a location in Southwest Asia, June 2.
Staff Sgt. Josh Buckholtz, 493rd Expeditionary Fighter
Staff Sgt. Josh Buckholtz, 493rd Expeditionary Fighter Squadron aircrew flight equipment craftsman, adjusts a flight helmet used by aircrew personnel flying in fighter aircraft at a location in Southwest Asia, June 2.
Staff Sgt. Josh Buckholtz, 493rd Expeditionary Fighter
Staff Sgt. Josh Buckholtz, 493rd Expeditionary Fighter Squadron aircrew flight equipment craftsman, makes adjustments to an oxygen mask used by aircrew personnel flying in fighter aircraft at a location in Sout... More
Vytautas Umbrasas, Vice minister of Lithuania National
Vytautas Umbrasas, Vice minister of Lithuania National Defence provides opening remarks to distinguished guests during the official Baltic Air Policing Handover, Takeover ceremony at Siauliai Air Base, Lithuani... More
A U.S. Air Force F-15C Eagle launches for a sortie
A U.S. Air Force F-15C Eagle launches for a sortie in support of the NATO Baltic Air Police mission at Siauliai Air Base, Lithuania, Sept. 8, 2017. The 493rd Expeditionary Fighter Squadron has successfully inte... More
U.S. F-15C Eagles from the 493rd Expeditionary Fighter
U.S. F-15C Eagles from the 493rd Expeditionary Fighter Squadron peel away from a formation with Royal Danish F-16's to signify the transfer of the NATO Baltic Air Police mission at Siauliai Air Base, Lithuania ... More
A pilot from the 493rd Expeditionary Fighter Squadron
A pilot from the 493rd Expeditionary Fighter Squadron conducts a pre-flight inspection of his aircraft prior to a Baltic Air Police sortie at Siauliai Air Base, Lithuania, Aug. 31, 2017. The 493rd EFS will cond... More
A Royal Danish F-16 pilot taxis to park after completion
A Royal Danish F-16 pilot taxis to park after completion of a Baltic Air Policing sortie at Šiauliai Air Base, Lithuania, Jan. 8, 2018. NATO Air Policing is a peacetime collective defense mission, safeguarding ... More
Three U.S. Air Force F-15 Eagles from the 493rd
Three U.S. Air Force F-15 Eagles from the 493rd Expeditionary Fighter Squadron, and a French air force Rafale fighter fly in formation after conducting a training exercise in Southwest Asia, June 8, 2011.
U.S. Air Force F-15 Eagles from the 493rd Expeditionary
U.S. Air Force F-15 Eagles from the 493rd Expeditionary Fighter Squadron return to base after completing a training exercise in Southwest Asia, June 8, 2011.
Staff Sgt. Josh Buckholtz, 493rd Expeditionary Fighter
Staff Sgt. Josh Buckholtz, 493rd Expeditionary Fighter Squadron aircrew flight equipment craftsman, makes adjustments to an oxygen mask used by aircrew personnel flying in fighter aircraft at a location in Sout... More
Airman 1st Class Chad Tilleraas, 493rd Expeditionary
Airman 1st Class Chad Tilleraas, 493rd Expeditionary Fighter Squadron aircrew flight equipment apprentice, makes adjustments to a flight helmet used by aircrew personnel flying in fighter aircraft at a location... More
U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 493rd Expeditionary
U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 493rd Expeditionary Fighter Squadron belonging to Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England receive the NATO Baltic Air Police medal during the official Baltic Air Policing hand-over, t... More
An Airman from the 493rd Expeditionary Fighter Squadron
An Airman from the 493rd Expeditionary Fighter Squadron aircraft maintenance unit conducts an F-15C systems check prior to a sortie at Siauliai Air Base, Lithuania, Aug. 31, 2017. The 439rd EFS AMU ensures that... More
Staff Sgt. David Sigers (left), 493rd Expeditionary
Staff Sgt. David Sigers (left), 493rd Expeditionary Fighter Squadron aircrew flight equipment journeyman, makes adjustments to Staff Sgt. Amanda Helton's, AFCENT Combat Camera aerial combat videographer, life p... More
A French air force Rafale fighter (foreground) and
A French air force Rafale fighter (foreground) and a U.S. Air Force F-15 Eagle, from the 493rd Expeditionary Fighter Squadron, fly in formation to meet their opponents during a training exercise in Southwest As... More
Capt. Bill Strohecker (right), 493rd Expeditionary
Capt. Bill Strohecker (right), 493rd Expeditionary Fighter Squadron pilot, conducts egress training with Staff Sgt. Amanda Helton, AFCENT Combat Camera aerial videographer, in an F-15 Eagle at a location in Sou... More
Airman 1st Class Chad Tilleraas, 493rd Expeditionary
Airman 1st Class Chad Tilleraas, 493rd Expeditionary Fighter Squadron aircrew flight equipment apprentice, makes adjustments to a flight helmet used by aircrew personnel flying in fighter aircraft at a location... More
An Airman from the 493rd Expeditionary Fighter Squadron
An Airman from the 493rd Expeditionary Fighter Squadron aircraft maintenance unit signals to his team that an F-15C systems check is complete at Siauliai Air Base, Lithuania, Aug. 31, 2017. The 439rd EFS AMU en... More
A U.S. Air Force F-15C Eagle configured as a quick
A U.S. Air Force F-15C Eagle configured as a quick reaction aircraft remains ready to execute Baltic Air Policing operations at Siauliai Air Base, Lithuania, Sept. 4, 2017. The Eagle is a combat proven, tactica... More
A U.S. Air Force F-15C Eagle prepares to taxi for a
A U.S. Air Force F-15C Eagle prepares to taxi for a sortie in support of the NATO Baltic Air Policing mission at Siauliai Air Base, Lithuania, Sept. 8, 2017. The 493rd Expeditionary Fighter Squadron has success... More
Capt. Scott Snider, 493rd Expeditionary Fighter Squadron
Capt. Scott Snider, 493rd Expeditionary Fighter Squadron pilot, puts on his flight harness in preparation for an exercise sortie in Southwest Asia, June 5, 2011.
Staff Sgt. Josh Buckholtz, 493rd Expeditionary Fighter
Staff Sgt. Josh Buckholtz, 493rd Expeditionary Fighter Squadron aircrew flight equipment craftsman, makes adjustments to an anti-gravity suit used by aircrew personnel flying in fighter aircraft at a location i... More
A Polish F-16 Fighting Falcon conducts a high-speed
A Polish F-16 Fighting Falcon conducts a high-speed pass over Šiauliai Air Base, Lithuania, Aug. 30, 2017. The Polish air force recently relinquished control of the NATO Baltic Air Policing mission to the U.S. ... More
A U.S. Air Force F-15C Eagle pilot from the 493rd
A U.S. Air Force F-15C Eagle pilot from the 493rd Expeditionary Fighter Squadron pulls his flight bag from his aircraft after arriving at Siauliai Air Base, Lithuania Aug. 29. The United States Air Force is sch... More
A Polish F-16 pilot taxis to park after completion
A Polish F-16 pilot taxis to park after completion of a Baltic Air Policing sortie at Šiauliai Air Base, Lithuania, Aug. 30, 2017. NATO Air Policing is a peacetime collective defense mission, safeguarding the i... More
Staff Sgt. Josh Buckholtz, 493rd Expeditionary Fighter
Staff Sgt. Josh Buckholtz, 493rd Expeditionary Fighter Squadron aircrew flight equipment craftsman, checks for leaks on an oxygen mask used by aircrew personnel flying in fighter aircraft at a location in South... More
Staff Sgt. Josh Buckholtz, 493rd Expeditionary Fighter
Staff Sgt. Josh Buckholtz, 493rd Expeditionary Fighter Squadron aircrew flight equipment craftsman, makes adjustments to an oxygen mask used by aircrew personnel flying in fighter aircraft at a location in Sout... More