Ukrainian Special Forces executed a convoy ambush during
Ukrainian Special Forces executed a convoy ambush during the distinguished visitors day at the International Peacekeeping Security Centre in Yavoriv, Ukraine Sept. 15, 2017, as part of Exercise Rapid Trident 17.
Ukraine soldiers negotiate with opposing forces at
Ukraine soldiers negotiate with opposing forces at a road barricade while Operational Capabilities Concept evaluation teams observed, Sept. 24, 2019, during Rapid Trident 2019 near Yavoriv, Ukraine. The evaluat... More
Master Sgt. Matthew Erickson, U.S. Air Forces in Europe
Master Sgt. Matthew Erickson, U.S. Air Forces in Europe Ambassadors Jazz Band trombonist, practices a new arrangement alongside a trombonist from the L’viv Opera Chamber Orchestra during an in-class rehearsal a... More
Dominik Halnais, U.S. Air Forces in Europe Band, plans,
Dominik Halnais, U.S. Air Forces in Europe Band, plans, strategy & special events coordinator, greets Denis Adu, R. Glier Kyiv Institute of Music Big Band’s director and conductor, during a concert with the USA... More
Ukrainian air force aircraft stage on the flightline
Ukrainian air force aircraft stage on the flightline at Starokostiantyniv Air Base, Ukraine, Oct. 8, 2018 prior to the opening ceremony for Clear Sky 2018. The exercise promotes regional stability and security,... More
U.S. Air Force Lt. Col Cristina Moore Urrutia, U.S.
U.S. Air Force Lt. Col Cristina Moore Urrutia, U.S. Air Forces in Europe Ambassadors Jazz Band commander and conductor, greets an audience member during a concert with the USAFE Band and the Ukrainian National ... More
U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Clay Garrison, California
U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Clay Garrison, California Air National Guard commander, greets Marie Yovanovitch, U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine as she arrives at Starokostiantyniv Air Base, Ukraine, during the Clear Sky ... More
A R. Glier Kyiv Institute of Music student accompanies
A R. Glier Kyiv Institute of Music student accompanies the U.S. Air Forces in Europe Ambassadors Jazz Band and R. Glier Kyiv Institute of Music Big Band, during the Friendship Concert at the R. Glier Kyiv Insti... More
U.S. Air Force Lt. Col Cristina Moore Urrutia, U.S.
U.S. Air Force Lt. Col Cristina Moore Urrutia, U.S. Air Forces in Europe Ambassadors Jazz Band commander and conductor, directs a song duirng a concert with the USAFE Band and the Ukrainian National Presidentia... More
U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Matthew Erickson, U.S. Air
U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Matthew Erickson, U.S. Air Forces in Europe Ambassadors Jazz Band trombonist, pins his military medals onto a local child after a concert with the USAFE Band and the Ukrainian Nationa... More
The California Army National Guard's 115th Regional
The California Army National Guard's 115th Regional Support Group took part in the opening ceremonies of Rapid Trident 2019 at the International Peacekeeping Security Centre (IPSC) near Yavoriv, Ukraine, Sept. ... More
Soldiers from Ukraine, U.S. and Canada conduct
Soldiers from Ukraine, U.S. and Canada conduct familiarization training with weapons unique to each country, Sept. 20, 2019, during Rapid Trident 2019, near Yavoriv, Ukraine. RT19 is an annual, multinational ex... More
Supply Specialist Spc. Gianna Polizzi, Chicago resident,
Supply Specialist Spc. Gianna Polizzi, Chicago resident, practices the leg tuck event in the U.S. gym at Collective Training Center-Yavoriv, Ukraine Oct. 21. (Photo by U.S. Army Cpl. Alyssa Artola)
Ukrainian concertgoers applaud during a concert with
Ukrainian concertgoers applaud during a concert with the U.S. Air Forces in Europe Ambassadors Jazz Band and the Ukrainian National Presidential Orchestra at the Music and Drama Theater, Ivano-Frankivsk, Ukrain... More
Ukrainian air force Maj. Gen. Andrii Yaretskyi, Deputy
Ukrainian air force Maj. Gen. Andrii Yaretskyi, Deputy Air Force commander, addresses service members at Starokostiantyniv Air Base, Ukraine, Oct. 8, during the opening ceremony for Clear Sky 2018. The exercise... More
A Su-27 takes off from Starokostiantyniv Air Base,
A Su-27 takes off from Starokostiantyniv Air Base, Ukraine, Oct. 9 takes off from Starokostiantyniv Air Base, Ukraine, Oct. 9 on the first day of flying operations for Clear Sky 2018. The exercise promotes regi... More
A firing squad from 1st Battalion, 26th Infantry Regiment,
A firing squad from 1st Battalion, 26th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade, 101st Airborne Infantry Division (Air Assault), in a High Mobility Multi-Wheeled Vehicle right, and a Ukrainian armored military vehicle f... More
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Quincy Garner, U.S. Air Forces
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Quincy Garner, U.S. Air Forces in Europe Ambassadors Jazz Band trumpeter, talks with Kateryna Vakuliuk, R. Glier Kyiv Institute of Music Big Band trumpeter, about jazz improvisation, d... More
Ukrainian president Petro Poroshenko and Lt. Col.
Ukrainian president Petro Poroshenko and Lt. Col. Christopher Ridlon observe Ukrainian Su-27s as they pass overhead during the president's visit to the Clear Sky 2018 exercise at Starokostiantyniv Air Base, Ukr... More
U.S. Air Forces in Europe Ambassadors Jazz Band and
U.S. Air Forces in Europe Ambassadors Jazz Band and the Ukrainian National Presidential Orchestra shout “Слава Україні!” (Glory to Ukraine) and greet the audience during a concert with the USAFE Band and Ukrain... More
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Benjamin Thomas, U.S. Air
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Benjamin Thomas, U.S. Air Forces in Europe Ambassadors Jazz Band bass player, poses for a photo with a military member from the 169th Training Center during a concert with the USAFE Ba... More
Ukraine Capt. Komar Mykhailo, International Peacekeeping
Ukraine Capt. Komar Mykhailo, International Peacekeeping and Security Simulation Center, left, and U.S. Army Capt. Kyun Choi, opposing forces adviser for the Joint Multinational Simulation Center, 7th Army Trai... More
Ukrainian Soldiers raised their National flag to commence
Ukrainian Soldiers raised their National flag to commence the official opening ceremony for Exercise Rapid Trident 17 in Yavoriv, Ukraine, Sept. 11, 2017. Rapid Trident 17 will provide participating nations wit... More
Opposition forces, represented by Moldovan soldiers,
Opposition forces, represented by Moldovan soldiers, attempt to weaken the Ukrainian’s strategic defensive positions while conducting a field training exercise in Yavoriv, Ukraine Sept. 19, 2017, as part of Rap... More
A Sukhoi Su-27 takes off from Starokostiantyniv Air
A Sukhoi Su-27 takes off from Starokostiantyniv Air Base, Ukraine, Oct. 9 as part of the Clear Sky 2018 exercise. Clear Sky 18 is the first large-scale, air-centric, multinational regional security exercise tha... More
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Alex Liu Macias, U.S. Air
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Alex Liu Macias, U.S. Air Forces in Europe Ambassadors Jazz Band guitarist, prepares to play during a master class with the U.S. Air Forces in Europe Ambassadors Jazz Band and the Ukra... More
Audience members applaud a performance by the U.S.
Audience members applaud a performance by the U.S. Air Forces in Europe Ambassadors Jazz Band, the Ukrainian National Presidential Orchestra and the Kyiv Chamber Orchestra at the National Philharmonic of Ukrain... More
A Ukraine soldier applies a tourniquet to a fellow
A Ukraine soldier applies a tourniquet to a fellow soldier during a simulated casualty course at the medical situational training exercise as part of Rapid Trident 2019 in Yavoriv, Ukraine, Sept. 19, 2019. RT19... More
Audience members applaud during a concert with the
Audience members applaud during a concert with the U.S. Air Forces in Europe Ambassadors Jazz Band and the Ukrainian National Presidential Orchestra at the Music and Drama Theater in Vinnytsia, Ukraine, October... More
Col. David Jordan, commander of the 45th Infantry Brigade
Col. David Jordan, commander of the 45th Infantry Brigade Combat Team and the Joint Multinational Training Group-Ukraine program, as well as co-commander of the exercise and Ukrainian Col. Serhiy Litvinov, co-c... More
U.S. Army Col. Tim Cleveland, one of the co-directors
U.S. Army Col. Tim Cleveland, one of the co-directors for Rapid Trident 2019 (RT19) and Joint Multinational Training Group-Ukraine Advisor, and Ukraine army Col. Olksandr Zhakun, the other co-director for RT19 ... More
U.S. Army Col. Tim Cleveland, one of the co-directors
U.S. Army Col. Tim Cleveland, one of the co-directors for Rapid Trident 2019 (RT19) and Joint Multinational Training Group-Ukraine Advisor, and Ukraine Col. Olksandr Zhakun, the other co-director for RT19 and d... More
California National Guard 115th Regional Support Group
California National Guard 115th Regional Support Group leadership discuss tasks and details for the field training exercise with allies and partners, Sept. 21, 2019, near Yavoriv, Ukraine. RT19 is an annual, mu... More
A U.S. Air Force F-15C Eagle Fighter jet lands at
A U.S. Air Force F-15C Eagle Fighter jet lands at Starokostiantyniv Air Base, Oct. 6, to participate in CLEAR SKY 2018. The exercise promotes regional stability and security, while strengthening partner capabi... More
A local music student plays the saxophone during a
A local music student plays the saxophone during a master class with the U.S. Air Forces in Europe Ambassadors Jazz Band and the Ukrainian National Presidential Orchestra at the Music and Drama Theater in Vinny... More
Ukraine soldiers conduct marksmanship training and
Ukraine soldiers conduct marksmanship training and small unit tactics during Rapid Trident 2019, Sept. 21, 2019, near Yavoriv, Ukraine. RT19 is an annual, multinational exercise, which involves approximately 3,... More
Ukraine soldiers conduct a simulated capture of an
Ukraine soldiers conduct a simulated capture of an enemy combatant as part of the field training exercise, Sept. 24, 2019, during Rapid Trident 2019, near Yavoriv, Ukraine. RT19 is an annual, multinational exer... More
Civil-Military Cooperation (CIMIC) teams comprised
Civil-Military Cooperation (CIMIC) teams comprised of Ukraine, United Kingdom and U.S. service members from Civil Affairs units discuss vital aspects of medical capabilities with directors of the hospital, Sept... More
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Benjamin Thomas, U.S. Air
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Benjamin Thomas, U.S. Air Forces in Europe Ambassadors Jazz Band bass player, talks with a local music student about needing to grow a little before being able to play the bass, during... More
U.S. Air Force pilots from the 194th Fighter squadron
U.S. Air Force pilots from the 194th Fighter squadron salute during the playing of the National Anthem at the opening ceremony of the Clear Sky 2018 exercise at Starokostiantyniv Air Base, Ukraine, Oct. 8, 2018... More
Ukraine soldiers conduct marksmanship training and
Ukraine soldiers conduct marksmanship training and small unit tactics during Rapid Trident 2019, Sept. 21, 2019, near Yavoriv, Ukraine. RT19 is an annual, multinational exercise, which involves approximately 3,... More
Armed Forces of Ukraine Lt. Gen. Pavlo Tkachuk, commander
Armed Forces of Ukraine Lt. Gen. Pavlo Tkachuk, commander of the Herman Petro Sahaidachnyi Land Forces Academy in Lviv, Ukraine, delivers a speech during the RT19 opening ceremony, Sept. 13-28, 2019, at the Int... More
Members of the U.S. Air Forces in Europe Ambassadors
Members of the U.S. Air Forces in Europe Ambassadors Jazz Band and the Ukrainian National Presidential Orchestra pose for a group photo with Volodymyr Lozovskyy, Director of Vinnytsia Regional Music and Drama T... More
Dmitriy Sibert, Ukrainian National Presidential Orchestra
Dmitriy Sibert, Ukrainian National Presidential Orchestra trombonist, performs an improvised solo during a U.S. Air Forces in Europe Ambassadors Jazz Band and Ukrainian National Presidential Orchestra master c... More
Traditional Ukrainian dancers perform during the Rapid
Traditional Ukrainian dancers perform during the Rapid Trident 2019 opening ceremony, Sept. 13-28, 2019, at the International Peacekeeping Security Centre near Yavoriv, Ukraine. RT19 is an annual, multinational... More
A pilot assigned to the 194th Fighter Squadron prepares
A pilot assigned to the 194th Fighter Squadron prepares to taxi during the morning launch at Starokostiantyniv Air Base, Ukraine, Oct. 10 during the Clear Sky 2018 exercise. Clear Sky 18 is the first large-scal... More
A Ukrainian soldier with the 1st Mechanized Battalion,
A Ukrainian soldier with the 1st Mechanized Battalion, 30th Mechanized Brigade scan his sectors of fire for potential “enemy” soldiers while conducting a field training exercise in Yavoriv, Ukraine Sept. 19, 20... More
A Ukrainian special forces team moves in unison and
A Ukrainian special forces team moves in unison and prepares to rescue a training hostage Sept. 20 during a demonstration of American and Ukrainian military firepower in Rapid Trident 2019 in Yavoriv, Ukraine. ... More
U.S. Air Force Lt. Col Cristina Moore Urrutia, U.S.
U.S. Air Force Lt. Col Cristina Moore Urrutia, U.S. Air Forces in Europe Ambassadors Jazz Band commander and conductor, applauds as Volodymyr Fedorak, Chief of The Department of Culture, Tourism and Religions o... More
Lithuanian, Polish, Ukrainian and Turkish Soldiers
Lithuanian, Polish, Ukrainian and Turkish Soldiers stand shoulder-to-shoulder in formation during the official opening ceremony for Exercise Rapid Trident 17 in Yavoriv, Ukraine, Sept. 11, 2017. Rapid Trident ... More
Ukraine soldiers assist fellow soldier into an Explosive
Ukraine soldiers assist fellow soldier into an Explosive Ordnance Disposal suit to react to a simulated bomb threat during the field training exercise (FTX) of Rapid Trident 2019, Sept. 24, 2019, near Yavoriv, ... More
Ukraine soldiers conduct marksmanship training and
Ukraine soldiers conduct marksmanship training and small unit tactics during Rapid Trident 2019, Sept. 21, 2019, near Yavoriv, Ukraine. RT19 is an annual, multinational exercise, which involves approximately 3,... More
Soldiers assigned to the 45th Infantry Brigade Combat
Soldiers assigned to the 45th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, Oklahoma Army National Guard, currently stationed at Joint Multinational Training Group-Ukraine, offloaded a supply container, as part of Rapid Triden... More
U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine Marie Yovanovitch addressed
U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine Marie Yovanovitch addressed the multinational formation during the official opening ceremony for Exercise Rapid Trident 17 in Yavoriv, Ukraine, Sept. 11, 2017. Rapid Trident 17 will p... More
Pararescuemen from the 131st Rescue Squadron train
Pararescuemen from the 131st Rescue Squadron train their Ukrainian and Danish counterparts at Vinnytsia Air Base, Ukraine, Oct. 16, as part of Clear Sky 2018. Aimed to promote peace, security and interoperabili... More
Ukraine soldiers negotiate with opposing forces at
Ukraine soldiers negotiate with opposing forces at a simulated road barricade while Operational Capabilities Concept evaluation teams observed, Sept. 24, 2019, during Rapid Trident 2019 near Yavoriv, Ukraine. T... More
Petro Gundar, director and conductor of the Denys Sechynskyy
Petro Gundar, director and conductor of the Denys Sechynskyy Music College of Ivano-Frankivsk, conducts the student musicians as they play for the U.S. Air Forces in Europe Ambassadors Jazz Band and the Ukraini... More
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Ben Huseby, U.S. Air Forces
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Ben Huseby, U.S. Air Forces in Europe Ambassadors Jazz Band vocalist, performs a solo during a concert with the USAFE Band and Ukrainian National Presidential Orchestra during a master... More
Pararescuemen from the 131st Rescue Squadron train
Pararescuemen from the 131st Rescue Squadron train their Ukrainian and Danish counterparts at Vinnytsia Air Base, Ukraine, Oct. 16, as part of Clear Sky 2018. Aimed to promote peace, security and interoperabili... More
A Ukrainian Soldier with the 1st Mechanized Battalion,
A Ukrainian Soldier with the 1st Mechanized Battalion, 30th Mechanized Brigade scan his sectors of fire for potential “enemy” soldiers while conducting a field training exercise in Yavoriv, Ukraine Sept. 19, 20... More
Lithuanian, Polish and Ukrainian soldiers stand
Lithuanian, Polish and Ukrainian soldiers stand shoulder-to-shoulder in formation during the official closing ceremony for Rapid Trident 17 at the International Peacekeeping Center, Sept. 22, 2017, in Yavoriv, ... More
Irina Kulik, Ukrainian National Presidential Orchestra
Irina Kulik, Ukrainian National Presidential Orchestra vocalist, performs a solo during a concert with the U.S. Air Forces in Europe Ambassadors Jazz Band and Ukrainian National Presidential Orchestra at the Mu... More
Ukraine soldiers decontaminate vehicles as part of
Ukraine soldiers decontaminate vehicles as part of a simulated chemical exposure event during the field training exercise portion (FTX) of Rapid Trident 2019, Sept. 24, 2019, near Yavoriv, Ukraine. RT19 is an a... More
The California Army National Guard's 115th Regional
The California Army National Guard's 115th Regional Support Group took part in the opening ceremonies of Rapid Trident 2019 at the International Peacekeeping Security Centre (IPSC) near Yavoriv, Ukraine, Sept. ... More
Audience members applaud during a concert with the
Audience members applaud during a concert with the U.S. Air Forces in Europe Ambassadors Jazz Band and the Ukrainian National Presidential Orchestra at the Philharmonic in Chernivisti, Ukraine, Oct. 12, 2019. T... More
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. George Father, U.S. Air Forces
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. George Father, U.S. Air Forces in Europe Ambassadors Jazz Band trombonist, exchanges smiles with an R. Glier Kyiv Institute of Music Big Band trombonist, during a concert with the USAF... More
An audience member applauds during a concert with the
An audience member applauds during a concert with the U.S. Air Forces in Europe Ambassadors Jazz Band and the Ukrainian National Presidential Orchestra at the Philharmonic in Chernivisti, Ukraine, Oct. 12, 2019... More
Violinists from the L’viv Opera Chamber Orchestra practice
Violinists from the L’viv Opera Chamber Orchestra practice a new arrangement with the U.S. Air Forces in Europe Ambassadors Jazz Band during an in-class rehearsal at the Lviv National Opera, Lviv, Ukraine, Octo... More
The California Army National Guard's 115th Regional
The California Army National Guard's 115th Regional Support Group took part in the opening ceremonies of Rapid Trident 2019 at the International Peacekeeping Security Centre (IPSC) near Yavoriv, Ukraine, Sept. ... More
Soldiers from Company D, 1st Battalion, 26th Infantry
Soldiers from Company D, 1st Battalion, 26th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade, 101st Airborne Infantry Division (Air Assault), discuss ongoing defensive maneuvers during Rapid Trident 2019 in Yavoriv, Ukraine, Se... More
U.S. and Ukraine forces, discuss ongoing operations
U.S. and Ukraine forces, discuss ongoing operations during the wet gap crossing rehearsal, Sept. 18, 2019, as part of Rapid Trident 2019, which involves approximately 3,700 personnel from 14 nations, Sept. 13-2... More
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Nick DelVillano, U.S. Air
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Nick DelVillano, U.S. Air Forces in Europe Ambassadors Jazz Band trumpeter, discusses the use of long tones to develop pure sound on the trumpet, during a master class with the USAFE B... More
Soldiers with the Ukraine Armed Forces conducted vehicle
Soldiers with the Ukraine Armed Forces conducted vehicle decontamination procedures at the International Peacekeeping Security Centre in Yavoriv, Ukraine Sept. 15, 2017, as part of Exercise Rapid Trident 17.
U.S. Air Force Tech Sgt. Brian Connolly, U.S. Air Forces
U.S. Air Force Tech Sgt. Brian Connolly, U.S. Air Forces in Europe Ambassadors Jazz Band alto saxophonist, poses for a picture with a local after a concert with the USAFE Band and the Ukrainian National Preside... More
U.S. Air Force Lt. Col Cristina Moore Urrutia, U.S.
U.S. Air Force Lt. Col Cristina Moore Urrutia, U.S. Air Forces in Europe Ambassadors Jazz Band commander and conductor, dances with an audience member during a concert with the USAFE Band and the Ukrainian Nati... More
Maj. Gen. Joe Jarrard, U.S. Army Europe Deputy Commanding
Maj. Gen. Joe Jarrard, U.S. Army Europe Deputy Commanding General for Army National Guard visits with soldiers supporting Rapid Trident 2019 from California Army National Guard's 115th Regional Support Group an... More
A U.S. Air Force F-15C Eagle fighter jet lands for
A U.S. Air Force F-15C Eagle fighter jet lands for the first time ever on Ukrainian soil to participate in CLEAR SKY 2018, Oct. 6. The exercise promotes regional stability and security, while strengthening par... More
A Ukrainian soldier inspects a simulated bomb threat
A Ukrainian soldier inspects a simulated bomb threat during the field training exercise (FTX) of Rapid Trident 2019, Sept. 24, 2019, near Yavoriv, Ukraine. RT19 is an annual, multinational exercise, which invol... More
Audience members applaud during a standing ovation
Audience members applaud during a standing ovation for the the U.S. Air Forces in Europe Ambassadors Jazz Band, the Ukrainian National Presidential Orchestra and the Kyiv Chamber Orchestra, during a concert at ... More
A soldier from the Armed Forces of Ukraine enters a
A soldier from the Armed Forces of Ukraine enters a window during a fire team movement and room clearing demonstration as part of Rapid Trident 2019 in Yavoriv, Ukraine, Sept. 20, 2019. RT19 is an annual, multi... More
A Ukrainian audience member places his hand over his
A Ukrainian audience member places his hand over his heart as the Ukrainian national anthem, “Ще не вмерла України,” is played at the start of a concert with the U.S. Air Forces in Europe Ambassadors Jazz Band ... More
Members of the U.S. Air Forces in Europe Ambassadors
Members of the U.S. Air Forces in Europe Ambassadors Jazz Band and the Ukrainian National Presidential Orchestra play for the audience during a master class and jam session in Ivano-Frankivsk, Ukraine, Oct. 10,... More
Soldiers assigned to the 45th Infantry Brigade Combat
Soldiers assigned to the 45th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, Oklahoma Army National Guard, currently stationed at Joint Multinational Training Group-Ukraine, downloaded Humvees, as part of Rapid Trident 17, at t... More
A Ukrainian soldier provides security while the mortar
A Ukrainian soldier provides security while the mortar team implaces a mortar firing point during a situational training exercise lane, as part of Rapid Trident 17, Sept. 13, 2017, at the International Peacekee... More
Leadership representatives from Canada, Georgia, Italy,
Leadership representatives from Canada, Georgia, Italy, Poland, Ukraine and the California National Guard conduct an after action review to conclude their portion of Rapid Trident 17 at the Simulation Centre, S... More
Maj. Gen. Joe Jarrard, U.S. Army Europe Deputy Commanding
Maj. Gen. Joe Jarrard, U.S. Army Europe Deputy Commanding General for Army National Guard presents his service coin to award superior performance of soldiers supporting Rapid Trident 2019 with soldiers supporti... More
The California Army National Guard's 115th Regional
The California Army National Guard's 115th Regional Support Group took part in the opening ceremonies of Rapid Trident 2019 at the International Peacekeeping Security Centre (IPSC) near Yavoriv, Ukraine, Sept. ... More
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Nick DelVillano, U.S. Air
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Nick DelVillano, U.S. Air Forces in Europe Ambassadors Jazz Band trumpeter, plays the trumpet during a master class with the USAFE Band and the Ukrainian National Presidential Orchestr... More
California Army National Guard leadership attend Rapid
California Army National Guard leadership attend Rapid Trident 2019’s show-of-force demonstration Sept. 20 at Yavoriv, Ukraine, honoring the host country’s military progress. For the third consecutive year, Cal... More
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Nick DelVillano, U.S. Air
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Nick DelVillano, U.S. Air Forces in Europe Ambassadors Jazz Band trumpeter, points out the current location in the song to local music students, so they could follow along, during a ma... More
Clear Sky 2018 Participants Gather for Group Photo
California Air National Guardsmen and their Ukrainian counterparts gather for a group photo after successfully completing parachute training near Vinnytsia Air Base, Ukraine, Oct. 11 as part of Clear Skies 2018... More
The sun breaks through the morning fog at Starokostiantyniv
The sun breaks through the morning fog at Starokostiantyniv Air Base, Ukraine, Oct. 10 as the second day of air operations for Clear Sky 2018 is about to begin. Successful international operations are a testame... More
Chaplain (Maj.) Vincent Lambert offers a prayer to
Chaplain (Maj.) Vincent Lambert offers a prayer to a large congregation gathered at the Saints Peter and Paul Garrison Church during a Defender’s Day memorial service, Oct. 14. (Photo by U.S. Army Cpl. Shaylin ... More
U.S. Air Force Lt. Col Cristina Moore Urrutia, U.S.
U.S. Air Force Lt. Col Cristina Moore Urrutia, U.S. Air Forces in Europe Ambassadors Jazz Band commander and conductor, directs a concert with the USAFE Band and Ukrainian National Presidential Orchestra at the... More
Ukrainian president Petro Poroshenko addresses Airmen
Ukrainian president Petro Poroshenko addresses Airmen from the 144th Fighter Wing at Starokostiantyniv Air Base, Ukraine, Oct. 11 while a pair of Ukrainian SU-27 pass over during his visit to the Clear Sky 2018... More
U.S. Army National Guard Sgt. Leilani Peltz, paralegal
U.S. Army National Guard Sgt. Leilani Peltz, paralegal from San Diego based 79th Infantry Brigade Combat Team provides a court-martial class to Soldiers from 115th Regional Support Group and Task Force Carentan... More
Lt. Col. Darren Horton, Task Force Illini Operations
Lt. Col. Darren Horton, Task Force Illini Operations Group Officer in Charge presents a plaque to Canadian Capt. Jeremy Remillard, Sept. 15, recognizing him for exceptional support to the Operations Group. (U.S... More
U.S. Soldiers with the California Army National Guard
U.S. Soldiers with the California Army National Guard and the Oklahoma Army National Guard render salutes during the official opening ceremony for Rapid Trident 17 on Sept. 11, 2017, at the International Peacek... More
Maj. Gen. Clay L. Garrison, California Air National
Maj. Gen. Clay L. Garrison, California Air National Guard commander, greets Mayor of Starokostiantyniv, Mykola Melnychuk, during the opening ceremony for Clear Sky 2018 exercise at Starokostiantyniv Air Base, U... More
Ukraine soldiers assist fellow soldier into an Explosive
Ukraine soldiers assist fellow soldier into an Explosive Ordnance Disposal suit to react to a simulated bomb threat during the field training exercise (FTX) of Rapid Trident 2019, Sept. 24, 2019, near Yavoriv, ... More