Safe Skies 2011 is a military-to-military exchange
Safe Skies 2011 is a military-to-military exchange between the U.S., Ukraine and Poland to enhance airspace security over the Ukraine and Poland in preparation for Eurocup 2012. (Photo by: Tech. Sgt. Charles Va... More
A C-17 from the Mississippi Air National Guard lands
A C-17 from the Mississippi Air National Guard lands at Mirgorod Air Base, Ukraine, to deliver equipment and personnel taking part in Safe Skies 2011 July 16. Safe Skies 2011 is a military-to-military exchange ... More
An Air National Guard F-16C taxis down the ramp at
An Air National Guard F-16C taxis down the ramp at Mirgorod Air Base, Ukraine, preparing to be intercepted by Ukrainian SU-27s during Safe Skies 2011. Safe Skies 2011 is a joint Ukraine, Poland, U.S. aerial exc... More
SAFE SKIES 2011 is a military-to-military exchange
SAFE SKIES 2011 is a military-to-military exchange between the U.S., Ukraine and Poland to enhance airspace security over the Ukraine and Poland in preparation for Eurocup 2012. (Photo by: Tech. Sgt. Charles Vaughn)
Lt. Col. Robert Swertfager, 144th Fighter Wing California
Lt. Col. Robert Swertfager, 144th Fighter Wing California Air National Guard, discusses the itinerary for Safe Skies 2011 with his Ukrainian counterparts, July 16. Safe Skies 2011 is a State Partnership program... More
Airmen from the California and Alabama Air National
Airmen from the California and Alabama Air National Guards ride a C-17 in route to Safe Skies 2011 July 15. Safe Skies 2011 is a military-to-military exchange between the U.S., Ukraine and Poland to enhance air... More
Lt. Gen. Vasyl Nikiforov (Ukrainian Dept. Commander
Lt. Gen. Vasyl Nikiforov (Ukrainian Dept. Commander of Ukraine air force) and Lt. Col. Robert Swertfager (SAFE SKIES 2011 Project Officer) covers on the ramp at Mirgorod Air Base, Ukraine; in preparation for SA... More
SAFE SKIES 2011 is a military-to-military exchange
SAFE SKIES 2011 is a military-to-military exchange between the U.S., Ukraine and Poland to enhance airspace security over the Ukraine and Poland in preparation for Eurocup 2012.
Capt. John Weldon sits with his Ukraine partner in
Capt. John Weldon sits with his Ukraine partner in the Ground Control Intercept cell at Mirgorod Air Base Ukraine participating in Safe Skies 2011. Safe Skies 2011 is a joint Ukraine, Poland, U.S. aerial exchange event.
Two Air National Guard F-16s fly in formation with
Two Air National Guard F-16s fly in formation with two Ukraine SU-27s over Mirgorod Air Base, Ukraine while a chase plane sits in the background. The Air National Guard is in Ukraine supporting SAFE SKIES 2011,... More
Lined-up and ready to go, seven Air National Guard
Lined-up and ready to go, seven Air National Guard F-16C/Ds sit on the ramp at Mirgorod Air Base, Ukraine. The Air National Guard is in Ukraine supporting SAFE SKIES 2011, a two-week multinational flying event ... More
Members of the California and Alabama Air National
Members of the California and Alabama Air National Guards arrive at Mirgorod Air Base, Ukraine, July 16, 2011, to take part in Safe Skies 2011. Safe Skies 2011 is a military-to-military exchange between the US,... More
Safe Skies 2011 is a military-to-military exchange
Safe Skies 2011 is a military-to-military exchange between the U.S., Ukraine and Poland to enhance airspace security over the Ukraine and Poland in preparation for Eurocup 2012.
Lt. Gen. Vasyl Nikiforov, Deputy Commander of the
Lt. Gen. Vasyl Nikiforov, Deputy Commander of the Ukrainian Air Force stands with Col. Scott Patten, 187th Fighter Wing Commander poses with the joint Ukraine-U.S. Air National Guard team at the conclusion of ... More
A Ukrainian SU-27 fighter aircraft taxies by an Alabama
A Ukrainian SU-27 fighter aircraft taxies by an Alabama Air National Guard aircraft at Mirgorod Air Base, Ukraine. The Air National Guard is in Ukraine supporting SAFE SKIES 2011, a two-week multinational flyin... More
Capt. Steve Strandburg, from the Alabama Air National
Capt. Steve Strandburg, from the Alabama Air National Guard prepares to fly Lt. Gen. Serhiy Onyschenko in an Air National Guard F-16D for an orientation flight at Mirgorod Air Base, Ukraine, during Safe Skies 2... More
Lt. Gen. Vasyl Nikiforov and Lt. Gen. Don Ralph Nikiforov
Lt. Gen. Vasyl Nikiforov and Lt. Gen. Don Ralph Nikiforov sit in a Ukrainian SU-27 preparing for their upcoming flight at Mirgorod Air Base, Ukraine, during Safe Skies 2011, July 22.
Capt. Frank Prokop, a F-16 pilot from the Alabama Air
Capt. Frank Prokop, a F-16 pilot from the Alabama Air National Guard, sits in the back seat of a Ukrainian SU-27 before his orientation ride July 19, 2011 with Ukraine Col. Oleh Ges flying in the front seat dur... More
Lt. Col. Kirk Toomey, a F-16 pilot from the California
Lt. Col. Kirk Toomey, a F-16 pilot from the California Air National Guard, prepares to taxi his F-16D with Lt. Col. Dmytro Fisher from Migorod Air Base Ukraine during Safe Skies 2011. Safe Skies 2011 is a join... More
Lt. Gen. Vasyl Nikiforov, Lt. Gen. Serhiy Onyschenko,
Lt. Gen. Vasyl Nikiforov, Lt. Gen. Serhiy Onyschenko, Maj. Gen. Don Ralph and Col. Scott Patten stand with Maj. Gen. Paul Brown as he conducts a press conference at Mirgorod Air Base, Ukraine, during Safe Skies... More
Maintenance crews from the California and Alabama Air
Maintenance crews from the California and Alabama Air National Guard replace an Air Data Controller on an F-16 during Safe Skies 2011. The Air National Guard is in Ukraine supporting Safe Skies 2011, a two-week... More
SAFE SKIES 2011 is a military-to-military exchange
SAFE SKIES 2011 is a military-to-military exchange between the U.S., Ukraine and Poland to enhance airspace security over the Ukraine and Poland in preparation for Eurocup 2012. (Photo by: Tech. Sgt. Charles Vaughn)
Safe Skies 2011 is a military-to-military exchange
Safe Skies 2011 is a military-to-military exchange between the U.S., Ukraine and Poland to enhance airspace security over the Ukraine and Poland in preparation for Eurocup 2012.
Maj. Gen. Don Ralph and Lt. Gen. Vasyl Nikiforov stand
Maj. Gen. Don Ralph and Lt. Gen. Vasyl Nikiforov stand in front of an Ukrainian SU-27 discussing their upcoming flight at Mirgorod Air Base, Ukraine, during Safe Skies 2011, July 22.
An Alabama F-16C taxis in front of Ukrainian SU-27s
An Alabama F-16C taxis in front of Ukrainian SU-27s and MIG-29s, on the ramp at Mirgorod Air Base, Ukraine. This aircraft is the first Air National Guard fighter to ever land on Ukrainian soil in preparation f... More
The Ukrainian Air Force pilots pose with the California
The Ukrainian Air Force pilots pose with the California and Alabama Air National Guard after they shared the customary bread at Mirgorod Air Base, Ukraine; in preparation for SAFE SKIES 2011, a joint Ukraine, P... More
Col. Scott Patten climbs into a SU-27 at Mirgorod Air
Col. Scott Patten climbs into a SU-27 at Mirgorod Air Base during Safe Skies 2011. Safe Skies 2011 is a military-to-military exchange between the U.S., Ukraine and Poland to enhance airspace security over the U... More
Lt. Col. Brian Peterson takes a piece of bread during
Lt. Col. Brian Peterson takes a piece of bread during a Ukrainian custom immediately following the landing of the F-16s on the ramp of Mirgorod Air Base, Ukraine; in preparation for SAFE SKIES 2011, a joint Ukr... More
An Alabama F-16C makes a pass over Mirgorod Air Base,
An Alabama F-16C makes a pass over Mirgorod Air Base, Ukraine; in preparation for SAFE SKIES 2011, a joint Ukraine, Poland, U.S., exchange event in Ukraine. (Photo by: Tech. Sgt. Charles Vaughn)
An Air National Guard F-16C performs a barrier test
An Air National Guard F-16C performs a barrier test at Mirgorod Air Base, Ukraine. The Air National Guard is in Ukraine supporting Safe Skies 2011, a two-week multinational flying event preparing Ukraine and Po... More
Maj. Gen. Paul Brown, Chief Master Sgt. Michael Cone
Maj. Gen. Paul Brown, Chief Master Sgt. Michael Cone and Maj. Gen. Don Ralph converse before a press conference at Mirgorod Air Base, Ukraine, during Safe Skies 2011, July 22.
Orientation flight - Defense imagery management operations center
Capt. Steve Strandburg, a pilot with the Alabama Air National Guard, prepares to fly Lt. Gen. Serhiy Onyschenko, the commander of the Ukranian Air Force, in an Air National Guard F-16D for an orientation flight... More
Maj. Gen. Don Ralph and Col. Scott Patten stand at
Maj. Gen. Don Ralph and Col. Scott Patten stand at a press conference at Mirgorod Air Base, Ukraine, during Safe Skies 2011, July 22.
Master Sgt. Lance Smith, a propulsion supervisor from
Master Sgt. Lance Smith, a propulsion supervisor from the Alabama Air National Guard, carries a test set to work on an F-16 while assisting in Safe Skies 2011 at Mirgorod Air Base, Ukraine. The Air National Gua... More
Senior Master Sgt. Art Cano and Tech. Sgt. Miguel Hernandez
Senior Master Sgt. Art Cano and Tech. Sgt. Miguel Hernandez from the California Air National Guard unload a Mississippi Air National Guard C-17 at Mirgorord Air Base during Safe Skies 2011. The Air National Gua... More
Two Air National Guard F-16C fighter aircraft taxi
Two Air National Guard F-16C fighter aircraft taxi down the flightline at Mirgorod Air Base Ukraine, preparing to take off for an air sovereignty mission on July 19, in the background is a Ukraine AN-26. The Ai... More
An Ukrainian SU-27 takes off from Mirgorod Air Base,
An Ukrainian SU-27 takes off from Mirgorod Air Base, Ukraine, while two Air National Guard F-16Cs rest in the foreground. The Air National Guard is in Ukraine supporting SAFE SKIES 2011, a two-week multinationa... More