510th Fighter Squadron - F-16s Head to Estonia for Training

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F-16s Head to Estonia for Training

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Airmen and aircraft assigned to the 31st Fighter Wing departed Aviano Air Base, Italy, March 20, 2015 to participate in bilateral training with the Estonian air force and simultaneous but unrelated training with the Finnish and Swedish air forces in their airspace.

The 510th Fighter Squadron will launch sorties from Ämari Air Base, Estonia, March 20 through April 17. Training with the Estonian air force will take place on nearby Tapa Range with Estonian Joint Terminal Attack Controllers. The focus is to maintain joint readiness while enhancing interoperability with a NATO ally, particularly in the F-16 Fighting Falcon's Forward Air Controller (Airborne) mission. The other training event with the Finnish and Swedish air forces will focus on air-to-air tactics that also increases interoperability.

"Through these strengthened relationships and engagements with our allies and partners, the U.S. demonstrates its shared commitment to a safe and secure Eastern Europe," said Lt. Col. Christopher Austin, 510th FS commander. "Even as we're strengthening ties with our proven, indispensable European partners, the training conducted is going to enhance our ability to employ our aircraft as multi-role fighters."

Approximately 280 Airmen and 14 Vipers from Team Aviano will work alongside their Estonian partners, who have become a key example of pursuing the smart defense endorsed by Gen. Philip M. Breedlove, Supreme Allied Commander Europe and Gen. Frank Gorenc, NATO Allied Air Command and U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa commander.

"The FAC (A) mission is one of the most challenging missions we engage in," said Austin. "It enables us to provide precision support to troops in contact with the enemy, and training on it with our Estonian partners leverages specialization--a cornerstone of smart defense."

Estonia first hosted U.S. Air Force aircraft during the second Baltic Challenge in 1997 when a C-130 Hercules landed at Ämari. This exercise was a key Partnership for Peace program training event. Estonia, Finland, and Sweden all joined the PFP in 1994, and membership has grown to 22 countries today. Estonia joined NATO in 2004, and in September 2009, Tallinn International Airport hosted 2 F-15E Strike Eagles from the 494th FS for a NATO training exercise. Ämari welcomed A-10 Warthogs from the Michigan Air National Guard in June 2012 for Saber Strike.

This month's training opportunity with the Finnish and Swedish air forces is another important step in growing the scope and success of U.S. Air Force's "Forward-Ready-Now!" posture in the European theater, and affords the 31st FW Wyverns another tremendous opportunity to hone their operational skills from a forward operating location.

3/20/2015 - AVIANO AIR BASE, Italy
by 31st Fighter Wing Public Affairs

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon takes off from Aviano Air Base, Italy March, 20, 2015. Airmen and aircraft assigned to the 31st Fighter Wing will participate in bilateral training with the Estonian air force and simultaneous but unrelated training with the Finnish and Swedish air forces in their airspace. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Evelyn Chavez/Released)
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Two U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons cross the flightline at Ämari Air Base, Estonia, March 24, 2015. The fighter jets are from the 510th Fighter Squadron at Aviano Air Base, Italy, and will continue training with the Estonian air force through April 17. The focus is to maintain joint readiness while enhancing interoperability with a NATO ally, particularly in the F-16’s Forward Air Controller (Airborne) mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Chrissy Best/Released)
Amari Flying Training Deployment
U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons from the 510th Fighter Squadron taxi across the flightline at Ämari Air Base, Estonia, during a training mission March 24, 2015. U.S. Airmen from Aviano Air Base, Italy, are participating in bilateral training with the Estonian air force as well as simultaneous but unrelated training with the Finnish and Swedish air forces in their airspace. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Chrissy Best/Released)
Amari Flying Training Deployment
U.S. Air Force Capt. Thomas Dowd and Capt. Kalev Piirisild, Amari FTD project officers for the U.S. and Estonia, respectively, converse in front of an F-16 Fighting Falcon at Ämari Air Base, Estonia on April 1, 2015. At the invitation of the Estonian government, approximately 300 U.S. personnel from the 31st Fighter Wing are participating in bilateral training with Estonians to maintain joint readiness while building interoperability capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Chrissy Best/Released)
Amari Flying Training Deployment
Capt. Kalev Piirisild, Ämari FTD project officer, converses with a U.S. pilot in front of an F-16 Fighting Falcon at Ämari Air Base, Estonia on April 1, 2015. At the invitation of the Estonian government, approximately 300 U.S. personnel from the 31st Fighter Wing are participating in bilateral training with Estonians to maintain joint readiness while building interoperability capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Chrissy Best/Released)
Amari Flying Training Deployment
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U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons from the 510th Fighter Squadron take off from the flightline at Ämari Air Base, Estonia, during a training mission March 24, 2015. U.S. Airmen from Aviano Air Base, Italy, are participating in bilateral training with the Estonian air force as well as simultaneous but unrelated training with the Finnish and Swedish air forces in their airspace. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Chrissy Best/Released)
Amari flying training deployment
U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons from the 510th Fighter Squadron take off from the flightline at Ämari Air Base, Estonia, during a training mission March 24, 2015. U.S. Airmen from Aviano Air Base, Italy, are participating in bilateral training with the Estonian air force as well as simultaneous but unrelated training with the Finnish and Swedish air forces in their airspace. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Chrissy Best/Released)
Amari flying training deployment
U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons from the 510th Fighter Squadron take off from the flightline at Ämari Air Base, Estonia, during a training mission March 24, 2015. U.S. Airmen from Aviano Air Base, Italy, are participating in bilateral training with the Estonian air force as well as simultaneous but unrelated training with the Finnish and Swedish air forces in their airspace. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Chrissy Best/Released)
Amari flying training deployment
U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons from the 510th Fighter Squadron take off from the flightline at Ämari Air Base, Estonia, during a training mission March 24, 2015. U.S. Airmen from Aviano Air Base, Italy, are participating in bilateral training with the Estonian air force as well as simultaneous but unrelated training with the Finnish and Swedish air forces in their airspace. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Chrissy Best/Released)
Amari flying training deployment
U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons from the 510th Fighter Squadron take off from the flightline at Ämari Air Base, Estonia, during a training mission March 24, 2015. U.S. Airmen from Aviano Air Base, Italy, are participating in bilateral training with the Estonian air force as well as simultaneous but unrelated training with the Finnish and Swedish air forces in their airspace. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Chrissy Best/Released)
Amari flying training deployment
A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon crosses the flightline at Ämari Air Base, Estonia, March 24, 2015. The fighter jets are from the 510th Fighter Squadron at Aviano Air Base, Italy, and will continue training with the Estonian air force through April 17. The focus is to maintain joint readiness while enhancing interoperability with a NATO ally, particularly in the F-16’s Forward Air Controller (Airborne) mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Chrissy Best/Released)
Amari flying training deployment
Two U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons cross the flightline at Ämari Air Base, Estonia, March 24, 2015. The fighter jets are from the 510th Fighter Squadron at Aviano Air Base, Italy, and will continue training with the Estonian air force through April 17. The focus is to maintain joint readiness while enhancing interoperability with a NATO ally, particularly in the F-16’s Forward Air Controller (Airborne) mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Chrissy Best/Released)
Amari flying training deployment
Two U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons cross the flightline at Ämari Air Base, Estonia, March 24, 2015. The fighter jets are from the 510th Fighter Squadron at Aviano Air Base, Italy, and will continue training with the Estonian air force through April 17. The focus is to maintain joint readiness while enhancing interoperability with a NATO ally, particularly in the F-16’s Forward Air Controller (Airborne) mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Chrissy Best/Released)
Amari flying training deployment
Two U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons cross the flightline at Ämari Air Base, Estonia, March 24, 2015. The fighter jets are from the 510th Fighter Squadron at Aviano Air Base, Italy, and will continue training with the Estonian air force through April 17. The focus is to maintain joint readiness while enhancing interoperability with a NATO ally, particularly in the F-16’s Forward Air Controller (Airborne) mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Chrissy Best/Released)
Amari flying training deployment
U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons from the 510th Fighter Squadron taxi across the flightline at Ämari Air Base, Estonia, during a training mission March 24, 2015. U.S. Airmen from Aviano Air Base, Italy, are participating in bilateral training with the Estonian air force as well as simultaneous but unrelated training with the Finnish and Swedish air forces in their airspace. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Chrissy Best/Released)
Amari flying training deployment
Three U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons from the 510th Fighter Squadron taxi across the flightline at Ämari Air Base, Estonia, during a training mission March 24, 2015. U.S. Airmen from Aviano Air Base, Italy, are participating in bilateral training with the Estonian air force as well as simultaneous but unrelated training with the Finnish and Swedish air forces in their airspace. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Chrissy Best/Released)
Amari flying training deployment
Four U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons from the 510th Fighter Squadron taxi across the flightline at Ämari Air Base, Estonia, during a training mission March 24, 2015. U.S. Airmen from Aviano Air Base, Italy, are participating in bilateral training with the Estonian air force as well as simultaneous but unrelated training with the Finnish and Swedish air forces in their airspace. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Chrissy Best/Released)
Amari flying training deployment
A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon from the 510th Fighter Squadron taxi across the flightline at Ämari Air Base, Estonia, during a training mission March 24, 2015. U.S. Airmen from Aviano Air Base, Italy, are participating in bilateral training with the Estonian air force as well as simultaneous but unrelated training with the Finnish and Swedish air forces in their airspace. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Chrissy Best/Released)
Amari flying training deployment
Three U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons from the 510th Fighter Squadron taxi across the flightline at Ämari Air Base, Estonia, during a training mission March 24, 2015. U.S. Airmen from Aviano Air Base, Italy, are participating in bilateral training with the Estonian air force as well as simultaneous but unrelated training with the Finnish and Swedish air forces in their airspace. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Chrissy Best/Released)
Amari flying training deployment
U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon from the 510th Fighter Squadron takes off from the flightline at Ämari Air Base, Estonia, during a training mission March 24, 2015. U.S. Airmen from Aviano Air Base, Italy, are participating in bilateral training with the Estonian air force as well as simultaneous but unrelated training with the Finnish and Swedish air forces in their airspace. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Chrissy Best/Released)
Amari flying training deployment
U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon from the 510th Fighter Squadron takes off from the flightline at Ämari Air Base, Estonia, during a training mission March 24, 2015. U.S. Airmen from Aviano Air Base, Italy, are participating in bilateral training with the Estonian air force as well as simultaneous but unrelated training with the Finnish and Swedish air forces in their airspace. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Chrissy Best/Released)
Amari flying training deployment
A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon from the 510th Fighter Squadron fly over the Tapa Range prior to dropping training ordnance March 25, 2015. At the invitation of the Estonian government, Airmen of the 31st Fighter Wing from Aviano Air Base, Italy, are participating in the Estonian Defense Force led event to maintain joint readiness while enhancing interoperability with a NATO ally. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Chrissy Best/Released)
Amari flying training deployment
A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon from the 510th Fighter Squadron fly over the Tapa Range prior to dropping training ordnance March 25, 2015. At the invitation of the Estonian government, Airmen of the 31st Fighter Wing from Aviano Air Base, Italy, are participating in the Estonian Defense Force led event to maintain joint readiness while enhancing interoperability with a NATO ally. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Chrissy Best/Released)
Amari flying training deployment
A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon from the 510th Fighter Squadron flies over the Tapa Range prior to dropping training ordnance March 25, 2015. At the invitation of the Estonian government, Airmen of the 31st Fighter Wing from Aviano Air Base, Italy, are participating in the Estonian Defense Force led event to maintain joint readiness while enhancing interoperability with a NATO ally. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Chrissy Best/Released)
Amari flying training deployment
A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon from the 510th Fighter Squadron fly over the Tapa Range prior to dropping training ordnance March 25, 2015. At the invitation of the Estonian government, Airmen of the 31st Fighter Wing from Aviano Air Base, Italy, are participating in the Estonian Defense Force led event to maintain joint readiness while enhancing interoperability with a NATO ally. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Chrissy Best/Released)
Amari flying training deployment
A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon from the 510th Fighter Squadron drops training ordnance over the Tapa Range, Estonia, March 25, 2015. At the invitation of the Estonian government, Airmen of the 31st Fighter Wing from Aviano Air Base, Italy, are participating in the Estonian Defense Force led event to maintain joint readiness while enhancing interoperability with a NATO ally. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Chrissy Best/Released)
Amari flying training deployment
A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon from the 510th Fighter Squadron drops training ordnance over the Tapa Range, Estonia, March 25, 2015. At the invitation of the Estonian government, Airmen of the 31st Fighter Wing from Aviano Air Base, Italy, are participating in the Estonian Defense Force led event to maintain joint readiness while enhancing interoperability with a NATO ally. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Chrissy Best/Released)
Amari flying training deployment
Two U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons from the 510th Fighter Squadron fly over the Tapa Range prior to dropping training ordnance March 25, 2015. At the invitation of the Estonian government, Airmen of the 31st Fighter Wing from Aviano Air Base, Italy, are participating in the Estonian Defense Force led event to maintain joint readiness while enhancing interoperability with a NATO ally. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Chrissy Best/Released)
Amari flying training deployment
A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon from the 510th Fighter Squadron flies over the Tapa Range prior to dropping training ordnance March 25, 2015. At the invitation of the Estonian government, Airmen of the 31st Fighter Wing from Aviano Air Base, Italy, are participating in the Estonian Defense Force led event to maintain joint readiness while enhancing interoperability with a NATO ally. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Chrissy Best/Released)
Amari flying training deployment
A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon from the 510th Fighter Squadron fliews over the Tapa Range prior to dropping training ordnance March 25, 2015. At the invitation of the Estonian government, Airmen of the 31st Fighter Wing from Aviano Air Base, Italy, are participating in the Estonian Defense Force led event to maintain joint readiness while enhancing interoperability with a NATO ally. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Chrissy Best/Released)
Amari flying training deployment
A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon from the 510th Fighter Squadron drops training ordnance over the Tapa Range, Estonia, April 8, 2015. At the invitation of the Estonian government, Airmen of the 31st Fighter Wing from Aviano Air Base, Italy, are participating in the Estonian Defense Force led event to maintain joint readiness while enhancing interoperability with a NATO ally. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Chrissy Best/Released)
Amari flying training deployment
A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon from the 510th Fighter Squadron drops training ordnance over the Tapa Range, Estonia, April 8, 2015. At the invitation of the Estonian government, Airmen of the 31st Fighter Wing from Aviano Air Base, Italy, are participating in the Estonian Defense Force led event to maintain joint readiness while enhancing interoperability with a NATO ally. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Chrissy Best/Released)
Amari flying training deployment
A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon from the 510th Fighter Squadron drops training ordnance over the Tapa Range, Estonia, April 8, 2015. At the invitation of the Estonian government, Airmen of the 31st Fighter Wing from Aviano Air Base, Italy, are participating in the Estonian Defense Force led event to maintain joint readiness while enhancing interoperability with a NATO ally. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Chrissy Best/Released)
Amari flying training deployment
A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon from the 510th Fighter Squadron drops training ordnance over the Tapa Range, Estonia, April 8, 2015. At the invitation of the Estonian government, Airmen of the 31st Fighter Wing from Aviano Air Base, Italy, are participating in the Estonian Defense Force led event to maintain joint readiness while enhancing interoperability with a NATO ally. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Chrissy Best/Released)
Amari flying training deployment
Lt. Col. Christopher Austin, 510th Fighter Squadron commander, conducts interviews with Estonian and international media immediately following an F-16 Fighting Falcon fly-over demonstration and the dropping of training ordnance over the Tapa Range, Estonia, April 8, 2015. At the invitation of the Estonian government, approximately 300 U.S. personnel from the 31st Fighter Wing are participating in bilateral training with Estonians to maintain joint readiness while building interoperability capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Chrissy Best/Released)
Amari flying training deployment
A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon departs Ämari Air Base, Estonia, for Aviano Air Base, Italy, after completing a monthlong training mission April 17, 2015. At the invitation of the Estonian government, approximately 300 U.S. personnel from the 31st Fighter Wing are participating in bilateral training with Estonians to maintain joint readiness while building interoperability capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Chrissy Best/Released)
Amari flying training deployment
A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon departs Ämari Air Base, Estonia, for Aviano Air Base, Italy, after completing a monthlong training mission April 17, 2015. At the invitation of the Estonian government, approximately 300 U.S. personnel from the 31st Fighter Wing are participating in bilateral training with Estonians to maintain joint readiness while building interoperability capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Chrissy Best/Released)
Amari flying training deployment
A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon departs Ämari Air Base, Estonia, for Aviano Air Base, Italy, after completing a monthlong training mission April 17, 2015. At the invitation of the Estonian government, approximately 300 U.S. personnel from the 31st Fighter Wing are participating in bilateral training with Estonians to maintain joint readiness while building interoperability capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Chrissy Best/Released)
Amari flying training deployment
A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon departs Ämari Air Base, Estonia, for Aviano Air Base, Italy, after completing a monthlong training mission April 17, 2015. At the invitation of the Estonian government, approximately 300 U.S. personnel from the 31st Fighter Wing are participating in bilateral training with Estonians to maintain joint readiness while building interoperability capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Chrissy Best/Released)
Amari flying training deployment
A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon departs Ämari Air Base, Estonia, for Aviano Air Base, Italy, after completing a monthlong training mission April 17, 2015. At the invitation of the Estonian government, approximately 300 U.S. personnel from the 31st Fighter Wing are participating in bilateral training with Estonians to maintain joint readiness while building interoperability capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Chrissy Best/Released)
Amari flying training deployment
Three U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons from the 510th Fighter Squadron approach the Ämari Air Base flightline to begin their initial breaking for landing separation in Estonia March 20, 2015. The 510th FS from Aviano Air Base, Italy, will conduct training missions from Ämari Air Base March 20 through April 17. The focus is to maintain joint readiness while enhancing interoperability with a NATO ally, particularly in the F-16 Fighting Falcon's Forward Air Controller (Airborne) mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Samantha Konieczny/Released)
Lt. Col. Christopher Austin, 510th Fighter Squadron commander, conducts interviews with Estonian media immediately following an opening ceremony for the U.S. and Estonian training event March 20, 2015, at Ämari Air Base, Estonia. Approximately 280 Airmen and 14 F-16 Fighting Falcons from Aviano Air Base, Italy, are participating in training that focuses on maintaining joint readiness while enhancing interoperability with a NATO ally, particularly in the F-16 Fighting Falcon's Forward Air Controller (Airborne) mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Samantha Konieczny/Released)
U.S. Air Force and Estonian air force Airmen from stand in formation during an opening ceremony held at Ämari Air Base, Estonia, March 20, 2015. Ceremony attendees welcomed 280 Airmen and 14 F-16 Fighting Falcons from 510th Fighter Squadron stationed at Aviano Air Base, Italy. U.S. Airmen will work alongside their Estonian partners to participate in bilateral training with the Estonian air force as well as simultaneous but unrelated training with the Finnish and Swedish air forces in their airspace. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Chrissy Best/Released)
Sven Mikser, the minister of defence of the Republic of Estonia, speaks to Airmen of the U.S. and Estonian air forces during an opening ceremony held at Ämari Air Base, Estonia, March 20, 2015. Ceremony attendees welcomed 280 Airmen and 14 F-16 Fighting Falcons from 510th Fighter Squadron stationed at Aviano Air Base, Italy. U.S. Airmen will work alongside their Estonian partners to participate in bilateral training with the Estonian air force as well as simultaneous but unrelated training with the Finnish and Swedish air forces in their airspace. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Chrissy Best/Released)
U.S. Air Force and Estonian air force Airmen from stand in formation during an opening ceremony held at Ämari Air Base, Estonia, March 20, 2015. Ceremony attendees welcomed 280 Airmen and 14 F-16 Fighting Falcons from 510th Fighter Squadron stationed at Aviano Air Base, Italy. U.S. Airmen will work alongside their Estonian partners to participate in bilateral training with the Estonian air force as well as simultaneous but unrelated training with the Finnish and Swedish air forces in their airspace. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Chrissy Best/Released)
A U.S. and Estonian opening ceremony is held at Ämari Air Base, Estonia, March 20, 2015. Ceremony attendees welcomed 280 Airmen and 14 F-16 Fighting Falcons from 510th Fighter Squadron based at Aviano Air Base, Italy. U.S. Airmen will work alongside their Estonian partners to participate in bilateral training with the Estonian air force as well as simultaneous but unrelated training with the Finnish and Swedish air forces in their airspace. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Chrissy Best/Released)
A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon from Aviano Air Base, Italy, parks on the Ämari Air Base flightline after a three and a half-hour flight from Italy, March 20, 2015. The 510th FS will launch training flights from Ämari Air Base March 20 through April 17. The focus is to maintain joint readiness while enhancing interoperability with a NATO ally, particularly in the F-16 Fighting Falcon's Forward Air Controller (Airborne) mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Samantha Konieczny/Released)
Airman 1st Class Christopher Walker, assistant dedicated crew chief, assigned to the 510th Fighter Squadron, marshals in an F-16 Fighting Falcon at Ämari Air Base, Estonia, March 31, 2015. At the invitation of the Estonian government, approximately 300 U.S. personnel from the 31st Fighter Wing are participating in bilateral training with Estonians to maintain joint readiness while building interoperability capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Chrissy Best/Released)
Amari flying training deployment
Airman 1st Class Christopher Walker, assistant dedicated crew chief, assigned to the 510th Fighter Squadron, marshals in an F-16 Fighting Falcon at Ämari Air Base, Estonia, March 31, 2015. At the invitation of the Estonian government, approximately 300 U.S. personnel from the 31st Fighter Wing are participating in bilateral training with Estonians to maintain joint readiness while building interoperability capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Chrissy Best/Released)
Amari flying training deployment
U. S. Air Force Capt. Jarred Epstein, an F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot with the 510th Fighter Squadron, prepares to exit the jet after landing at Ämari Air Base Estonia, March 31, 2015. At the invitation of the Estonian government, approximately 300 U.S. personnel from the 31st Fighter Wing are participating in bilateral training with Estonians to maintain joint readiness while building interoperability capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Chrissy Best/Released)
Amari flying training deployment
Airman 1st Class Obadiyah Ivens, assistant dedicated crew chief assigned to the 510th Fighter Squadron, completes post recovery procedures on an F-16 Fighting Falcon at Ämari Air Base, Estonia, March 31, 2015. At the invitation of the Estonian government, approximately 300 U.S. personnel from the 31st Fighter Wing are participating in bilateral training with Estonians to maintain joint readiness while building interoperability capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Chrissy Best/Released)
Amari flying training deployment
Airman 1st Class Christopher Walker, assistant dedicated crew chief, assigned to the 510th Fighter Squadron, completes post recovery procedures on an F-16 Fighting Falcon at Ämari Air Base, Estonia, March 31, 2015. The fighter jets are from the 510th Fighter Squadron at Aviano Air Base, Italy, and will continue training with the Estonian air force through April 17. The focus is to maintain joint readiness while enhancing interoperability with a NATO ally, particularly in the F-16’s Forward Air Controller (Airborne) mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Chrissy Best/Released)
Amari flying training deployment
U. S. Air Force Capt. Jarred Epstein, an F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot with the 510th Fighter Squadron, walks away from his jet after landing at Ämari Air Base Estonia, March 31, 2015. At the invitation of the Estonian government, approximately 300 U.S. personnel from the 31st Fighter Wing are participating in bilateral training with Estonians to maintain joint readiness while building interoperability capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Chrissy Best/Released)
Amari flying training deployment
U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon from the 510th Fighter Squadron taxi across the flightline at Ämari Air Base, Estonia, during a training mission March 31, 2015. At the invitation of the Estonian government, approximately 300 U.S. personnel from the 31st Fighter Wing are participating in bilateral training with Estonians to maintain joint readiness while building interoperability capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Chrissy Best/Released)
Amari flying training deployment
U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon from the 510th Fighter Squadron taxi across the flightline at Ämari Air Base, Estonia, during a training mission March 31, 2015. The fighter jets are from the 510th Fighter Squadron at Aviano Air Base, Italy, and will continue training with the Estonian air force through April 17. The focus is to maintain joint readiness while enhancing interoperability with a NATO ally, particularly in the F-16’s Forward Air Controller (Airborne) mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Chrissy Best/Released)
Amari flying training deployment