Germany is preparing to host the biggest air deployment exercise in NATO's history, intended to impress allies and potential adversaries such as Russia. By The Associated Press
11 months ago Kabanuck crossed the final finish line in 43 hours, 18 minutes and 22 seconds, placing 183rd of 765 runners. Exercise Air Defender, slated for June 12-23, aims to project a united front in Europe as Russia's yearlong war in Ukraine slides toward stalemate. NATO’s eastern flank has become an ideal proving ground for America’s most advanced fighter jet. Some airmen complain on social media that they’re still flying missions too often in the "reset" phase. "Pacer Forge" is a faster-paced mock deployment that lasts two days rather than four. Troop levels are expected to remain stable for the foreseeable future. It's Halloween, so enjoy these otherworldly deployment tales. The Air Force is reimagining the role of the A-10C attack plane, a counterterrorism mainstay, for a new kind of fight. Up to 2,500 troops are authorized through September 2023. Load More