Colombian Air Force Airmen arrive at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., from a Colombian 767 Multi-Mission Tanker Transport aircraft at July 5, 2018. The Colombian Air Force will be training with the Arizona Air National Guard’s 162nd Wing while at Davis-Monthan AFB in preparation for Red Flag 18-3. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Angela Ruiz)



A Colombian Air Force pilot shakes hands with U.S. Air Force Airmen upon arriving at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., July 5, 2018. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Angela Ruiz)





A Colombian Air Force Kfir fighter jet taxis after landing at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., July 5, 2018. Six Colombian Kfirs from the Combat Squadron No. 111, arrived to train with the 162nd Wing’s F-16s in preparation for Red Flag 18-3. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Angela Ruiz)


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Another picture from the Colombian Air Force. They Crew and support personel are now in Davis Monthan Air Force Base getting ready for Red Flag 2018

 
Colombian Air Force delegation lands at Davis Montan Air Base to perform Lightning 3 exercise.

Culminated the transfer of the aircraft, crews and personnel of the Colombian Air Force that will be part of the exercise Lightning 3 whose headquarters, the Base "Davis Montan" in Tucson, Arizona, will be the last stop before Red Flag 2018.

Upon his arrival at the headquarters of the 12th Air Force of the United States, Brigadier General Pablo Enrique García Valencia, commander of the Colombian delegation, was received by Lieutenant General Mark Kelly, commander of the USAF unit, with whom he exchanged patches in a sense and representative act of the combat pilots, which consolidates the existing fraternity between the two air forces.

Next to initiate flights and airoperations in the United States. Lighting 3 will consolidate the training, expertise and experience of men and women who safeguard the airspace, facing international challenges thanks to the extended reach capability of the Colombian Air Force.







 
Colombian Air Force delegation in Davis Monthan AFB is getting ready for Red Flag.

COLOMBIAN AIR FORCE
EXPEDITIONAL TASK FORCE RED FLAG 2018


Tucson, Arizona (United States), July 9, 2018

Kfir, KC767, A10 and F16 aircraft are part of the "Lightning 3" exercise carried out by the Air Forces of the United States and Colombia.

With the participation of combat squadrons of Kfir planes, A-10, F-16 and a Colombioan Air Force tanker KC767, it formally started the "Lightning " exercise in its third edition, the first to be held in North American territory, to where the pilots traveled, national crews and aircraft to meet this important appointment prior to Red Flag 2018, which evaluates the training and experience of these military whose mission is to safeguard the airspace.

The Colombian aircraft will be measured for five days, based on launch at Davis-Monthan AFB, advancing air-to-air and air-to-ground missions with combat aircraft of the Arizona National Guard, in combined operations under NATO parameters, whose strategic objective is standardize the procedures used by the two air forces to operate as hemispheric allies in the defense of positions and the extended operation capacity thanks to the KC767 Tanker that, with its delivery of fuel in flight, allows the participating combat aircraft to expand the range, autonomy and power of superior aviation.

During the development of the military exercises, the Colombian squad will initially form a defense team facing the F16 and A10, then receive the support of the "Bulldog" A10 and will attack important targets that will be guarded by the squads assigned for that purpose, culminating the trainings with missions where the Kfir squadron will divide itself, to form elements that can defend or attack certain positions located on American territory.

"Lightning 3" becomes the last stop before facing Red Flag 2018, the most important air combat exercise in the world and which will be attended by the Colombian Air Force for the second time after successfully participating in 2012.

Source: Colombian Air Force Strategic Communications















 
COLOMBIAN AIR FORCE
EXPEDITIONAL TASK FORCE RED FLAG 2018


Colombian Air Force

Electronic War Squadrons from Colombia and the United States exchange experiences in Davis-Monthan AFB.

The interaction between the United States Air Forces and Colombia during the "Lightning 3" exercise that takes place in Tucson, Arizona has allowed the consolidation of relations and agreements between their pilots and homologous crews, exchanging knowledge and experiences acquired in military operations.

As a result of this, the Air Defense Squadron, which is part of the Expeditionary Task Force, made a visit to the 41st and 43rd Electronic Combat Squadrons at the Davis-Monthan Air Base, to know the capabilities of the aircraft. both nations and their most relevant developments of the last decade.

During the meeting, Colombian officials learned about the electronic warfare EC-130H, in order to optimize the procedures that are carried out in Colombia with aircraft that fulfill this type of mission throughout the national territory.

Learning becomes immediately the best result of these military exercises of which Colombia is a part, providing the men and women of the air the preparation required to defend the interests of the Nation.

Source: Colombian Air Force Strategic Communications










 
Fuerzas Comando 2018


A Colombian competitor uses his Data of Previous Engagement (DOPE) during the zeroing of weapons for this year's Fuerzas Comando, July 15, 2018, on a shooting range in Panama City, Panama. Fuerzas Comando is an annual multinational special operational forces skills competition sponsored by U.S. Southern Command and hosted this year by the Ministry of Public Security, Panama. Through friendly competition, this exercise promotes interoperability, military-to-military relationships, increases training knowledge, and improves regional security. (U.S. Army Photo by Staff Sgt. Brian Ragin)
 
Fuerzas Comando Panama 2018









Snipers from several countries zero their weapons in preparation for Fuerzas Comando 2018 in Panama. Fuerzas Comando is an annual multinational special operational forces skills competition sponsored by U.S. Southern Command and hosted this year by the Ministry of Public Security, Panama. Through friendly competition, this exercise promotes interoperability, military-to-military relationships, increases training knowledge, and improves regional security.
 
Fuerzas Comando Opening Ceremony

Fuerzas Comando is an annual multinational special operations forces skills competition sponsored by U.S. Southern Command and hosted this year by the Ministry of Public Security, Panama. Through friendly competition, this exercise promotes interoperability, military-to-military relationships, increases training knowledge, and improves regional security.



















 
Gotta love the passing of the ceremonial BBQ torch! :p

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