Everything in Place for Ample Strike

A worm’s eye view of a B-1B Lancer from the 7th Bomb Wing is seen at Royal Air Force Base Fairford, England, August 24, 2017. It is one of two B-1 bombers taking part in Exercise Ample Strike 2017. The exercise will focus on advanced air and land integration training, as well as strengthening interoperability between North Atlantic Treaty Organization allies and their partners. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Ted Daigle/released)

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Everything in Place for Ample Strike

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class, Austin Dick, 7th Bomb Wing Air Flight Equipment journeyman, assists Maj. Eric Alvarez with flight gear at Royal Air Force Base Fairford, England, August 24, 2017. Both airman are taking part in Exercise Ample Strike 2017. One of the goals of the exercise is to highlight commitment between U.S. and European partners to work jointly for the defense of the continent. While base out of the U.K., the bombers will conduct training in the Czech-Republic. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Ted Daigle/ released)

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U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class, Austin Dick, 7th Bomb Wing Air Flight Equipment journeyman, is completely focused as he helps a pilot with his flight gear at Royal Air Force Base, England, August 24, 2017. He is one of dozens of Airmen taking part in Exercise Ample Strike 2017. During the exercise, the U.S. will conduct training in the Czech-Republic with North Atlantic Treaty Organization partners and other allies to show its commitment to security on the European continent and strengthen total force integration between active duty and Reserve forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Ted Daigle/ released)

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A B-52 Stratofortress from the 307th Bomb Wing stands at the ready following its arrival at Royal Air Force Base, Fairford, England, August 24, 2017. The B-52, along with two B-1B Lancers, are on hand to participate in Exercise Ample Strike 2017. This annual exercise allows U.S. forces to train with their North Atlantic Treaty Organization allies and ensure interoperability on the European Continent. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Ted Daigle/ released)

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U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Jiquavious Miller, 307th Security Forces Squadron journeyman, scans the flight line at Royal Air Force Fairford, England, August 24, 2017. The 307th SFS is providing flight line security for aircraft from the 307th Bomb Wing and 489th Bomb Squadron during Exercise Ample Strike 2017. The exercise is designed to allow North Atlantic Treaty Organization partners to work together and allow Airman from the continental U.S. to demonstrate the Air Force’s global range. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Ted Daigle/released)

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The early morning sun shines on Two B-1B Lancers at Royal Air Force Base Fairford, England, August 24, 2017. The jets, from the 7th Bomb Wing, are on hand for Ample Strike 2017, a Czech-led North Atlantic Treaty Organization training exercise. Not only does Ample Strike allow for greater cooperation between the U.S. and its NATO allies, it helps with the total force integration concept between active-duty Airman and their Reserve counterparts. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Ted Daigle/ released)

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Everything in Place for Ample Strike 2017

Published Aug. 24, 2017
By Master Sgt. Ted Daigle
307th Bomb Wing

Royal Air Force Base, Fairford, England -- A worm’s eye view of a B-1B Lancer from the 7th Bomb Wing is seen at Royal Air Force Base Fairford, England, August 24, 2017. It is one of two B-1 bombers taking part in Exercise Ample Strike 2017. The exercise will focus on advanced air and land integration training, as well as strengthening interoperability between North Atlantic Treaty Organization allies and their partners. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Ted Daigle/released)