By Airman 1st Class Jovante Johnson, 52nd Fighter Wing Public Affairs / Published July 31, 2019
An F-16C Fighting Falcon aircraft taxis during scramble training at Keflavik Air Base, Iceland, July 27, 2019. 52nd Fighter Wing personnel conduct scramble training leading up to Icelandic Air Surveillance mission certification. The focus of this mission is to establish air surveillance and interception coverage over Iceland in order to maintain the integrity of the NATO airspace. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jovante Johnson)
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Delia O'Toole, 52nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, left front, and U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Edward Kwon, 52nd Maintenance Squadron emergency global rescue, escape and survival systems craftsman, left back, watch as an F-16C Fighting Falcon prepares to taxi during scramble training at Keflavik Air Base, Iceland, July 27, 2019. Icelandic Air Surveillance missions promote regional stability and security, while strengthening partner capabilities and fostering trust. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jovante Johnson)
Two F-16C Fighting Falcon aircraft taxi during a training scramble at Keflavik Air Base, Iceland, July 27, 2019. 52nd Fighter Wing personnel conduct scramble training in preparation for Icelandic Air Surveillance mission certification. IAS is representative of the U.S. commitment to our allies and to enhancing regional security. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jovante Johnson)
U.S. Air Force Capt. Michael Craig, 480th Fighter Squadron pilot, prepares to bed down an F-16C Fighting Falcon after scramble training at Keflavik Air Base, Iceland, July 27, 2019. 52nd Fighter Wing personnel conduct scramble training leading up to Icelandic Air Surveillance mission certification. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jovante Johnson)
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Delia O'Toole, 52nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, signals an F-16C Fighting Falcon to move forward during scramble training at Keflavik Air Base, Iceland, July 27, 2019. 52nd Fighter Wing personnel conduct scramble training in preparation for Icelandic Air Surveillance mission certification. These air surveillance missions give the U.S. and NATO the ability to plan, prepare and execute joint and multinational training in a real-time, realistic North Atlantic setting. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jovante Johnson)
U.S. Air Force Capt. Alex Travors, 480th Fighter Squadron pilot, performs pre-flight checks as part of scramble training at Keflavik Air Base, Iceland, July 27, 2019. 52nd Fighter Wing personnel conduct scramble training leading up to Icelandic Air Surveillance mission certification. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jovante Johnson)
U.S. Air Force Capt. Michael Craig, 480th Fighter Squadron pilot, performs pre-flight checks as part of scramble training at Keflavik Air Base, Iceland, July 27, 2019. 52nd Fighter Wing personnel conduct scramble training in preparation for Icelandic Air Surveillance mission certification. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jovante Johnson)