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Strategic Airlift Capability Conducts Airdrop operation to Support Troops
10 JUL 2018 – PÁPA - - Recently, one of the C-17’s of the Strategic Airlift Capability conducted an Airdrop operation to support deployed troops, in instant need of spare parts and various equipment.
Three New Squadron Commanders Assume Command
09 JUL 2018 – PÁPA - - Lieutenant Colonels Linda Thierauf of the United States Air Force, Åsmund Nåvik of the Royal Norwegian Air Force, and John Roem of the Royal Netherlands Air Force have been appointed as Commanders of the Heavy Airlift Squadron, the Command and Control Squadron, and the Logistics Support Squadron respectively. The official change of command ceremony took place on 5 July at Pápa Air Base.
Strategic Airlift Capability Supported Exercise Saber Strike 2018
18 JUN 2018 – PÁPA - - Recently the Strategic Airlift Capability supported Exercise Saber Strike 2018, conducting air drop and air land operations in several locations throughout Europe.
Strategic Airlift Capability passes 25,000 Flight Hours
10 MAY 2018 – PÁPA - - Strategic Airlift capability have passed 25,000 Flight hours with the C-17. The milestone was reached during a mission on Saturday May 5th.
Air-to-air Refueling Currency Training
25 APR 2018 – PÁPA - - In order to be able to perform long-range missions the Heavy Airlift Wing pilots of the Strategic Airlift Capability need to master the skill of air-to-air refueling. Because of that they train it on a regular basis.
Strategic Airlift Capability Conducts Joint Airdrop Training
06 FEB 2018 – PÁPA - - The airdrop capability of the Heavy Airlift Wing is often requested by the member nations of the Strategic Airlift Capability. To ensure Heavy Airlift Wing aircrews remain current air drop training is performed regularly.