U.S. Air Force:
ORLAND AIR BASE, Norway (AFNS) — An E-3 Sentry aircraft from the 552nd Air Control Wing located Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma, took part in missions supporting NATO Exercise Trident Juncture 18, Oct. 31, 2018.
The E-3 Sentry is an Airborne Warning and Control System, or AWACS, which is a powerful airborne search and track radar system that provides all-weather surveillance, command, control and communications needed by commanders of U.S. and NATO air defense forces. The radar and other sensors aboard the E-3 provide deep-look surveillance, warning, interception control and airborne battle management.
“This exercise provides our AWACS operations and maintenance Airmen the opportunity to integrate with our NATO Allies and partner nations,” said Maj. Steven Fiore, the 552nd ACW detachment commander. “Our AWACS will perform different sorties to include overland, maritime early warning, and airlift/airdrop missions. These type of missions, especially when integrated, enable our crews to enhance their combat readiness, so collectively NATO can immediately respond to a range of real-world situations.”
