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U.S. forces intergrate with Australian during EAC at RAAF base Darwin

U.S. Air Force Capt. Donavan Carroll, 20th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron aircraft commander , explains features of the B-52H Stratofortress flight deck to members of the Royal Australian Air Force’s (RAAF) 13th Squadron at RAAF Base Darwin, Australia, April 4, 2018. RAAF Darwin and members of 13th Squadron hosted two B-52H Stratofortress bombers during a week-long Enhanced Air Cooperation exercise, designed to improve interoperability between U.S. Air Force aircrews and Australian joint tactical air controllers. Australian service members had the opportunity to tour the visiting aircraft and familiarize themselves with features of the long-range bomber. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Alexander W. Riedel)

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U.S. forces intergrate with Australian during EAC at RAAF base Darwin

U.S. Air Force 2nd Lt. Brandon Clark, 20th Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron assistant officer in charge ,(right) explains features of the B-52H Stratofortress landing gear to members of the Royal Australian Air Force’s (RAAF) 13th Squadron at RAAF Base Darwin, Australia, April 4, 2018. RAAF Darwin and members of 13th Squadron hosted two B-52H Stratofortress bombers during a week-long Enhanced Air Cooperation exercise, designed to improve interoperability between U.S. Air Force aircrews and Australian joint tactical air controllers. Australian service members had the opportunity to tour the visiting aircraft and familiarize themselves with features of the long-range bomber. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Alexander W. Riedel)

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U.S. forces intergrate with Australian during EAC at RAAF base Darwin

Members of the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) listen to a B-52H Stratofortress aircrew member during a tour of the aircraft at RAAF Base Darwin, Australia, April 4, 2018. The exchange was conducted as part of a week-long Enhanced Air Cooperation (EAC) exercise. The EAC comprises a range of air exercises and training activities between Australian and U.S. aircrews and support teams. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Alexander W. Riedel)

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U.S. forces intergrate with Australian during EAC at RAAF base Darwin

U.S. Air Force Capt. Joseph Okai Jr., 20th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron B-52H Stratofortress pilot, (right) explains features of the bomber to a member of the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) at RAAF Base Darwin, Australia, April 4, 2018. A detachment of U.S. Air Force B-52H bombers, aircrew and support personnel deployed to RAAF Darwin to train and increase interoperability with Australian joint terminal attack controllers as part of the U.S. Force Posture Initiatives’ Enhanced Air Cooperation program, which builds on air exercises and training between the two air forces. The bombers are currently assigned to Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, in support of Pacific Command’s continuous bomber presence and regularly conduct training with partner nations in the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Alexander W. Riedel)

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U.S. forces intergrate with Australian during EAC at RAAF base Darwin

A U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress aircrew member explains features of the aircraft’s bomb bay to members of the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) during an aircraft introduction tour at RAAF Base Darwin, Australia, April 4, 2018. Members of the 20th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron conducted the exchange as part of a week-long Enhanced Air Cooperation exercise, designed to develop operationally resilient air operations capabilities in Australia through bilateral collaboration and synergistic actions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Alexander W. Riedel)

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U.S. forces intergrate with Australian during EAC at RAAF base Darwin

Senior Airman Haley Beard, 20th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Unit communication/navigation systems journeyman , performs an operational check of a steerable chin turret housing on a B-52H Stratofortress at Royal Air Force Base Darwin, Australia, April 3, 2018. The B-52H, deployed from Barkdale Air Force Base, La., is equipped with an electro-optical viewing system that is utilized for low-level operations and terrain avoidance. Two bombers are at RAAF Darwin in support of a reoccurring Enhanced Air Cooperation exercise, designed to improve the U.S. ability to train and operate with the Australian air component. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Alexander W. Riedel)

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U.S. forces intergrate with Australian during EAC at RAAF base Darwin

Aircrew members assigned to the 20th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron watch as their team members take off in a B-52H Stratofortress at Royal Air Force (RAAF) Base Darwin, Australia, April 3, 2018. The aircrews deployed to Darwin to partake in the Enhanced Air Cooperation (EAC) exercises with RAAF aircraft and joint terminal attack controllers. These exercises enhance U.S. ability to integrate with Australian troops and partners across the region. The EAC initiative, codified in 2014 by signature between the U.S. Secretary of Defense, U.S. Secretary of State and their Australian counterparts, fosters greater integration between U.S. Department of Defense air elements and the Australian Defence Force to bolster interoperability across the full spectrum of operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Alexander W. Riedel)

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U.S. forces intergrate with Australian during EAC at RAAF base Darwin

Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) Leading Aircraftmen Shane Brown, (left) and Aaron Townsend, both aviation refuelers with 13th Squadron, work to refuel U.S. Air Force aircraft ground equipment at RAAF Base Darwin, Australia, April 3, 2018. RAAF Darwin and members of 13th Squadron hosted two B-52H Stratofortress bombers during a week-long Enhanced Air Cooperation exercise, designed to improve interoperability between U.S. Air Force aircrews and Australian joint tactical air controllers. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Alexander W. Riedel)

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U.S. forces intergrate with Australian during EAC at RAAF base Darwin

Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) Leading Aircraftmen Shane Brown, left, and Brendon Bone, both aviation refuelers with 13th Squadron, attach a refueling hose to a ground reservoir while refueling a U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress at RAAF Base Darwin, Australia, April 3, 2018. RAAF Darwin and members of 13th Squadron hosted bomber crews and support personnel during a week-long Enhanced Air Cooperation exercise, designed to increase resiliency, capability and cooperation between U.S. and Australian armed forces by increasing aircraft rotations and conducting combined military exercises and training in Australia. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Alexander W. Riedel)

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U.S. forces intergrate with Australian during EAC at RAAF base Darwin

Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) Leading Aircraftman Shane Brown, 13th Squadron aviation refueler (right), coordinates refueling of aircraft and ground equipment with U.S. Air Force 2nd Lt. Brandon Clark, 20th Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron assistant officer in charge, at RAAF Base Darwin, Australia, April 3, 2018. RAAF Darwin and members of 13th Squadron hosted two B-52H Stratofortress bombers during a week-long Enhanced Air Cooperation exercise. The training is designed to exercise close air support scenarios, ultimately increasing the abilities of the two militaries to operate together and to enhance security cooperation in the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Alexander W. Riedel)

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U.S. forces intergrate with Australian during EAC at RAAF base Darwin

Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) Leading Aircraftman Aaron Townsend, aviation refueler with 13th Squadron, walks to launch a fuel pump while refueling aircraft ground equipment supporting a U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress at RAAF Base Darwin, Australia, April 3, 2018. RAAF Darwin and members of 13th Squadron hosted two B-52H crews and support personnel f from Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, during a week-long Enhanced Air Cooperation (EAC) exercise. EAC allows the militaries of both nations to continue to develop operationally resistant air force capabilities in the Pacific region through bilateral collaboration and synergistic exercises. The EAC initiative, codified in 2014 by signature between the U.S. Secretary of Defense, U.S. Secretary of State and their Australian counterparts, fosters greater integration between U.S. Department of Defense air elements and the Australian Defence Force to enhance interoperability across the full spectrum of operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Alexander W. Riedel)

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U.S. forces intergrate with Australian during EAC at RAAF base Darwin

Airman 1st Class Khalil Sadier, 20th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Unit assistant dedicated crew chief , marshals a B-52H Stratofortress to its designated parking location at Royal Air Force (RAAF) Base Darwin, Australia, April 3, 2018. Two B-52H crews and support personnel from Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, supported the Enhanced Air Cooperation (EAC) exercises with RAAF and Australian Army personnel. EAC allows the militaries of both nations to continue to develop operationally resistant air force capabilities in the Pacific region through bilateral collaboration and synergistic exercises. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Alexander W. Riedel)

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U.S. forces intergrate with Australian during EAC at RAAF base Darwin

A crew chief assigned to the 20th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Unit and preflight aircrew prepare a B-52H Stratofortress for take-off at Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) Base, Darwin, Australia, April 3, 2018. A detachment of U.S. Air Force B-52H bombers, aircrew and support personnel deployed to RAAF Darwin to enable the U.S. to train and increase interoperability with Australian joint terminal attack controllers as part of the U.S. Force Posture Initiatives’ Enhanced Air Cooperation program, which builds on air exercises and training between the two air forces. The bombers are currently assigned to Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, in support of Pacific Command’s continuous bomber presence and regularly conduct training with partner nations in the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Alexander W. Riedel)

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U.S. forces intergrate with Australian during EAC at RAAF base Darwin

A U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress, assigned to the 20th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron, deployed from Barksdale Air Force Base, La., lands on the flightline at Royal Air Force (RAAF) Base Darwin, Australia, April 3, 2018. Two U.S. Air Force bombers arrived in Australia’s Northern Territory to support the U.S. Pacific Command's Enhanced Air Cooperation (EAC) initiative in cooperation with Australian RAAF teams. The EAC comprises a range of air exercises and training activities designed to enhance regional cooperation, coordination and interoperability between Australian and U.S. service members. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Alexander W. Riedel)

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U.S. forces intergrate with Australian during EAC at RAAF base Darwin

Airman 1st Class Khalil Sadier, 20th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Unit assistant dedicated crew chief , signals a B-52H Stratofortress crew to stop at a designated parking location at Royal Air Force (RAAF) Base Darwin, Australia, April 3, 2018. Two B-52H crews and support personnel came from Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, to support the Enhanced Air Cooperation (EAC) exercises with RAAF and Australian Army personnel. EAC allows the militaries of both nations to continue to develop operationally resistant air force capabilities in the Pacific region through bilateral collaboration and synergistic exercises. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Alexander W. Riedel)

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U.S. forces intergrate with Australian during EAC at RAAF base Darwin

U.S. Army Capt. Craig Osbeck, 5th Battlefield Coordination Detachment ground liaison officer stands for a photo with a B-52 Stratofortress assigned to the 20th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron during Enhanced Air Cooperation (EAC) exercise 18-2 at Royal Australian Air Force Base, Darwin, Australia, April 5, 2018. Osbeck provides guidance and advice on ground combat capabilities and requirements in support of effective air-ground combat synchronization. The week-long EAC is designed to improve interoperability between U.S. Air Force aircrews and Australian joint tactical air controllers during close air support operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Alexander W. Riedel)

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U.S. forces intergrate with Australian during EAC at RAAF base Darwin

A U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress preflight crew with the 20th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron works in the cockpit before launching an early morning sortie from Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) Base Darwin, Australia, April 3, 2018. Two U.S. Air Force bombers deployed to Australia’s Northern Territory March 29, to support the Enhanced Air Cooperation initiative in partnership with RAAF aircrews. The exercise comprised a range of air exercises and training activities between Australian and U.S. aircrews and support teams. The B-52 is deployed from Barksdale Air Force Base, La. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Alexander W. Riedel)

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U.S. forces intergrate with Australian during EAC at RAAF base Darwin

A U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress, assigned to the 20th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron, deployed from Barksdale Air Force Base, La., flies over Royal Air Force Base (RAAF) Darwin, Australia, April 6, 2018. Two U.S. Air Force bombers arrived to the small base in Australia’s Northern Territory to support the U.S. Pacific Command's Enhanced Air Cooperation (EAC) initiative in cooperation with RAAF teams. The EAC comprises a range of air exercises and training activities between Australian and the U.S. aircrews and support teams as well as Australian joint terminal attack controllers. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Alexander W. Riedel)

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U.S. forces intergrate with Australian during EAC at RAAF base Darwin

U.S. Air Force Capt. Nate Ligon, 20th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron weapons system officer, talks with an Australian aviation firefighter about the B-52H Stratofortress at Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) Base Darwin, Australia, April 6, 2018. RAAF Darwin hosted two B-52H Stratofortress bombers during a week-long Enhanced Air Cooperation exercise, designed to improve interoperability between U.S. Air Force aircrews and Australian joint tactical air controllers. The bombers are deployed from Barksdale Air Force Base, La., and currently assigned to Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, in support of Pacific Command’s continuous bomber presence. Local firefighters visited the aircraft to familiarize with the safety and rescue feature of the airframe. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Alexander W. Riedel)

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U.S. and Australian air forces train, increase interoperability at RAAF Darwin

A U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress assigned to the 20th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron, sits parked on the flightline at Royal Air Force Base Darwin, Australia, March 29, 2018. Two B-52s arrived to the small base in Australia’s Northern Territory to support the U.S. Pacific Command's Enhanced Air Cooperation initiative in cooperation with Australian RAAF crews. The EAC comprises a range of air exercises and training activities that allow the U.S. Air Force to increase resiliency, capability and cooperation with Australian armed forces by increasing aircraft rotations and conducting combined military exercises and training in Australia. The B-52 is currently deployed from Barksdale Air Force Base, La. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Alexander W. Riedel)

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