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US airmen train alongside Peruvian military during Falcon and Condor 07
February 13, 2007 (by
TSgt Kerry Jackson) -
Approximately 150 U.S. airmen are participating in a joint military exercise with the Peruvian air force scheduled to continue through Feb. 16 in northern Peru in the vicinity of Chiclayo.
Exercise Falcon and Condor 07 allows the U.S military to build relationships with military and civilian leaders of Peru.
"This exercise give us the opportunity to deploy to a South American base, visit with some of our friends and to advance some of the security interests of the United States," said Col. Todd Harmer, the co-director of Falcon Condor.
U.S. Air Force aircraft participating in the exercise are the F-16 Fighting Falcon, 130 Hercules, E-3 Sentry, and the B-1 Lancer.
"I think so far things are going great," said Peruvian Lt. Col Roberto Shaefer, the officer in charge of the exercise. "I hope that the remaining few days of the joint operation will continue to be a positive challenge."
Following the four-day exercise, the team will travel to Lima, Peru, to participate in a joint air show. A number of American aircraft will serve as static displays.
The Peruvian air show will be the first of the year for 12th Air Force and Air Forces Southern. The joint exercise and air show directly supports U.S. Southern Command's engagement goals and furthers relations between allied nations.
Lt. Col. Tom 'Divot' Smith flies over Peru during dissimilar air combat training as part of Falcon and Condor 2007, a joint exercise between the U.S. and Peruvian Air Forces. The F-16 is from the 34th FS at Hill AFB. [USAF photo by TSgt. Eric Kreps]
"This exercise give us the opportunity to deploy to a South American base, visit with some of our friends and to advance some of the security interests of the United States," said Col. Todd Harmer, the co-director of Falcon Condor.
U.S. Air Force aircraft participating in the exercise are the F-16 Fighting Falcon, 130 Hercules, E-3 Sentry, and the B-1 Lancer.
"I think so far things are going great," said Peruvian Lt. Col Roberto Shaefer, the officer in charge of the exercise. "I hope that the remaining few days of the joint operation will continue to be a positive challenge."
Following the four-day exercise, the team will travel to Lima, Peru, to participate in a joint air show. A number of American aircraft will serve as static displays.
The Peruvian air show will be the first of the year for 12th Air Force and Air Forces Southern. The joint exercise and air show directly supports U.S. Southern Command's engagement goals and furthers relations between allied nations.
Courtesy of 12th Air Force Public Affairs
Additional images:
Two F-16s from 34th FS form up with a Peruvian MiG-29 and Mirage 2000 during dissimilar air combat training as part of Falcon and Condor 2007, a joint exercise between the U.S. and Peruvian Air Forces on February 15th, 2007. [USAF photo by TSgt. Eric Kreps]
An F-16 refuels from a KC-135 Stratotanker over Peru in support of the Falcon and Condor 2007, a joint exercise between the U.S. and Peruvian Air Forces. The F-16 is from the 34th FS at Hill AFB and the KC-135 is assigned to the 336th ARS at March ARB. [USAF photo by TSgt. Eric Kreps]
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