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NEWS | July 16, 2024

Oklahoma ANG F-16s deploy to Polish Air Base for Aviation Detachment Rotation

By SMSgt Andrew Stephens USAFE-AFAFRICA Public Affairs

ŁASK AIR BASE, Poland   –  

 Six U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons assigned to the 138th Fighter Wing at Tulsa Air National Guard (ANG) Base, Oklahoma, arrived at Łask Air Base, Poland, today, July 16, 2024.

The aircraft arrived in preparation for the next 52nd Operations Group Det 1 Aviation Detachment Rotation beginning July 24.

Six U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons assigned to the 138th Fighter Wing at Tulsa Air National Guard (ANG) Base, Oklahoma, will began operations at Łask Air Base, Poland
SLIDESHOW | images | Oklahoma ANG F-16s deploy to Polish Air Base for Aviation Detachment Rotation Six U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons assigned to the 138th Fighter Wing at Tulsa Air National Guard (ANG) Base, Oklahoma, will began operations at Łask Air Base, Poland, July 24, 2024, for the latest cycle of the 52nd Operations Group Det 1 Aviation Detachment Rotation (ADR). (Photo By MSgt Juan Vasquez)
Six U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons assigned to the 138th Fighter Wing at Tulsa Air National Guard (ANG) Base, Oklahoma, will began operations at Łask Air Base, Poland
SLIDESHOW | images | Oklahoma ANG F-16s deploy to Polish Air Base for Aviation Detachment Rotation Six U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons assigned to the 138th Fighter Wing at Tulsa Air National Guard (ANG) Base, Oklahoma, will began operations at Łask Air Base, Poland, July 24, 2024, for the latest cycle of the 52nd Operations Group Det 1 Aviation Detachment Rotation (ADR). (Photo By MSgt Juan Vasquez)
Six U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons assigned to the 138th Fighter Wing at Tulsa Air National Guard (ANG) Base, Oklahoma, will began operations at Łask Air Base, Poland
SLIDESHOW | images | Oklahoma ANG F-16s deploy to Polish Air Base for Aviation Detachment Rotation Six U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons assigned to the 138th Fighter Wing at Tulsa Air National Guard (ANG) Base, Oklahoma, will began operations at Łask Air Base, Poland, July 24, 2024, for the latest cycle of the 52nd Operations Group Det 1 Aviation Detachment Rotation (ADR). (Photo By MSgt Juan Vasquez)
Six U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons assigned to the 138th Fighter Wing at Tulsa Air National Guard (ANG) Base, Oklahoma, will began operations at Łask Air Base, Poland
SLIDESHOW | images | Oklahoma ANG F-16s deploy to Polish Air Base for Aviation Detachment Rotation Six U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons assigned to the 138th Fighter Wing at Tulsa Air National Guard (ANG) Base, Oklahoma, will began operations at Łask Air Base, Poland, July 24, 2024, for the latest cycle of the 52nd Operations Group Det 1 Aviation Detachment Rotation (ADR). (Photo By MSgt Juan Vasquez)

The ADR is a recurring, long-planned, bilateral training between U.S. and Polish air forces to enhance partner interoperability, maintain joint readiness, and preserve a rapid response capability essential to ensuring peace and stability in the region. The U.S. has been conducting recurring ADR training with Poland since 2013. 

Operating from forward locations like Łask AB allows the deployed Airmen of the Oklahoma ANG to live, train, and operate alongside their Polish counterparts. Deployments such as this provide vital opportunities for integrated total force training and emphasize the U.S.’s steadfast relationships with Allies and partners across Europe. 

For media inquiries, please contact USAFE-AFAFRICA Public Affairs at usafepao.pao@us.af.mil or usafepa.pastaffdutyofficer@us.af.mil. 

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