US Air Force delivers helicopter, strengthens NATO, Spain relations

A CH-47F Chinook helicopter is unloaded from a C-17 Globemaster III assigned to Dover Air Force Base, Delaware, during a foreign military sales mission at Torrejón Air Base, Spain, Jan. 16, 2023. The helicopter was transported to Spain as a part of the Department of Defense’s FMS program. The United States and Spain are allies, strategic partners and friends. The bilateral relationship is based on deep historical ties, shared democratic values and a common vision for addressing global issues. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Faith Barron)

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US Air Force delivers helicopter, strengthens NATO, Spain relations

A CH-47F Chinook helicopter is unloaded from a C-17 Globemaster III assigned to Dover Air Force Base, Delaware, during a foreign military sales mission at Torrejón Air Base, Spain, Jan. 16, 2023. The United States and Spain recognize the central importance of the NATO alliance in ensuring transatlantic peace and security. As NATO Allies for 40 years, the U.S. and Spain are steadfastly committed to providing NATO with ready forces and capabilities, strengthening transatlantic ties. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Faith Barron)

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US Air Force delivers helicopter, strengthens NATO, Spain relations

Senior Airman Matthew Warren, 3rd Airlift Squadron loadmaster, controls the wench system while unloading a CH-47F Chinook helicopter from a C-17 Globemaster III assigned to Dover Air Force Base, Delaware, during a foreign military sales mission at Torrejón Air Base, Spain, Jan. 16, 2023. The United States and Spain recognize the central importance of the NATO alliance in ensuring transatlantic peace and security. As NATO Allies for 40 years, the U.S. and Spain are steadfastly committed to providing NATO with ready forces and capabilities, strengthening transatlantic ties. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Faith Barron)

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US Air Force delivers helicopter, strengthens NATO, Spain relations

Senior Airman Matthew Warren, 3rd Airlift Squadron loadmaster, secures cargo chains on a C-17 Globemaster III assigned to Dover Air Force Base, Delaware, during a foreign military sales mission at Torrejón Air Base, Spain, Jan. 16, 2023. Spain, a member of NATO, promotes democratic values and encourages consultation and cooperation on defense and security issues to build trust and prevent conflict. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Faith Barron)

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US Air Force delivers helicopter, strengthens NATO, Spain relations

A member of the Spanish army holds straps to unload a CH-47F Chinook helicopter from a C-17 Globemaster III assigned to Dover Air Force Base, Delaware, during a foreign military sales mission at Torrejón Air Base, Spain, Jan. 16, 2023. The helicopter was transported to Spain as a part of the Department of Defense’s FMS program. The United States and Spain are allies, strategic partners and friends. The bilateral relationship is based on deep historical ties, shared democratic values and a common vision for addressing global issues. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Faith Barron)

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US Air Force delivers helicopter, strengthens NATO, Spain relations

A CH-47F Chinook helicopter is unloaded from a C-17 Globemaster III assigned to Dover Air Force Base, Delaware, during a foreign military sales mission at Torrejón Air Base, Spain, Jan. 16, 2023. The United States and Spain recognize the central importance of the NATO alliance in ensuring transatlantic peace and security. As NATO allies for 40 years, the U.S. and Spain are steadfastly committed to providing NATO with ready forces and capabilities, strengthening transatlantic ties. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Faith Barron)

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US Air Force delivers helicopter, strengthens NATO, Spain relations

Senior Airman Matthew Warren, 3rd Airlift Squadron loadmaster, prepares to unload a CH-47F Chinook helicopter from a C-17 Globemaster III assigned to Dover Air Force Base, Delaware, during a foreign military sales mission, Torrejón Air Base, Spain, Jan. 16, 2023. The United States and Spain recognize the central importance of the NATO alliance in ensuring transatlantic peace and security. As NATO Allies for 40 years, the U.S. and Spain are steadfastly committed to providing NATO with ready forces and capabilities, strengthening transatlantic ties. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Faith Barron)

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US Air Force delivers helicopter, strengthens NATO, Spain relations

Senior Airman Frankie Arceo, 3rd Airlift Squadron loadmaster, speaks to a member of the Spanish army about cargo details before downloading a CH-47F Chinook helicopter from a C-17 Globemaster III assigned to Dover Air Force Base, Delaware, during a foreign military sales mission at Torrejón Air Base, Spain, Jan. 16, 2023. The United States and Spain recognize the central importance of the NATO alliance in ensuring transatlantic peace and security. As NATO allies for 40 years, the U.S. and Spain are steadfastly committed to providing NATO with ready forces and capabilities, strengthening transatlantic ties. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Faith Barron)

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US Air Force delivers helicopter, strengthens NATO, Spain relations

A C-17 Globemaster III assigned to Dover Air Force Base, Delaware, sits on the flightline during a foreign military sales mission at Torrejón Air Base, Spain, Jan. 16, 2023. The C-17 transported a CH-47F Chinook helicopter to the Spanish army as a part of the Department of Defense’s FMS program. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Faith Barron)

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US Air Force delivers helicopter, strengthens NATO, Spain relations

Senior Airman Frankie Arceo, 3rd Airlift Squadron loadmaster, prepares cargo chains before downloading a CH-47F Chinook helicopter from a C-17 Globemaster III assigned to Dover Air Force Base, Delaware, during a foreign military sales mission at Torrejón Air Base, Spain, Jan. 16, 2023. The United States and Spain are close allies and have excellent relations based on shared democratic values, including the promotion of democracy and human rights. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Faith Barron)

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US Air Force delivers helicopter, strengthens NATO, Spain relations

Capt. Jon Hobbs and AJ Hein, both 3rd Airlift Squadron pilots, prepare to land a C-17 Globemaster III assigned to Dover Air Force Base, Delaware, at Torrejón Air Base, Spain, during a foreign military sales mission, Jan. 16, 2023. The United States and Spain’s diplomatic relations have been ongoing since 1783. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Faith Barron)

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US Air Force delivers helicopter, strengthens NATO, Spain relations

Capt. Jon Hobbs, 3rd Airlift Squadron pilot, flies a C-17 Globemaster III assigned to Dover Air Force Base, Delaware, over the Atlantic Ocean during a foreign military sales mission, Jan. 16, 2023. The C-17 transported a CH-47F Chinook helicopter to the Spanish army as a part of the Department of Defense’s FMS program. The United States and Spain are committed to upholding peace and security, protecting the planet’s climate for future generations, promoting democracy and human rights, and enhancing economic prosperity around the world. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Faith Barron)

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US Air Force delivers helicopter, strengthens NATO, Spain relations

Senior Airman Jaden Martin, 436th Aerial Port Squadron ramp services operator, observes the loading of a CH-47F Chinook helicopter during a foreign military sales mission at Dover Air Force Base, Delaware, Jan. 14, 2023. A C-17 Globemaster III transported the CH-47 to the Spanish army as a part of the Department of Defense’s FMS program. The United States and Spain are committed to upholding peace and security, protecting the planet’s climate for future generations, promoting democracy and human rights, and enhancing economic prosperity around the world. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Faith Barron)

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US Air Force delivers helicopter, strengthens NATO, Spain relations

Team Dover Airmen load a CH-47F Chinook helicopter onto a C-17 Globemaster III during a foreign military sales mission at Dover Air Force Base, Delaware, Jan. 14, 2023. The C-17 transported a CH-47 to the Spanish army as a part of the Department of Defense’s FMS program. Spain, a member of NATO, promotes democratic values and encourages consultation and cooperation on defense and security issues to build trust and prevent conflict. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Faith Barron)

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US Air Force delivers helicopter, strengthens NATO, Spain relations

Senior Airman Frankie Arceo, 3rd Airlift Squadron loadmaster, gives a safety brief before loading cargo onto a C-17 Globemaster III during a foreign military sales mission at Dover Air Force Base, Delaware, Jan. 14, 2023. The C-17 transported a CH-47F Chinook helicopter to Torrejón Air Base, Spain as part of the Department of Defense’s FMS program. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Faith Barron)

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US Air Force delivers helicopter, strengthens NATO, Spain relations

Senior Airman Matthew Warren, 3rd Airlift Squadron loadmaster, reels a winch of a C-17 Globemaster III during a foreign military sales mission at Dover Air Force Base, Delaware, Jan. 14, 2023. The C-17 transported a CH-47F Chinook helicopter to Torrejón Air Base, Spain, as part of the Department of Defense’s FMS program. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Faith Barron)

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US Air Force delivers helicopter, strengthens NATO, Spain relations

Published Jan. 23, 2023
By Senior Airman Faith Barron

DOVER AIR FORCE BASE, Del. -- A CH-47F Chinook helicopter is unloaded from a C-17 Globemaster III assigned to Dover Air Force Base, Delaware, during a foreign military sales mission at Torrejón Air Base, Spain, Jan. 16, 2023. The helicopter was transported to Spain as a part of the Department of Defense’s FMS program. The United States and Spain are allies, strategic partners and friends. The bilateral relationship is based on deep historical ties, shared democratic values and a common vision for addressing global issues. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Faith Barron)

US Air Force delivers helicopter, strengthens NATO, Spain relations

Published Jan. 23, 2023
By Senior Airman Faith Barron