USAREUR-AF International Tank Challenge

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U.S. Army Europe and Africa, along with our NATO and Partner Allies, annually host a Tank Challenge. This training event is designed to give participating nations a dynamic and productive environment in which to foster military partnerships, form Soldier-level relationships, and share tactics, techniques and procedures.
 
The European International Tank Challenge was formerly known as the Strong Europe Tank Challenge. Images, video and stories that are older will appear under that name further down the timeline.


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First E-3 Sentry AWACS to Perform Training Mission at Tinker AFB in 1977 Departs for Retirement
72nd Air Base Wing
May 22, 2023 | 1:27
The third E-3 Sentry AWACS aircraft to be retired from the United States Air Force departed Tinker Air Force Base in Oklahoma City Monday morning.

Tail Number 75-0557 takes with it a rich history. On March 31, 1977, the aircraft was the first E-3 Sentry AWACS to depart Tinker Air Force Base for a training mission. According to the 1977 flight order, 26 Airmen and two Boeing employees were on board at takeoff.
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