They were here to participate in the Load Diffuser 2010 exercise along with members of the Hungarian Air Force. This exercise provided a robust opportunity to integrate all facets of the Hungarian Air Force’s mission and improve the defense of the territorial airspace over Hungary.

The participants practiced NATO standard procedures which enhanced their ability to be interoperable with other NATO members. Ground attack controllers, radar weapons controllers, surface-to-air missile operators, as well as pilots and maintenance personnel all were afforded the opportunity to hone their skills in a demanding simulated combat environment. As a result of this training, the Hungarians and U.S. forces are better at what they do in accomplishing their respective missions."

Source: U.S. Embassy Budapest

Photo: An F-16 taking off (Embassy photo by Attila Németh)