Strategic Airlift Capability

Official Twitter account of the 12-nation Strategic Airlift Capability program. Three Boeing C-17 Globemaster III aircraft operating out of HDF Pápa Air Base.

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We are happy to have handed over a donation to the ‘Together for the Sick Children of Pápa Foundation’.
Every year we support a local charity with proceeds coming from our Norwegian Christmas Market. This time we managed an all time high of 9.560 Euro. #airforce #christmasspirit

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2024. What a year.
•we celebrated 15 years.
•we inaugurated a world class aerial port facility.
•we flew 1000+ sorties and delivered 8000+ tons cargo around the world for our 12 member nations.
- A very Happy New Year from us!
#c17 #aviation #nspa #unique #collaboration

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In November we delivered 1.791.600 lbs (812,7 short tons) of cargo across the globe. We were also happy to support the Hungarian Defence Force when they invited 1.000 local school children to learn about the base during two action packed days. #militaryaviation #airlift #hungary

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Starting last day of the Airlift and Tanker Association (A/TA) convention in Dallas, Texas. If you're here, don't miss to visit our booth to learn about a truly unique multinational airlift collaboration. #dallas #texas #airlift #atalink

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Today, soldiers from the Heavy Airlift Wing and HDF 47th Air Base participated in a blood donation event in Pápa, Hungary, celebrating the historical friendship between Hungary and Poland - two of the 12 SAC nations. #CommunitySupport #HungaryPoland #Pápa #Hungary #airforce

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Honored to welcome a US delegation from the Senate Armed Services Committee to our proud 12 nation SAC programme. HAW Commander, Col.Jason Mills, briefed about our unique collaboration and showed one of our C-17’s.
#collaboration #C17 #airforce #airlift #usa

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Our own C-17 simulator building is taking shape. The sim we collected in pieces from the US in earlier this year.
“The simulator will significantly enhance our training opportunities”, states Heavy Airlift Wing Commander Colonel Jason Mills, USAF.
#aviation #airforce #military

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Practice makes Perfect. Today one of our already trained air drop crews got four drops in at our local dropsite. Bulleye had a busy afternoon.
#aviation #airdrop #hungary #collaboration

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@RichJBsmith @Saab Way to go! Congrats from Gripen country Hungary. 🇭🇺🇹🇭

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#LogisticsinAction ✈️ The Heavy Airlift Wing based in Pápa, Hungary, highlights the critical role of #logistics & #ReadyandPostured forces during Exercise #ArcaneThunder.

This multinational exercise, involving the 🇺🇸🇩🇪🇲🇦&🇬🇧, advances multi-domain operations & strengthens our #StrongandStrategic partnerships, ensuring our forces can effectively synchronize & employ non-lethal effects against adversaries.

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How military priorities and strategic airlift mission requirements have changed during the last few years was discussed when Swedish Minister for Defence Pål Jonsson and Minister for Civil Defence Carl-Oskar Bohlin visit to Pápa. @swedishmfa #airforce #military #collaboration

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Every now and then Chaplain Barros - or 'Stache' - invites everyone on base for coffee. There's always a taste for everyone... #heavenly #coffee #airforce

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We have arrived!
If you're at RIAT this weekend, don't miss checking the world's first multinational heavy airlift collaboration out! Do you know which 12 nations constitute the Heavy Airlift Wing? #RIAT #RIAT24 #RIAT2025 #airforce #military

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Happy Independence Day US!
(Yes, we know it was two days ago, but we were really, really busy working, so today the 12 SAC nations in Pápa, Hungary, celebrate the 248th independence day 🇺🇸
#USA #independence #4july #airlift #military #collaboration

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All good things come to an end. We bid our Squadron Commander LtCol Olav Andersen (N) farewell and thank him for his inspiring work and leadership. Lt Col Coos Duinhof (NL) will continue leading the squadron into the future from now on! #aviation #airforce #hungary

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Change of Command at the C2 Squadron at the Heavy Airlift Wing. LtCol Brian Butler (US) has done tremendous work for us since joining the unique 12 nation airlift cooperation stationed in Pápa, Hungary. Welcome LtCol Stein Mediå (N), we await your Command (& Control)! #military

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🛫 From Pápa to Maui 🌺: Swiftly delivering 34.5 tonnes of hope in foldable housing 🏠. Proud to deliver for Member Nation Hungary 🇭🇺 in times of need!
Read more 👉 https://t.co/eFroCxXbVS
#12Nations1Team #HawaiiRelief @honvedseg @continest

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Exciting news in #SAC tech! 🎉 New advanced #C17 maintenance platforms elevate aircraft repair capabilities to a whole new level! 🛠️✈️ Thanks to a $1.2M investment from 12 Member Nations, the future of aircraft availability looks brighter than ever!
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🌎🤝 Multinational cooperation is at the heart of the Heavy Airlift Wing, and we're proud to continue that tradition with the change of command from Colonel Peder Söderström 🇸🇪 to Colonel Jason Mills 🇺🇸. 🌍🤝

Read more 👉 https://t.co/dt8ntQhcYM

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The Heavy Airlift Wing said goodbye to its Commander with a bang! 💥 🇭🇺 fire trucks creating a water arch over the aircraft was a sight to behold. 🚿🚒 The champagne shower was just the icing on the cake! 🍾🚿 #Farewell #FiniFlight #AirForceTradition

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