Women in Action: Arctic Defender 24

French Air and Space Force Lt. Sèmèta Simones, Air Defense and Air Operations Command deputy public affairs officer, poses for a portrait in front of a French flag during Arctic Defender 24 at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, July 12, 2024. AD24 was Sèmèta’s first mission abroad with European and American partners, conducting realistic combat training to uphold a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kelsea Caballero)

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Women in Action: Arctic Defender 24

Spanish Air Force Sgt. Salome Mazuela poses for a portrait during Arctic Defender 24 at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, July 12, 2024. During AD24, Mazuela was able to integrate with U.S. service members to exchange tactics, techniques and procedures. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kelsea Caballero)

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Women in Action: Arctic Defender 24

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Mitchel Chepkoech, Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 232 safety equipment mechanic, poses for a portrait during Arctic Defender 24 at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, July 12, 2024. Chepkoech was born in Kenya and speaks French and Spanish. During AD24, she used her bilingual skills to integrate with U.S. Partners and Allies to exchange tactics, techniques and procedures. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kelsea Caballero)

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Women in Action: Arctic Defender 24

German Air Force Sgt. Jasmine, Tactical Air Wing 31 aircraft mechanic, poses for a portrait during Arctic Defender 24 at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, July 12, 2024. During AD24, Jasmine was able to integrate with Spanish, American, and French service members to exchange tactics, techniques, and procedures. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kelsea Caballero) (This photo has been altered due to partner country privacy concerns by blurring out identification badges.)

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Women in Action: Arctic Defender 24

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Mandy Deares, 175th Civil Engineer Squadron command support staff, poses for a portrait during Arctic Defender 24 at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, July 12, 2024. During her first multinational exercise, Deares provided personnel support for contingency operation (PERSCO) across five branches, broadened her skill set to overcome language barriers and developed situational procedures for PERSCO continuity. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kelsea Caballero)

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Women in Action: Arctic Defender 24

Published July 16, 2024
By Staff Sgt. Kelsea Caballero
354th Fighter Wing Public Affairs

EIELSON AIR FORCE BASE, Alaska --

In a display of international collaboration and strength, women from the United States, Germany, France, and Spain are taking the lead in Arctic Defender 24, showcasing the incredible skills and resilience of our female service members.