February 25, 2021
Ninth Air Force (Air Forces Central) Commander Visits Israel
Ninth Air Force (Air Forces Central) Commander, Lt. Gen. Gregory M. Guillot completed his first visit to Israel today, hosted by the Commanding Officer of the Israeli Air Force, Maj. Gen. Amikam Norkin.
The purpose of the visit was to promote operational interests, continue to develop channels of cooperation and to maintain and deepen the relationship between the militaries. During his visit to Israel, Lt. Gen. Guillot visited the Tel Nof and Nevatim Air Force bases.
Lt. Gen. Guillot also conducted a joint flight with Maj. Gen. Norkin in the F15i aircraft of the 106th Squadron at Tel Nof base, and visited Squadron 116, where they discussed 5th generation aircraft and their impact on the Middle Eastern theater of operations.
Commanding Officer of the Israeli Air Force, Maj. Gen. Amikam Norkin:
"Strategic cooperation with American forces enables us to learn and grow.
During the Ninth Air Force Commander's visit, we talked about aerial activity in the Middle East, combining 4th and 5th generation aircrafts, and future collaborations between the forces. We will continue to work closely with our American allies, in order to continue to learn and improve constantly."
9th Air Force (Air Forces Central) Commander, Lt. Gen. Gregory M. Guillot: “Working closely with our Israeli partners remains critical to maintaining regional security. Our partnership with Israel has been built over years of trust and cooperation, and AFCENT looks forward to further developing this relationship through future integration activities.”
The purpose of the visit was to promote operational interests, continue to develop channels of cooperation and to maintain and deepen the relationship between the militaries. During his visit to Israel, Lt. Gen. Guillot visited the Tel Nof and Nevatim Air Force bases.
Lt. Gen. Guillot also conducted a joint flight with Maj. Gen. Norkin in the F15i aircraft of the 106th Squadron at Tel Nof base, and visited Squadron 116, where they discussed 5th generation aircraft and their impact on the Middle Eastern theater of operations.
Commanding Officer of the Israeli Air Force, Maj. Gen. Amikam Norkin:
"Strategic cooperation with American forces enables us to learn and grow.
During the Ninth Air Force Commander's visit, we talked about aerial activity in the Middle East, combining 4th and 5th generation aircrafts, and future collaborations between the forces. We will continue to work closely with our American allies, in order to continue to learn and improve constantly."
9th Air Force (Air Forces Central) Commander, Lt. Gen. Gregory M. Guillot: “Working closely with our Israeli partners remains critical to maintaining regional security. Our partnership with Israel has been built over years of trust and cooperation, and AFCENT looks forward to further developing this relationship through future integration activities.”
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