Both TSPs will operate from bases across the Old Continent for about 6 months to augment U.S. Air Force in Europe support to Operation Atlantic Resolve, and reassure regional allies.
The following infographic provides some additional detail about the activities conducted by the TSPs so far (actually, until May 11).
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