Viper Lance

Viper Lance, a recurring flying training deployment between the US and Romanian Air Forces, took place at Câmpia Turzii in northwest Romania, in late August and early September. Twelve F-16s from the 510th Fighter Squadron and approximately 250 personnel from Aviano AB, Italy, were deployed for the two-week long exercise. Viper Lance demonstrates the continuing commitment of the US Air Forces in Europe units to train with and support NATO allies. The exercise strengthens relations and interoperability between the two air forces. The 510th FS trained with the Romanian Air Force's 71st Air Base Squadron, which flies upgraded MiG-21 fighters.