U.S. and Slovak F-16 fighters conduct first joint air combat training exercise

U.S. and Slovak F-16 fighters conduct first joint air combat training exercise

The exercise was part of the State Partnership Program linking Indiana and Slovakia for more than 32 years. Officials said the training focused on enhancing coordination and operational readiness between the two forces. “This was a historic first for both of our countries. This was the first time Slovakia and Indiana flew their respective F-16’s together,” said Ed Castañeda, exercise director. “They participated in a two-nation Exchange of Exper…