German Air Force Arrives in Illinois for Proptoberfest Join Training Exercise!

Join us as we witness the German Air Force's major arrival at the 182d Airlift Wing in Peoria, Illinois, on August 31, 2024, in preparation for Exercise Proptoberfest. This combined training exercise underscores the long-standing collaboration between the Illinois Air National Guard and the German Air Force, strengthening the NATO alliance and boosting our collective efforts to ensure global security.

In this video, we explore the strategic importance of Exercise Proptoberfest, building on the success of the previous Air Defender 23 exercise. We delve into the details of the training exercises, aircraft involved, and the vital role such partnerships play in fulfilling the objectives outlined in the 2022 National Defense Strategy.

Don’t miss out on this opportunity to see firsthand how international military collaboration strengthens our defense capabilities. Make sure to like, share, and Follow for more updates on military exercises and global security initiatives!

Proptoberfest German Air Force Arrival in Peoria, Illinois
PEORIA, ILLINOIS, UNITED STATES
08.31.2024

B-roll footage of the German Air Force arriving at the 182d Airlift Wing in Peoria, Illinois on August 31, 2024. The German Air Force arrived in preparation for Exercise Proptoberfest, a joint training exercise between the Illinois Air National Guard's 182d Airlift Wing and the German Air Force that strengthens the NATO alliance by building on the successful collaboration during the Air Defender 23 exercise and emphasising the strategic importance of partnerships in maintaining global security, as outlined in the 2022 National Defence Strategy. (Video by Airman 1st Class Noah Hardin of the United States Air National Guard.)

Film Credits: Video by Airman 1st Class Noah Hardin
182nd Airlift Wing