The Blue and the Green, Working Together

Feb. 16, 2006

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Air Force and Army active and reserve personnel practiced their skills in close air support earlier this week during Air Warrior II at Ft. Polk, La. Officials say that the joint force exercise features a realistic environment for Air Force airpower to support Army ground maneuver forces.

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