CRUZEX V, or Cruzeiro Do Sul (Southern Cross), is a multi-national combined exercise involving the Air Forces of Argentina, Brazil, Chile, France and Uruguay, and observers from numerous other countries with more than 82 aircraft and almost 3,000 Airmen i
Col. Edward Kostelnik; 12th Air Force (Air Forces Southern) Director of Operations. presents a military coin to a student of Eliah Maia do Rego; Natal Brazil. A group of more than 15 airmen visited the local school of Eliah Maia do Rego. During the visit the airmen interacted with the students on an informal basis; distributed small gifts and took group pictures. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Michael Matkin)