Clear Filters | 1 - 20 of 83 results

Royal Air Force Mildenhall and Dutch Air Force Commemorate Operation Chowhound

Two Royal Netherlands Air Force F-35 Lightning IIs fly alongside a KC-135 Stratotanker from the 100th Air Refueling Wing, RAF Mildenhall, England, during a commemoration flight for Operation Chowhound over the North Sea, April 28, 2025. Operation Chowhound was a humanitarian airdrop mission during WWII, where U.S. bombers dropped food rations for Dutch civilians.
Details Download

Royal Air Force Mildenhall and Dutch Air Force Commemorate Operation Chowhound

Three Royal Netherlands Air Force F-35 Lightning IIs fly in formation behind a KC-135 Stratotanker from the 100th Air Refueling Wing, RAF Mildenhall, England, during a commemoration flight for Operation Chowhound over the North Sea, April 28, 2025. The aerial refueling between U.S. and Dutch forces symbolized the partnership shown in Operation Chowhound during WWII.
Details Download

Royal Air Force Mildenhall and Dutch Air Force Commemorate Operation Chowhound

A Thank you card created by the Dutch to commemorate that relief drops at Schiphol.
Details Download

Royal Air Force Mildenhall and Dutch Air Force Commemorate Operation Chowhound

A B-17 from the 100th Bomb Group drops food supplies as part of Operation Chowhound.
Details Download

Ramstein Flag 2025: U.S. Air Forces in Europe Strengthen Warfighting and Readiness

A Royal Netherlands Air Force F-35 Lightning II descends from a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker from the 100th Air Refueling Wing after receiving fuel in support of Ramstein Flag 25 over the North Sea, April 3, 2025. Ramstein Flag 25 is a complex, large-scale, multi-domain exercise that tests the U.S. Air Force’s ability to operate with maximum lethality during a full-spectrum conflict.
Details Download

Ramstein Flag 2025: U.S. Air Forces in Europe Strengthen Warfighting and Readiness

U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Mathew Warner, left, and Capt. Blake Lawrie, 351st Air Refueling Squadron pilots, perform pre-flight checks before an aerial refueling mission in support of Ramstein Flag 25 at RAF Mildenhall, England, April 3, 2025. Ramstein Flag 25 showcases the U.S. Air Force’s capability to neutralize threats and maintain air control, ensuring freedom to operate across Europe and Africa.
Details Download

Strengthening Arctic Defense: Trilateral exercise tests fifth-generation air power

U.S. Air Force F-35 Lightning II’s from the 57th Wing, Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, and 48th Fighter Wing, Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, fly alongside a KC-135 Stratotanker from the 100th Air Refueling Wing, RAF Mildenhall, England, during a Trilateral Bomber Task Force support mission over the North Sea, Dec. 3, 2024. BTF missions demonstrate the credibility of U.S. forces to address a global security environment that is more diverse and uncertain than at any other time in recent history.
Details Download

Strengthening Arctic Defense: Trilateral exercise tests fifth-generation air power

A U.S. Air Force F-35 Lightning II approaches a KC-135 Stratotanker from the 100th Air Refueling Wing, Royal Air Force Mildenhall, England, during a Trilateral Bomber Task Force support mission over the North Sea, Dec. 3, 2024. BTF missions enhance combat readiness amongst participating NATO allies and partner nations, ensuring their ability to rapidly respond to emerging threats.
Details Download

F-35s land on highway in Finland

Two U.S. Air Force F-35 Lightning II aircraft assigned to the 48th Fighter Wing, RAF Lakenheath, U.K., demonstrate landing and takeoff operations during exercise BAANA 2024, Sept. 4, on Hosio Highway Strip, Ranua, Finland. During the exercise the aircraft landed on a highway strip in Finland to practice Agile Combat Employment which increases the ability of our collective partners to collaborate and operate in a joint, high-intensity environment, improve readiness, responsiveness and interoperability. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Scyrrus Corregidor)
Details Download

F-35s land on highway in Finland

Two U.S. Air Force F-35 Lightning II aircraft assigned to the 48th Fighter Wing, RAF Lakenheath, U.K., make history by landing on a highway strip during the exercise BAANA 2024, Sept. 4, on Hosio Highway Strip, Ranua, Finland. During the exercise the U.S. Air Force collaborated with NATO Allies to adapt, innovate and strengthen our collective defense while making history by landing U.S. fighter aircraft on a Finnish highway strip demonstrating military capabilities and interoperability. During the exercise U.S. Air Force Airmen expanded on Agile Combat Employment capabilities by learning austere environment aircraft landing and take-off operations and techniques from their Finnish counterparts. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Scyrrus Corregidor)
Details Download

F-35s land on highway in Finland

A press conference is held during exercise BAANA 2024 with military leaders from Germany, Finland and the United States on Hosio Highway Strip, Ranua, Finland, Sept. 4. During the exercise NATO Allies collaborated to adapt, innovate and strengthen our collective defense while making history by landing U.S. fighter aircraft on a Finnish highway strip demonstrating military capabilities and interoperability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tabatha Chapman)
Details Download

F-35s land on highway in Finland

A U.S. Air Force F-35 Lightning II aircraft assigned to 48th Fighter Wing RAF, Lakenheath, U.K. lands during exercise BAANA 2024 on Hosio Highway strip, Ranua, Finland, Sept. 4. During the exercise two F-35 aircraft demonstrated landing and take off operations on a highway strip in Finland to practice Agile Combat Employment which increases the ability of our collective partners to collaborate and operate in a joint, high-intensity environment, improve readiness, responsiveness and interoperability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tabatha Chapman)
Details Download

F-35s land on highway in Finland

U.S. Lt. Col. David Deal, right, 435th Contingency Response Support Squadron commander, assigned to Ramstein Air Base, Germany stands with Finnish air force Col. Saku Joukas, middle, Lapland Air Wing commander, Finland and German air force Lt. Col. Thomas Kotting, left, Tactical Air Wing 71R commander assigned to Wittmund Air Base at a press conference during exercise BAANA 2024 on Hosio Highway strip, Ranua, Finland, Sept. 4. During the exercise U.S. Air Force Airmen expanded on Agile Combat Employment capabilities by learning austere environment aircraft landing and take-off operations and techniques from their Finnish counterparts. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tabatha Chapman)
Details Download

F-35 Cross Servicing

A Royal Norwegian Airman marshals in a U.S. F-35 Lightning II aircraft into a hangar at Ørland Air Station in Norway, April 8, 2024. The mission marked the first time that Airmen from one nation’s military provided servicing to another nation’s F-35 aircraft without supervision. The cross servicing of aircraft between NATO partners highlights the future interoperability with fellow F-35 users across the European Theater. (RNoAF photo by Ole Andreas Vekve)
Details Download

U.S., Norway conduct first F-35 cross-service maintenance

An Airman with the Royal Norwegian Air Force conducts maintenance on a U.S. F-35 Lightning II at Ørland Air Station in Norway, April 8, 2024. The mission marked the first time that Airmen from one nation’s military provided servicing to another nation’s F-35 aircraft without supervision. The cross servicing of aircraft between NATO partners highlights the future interoperability with fellow F-35 users across the European Theater. (RNoAF photo by Ole Andreas Vekve)
Details Download

U.S., Norway conduct first F-35 cross-service maintenance

A Royal Norwegian Air Force Airman watches as a U.S. F-35 Lightning II pilot prepares to disembark the aircraft after a flight from RAF Lakenheath in the United Kingdom to Ørland Main Air Station in Norway, April 8, 2024. A team of Norwegian Airmen received the U.S. aircraft and pilot, and prepared the aircraft for its next mission. The mission marked the first time that Airmen from one nation’s military provided servicing to another nation’s F-35 aircraft without supervision. The cross servicing of aircraft between NATO partners highlights the future interoperability with fellow F-35 users across the European Theater.” (RNoAF photo by Ole Andreas Vekve)
Details Download

U.S., Norway conduct first F-35 cross-service maintenance

Airmen with the Royal Norwegian Air Force refuel a U.S. F-35 Lightning II at Ørland Air Station in Norway, April 8, 2024. The mission marked the first time that Airmen from one nation’s military provided servicing to another nation’s F-35 aircraft without supervision. The cross servicing of aircraft between NATO partners highlights the future interoperability with fellow F-35 users across the European Theater. (RNoAF photo by Ole Andreas Vekve)
Details Download

Enhancing F-35 Collaboration: Senior Leaders Gather for F-35 Air Chief Meeting at Ramstein

Participants of the Fall 2023 Air Chief Symposium pose for a photo following the meeting at Ramstein Air Base, Germany Dec. 4, 2023. The meeting served as a platform for Air Chiefs and officials to engage in constructive dialogue, pooling together their expertise and experiences. Countries in attendance included United States, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Finland, Germany, Israel, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom.
Details Download

Arctic Challenge 2023: Supersonic bombers soar over USS Gerald Ford

A Royal Norwegian Air Force F-35A Lightning II stealth fighter aircraft receives fuel from a Maine Air National Guard KC-135R Straotanker from the 101st Air Refueling Wing during Arctic Challenge Exercise 2023 over the Arctic Circle, May 29, 2023. Coalition aerial refueling extends the range of fighter aircraft to train and operate alongside Allies and Partners. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Andrew Sinclair)
Details Download

Arctic Challenge 2023: Supersonic bombers soar over USS Gerald Ford

Three Royal Norwegian Air Force F-35A Lightning II stealth fighter aircraft wait in formation as the rest of their team receives fuel from a Maine Air National Guard KC-135R Stratotanker above the Arctic Circle, May 29, 2023. The F-35 was designed with Allied and Partner integration as a top priority, which allows the advanced fighter platform to work collectively with air, land, and sea assets globally. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Andrew Sinclair)
Details Download