Press Releases

Aug. 1, 2018
U.S. Airmen and Soldiers conduct a proof of concept exercise in Poland

Airmen and Soldiers deployed for one month to 31st Tactical Air Base, Poznan-Krzesiny, Poland, in July, to test their ability to rapidly setup facilities, equipment and vehicles as part of the European Contingency Air Operations Sets effort. A first for the U.S., this effort sets the standard for
July 31, 2018
Thirteen U.S. Air Force F-15s deploy to Keflavik in support of Icelandic Air Surveillance and training

The U.S. Air Force deployed approximately 280 Airmen and 13 F-15C/D Eagles from the 493rd Expeditionary Fighter Squadron, 48th Fighter Wing, RAF Lakenheath, England, to Keflavik Air Base, Iceland from July 30 to Aug. 23, 2018, to conduct an Air Surveillance mission in support of our NATO alliance
July 30, 2018
Aviation Rotation 18.4 begins at Powidz, Poland

Approximately 75 Airmen and three C130s, assigned to the 86th Airlift Wing, Ramstein Air Base, Germany, are participating in bilateral training with the Polish Air Force during Aviation Rotation 18-4, off-station training/flying training deployment, in support of Operation Atlantic Resolve at
July 28, 2018
United States Air Forces in Europe Band strengthens partnership between U.S. and Serbia through music

At the request of the U.S. Embassy-Belgrade, the United States Air Forces in Europe Band will perform a concert in Presevo, Serbia, July 28, 2018. The band is performing in Serbia to help commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Serbian Flag being flown over the White House.
July 20, 2018
Aviano AB and RAF Lakenheath team up for flying training deployment

Approximately 200 Airmen assigned to the 510th Fighter Squadron, 31st Fighter Wing, Aviano Air Base, Italy, are participating in a flying training deployment at RAF Lakenheath, England, to evaluate aircraft and personnel capabilities and train in NATO operations with the 48th Fighter Wing and
July 16, 2018
Farnborough International Air Show 2018 begins

U.S. military equipment and personnel will represent the United States at this year’s Farnborough International Air Show, July 16-22.
July 15, 2018
Combat Ammunition Production Exercise begins at RAF Lakenheath

Approximately 160 Airmen are deployed to RAF Lakenheath July 16-19, 2018, to participate in the inaugural Combat Ammunition Production Exercise. This exercise will train Airmen on the mass production of conventional munitions.
July 15, 2018
Bilateral Munitions Training with Moldova

Four United States Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa munitions Airmen are deployed to Chisinau, Moldova, from July 15-21, 2018.
July 11, 2018
Royal International Air Tattoo 2018 begins

U.S. military personnel from bases in Europe and the United States will participate in this year’s Royal International Air Tattoo July 13-15, 2018, at RAF Fairford, United Kingdom.
July 11, 2018
Thracian Summer 2018 begins in Bulgaria

Three C-130Js and approximately 60 Airmen assigned to the 37th Airlift Squadron, 86th Airlift Wing, Ramstein Air Base, Germany, are participating in bilateral training with the Bulgarian Air Force during Thracian Summer, an off-station training/flying training deployment, in support of Operation