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Oct. 12, 2023
U.S. B-1B Lancers arrive in the UK for BTF 24-1

More than 100 Airmen and B-1B Lancer aircraft assigned to the 9th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron from Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, deployed to RAF Fairford, United Kingdom, Thursday for Bomber Task Force-Europe 24-1.The long-planned European BTF deployment provides U.S. and NATO leaders with strategic
Sept. 7, 2023
USAFE-AFAFRICA Demonstrates Breakthrough Mobile MQ-9A Satellite Launch and Recovery Package

The U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa (USAFE-AFAFRICA) achieved a significant technological proof of concept for the MQ-9A Reaper’s Satellite Launch and Recovery Package (SLR-P) at the 12th Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Air Base in Mirosławiec, Poland. While various iterations of the concept
Aug. 23, 2022
U.S. B-52 Assurance Overflights Demonstrate U.S. Commitment to Southeastern European Allies, Partners

Two B-52 Stratofortress strategic bombers assigned to the 23rd Bomb Squadron from Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota currently operating out of RAF Fairford, United Kingdom conducted low-approach flyovers over southeastern Europe, Aug. 22.
July 18, 2022
Integration at the Royal International Air Tattoo

The U.S. Air Force sent 11 aircraft and over 100 Airmen to participate in the Royal International Air Tattoo at Royal Air Force Base Fairford, United Kingdon, July 15-17, 2022.
June 27, 2022
USAFE-AFAFRICA, NATO Allied Air Command welcomes new commander

U.S. Air Force Gen. James B. Hecker assumed command of U.S. Air Forces in Europe - Air Forces Africa and NATO Allied Air Command here, June 27. In his capacity as commander, Hecker is also the new director of the Joint Air Power Competence Centre at Kalkar, Germany.
June 10, 2022
Marine Hornets swap NATO enhanced air policing role

Ten F/A-18C Hornet fighter aircraft from 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing’s (MAW) Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 323 arrived at Lask Air Base, Poland, June 10, to replace 2nd MAW’s VMFA 312.
April 5, 2022
INIOCHOS 22 kicks off

The U.S. Air Force is participating in INIOCHOS 22 at Andravida Air Base, Greece, from March 27 – April 8, 2022.
Dec. 15, 2021
RAF Lakenheath welcomes first 5th Generation F-35

RAF Lakenheath received its first delivery of F-35A Lightning II aircraft December 15. This is the result of a force posture adjustment that has been six years in the making. Announced in 2015, the long-anticipated arrival of the F-35 marks RAF Lakenheath as the first base in United States Air
Sept. 21, 2021
U.S. Airmen jump alongside NATO partners during Falcon Leap 21

U.S. Airmen from various organizations within U.S. Air Forces Europe – Air Forces Africa participated in Falcon Leap 21, a multinational parachute training exercise led by the Dutch air force at several military installations in the Netherlands. During the exercise, U.S. forces conducted a series of
Sept. 7, 2021
USAFE Band’s participation in Ukraine’s 30th Independence Day highlights U.S. commitment

The U.S. Air Forces in Europe Band focused on building relationships through music and advancing partnership priorities from Aug. 18-24 while participating in multiple events throughout Kyiv to celebrate Ukraine’s 30th Anniversary of Independence.

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