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  • Retired U.S. Air Force Col. Stephen Hughes, former deputy director of plans, programs, and analysis for U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa, speaks to the Inter-European Air Forces Academy’s Class 25B students at Kisling Auditorium, Kapaun Air Station, Germany, May 19, 2025. Hughes reflected on IEAFA’s origin and underscored the academy’s mission to develop coalition leaders ready to operate in contested environments. (Photo by Terrance Rhodes, IEAFA Strategic Communications Analyst) IEAFA Founders Return to Reinforce Warfighting Purpose, Inspire Next Generation of Allied Leaders
    IEAFA Founders Return to Reinforce Warfighting Purpose, Inspire Next Generation of Allied Leaders

    (Photo by Terrance Rhodes, IEAFA Strategic Communications Analyst)

  • Retired U.S. Air Force Col. Stephen Hughes addresses the U.S. Inter-European Air Forces Academy Class 25B at Kisling Auditorium, Kapaun Air Station, Germany, May 19, 2025. Hughes, one of IEAFA’s original architects, challenged students to carry forward the mission of alliance integration, emphasizing that readiness is not built in crisis, it is built in classrooms like this one. (Photo by Terrance Rhodes, IEAFA Strategic Communications Analyst) IEAFA Founders Return to Reinforce Warfighting Purpose, Inspire Next Generation of Allied Leaders
    IEAFA Founders Return to Reinforce Warfighting Purpose, Inspire Next Generation of Allied Leaders

    (Photo by Terrance Rhodes, IEAFA Strategic Communications Analyst)

  • Retired U.S. Air Force Senior Master Sgt. Travis Robbins speaks to the U.S. Inter-European Air Forces Academy Class 25B students at Kisling Auditorium, Kapaun Air Station, Germany, May 19, 2025. Robbins, who helped build IEAFA from the ground up, urged students to lead with urgency and purpose, reminding them that coalitions only succeed when preparation becomes habit. (Photo by Terrance Rhodes, IEAFA Strategic Communications Analyst) IEAFA Founders Return to Reinforce Warfighting Purpose, Inspire Next Generation of Allied Leaders
    IEAFA Founders Return to Reinforce Warfighting Purpose, Inspire Next Generation of Allied Leaders

    (Photo by Terrance Rhodes, IEAFA Strategic Communications Analyst)

  • Retired U.S. Air Force Senior Master Sgt. Travis Robbins speaks to the U.S. Inter-European Air Forces Academy Class 25B students at Kisling Auditorium, Kapaun Air Station, Germany, May 19, 2025. Robbins, who helped build IEAFA from the ground up, urged students to lead with urgency and purpose, reminding them that coalitions only succeed when preparation becomes habit. (Photo by Terrance Rhodes, IEAFA Strategic Communications Analyst) IEAFA Founders Return to Reinforce Warfighting Purpose, Inspire Next Generation of Allied Leaders
    IEAFA Founders Return to Reinforce Warfighting Purpose, Inspire Next Generation of Allied Leaders

    (Photo by Terrance Rhodes, IEAFA Strategic Communications Analyst)

  • A U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle, assigned to the 492nd Fighter Squadron, prepares for a multinational exercise at RAF Lakenheath, England, Nov. 6, 2023. Liberty Wing F-15’s took part in Atlantic Trident 2023, which focused on interoperability and integration of U.S., U.K., and French fighter aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alexander Vasquez) U.S., UK, French and Finnish Air Forces participate in Atlantic Trident 25 in Finland
    U.S., UK, French and Finnish Air Forces participate in Atlantic Trident 25 in Finland

    Airman 1st Class Alexander Vasqu

  • Two U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning IIs assigned to the 4th Fighter Squadron, Hill Air Force Base, Utah, and two Dassault Rafales assigned to the 1/4 Gascogne Fighter Squadron, 113 Saint-Dizier-Robinson air base, France, break formation during flight May 18, 2021 over France. The flight was a part of the Atlantic Trident 21 exercise which is a joint, multinational exercise involving service members from the U.S., France and the U.K., and is aimed at enhancing fourth and fifth generation integration, combat readiness and fighting capabilities, through conducting complex air operations in a contested multinational joint force environment. U.S., UK, French and Finnish Air Forces participate in Atlantic Trident 25 in Finland
    U.S., UK, French and Finnish Air Forces participate in Atlantic Trident 25 in Finland

    Staff Sgt. Alexander Cook

  • A family photo portrays late U.S. Army Air Corps Gen. James “Jimmey” Doolittle surrounded by members of the Doolittle Family. Gen. Doolittle is remembered as the former 8th Air Force commander and leader behind the Doolittle Raid against Japan in 1942. Carrying the Tune of Legacy: Doolittle Honors Family Heritage Through Service, Song
    Carrying the Tune of Legacy: Doolittle Honors Family Heritage Through Service, Song

    (Courtesy photo by the Doolittle Family)

Europe

  • Retired U.S. Air Force Col. Stephen Hughes, former deputy director of plans, programs, and analysis for U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa, speaks to the Inter-European Air Forces Academy’s Class 25B students at Kisling Auditorium, Kapaun Air Station, Germany, May 19, 2025. Hughes reflected on IEAFA’s origin and underscored the academy’s mission to develop coalition leaders ready to operate in contested environments. (Photo by Terrance Rhodes, IEAFA Strategic Communications Analyst)

    IEAFA Founders Return to Reinforce Warfighting Purpose, Inspire Next Generation of Allied Leaders

  • Two U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning IIs assigned to the 4th Fighter Squadron, Hill Air Force Base, Utah, and two Dassault Rafales assigned to the 1/4 Gascogne Fighter Squadron, 113 Saint-Dizier-Robinson air base, France, break formation during flight May 18, 2021 over France. The flight was a part of the Atlantic Trident 21 exercise which is a joint, multinational exercise involving service members from the U.S., France and the U.K., and is aimed at enhancing fourth and fifth generation integration, combat readiness and fighting capabilities, through conducting complex air operations in a contested multinational joint force environment.

    U.S., UK, French and Finnish Air Forces participate in Atlantic Trident 25 in Finland

  • U.S. Air Force Tech Sgt. Michelle Doolittle assigned to U.S. Air Forces in Europe Band sings the U.S. and French national anthems during a ceremony commemorating D-Day and the unveiling of the 8th Air Force memorial at Sainte-Mère-Église, Normandy, France, June 5, 2025. As the great grandniece of the former 8th Air Force Commander, Gen. James “Jimmy” Doolittle, Tech Sgt. Doolittle carries on her family’s legacy as a vocalist, using music to strengthen U.S. Air Force international ties and commemorate shared history with Allies and partners.

    Carrying the Tune of Legacy: Doolittle Honors Family Heritage Through Service, Song

  • U.S. Air Forces in Europe - Air Forces Africa Press Release Graphic

    USAFE-AFAFRICA to Commemorate 81st Anniversary of Operation Overlord in Normandy

  • Spanish Army paratroopers board a cargo plane during an exercise

    C-130s deliver US, Spanish paratroopers to Latvia, demonstrating allied strength in Swift Response 25

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Space Forces in Europe - Space Forces Africa

  • READOUT U.S. Space Forces in Europe - Space Forces Africa

    Readout of Commander, U.S. Space Forces in Europe – Space Forces Africa Brig. Gen. Jacob Middleton’s meeting with Türkiye’s Space Commander, Colonel Tolga Çinar

  • U.S. Army Reserve photo by Sgt. 1st Class Jessica Forester

    Guardians strengthen Multinational Partnerships and demonstrate Electronic Warfare during African Lion 2025

  • Courtesy photo of Ayooluwa Adetola

    U.S. Delegation Attends Inauguration of African Space Agency in Cairo

  • U.S. Air Force photo by Lt Col Jolene Bottor-Ortiona

    Readout of Commander, U.S. Space Forces in Europe – Space Forces Africa Brig. Gen. Jacob Middleton’s Visit to Finland

  • Space Force leaders speak at a conference on stage.

    Space component commands highlight warfighting efforts at Spacepower Conference

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Africa

  • A Royal Moroccan Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon makes contact with a U.S. Air Force KC-135R Stratotanker assigned to the 166th Air Refueling Squadron, 121st Air Refueling Wing, Ohio National Guard, for a simulated air-to-air refuel qualification during African Lion 2025 (AL25) in Morocco, May 13, 2025.

    Forging strength through partnership: US and Moroccan Air Forces unite for African Lion 2025

  • U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Demi M. Ebert

    US, Moroccan Forces strengthen aeromedical evacuation capabilities during African Lion 25

  • U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Alexandra Longfellow

    Double Duty: Twin Airmen tackle African Lion 2025 side by side

  • U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Alexandra M. Longfellow

    More than a translator: How one Airman uses language to strengthen the mission

  • RMAF F-16 Refuels

    Fueling readiness: US, Morocco conduct air-to-air refueling operations at African Lion 2025

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Air Force Headlines

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    AF Week in Photos

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    Around the Air Force: Risk and Readiness, Project Magellan, Pilot Training Overhaul

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    International dignitaries, leaders commemorate Dayton Peace Accords

  • U.S. Air Force AMISTAD team members and Hospital Regional de Loreto leadership pose for a photo on the opening day of AMISTAD 2025 in Iquitos, Peru, June 2, 2025. This Peruvian and U.S. medical assistance training opportunity offers real-world benefits to U.S. and partner nation medical teams and the people of Peru by relieving strained medical systems, training U.S. and local medical professionals, and promoting the health and well-being of the people of Peru. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Victoria Edwards)

    AFSOUTH Launches AMISTAD 2025 Across Latin America

  • Airmen unload heavy equipment from a tractor trailer at Robins Air Force Base, Georgia, May 13, 2025.

    78th Logistics Readiness Squadron Ground Transportation carries load of ‘Combat Trucker’

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