LAPSE IN APPROPRIATIONS
The most recent appropriations for the Department of War expired at 11:59 p.m. EST on September 30, 2025. Military personnel will continue in a normal duty status without pay until such time as a continuing resolution or appropriations are passed by Congress and signed into law. Civilian personnel not engaged in excepted activities will be placed in a non-work, non-pay status.
Government shutdown assistance resources
U.S. Air Force graphic displays resources for Airmen, Guardians and civilians at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, October 1, 2025. This graphic contains information to guide service members to resources during a government shutdown. (U.S. Air Force graphic created by Tech. Sgt. Alexandra Longfellow)
U.S. and German officials team advance point defense capabilities
USAFE-AFAFRICA, in collaboration with the 86th Airlift Wing, the German Air Force and the Rhineland-Palatinate Police, successfully completed a point defense Operational Utility Assessment at Ramstein Air Base earlier this month.
307th BW supports NATO Days, engages with Ostrava students
A student from a local school in Ostrava, Czech Republic ask a question to members of the 307th Bomb Wing during a visit, Sept. 19, 2025. These school visits promote community relations among our NATO Allies and partners and is in conjunction with the NATO Days air show hosted by the Czech Republic. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Cody Burt)
100th ARW Simulates First Refuel of RAF P-8 Poseidon in Cobra Warrior 25-2
An RAF P-8A Poseidon from the 42 (Torpedo Bomber) Squadron, RAF Lossiemouth, United Kingdom, flies below a KC-135 Stratotanker from the 100th Air Refueling Wing, RAF Mildenhall, United Kingdom, during Cobra Warrior 25-2 over the North Sea, Sept. 17, 2025. Cobra Warrior 25-2, the Royal Air Force’s premier tactical training event, provided opportunities for allied and partner nation air forces to learn from one another, including during this first ever simulated aerial refueling exercise between a U.S. Air Force KC-135 and an RAF P-8 Poseidon. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Katie Mullikin)
U.S., Norway test maritime strike in High North
A U.S. Air Force B-2 Spirit, center, from the 72d Test and Evaluation Squadron assigned to the 53rd Wing, a Royal Norwegian Air Force P-8 Poseidon, center back, and four Royal Norwegian Air Force F-35 Lightning II, right and left, fly in formation over Norway, Sept. 3, 2025. The U.S. partnered with Norwegian Allies to test next-generation precision maritime strike capabilities. The event advanced tactics, techniques, and procedures for long-range sensor-to-shooter operations. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Tech. Sgt. Jesenia Landaverde)

           

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