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A 492nd Aircraft Maintenance Unit crew chief marshals an F-15E Strike Eagle at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, Jan. 7, 2019. Aircraft marshalling is a method of visual communication between aircrew and crew chiefs as an alternative to radio communication. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Shanice Williams-Jones)

492nd AMU: Bleed Blue

492nd Aircraft Maintenance Unit weapons load crew members conduct maintenance on an F-15E Strike Eagle pylon at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, Jan. 7, 2019. Aircraft maintainers work together in their respective specialties to ensure the Strike Eagles are always ready to fly. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Shanice Williams-Jones)

Leaders know when to follow

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Brett Anger, 521st Air Mobility Operations Wing electrical and environmental systems instructor, shows Airmen where the safety wire is located on the emergency pull-light, which indicates the system has not been tampered with, Dec. 3, 2018, on Ramstein Air Base, Germany. This task was one of the approximately 1,000 tasks 141 students learned and trained on throughout the two week training exercise. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kristof J. Rixmann)

The mission never stops, neither does OPS

U.S. Air Force Capt. Mike Thomas, 37th Airlift Squadron central scheduler, reviews his unit’s flight schedule on Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Dec. 19, 2018. The 37th AS always has a team on standby to respond to missions any time of the year. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Joshua Magbanua)

Eagles launch at Lakenheath

An F-15E Strike Eagle assigned to the 492nd Fighter Squadron takes off for a sortie at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, Dec. 18, 2018. The Strike Eagle is a dual-role fighter designed to perform air-to-air and air-to-ground missions. An array of avionics and electronics systems gives the F-15E the capability to fight at low altitude, day or night, and in all weather. (U.S. Air Force photo by Madeline Herzog)

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U.S. Air Force
HQUSAFE-17 Jul

An historic gift for the #RAF centennial: As part of the July 16 opening ceremony for the Farnborough International Airshow, the U.S. presented the Royal Air Force Chief of Staff, Air Chief Marshal Sir Stephen Hillier, with an American flag that was flown to the moon on Apollo 15. U.S. guests of honor included: the Honorable Robert Wood Johnson, U.S. Ambassador to the U.K., 22nd Secretary of the Army Eric Fanning, and Retired Col. Al Woden, Command Module Pilot for the Apollo 15 lunar mission in 1971. #FIA18 U.S. European Command (EUCOM) U.S. Embassy London Royal Air Force U.S. Mission to NATO NATO NATO Allied Air Command United States Air Force

U.S. Air Force
HQUSAFE-16 Jul

One more look at awesome aviation displays from #RIAT18! This year's #airtattoo also commemorated the 100th Anniversary of the Royal Air Force. U.S. participation in the annual airshow, at RAF Fairford, U.K., demonstrates U.S. commitment to collective defense and highlights the special bond between the U.S. and U.K and the #RAF and the #USAF. United States Air Force U.S. European Command (EUCOM) NATO U.S. Mission to NATO U.S. Embassy London Royal Air Force

U.S. Air Force
HQUSAFE-16 Jul

Here's a look at some of the hard work our maintenance #Airmen at the 86th Airlift Wing from Ramstein Air Base, Germany put in to keep these C-130s mission ready. #KnowYourMil

U.S. Air Force
HQUSAFE-16 Jul

Sunday marked the final day of #RIAT18, the largest military airshow in the world. A record crowd of 185,000 people enjoyed a feast of flying as the Royal International Air Tattoo staged international celebrations marking the Royal Air Force's Centenary at RAF Fairford, U.K. In total, 302 aircraft, from 43 air arms representing 30 nations attended the airshow, of which 121 took part in the flying display. U.S. participation in RIAT each year demonstrates U.S. commitment to collective defense and highlights the special bond between the U.S. and U.K and the #RAF and the #USAF. U.S. European Command (EUCOM) United States Air Force U.S. Mission to NATO NATO NATO Allied Air Command U.S. Embassy London Royal Air Force

U.S. Air Force
HQUSAFE-16 Jul

Among the special visitors to #RIAT18 this year were Royal Family members Prince Michael of Kent and Prince Edward, Duke of Kent; Air Chief Marshsal Sir Stephen Hillier, Royal Air Force Chief of the Air Staff and U.S. Air Force General David Goldfein, Chief of Staff of the U.S. Air Force. There was also a surprise flyby of a B-2 Spirit which flew direct from the U.S. to the U.K. to help celebrate the 100th Anniversary of the RAF and the ever-strong relationship between the U.S. and the U.K. #airtattoo U.S. European Command (EUCOM) United States Air Force NATO NATO Allied Air Command U.S. Embassy London Royal Air Force

U.S. Air Force
HQUSAFE-15 Jul

Day #2 of RIAT featured more amazing aircraft, including a surprise flyover by a #USAF B-2 Spirit that flew all the way from the USA. #RIAT18 #airtattoo U.S. European Command (EUCOM) NATO NATO Allied Air Command United States Air Force Royal Air Force

U.S. Air Force
HQUSAFE-15 Jul

Day #2 of the Royal International Air Tattoo at RAF Fairford, UK featured more amazing aerial acrobatics and flyovers by the RAF Red Arrows, the USAF F-35 Heritage Flight Team and other aerial performance teams to celebrate air power and the 100th Anniversary of the Royal Air Force. U.S. participation in RIAT also highlights the special bond between the U.S. and the U.K. and U.S. commitment to international security. #SovereignSkies #USAF #RAF #RIAT18 #airtattoo U.S. European Command (EUCOM) United States Air Force U.S. Mission to NATO NATO Allied Air Command U.S. Air Force F-35 Heritage Flight Team Royal Air Force

U.S. Air Force
HQUSAFE-13 Jul

Celebrate aviation! Day #1 of the Royal International Air Tattoo at RAF Fairford, U.K., welcomed more than 35,000 people to see and enjoy U.S., U.K. and other multinational aircraft on the ground and in the #SovereignSkies above. This year's airshow celebrates the 100th anniversary of the Royal Air Force and highlights the ever-strong and enduring relationship between the U.S. and the U.K. and partnership between the #USAF and the #RAF. #RIAT18 #airtattoo #F35HFT U.S. European Command (EUCOM) United States Air Force Swiss Air Force Royal Air Force U.S. Embassy London NATO Allied Air Command NATO

U.S. Air Force
HQUSAFE-12 Jul

Gen. Tod Wolters, U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa commander, participated in a panel discussion at the Air Power Conference in London today. He spoke on the critical role of command leadership in national and multinational environments. Air Power Conference 2018 is a two-day event that brings together senior British military, government leaders, and international air chiefs, to discuss the next generation of air power. #SovereignSkies U.S. European Command (EUCOM) NATO Allied Air Command NATO U.S. Mission to NATO U.S. Embassy London United States Air Force

U.S. Air Force
HQUSAFE-12 Jul

The #F35 Lightning II has arrived at The Royal International Air Tattoo! #5thGen #SovereignSkies U.S. European Command (EUCOM) United States Air Force U.S. Department of Defense (DoD)

U.S. Air Force
HQUSAFE-11 Jul

Be sure to listen in to the AFN Midday Flight and call in your questions on July 19th, from 1000 to 1100, to ask CMSgt Phillip Easton about current issues in the command and the U.S. Air Force! U.S. European Command (EUCOM) U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM)

U.S. Air Force
HQUSAFE-10 Jul

Chief of Staff of the Air Force Gen. David L. Goldfein recently visited Aviano Air Base, Italy. Here's a look at some of what he had to say.

U.S. Air Force
HQUSAFE-09 Jul

Have you ever seen a sand storm up close? Check out the story below to see how three weather techs from the 724th Expeditionary Air Base Squadron are making a difference at Nigerian Air Base 201. U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) U.S. Embassy Niamey 435th Air Expeditionary Wing https://bit.ly/2znodeD

U.S. Air Force
HQUSAFE-06 Jul

We're celebrating #FighterFriday with a classic -- an F-16 Fighting Falcon out of Spangdahlem Air Base. #DidYouKnow the 480th Fighter Squadron is USAFE’s only SEAD squadron, providing airpower operations to NATO, U.S. European Command (EUCOM), and U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) with a “Combat Ready” F-16 squadron prepared to deploy combat airpower in support of Joint, NATO & coalition taskings. #AirPower #F16 #WeAreNATO

U.S. Air Force
HQUSAFE-06 Jul

Need some #FridayMotivation? Check out this video of the USAFE Band celebrating the #4thofJuly in Uganda!

U.S. Air Force
HQUSAFE-04 Jul

Happy Independence Day! 🎇 🦅 🇺🇸

U.S. Air Force
HQUSAFE-03 Jul

Just in case you haven't gotten your "fill" of #TankerTuesday here's a pic from our recent #Baltops2018 exercise.

U.S. Air Force
HQUSAFE-03 Jul

#OnThisDay 26 years ago #USAFE began Operation Provide Promise, flying humanitarian relief missions to cities in Croatia and Bosnia-Herzegovina. The violent disintegration of Yugoslavia prompted the United Nations to deploy peacekeeping forces and begin humanitarian relief operations. Air Mobility Command deployed an aerial port element to Zagreb. Staging through this airport, USAFE’s 435th Airlift Wing flew as many as six C-130 sorties per day from Rhein-Main Air Base, Germany, to Sarajevo. The operation continued until Jan. 9, 1996, USAFE’s longest humanitarian operation ever. U.S. European Command (EUCOM)

U.S. Air Force
@hqusafepa-17 Jan

#OperationGRIT is a mindset focused on developing Airmanship & related leadership skills to enhance connection to t… https://t.co/tZY3DyL56Z

U.S. Air Force
@hqusafepa-17 Jan

RT @DeptofDefense: Together, we’re a team! @USAirForce Senior Airman Cullen Thomas talks about how he and his partner Klepa 🐕 work together…

U.S. Air Force
@hqusafepa-16 Jan

RT @48FighterWing: These #LibertyWing images are competing to be @usairforce Top Shot of 2018! #WeAreLiberty! @AirmanMagazine @HQUSAFEPA…

U.S. Air Force
@hqusafepa-11 Jan

RT @48FighterWing: Happy #F15Friday from the #LibertyWing! This Metal shot is brought to you by jamsterphoto #WeAreLiberty https://t.co/cSk…

U.S. Air Force
@hqusafepa-10 Jan

RT @usairforce: This #Airman recently turned 90; he joined the #AirForce in 1950 and has been in federal service for 69 years. https://t.co…

U.S. Air Force
@hqusafepa-10 Jan

RT @usairforce: #AirmenAcrossAfrica: Staff Sgt. Matthew Ripple demonstrates what #ADayInTheLife of an air transportation #Airman looks like…

U.S. Air Force
@hqusafepa-12 Dec

RT @DeptofDefense: “It’s all based on lethality!” - #SecDef James N. Mattis. Five separate services with one mission on the ground, in the…

U.S. Air Force
@hqusafepa-12 Dec

RT @usairforce: The #F35A is a fifth-generation fighter combining advanced aerodynamics, survivability in high-threat environments & the ab…

U.S. Air Force
@hqusafepa-10 Dec

Happy Holidays from USAFE-AFAFRICA! #SovereignSkies #USAFEGRIT @US_EUCOM @USAfricaCommand @usairforce https://t.co/kgRxoZJFC8

U.S. Air Force
@hqusafepa-10 Dec

#SoverrignSkies @48FighterWing @Armee_de_lair https://t.co/NaxcbxZGj5

U.S. Air Force
@hqusafepa-30 Nov

“I am so amazingly grateful for what they did, but also for the opportunity to recognize them in the fashion we are… https://t.co/lo3EfsoUE2

U.S. Air Force
@hqusafepa-28 Nov

RT @USAmbUK: Exercise Point Blank - so important for interoperability and our #SharedSecurity. Great to have 🇺🇸, 🇬🇧 and 🇫🇷 allies trainin…

U.S. Air Force
@hqusafepa-28 Nov

RT @FranceintheUK: Today exercise Point Blank took place between @RoyalAirForce, @Armee_de_lair & @usairforce at RAF Lakenheath near Cambri…

U.S. Air Force
@hqusafepa-28 Nov

RT @RAFView: Ex Point Blank today saw 40+ @RoyalAirForce, @usairforce & @Armee_de_lair aircraft training over N Sea incl F-35. Never cease…

U.S. Air Force
@hqusafepa-27 Nov

RT @48FighterWing: Exercise Point Blank! @usairforce aircraft flying with the @RoyalAirForce and @Armee_de_lair , improving interoperabilit…

U.S. Air Force
@hqusafepa-27 Nov

RT @AirmanMagazine: An F-15C Eagle assigned to the 493rd Fighter Squadron park on the flightline at Amendola Air Base, Italy, Nov. 16, 2018…

U.S. Air Force
@hqusafepa-24 Nov

RT @usairforce: #RamsteinAB #Airmen conducted a mass generation exercise to demonstrate how they employ air mobility, enable theater and st…

U.S. Air Force
@hqusafepa-24 Nov

RT @usairforce: An #F15 assigned to the 493rd Fighter Squadron taxis at Amendola Air Base, #Italy, Nov. 16, 2018. F-15C #Eagles and an F-15…

U.S. Air Force
@hqusafepa-23 Nov

Many thanks to those still working this Thanksgiving holiday weekend. "Maintenance is maintenance, our job never ch… https://t.co/AoPYuFqTHG

U.S. Air Force
@hqusafepa-22 Nov

Happy Thanksgiving! What are you thankful for? https://t.co/flw8wG4hjp

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