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NATO Days 2018

The Polish Air Force’s aerobatic demonstration team, “White-Red Sparks”, flies above Ostrava Air Base, Czech Republic, during NATO Days. NATO Days is a Czech Republic-led air show and exhibition that showcases military ground and aviation capabilities from 19 nations. Participation in NATO Days increases our understanding of European ally and partner capabilities, greatly enhancing our ability to operate together as a team. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Robert J. Baldock)

NATO Days 2018

The Polish Air Force’s aerobatic demonstration team, “White-Red Sparks”, performs a “close pass” drill above Ostrava Air Base, Czech Republic, during NATO Days. NATO Days is a Czech Republic-led air show and exhibition that showcases military ground and aviation capabilities from 19 nations. Participation in NATO Days increases our understanding of European ally and partner capabilities, greatly enhancing our ability to operate together as a team. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Robert J. Baldock)

NATO Days 2018

A Royal Danish Air Force F-16C Fighting Falcon flies above Ostrava Air Base, Czech Republic, during NATO Days. NATO Days is a Czech Republic-led air show and exhibition that showcases military ground and aviation capabilities from 19 nations. Participation in NATO Days increases our understanding of European ally and partner capabilities, greatly enhancing our ability to operate together as a team. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Robert J. Baldock)

NATO Days 2018

A Royal Danish Air Force F-16C Fighting Falcon lands at Ostrava Air Base, Czech Republic, during NATO Days. NATO Days is a Czech Republic-led air show and exhibition that showcases military ground and aviation capabilities from 19 nations. Participation in NATO Days increases our understanding of European ally and partner capabilities, greatly enhancing our ability to operate together as a team. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Robert J. Baldock)

NATO Days 2018

An Air Force Reserve Command B-52 Stratofortress, assigned to the 307th Bomb Wing, Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, is on display at Ostrava Air Base, Czech Republic, during NATO Days. NATO Days is a Czech Republic-led air show and exhibition that showcases military ground and aviation capabilities from 19 nations. Participation in NATO Days increases our understanding of European ally and partner capabilities, greatly enhancing our ability to operate together as a team. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Robert J. Baldock)

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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-18 Sep

In celebration of the 71st anniversary of the @usairforce, we take a look back at how U.S. Air Forces in Europe-Air… https://t.co/NVM4PwFvca

U.S. Air Force
@hqusafepa-18 Sep

RT @usairforce: Today we celebrate 71 years as the world's greatest #AIRPOWER! #Birthday #AFBDay https://t.co/VOY8ixMUlO

U.S. Air Force
@hqusafepa-18 Sep

@usairforce will participate in Clear Sky 2018, a joint multinational exercise at Starokostiantyniv Air Base, Ukrai… https://t.co/9LXRSnFj6e

U.S. Air Force
@hqusafepa-16 Sep

A @usairforce #B52 flew up the Norwegian coast, over the Barents Sea and Arctic Ocean with a little help from… https://t.co/34JvXzvM8z

U.S. Air Force
@hqusafepa-16 Sep

“Our security cannot be taken for granted and there is no prosperity without security” #NATODays #WeAreNATO… https://t.co/Q95YSAuUD3

U.S. Air Force
@hqusafepa-15 Sep

RT @USAmbNATO: 🇺🇸 @usairforce & @NATO Allies concluded training exercise #AmpleStrike this week in 🇨🇿 Czech Republic. As we train together…

U.S. Air Force
@hqusafepa-15 Sep

"Initially he thought nothing of it, until he saw a man board the bus, armed with a pistol."… https://t.co/0Jm7sfGRKc

U.S. Air Force
@hqusafepa-14 Sep

@usairforce B-52s conducted training with Romanian F-16s in airspace over Romania. Training with @NATO ally Romania… https://t.co/vnQW1wmura

U.S. Air Force
@hqusafepa-12 Sep

#ThisDayInHistory Brig Gen Billy Mitchell led 1,481 planes in the St. Mihiel offensive, the largest assembly of avi… https://t.co/xk4YZsQzCn

U.S. Air Force
@hqusafepa-12 Sep

#BombersinEurope are vital in training with joint #partners, #allies, and other @usairforce units, and enables us t… https://t.co/S7TyyZSuK7

U.S. Air Force
@hqusafepa-11 Sep

RT @DeptofDefense: Today, on #PatriotDay, we remember the lives we lost in the attacks on 9/11 and focus on how @Norad_Northcom works to ke…

U.S. Air Force
@hqusafepa-11 Sep

#ICYMI #911Memorial flag unfurling at the #Pentagon. #NeverForget https://t.co/5q06fYfmsx

U.S. Air Force
@hqusafepa-10 Sep

RT @USAFEBAND: This past weekend the United States Air Forces in Europe Band commemorated 70 years of Berlin Airlift with the people in Wun…

U.S. Air Force
@hqusafepa-08 Sep

@WI_Guard F-16 Fighting Falcons from the 115th Fighter Wing are deployed to Poland in support of Operation Atlantic… https://t.co/eAV8tjX70x

U.S. Air Force
@hqusafepa-07 Sep

Today, Maj. Gen. John Wood took command of the 3rd Air Force, U.S. Air Forces in Europe and U.S. Air Forces Africa'… https://t.co/xepBtcLnuK

U.S. Air Force
@hqusafepa-05 Sep

A bomber task force of @usairforce B-52 Stratofortress arrived at RAF Fairford for several engagements throughout t… https://t.co/9n65pH0BM7

U.S. Air Force
@hqusafepa-01 Sep

Until next time F-22s! Thanks for a great flying training deployment. #5thGen #Raptor #SovereignSkies #WeAreNATO… https://t.co/zsQPpmKMbm

U.S. Air Force
@hqusafepa-31 Aug

USAFE-AFAFRICA #Airmen are #ready, 24/7/365 for the most demanding and highest priority challenges across Europe an… https://t.co/H1croG4mmP

U.S. Air Force
@hqusafepa-29 Aug

RT @AirmanMagazine: An F-22 Raptor from the 95th Fighter Squadron, 325th Fighter Wing, Tyndall Air Force Base, Fla., participate in a mult…

U.S. Air Force
@hqusafepa-29 Aug

RT @RCH648: Yesterday‘s launch of a #F22A #Raptor (05-4101/TY) with additional fuel tanks at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany. 🙌 The @usairfor…

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