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Belgian F-16 Fighting Falcons get fuel from 100 ARW

Four Belgian Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons fly in formation behind a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker during Exercise Trident Juncture 18, in Swedish airspace, Oct. 30, 2018. The NATO-led exercise includes 31 countries and provides unique opportunities to train with NATO allies and partners. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Luke Milano)

De-icing the Fighting Falcon at Trident Juncture

An F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 480th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron is de-iced during Exercise Trident Juncture 18 at Kallax Air Base, Sweden, Oct. 29, 2018. Cold Scandinavian weather conditions provide a unique opportunity to test the squadron’s readiness and defense capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jonathan Snyder)

Approximately 300 desks were delivered to Misrata Primary School in Agadez, Niger, as part of a donation coordinated by U.S. Army Civil Affairs Team 203 at Nigerien Air Base 201 Oct. 23.

U.S. military donates desks, school supplies to Agadez primary school

Misrata Primary School students check out the desks during a ceremony in Agadez, Niger, Oct. 23, 2018. Approximately 300 desks were donated to the primary school as part of a plan to donate 1,000 desks to schools in the Agadez region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Rachelle Coleman)

Dissimilar Air Combat Training

A U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle assigned to RAF Lakenheath, England, takes on fuel from a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to RAF Mildenhall, England, off the coast of England, Oct. 11, 2018. RAF Lakenheath hosted a large forces exercise that included F-22 Raptors from Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., F-15E Strike Eagles from RAF Lakenheath and F/A-18 Super Hornets from the Carrier Air Wing from USS Harry S. Truman (CVN-75). (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Emerson Nuñez)

CLEAR SKY 2018

A U.S. Air Force F-15C Eagle fighter jet assigned to the 144th Fighter Wing, painted to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the wing's 194th Fighter squadron, lands at Starokostiantyniv Air Base to participate in Clear Sky 2018, Oct. 6. The exercise promotes regional stability and security, while strengthening partner capabilities and fostering trust. The training at Clear Sky greatly improves interoperability among participating countries. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Charles Vaughn)

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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-19 Nov

USAFE-AFAFRICA #resources are strategically postured across Europe and Africa to meet the most demanding and highes… https://t.co/c7NbeEYHmp

U.S. Air Force
@hqusafepa-15 Nov

RT @usairforce: U.S. military volunteers donated desks & school supplies to a Nigerian school. @USArmy #USAF #Airmen @HQUSAFEPA https://t.c…

U.S. Air Force
@hqusafepa-15 Nov

RT @usairforce: #B24 Liberator #pilot identified, repatriated after 73 years. #Airmen #AirForce @dodpaa https://t.co/3gyqUX7nQw https://t.c…

U.S. Air Force
@hqusafepa-13 Nov

RT @usairforce: Throughout #TridentJuncture18, @Spangdahlem_AB #Airmen of the 480th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron have worked through a va…

U.S. Air Force
@hqusafepa-12 Nov

RT @US_EUCOM: The USAFE Band performs at the Suresnes American Cemetery to honor the centennial of Armistice Day, Paris, France, Nov. 11, 2…

U.S. Air Force
@hqusafepa-12 Nov

RT @SecAFOfficial: Today we honor the service, sacrifice and patriotism of our #Veterans. Thank you for your service. #VeteransDay https://…

U.S. Air Force
@hqusafepa-11 Nov

RT @US_EUCOM: On this Veterans Day, we thank all Veterans, and we turn our gaze to France, where we will commemorate the armistice that occ…

U.S. Air Force
@hqusafepa-11 Nov

RT @DeptofDefense: Today, on #VeteransDay, we honor all of the men and women who put on a uniform to serve our great country. Thank you for…

U.S. Air Force
@hqusafepa-29 Oct

#MAS18 was opportunity for the U.S. to showcase leadership in aerospace technologies and highlight the strong relat… https://t.co/liyjR3n745

U.S. Air Force
@hqusafepa-25 Oct

Marrakesh Air Show 2018 has started! The presence of U.S. aircraft showcases leadership in aerospace technologies,… https://t.co/wLfPSbLv7O

U.S. Air Force
@hqusafepa-25 Oct

Musical mission: The USAFE Band is in Marrakech, Morocco in support of the African Air Chiefs Symposium and the Mar… https://t.co/unFgX3pABT

U.S. Air Force
@hqusafepa-25 Oct

Gen. Tod. Wolters, USAFE-AFAFRICA Commander led the 8th African Air Chiefs Symposium in Marrakech, Morocco, 22-23 O… https://t.co/gLZpvf6eEH

U.S. Air Force
@hqusafepa-25 Oct

RT @usairforce: #ICYMI: #USAF #KC135s refueled @JBLEnews #F22 Raptors that were conducting flying operations w/Finnish Air Force F/A-18 Hor…

U.S. Air Force
@hqusafepa-20 Oct

RT @RAFMildenhall: Our KC-135 refueled #F22 Raptors as they trained with Royal Norwegian Air Force #F35 Lightning IIs over Norway for the f…

U.S. Air Force
@hqusafepa-18 Oct

"This is not an unusual story for me. They’re Airmen. We train them to be ready to go, and they’re always ready to… https://t.co/KweKmB8MhT

U.S. Air Force
@hqusafepa-17 Oct

RT @Spangdahlem_AB: F-22 Raptors from the 1st Fighter Wing out of Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., arrived at Kleine-Brogal Air Base, Belgiu…

U.S. Air Force
@hqusafepa-17 Oct

"This is a sad day for the US & Ukraine. Our deepest condolences go out to the family, friends & fellow Airmen of b… https://t.co/VjSLTYFq94

U.S. Air Force
@hqusafepa-16 Oct

We are aware of a Ukrainian Su-27UB fighter aircraft that crashed in the Khmelnytskyi region during Clear Sky 2018… https://t.co/TCOhq6vYgX

U.S. Air Force
@hqusafepa-16 Oct

It's time to "Show Some Love!" The Combined Federal Campaign is underway and we invite you to join us. You can cont… https://t.co/gnM41MO6Yv

U.S. Air Force
@hqusafepa-15 Oct

What did you do this weekend? Clear Sky participants enjoyed a much deserved cultural day, see below.… https://t.co/HaCNvhzZky

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