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  • A U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II aircraft prepares for landing during exercise Atlantic Trident 25 at Pirkkala Air Base, Finland, June 19, 2025. AT 25 is the first edition of the exercise series to take place outside of the U.S., U.K. and France, furthering integration and lethality as Finland prepares to receive the F-35 Lightning II aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Ashley Talley) US, UK, French and Finnish Air Forces conclude Atlantic Trident 25 in Finland
    US, UK, French and Finnish Air Forces conclude Atlantic Trident 25 in Finland

    Senior Airman Ashley Talley

  • U.S. Airmen, assigned to the 48th Fighter Wing, pose for a photo in front of a U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle and F-35A Lightning II during exercise Atlantic Trident 25 at Pirkkala Air Base, Finland, June 26, 2025. AT 25 is a tactical-level field training exercise hosted by the Finnish Air Force, focused on improving interoperability and integration between fourth- and fifth-generation fighter aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sierra Casteel) US, UK, French and Finnish Air Forces conclude Atlantic Trident 25 in Finland
    US, UK, French and Finnish Air Forces conclude Atlantic Trident 25 in Finland

    Airman 1st Class Sierra Casteel

  • U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Randy Kwiatkowski, U.S. Air Forces in Europe - Air Forces Africa command chief, addresses 48th Fighter Wing Airmen during exercise Atlantic Trident 25 at Pirkkala Air Base, Finland, June 26, 2025. AT 25 is designed to increase the U.S. and Allies’ power, lethality and flexibility, edging strategic coalition deterrence. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Ashley Talley) US, UK, French and Finnish Air Forces conclude Atlantic Trident 25 in Finland
    US, UK, French and Finnish Air Forces conclude Atlantic Trident 25 in Finland

    Senior Airman Ashley Talley

  • From left, Royal Air Force Air Vice Marshall Tom Burke, Air Officer Commanding 11 Group, French Air and Space Force Maj. Gen. Guillaume Thomas, Air Defense and Air Operations chief of staff, U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Jason Hinds, U.S. Air Forces in Europe - Air Forces Africa deputy commander, and Finnish Air Force Maj. Gen. Timo Herranen, Commander of the Finnish Air Force, discusses exercise Atlantic Trident 25 mission successes at Pirkkala Air Base, Finland, June 26, 2025. AT 25 focused on integrated operations with NATO Allies to ensure the Alliance is capable of projecting lethality and readiness throughout the European area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Ashley Talley) US, UK, French and Finnish Air Forces conclude Atlantic Trident 25 in Finland
    US, UK, French and Finnish Air Forces conclude Atlantic Trident 25 in Finland

    Senior Airman Ashley Talley

  • U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Jason Hinds, left, U.S. Air Forces in Europe - Air Forces Africa deputy commander, attends a press conference alongside Finnish Air Force Maj. Gen. Timo Herranen, Commander of the Finnish Air Force, during exercise Atlantic Trident 25 at Pirkkala Air Base, Finland, June 26, 2025. The leaders discussed the exercise's mission to build military capabilities and warfighting capacity between the U.S., U.K., France and Finland, to support deterrence and defense of the Euro-Atlantic region, ensuring continued readiness, adaptability and lethality. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Ashley Talley) US, UK, French and Finnish Air Forces conclude Atlantic Trident 25 in Finland
    US, UK, French and Finnish Air Forces conclude Atlantic Trident 25 in Finland

    Senior Airman Ashley Talley

  • Royal Air Force Air Vice Marshall Tom Burke, left, Air Officer Commanding 11 Group, and U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Jason Hinds, U.S. Air Forces in Europe - Air Forces Africa deputy commander, observe a hot pit refueling demonstration during exercise Atlantic Trident 25 at Halli Air Base, Finland, June 26, 2025. The U.S., U.K., and Finnish forces conducted hot pit refueling utilizing advanced training opportunities with fourth- and fifth-generation aircraft to collaborate and operate in a high-intensity, interoperable environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Ashley Talley) US, UK, French and Finnish Air Forces conclude Atlantic Trident 25 in Finland
    US, UK, French and Finnish Air Forces conclude Atlantic Trident 25 in Finland

    Senior Airman Ashley Talley

  • A U.S. Airman prepares to refuel a U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle during hot pit refueling with a Royal Air Force member at exercise Atlantic Trident 25 at Halli Air Base, Finland, June 23, 2025. Recurring training events like Atlantic Trident allow the U.S. to forward deploy combat power, train in complex air environments and sharpen integration with close partners. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman AshleyTalley) US, UK, French and Finnish Air Forces conclude Atlantic Trident 25 in Finland
    US, UK, French and Finnish Air Forces conclude Atlantic Trident 25 in Finland

    Senior Airman Ashley Talley

Europe

  • U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Lacy Toal, 495th Fighter Squadron lead aircrew flight equipment technician, cleans and inspects a pilot helmet during exercise Atlantic Trident 25 at Pirkkala Air Base, Finland, June 24, 2025. Aircrew flight equipment Airmen played a crucial role during AT 25, setting a precedent for readiness by conducting thorough inspections and repairs on pilot gear. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sierra Casteel)

    Sustainment behind the suits: 495th FS aircrew flight equipment

  • U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zachary Jakel

    U.S. Air Force Participates in Anatolian Eagle 25 in Türkiye

  • U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Stephanie Serrano

    Enhancing Maritime Operations: The Role of 731st EATKS MQ-9 Reaper in BALTOPS 25

  • Chaplain (Capt.) Marekmaxim Svancara, a chaplain in the Czech Air Force, left, Chaplain (Lt. Col.) Tore Meberg-Hansen, Chief of Chaplains for the Royal Norwegian Air Force, center, and Chaplain (Col.) Grzegorz Przewrocki, a chaplain in the Polish Air Force, participate in a tabletop exercise at the NATO Air Force Chaplains Consultative Committee Conference, Ramstein Air Base, Germany, June 10, 2025. Military chaplains from 12 NATO and partner nations across Europe convened at Ramstein for a conference to wargame how they might operate together in future conflicts. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Cameron Silver)

    USAFE hosts NATO chaplains to enable ‘tactical ministering’ in new era of warfare

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

    U.S. Air Forces in Europe - Air Forces Africa to participate in Paris Airshow 2025

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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

  • DEP Swear-In in Times Square

    Air Force and Space Force exceed annual recruiting goals, demonstrating Americans’ desire to serve

  • The Secretary of the Air Force speaks with Airmen on his Air Combat Command immersion tour.

    SecAF emphasizes modernization, readiness during ACC immersion

  • Rocket taking off

    Around the Air Force: Human-Machine Teaming, Sonic Boom Research, Survivable Communication Networks

  • A pilot in a F-16

    AF Week in Photos

  • DAF senior leaders at subcommittee meeting.

    Meink, Allvin, Saltzman outline strategies, priorities necessary to secure the nation

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