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Jan. 25, 2023
RAF Mildenhall hosts U.K. Chief’s Summit

The U.K. Chief’s Summit is a multi-day event focusing on building connections between the highest ranking personnel from U.S. Air Force bases across the U.K. by continuing to develop the highest level of enlisted leadership.
Jan. 12, 2023
Liberty Wing becomes first U.S. base to earn “Full Assurance” rating in the UK

The Liberty Wing made history after becoming the first U.S. fighter wing and operational base to receive a “Full Assurance” rating from the RAF Inspector of Explosives during its annual inspection in 2022, at RAF Lakenheath, England.
Dec. 22, 2022
CSAF visits Liberty Wing Airmen standing watch during the holidays

The visit allowed Air Force senior leaders to meet with Airmen and Guardians around U.S. European Command, along with NATO allies, who stand watch 24-7-365 and show appreciation for their efforts and sacrifice.
Dec. 16, 2022
USTRANSCOM commander visits USAFE-AFAFRICA HQ

Gen. Jacqueline Van Ovost, U.S. Transportation Command commander and Lt. Gen. John Lamontagne, U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa deputy commander pose for a photo during a headquarters tour at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Dec. 16, 2022. USTRANSCOM's mission is to project and sustain
Dec. 12, 2022
Pathfinder command team unveils new headquarters at Fairford

The Pathfinder command team marked the future transition of the 501st Combat Support Wing headquarters from RAF Alconbury to RAF Fairford with a ribbon cutting ceremony at RAF Fairford, England, Dec. 6, 2022.
Nov. 23, 2022
Third Air Force commander, command chief visit Aviano

U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Derek France, Third Air Force commander, right, and his spouse Mrs. Amanda France, are briefed on the float pod inside of the 31st Medical Group Comprehensive Operational Medicine for Battle Ready Airmen clinic at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Nov. 22, 2022. The clinic houses
Oct. 14, 2022
U.S., French Air Forces invest in partnership, strengthen C2 training

The 505th Command and Control Wing and members of the French air force exchanged ideas and views on air operations training during a visit to the Center of Analysis and Simulation for the Preparation of Air Operations, or CASPOA, Lyon, France.
Oct. 14, 2022
Italian Air Force arrives to Spangdahlem

A maintainer from the Italian Air Force prepares to welcome members from the ITAF as they arrive for a routine training exercise at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, October, 13, 2022. Deepening the relationships with our coalition partners and allies increases the understanding of their tactics,
Oct. 13, 2022
F-15E Strike Eagle Catches Barrier Cables

An F-15E Strike Eagle aircraft assigned to the 492nd fighter squadron is caught during barrier aircraft arrest at Royal Air Force Mildenhall, England, Oct. 4, 2022.
Oct. 13, 2022
510th FS F-16s and Marine Corps F-18s integrate to strengthen capabilities

More than 200 U.S. Marines were deployed to Aviano AB, Italy, for approximately two months to integrate and train with the 510th Fighter Squadron as part of a dynamic force employment.Throughout the integration, Marines from the Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 323 (VMFA-323) flew F/A-18 Hornets