Feb. 23, 2024 U.S. bombers arrive in Sweden for Bomber Task Force 24-2 Two U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancers assigned to the 28th Bomb Wing, Ellsworth Air Force Base, South Dakota, arrived in Luleå-Kallax Air Base, Sweden, for Bomber Task Force 24-2, Feb. 23, 2024. During the deployment, the bomber crews and support personnel will integrate with the Swedish Armed Forces,
Jan. 29, 2024 510th FS & FGS implement Certify Phase of AFFORGEN model during Red Flag 24-1 The U.S. Air Force has been changing the way it presents and generates forces for the first time in 20 years. It’s begun transitioning from the Expeditionary Air Force model of force presentation to the Air Force Force Generation (AFFORGEN) model in how it deploys Airmen.
Dec. 15, 2023 Training today to win tomorrow Agile Combat Employment is a concept introduced to improve the survivability of air power through dispersal by using proactive and reactive maneuvers. ACE maintains the ability to fulfill air tasking order requirements based on the mission sets from joint force commanders.
Dec. 4, 2023 Enhancing F-35 Collaboration: Senior Leaders Gather for F-35 Air Chief Meeting at Ramstein High-ranking military officials convened Monday at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, for the Fall 2023 F-35 Air Chief Symposium. U.S. Air Force Gen. James B. Hecker, Commander of United States Air Forces in Europe-Air Forces Africa and NATO Allied Air Command, chaired the gathering as a platform for
Nov. 17, 2023 USVF and UKAF come together to honor fallen service members Members of the 48th Fighter Wing, 100th Air Refueling Wing, and 501st Combat Support Wing participated in ceremonies across England.
Nov. 17, 2023 A new Wyvern mission Amid a flurry of unrest in the middle east, tensions in southeast Asia and an ongoing war in Ukraine, the 31st Fighter Wing unveiled a revitalized mission statement during a commander’s call at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Nov. 17, 2023.
Nov. 15, 2023 U.S. Air Force concludes participation in multinational Atlantic Trident 2023 exercise U.S. Air Force Airmen from RAF Lakenheath and RAF Mildenhall concluded their participation in Atlantic Trident 2023 Friday, after weeks working alongside French and British aircrews.
Nov. 6, 2023 USAFE Unveils New TACAN System for Enhanced Combat Deployments The 1st Combat Communication Squadron (CBCS) was greeted with an influx of innovative technology recently, thanks to the arrival and implementation of the new Tactical Air Navigation system. A vital milestone in military aviation, this system marks a significant upgrade in the technological arsenal
Nov. 2, 2023 Second OCOLA adjustment to impact Airmen in December Airmen stationed throughout Europe will see a change in their overseas cost-of-living allowance December 1, 2023. This latest change is one of two decreases in OCOLA expected to impact Ramstein Airmen with impacts varying based on individual circumstances.
Oct. 27, 2023 U.S. B-1B Lancers conduct vital Bomber Task Force mission in Eastern Europe U.S. Air Force B-1B bombers from Dyess Air Force Base, Texas currently deployed to RAF Fairford, United Kingdom, undertook a comprehensive Bomber Task Force mission, collaborating closely with fighter jets from NATO Allies Czech Republic and Hungary over eastern Europe October 26, 2023. The aircraft