June 3, 2019 Astral Knight 2019: Enhancing regional security U.S. Military Forces in Europe work closely with coalition forces from Croatia, Italy and Slovenia to execute Astral Knight 2019, at Aviano Air Base, Italy, and various locations across Europe, June 3, 2019.
June 3, 2019 Astral Knight aircraft refuels over the Adriatic Two F-35 Lightning II aircraft fly in formation during an aerial refueling training mission, during Operation Astral Knight 19 over the Adriatic Sea, June 3, 2019. Astral Knight is a joint, multinational exercise taking place throughout various locations in Europe, with more than 900 Airmen
May 31, 2019 New Wing Commander takes the reins of the Bloody Hundredth A new wing commander took charge of the 100th Air Refueling Wing during a ceremony here, May 31, 2019.Col. Troy Pananon assumed command of the 100th ARW from Col. Christopher Amrhein in front of Airmen, families, and local civilian dignitaries.
May 31, 2019 Spangdahlem class develops NCOs into effective leaders Spangdahlem NCOs are attending the Leaders of the Future course, an ongoing program intended to develop leadership and management skills here.The course started in 2018 and is currently in its third iteration. Each course is seven weeks long and is scheduled to take place four times per year,
May 31, 2019 606th Air Control Squadron engaged and ready to support Astral Knight 2019 The day started at 5:30 a.m. on May 23, 2019, a crisp spring morning at Aviano Air Base, Italy. The rising sun had barely crested the horizon as vehicle engines roared to life inside the 606th Air Control Squadron’s compound. Headlights buzzed on, and row by row, the vehicles rolled past a small
May 30, 2019 123rd Airlift Wing supports interoperability with Immediate Response More than 90 Airmen and three C-130 Hercules aircraft from the Kentucky Air National Guard’s 123rd Airlift Wing participated in Immediate Response 2019, a multinational exercise co-led by Croatian Armed Forces, Slovenian Armed Forces and U.S. Army Europe, at Aviano Air Base, Italy, from May 9 to 22.
May 30, 2019 494th FS concludes exercise Checkered Flag 19-1 The 494th Fighter Squadron departed Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida, after participating in exercise Checkered Flag, this month.
May 29, 2019 COMUSAFE discusses regional security with Arctic air chiefs during Arctic Challenge 19 The commander of U.S. Air Forces in Europe-Air Force Africa met with the air chiefs of Sweden, Denmark, Finland and Norway to discuss regional security and exercise planning during Arctic Challenge 19 at Luleå, Sweden, May 28, 2019.
May 29, 2019 501st Combat Support Wing orchestrates UK’s largest munitions supply movement of the decade From May 15th to the 19th, logistics and munitions Airmen and personnel from the 501st Combat Support Wing completed the United Kingdom’s largest munitions supply movement in a decade.
May 29, 2019 P-51 and F-16 Heritage Flight A restored P-51 Mustang, once flown by the late Brig. Gen. Robin Olds, iconic U.S. Air Force fighter pilot, flew with 480th Fighter Squadron F-16 Fighting Falcons during an event at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, May 28, 2019.