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  • F-22 maintainers keep Raptors in flight, build lasting partnerships

    The 325th Maintenance Squadron Airmen from Tyndall Air Force Base, Fla., answered their nation's call in support of the 95th Fighter Squadron F-22 Raptors deployment to RAF Lakenheath, England. The 95th FS are participating in air training exercises alongside F-15s and other Europe-based

  • U.S., partner nations jump into Saber Junction 16

    U.S. armed forces and 17 other NATO and European partner nations joined for Exercise Saber Junction 16, March 31 - April 24, 2016, at Hohenfels Training Area, Germany.The exercise provided more than 5,000 participants the opportunity to conduct land operations in a joint, combined environment and to

  • K-9 remains resilient, bonds with handler

    Only months after making an astonishing recovery from hip dysplasia, Gina, an 8-year-old military working dog at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, was diagnosed with, yet another ailment. In February, a cancerous tumor was discovered on her mouth.Gina's handler, Senior Airman Bryce Bates, 48th

  • Born To Fly

    Growing up in Hawaii, Lt. Col. Nick Rutgers discovered, like most children, the deeper meaning of "The Aloha Spirit" -- the gift of interacting in the natural world with boundless possibilities. This aptitude only nurtured his biggest childhood dream to a grander significance."I can't remember

  • Update: F-22 deployment to Europe

    The U.S. Air Force has deployed 12 F-22 Raptors and approximately 250 Airmen and associated equipment to Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England.The aircraft began arriving Monday from the 95th Fighter Squadron at Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida, to conduct air training with other Europe-based aircraft

  • USAF, RAF celebrate historic Raptor deployment

    Local and national media attended a press briefing, April 14, to cover the largest F-22 Raptor deployment to Europe to date. Originating from the 95th Fighter Squadron at Tyndall Air Force Base, Fla., the aircraft arrived to the United Kingdom, April 11, 2016, and will remain in Europe until May

  • Massachusetts, California ANG units hoist TSP colors during Frisian Flag

    Eight F-15 Eagle fighter aircraft and nearly 250 Airmen and support equipment from the 131st Fighter Squadron, Barnes Air National Guard Base, Mass., and the 194th Fighter Squadron, Fresno ANGB, Calif., commenced flight operations in support of Operation Atlantic Resolve at Leeuwarden Air Base,

  • F-22s deploy to RAF Lakenheath

    The U.S. Air Force has deployed F-22 Raptors, Airmen and associated equipment to Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, April 11, to conduct air training with other Europe-based aircraft.The F-22s are deployed from the 95th Fighter Squadron at Tyndall Air Force Base, Fla., and will continue training

  • COMUSAFE inducted into Order of the Sword

    Airmen, families and friends from around the Air Force gathered to bestow U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa's highest enlisted honor to Gen. Frank Gorenc, USAFE-AFAFRICA commander, during an Order of the Sword induction ceremony here, April 7. Nominated in late October, Gorenc