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  • U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Cody Albert, 421st Fighter Squadron crew chief, marshals an F-35A Lightning II during Operation Rapid Forge at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, July 18, 2019. Rapid Forge aircraft are forward deploying to the territory of NATO allies to improve interoperability. The goal of the operation is to increase the readiness and responsiveness of U.S. forces in Europe and assist allies to increase regional security. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Valerie Seelye)

    Operation Rapid Forge continues at Spangdahlem

    U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Cody Albert, 421st Fighter Squadron crew chief, marshals an F-35A Lightning II during Operation Rapid Forge at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, July 18, 2019. Rapid Forge aircraft are forward deploying to the territory of NATO allies to improve interoperability. The goal of the operation is to increase the readiness
  • U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Michael Scanlan, 48th Operations Support Squadron weather specialist, uses a laser rangefinder at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, June 26, 2019. The Weather Flight use specialized tools to create an accurate forecast for Liberty Wing personnel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Rhonda Smith)

    Sunny with a chance of Air Power

    Weather remains a critical role in the daily operations and success of the 48th Fighter Wing’s ability to provide worldwide responsive combat airpower and support.
  • A U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II aircraft sits on a runway during Operation Rapid Forge on Powidz Air Base, Poland, July, 16, 2019. This is the first time that an U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II aircraft has landed in Poland. Rapid Forge is a U.S. Air Forces in Europe-led mission to enhance readiness and test the ability to function at locations other than the main airbases.

    Operation Rapid Forge; U.S. Air Force's F-35 aircraft land in Poland

    A U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II aircraft sits on a runway during Operation Rapid Forge on Powidz Air Base, Poland, July, 16, 2019. This is the first time that an U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II aircraft has landed in Poland. Rapid Forge is a U.S. Air Forces in Europe-led mission to enhance readiness and test the ability to function at
  • A U.S. Air Force F-35A Lighting II assigned to the 388th Fighter Wing, Hill Air Force Base, Utah, approaches a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 351st Air Refueling Squadron, RAF Mildenhall, England, to receive fuel over the Baltic Sea July 13, 2019. The F-35 is deployed to the U.S. European Command area of responsibility to demonstrate U.S. commitment to the security and stability of Europe. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joseph Barron)

    100th Air Refueling Wing KC-135s refuel F-35s for Theater Security Package

    A U.S. Air Force F-35A Lighting II assigned to the 388th Fighter Wing, Hill Air Force Base, Utah, approaches a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 351st Air Refueling Squadron, RAF Mildenhall, England, to receive fuel over the Baltic Sea July 13, 2019. The F-35 is deployed to the U.S. European Command area of responsibility to demonstrate U.S.
  • Leaders from NATO countries attend DCA event

    Leaders from NATO countries attend DCA event

    Multiple NATO countries participated in a Dual-Capable Aircraft event at Kleine Brogel Air Base, Belgium, July 10, 2019.
  • U.S. Air Force Gen. Jeff Harrigian, U.S. Air Forces in Europe - Air Forces Africa commander, discusses his priorities during an all-call at Hangar 814 on RAF Mildenhall, England, July 15, 2019. During the visit, Harrigian stressed the importance of strengthening partnerships through various exercises and a shared, common goal. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brandon Esau)

    USAFE-AFAFRICA commander visits 100th ARW Airmen

    U.S. Air Force Gen. Jeff Harrigian, United States Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa commander, met with Team Mildenhall Airmen as part of his visit to RAF Mildenhall, England, July 15, 2019. Harrigian spoke to Airmen about the importance and uniqueness of the only permanent air refueling mission in Europe and Africa, and highlighted his vision since assuming command in May.
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    Rapid Forge begins at Spangdahlem Air Base

    A U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle, assigned to the 4th Fighter Wing, Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, North Carolina, takes off at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, July 16, 2019, during Operation Rapid Forge. Rapid Forge aircraft are forward deploying to bases in the territory of NATO allies in order to enhance readiness and improve
  • General Jeffrey L. Harrigian, U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa commander, (center), poses for a photo with 48th Fighter Wing personnel and local civic leaders, partners and contractors during an F-35 groundbreaking ceremony at RAF Lakenheath, England, July 15, 2019. Through the partnership with the Defence Infrastructure Organisation, as well as Kier and VolkerFitzpatrick construction groups, the installation will be ready to welcome the first F-35A Lightning II aircraft in late 2021. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Shanice Williams-Jones)

    Lakenheath breaks ground on future F-35 infrastructure

    Liberty Wing leaders in partnership with Defence Infrastructure Organisation and members of the local community, hosted a groundbreaking ceremony for the new F-35 infrastructure at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, July 15, 2019.
  • U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Louis Goscha, 48th Logistics Readiness Squadron ground transportation operator, flips a car using a tow truck during a Readiness Honed In Operations training day at RAF Lakenheath, England, July 13, 2019. The training was the first dual-wing RHINO training day for ground transportation Airmen that encompassed expeditionary, contingency and specialty skills training such as basic expeditionary airfield resources base setup, integrated defense and vehicle recovery. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Luke Milano)

    Bloody Hundredth, 48th LRS team up for RHINO training

    Airmen from the 100th and 48th Logistics Readiness Squadron worked together to complete Readiness Honed In Operations home station training day at RAF Lakenheath, England, July 13, 2019. The training was the first dual-wing RHINO training day for ground transportation Airmen that encompassed expeditionary, contingency and specialty skills training such as basic expeditionary airfield resources base setup, along with integrated defense and vehicle recovery.
  • Lt. Gen. Steven Basham, U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa deputy commander, and Mrs. Barbara Wießalla, Chief of the German Ministry of Defense's Infrastructure, Environment and Services Division stand together for a photo at USAFE - AFAFRICA headquarters, Ramstein Air Base, Germany, July 12, 2019. Wießalla traveled to USAFE - AFAFRICA headquarters for an immersion visit to better understand the functions of the air component. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Stephen Ocenosak)

    Chief of the German MOD’s Infrastructure, Environment and Services Division visits USAFE - AFAFRICA HQ

    Lt. Gen. Steven Basham, U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa deputy commander, and Mrs. Barbara Wießalla, Chief of the German Ministry of Defense's Infrastructure, Environment and Services Division stand together for a photo at USAFE - AFAFRICA headquarters, Ramstein Air Base, Germany, July 12, 2019. Wießalla traveled to USAFE - AFAFRICA
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