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Sept. 10, 2021
RAF Mildenhall, 60th AMW support Afghanistan evacuation efforts

U.S. Air Force KC-10 Extender aircraft and Airmen assigned to the 60th Air Mobility Wing returned to Travis Air Force Base, California, from Royal Air Force Mildenhall, Sept. 2. RAF Mildenhall served as a staging area for the 60th AMW during their participation in Operation Allies Refuge. The 60th
Sept. 10, 2021
U.S., Slovenian Armed Forces partner in bilateral exercise

U.S. Air Force and Slovenian Armed Forces leaders met to discuss bilateral operations and interoperability during a visit at Cerklje ob Krki Air Base, Slovenia, Sept. 9.Gen. Jeff Harrigian, U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa commander, and Brig. Gen. Jason E. Bailey, commander, 31st
Sept. 7, 2021
USAFE Band’s participation in Ukraine’s 30th Independence Day highlights U.S. commitment

The U.S. Air Forces in Europe Band focused on building relationships through music and advancing partnership priorities from Aug. 18-24 while participating in multiple events throughout Kyiv to celebrate Ukraine’s 30th Anniversary of Independence.
Sept. 3, 2021
U.S. Space Force provides support during Operation Allies Refuge

Guardians from the 603rd Air Operations Center are providing support for Operation Allies Refuge in many ways, from processing evacuees as they get off the aircraft to helping out in the pods liaising between evacuees.
Sept. 3, 2021
521st AMOW partnerships allow transient movement

The 521st Air Mobility Operations Wing is streamlining the process to expedite the transportation of evacuees from Ramstein Air Base, Germany to other transient locations.
Sept. 3, 2021
Augmentee lends a helping hand

She and her husband returned home from a day of work when the phone rang. It was her leadership asking for volunteers to help in-process evacuees for Operation Allies Refuge at Ramstein Air Base, Germany.
Sept. 3, 2021
Public health keeps pods sanitary during OAR

During Operation Allies Refuge, public health technicians from the 86th Operational Medical Readiness Squadron have been keeping the pods sanitary at Ramstein Air Base, Germany.
Sept. 3, 2021
721st AMXS keeps mission rolling

The 721st Aircraft Maintenance Squadron's efforts are crucial for mission success as OAR is the largest airlift in U.S. history.
Sept. 2, 2021
492d FS, RAF Fairford partner for ACE Exercise

The 492d Fighter Squadron and the 420th Air Base Squadron partnered to conduct an Agile Combat Employment Exercise at RAF Fairford, England, Aug. 23-26, 2021. The exercise enables U.S. forces in Europe to operate from locations with varying levels of capacity and support. This further ensures Airmen
Aug. 31, 2021
786th CES provides power during Operation Allies Refuge

Airmen From the 786th Civil Engineering Squadron are working around the clock to ensure pods housing evacuees from Afghanistan have power during Operation Allies Refuge.