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  • Seeking help early saves lives

    Many struggle with the thought of seeking help for a variety of issues, such as depression and everyday stress. But when it becomes too much, those issues can turn into something bigger or even suicide. “Everyone is responsible when it comes to preventing suicide,” said Capt. Amanda Kruszewski, 48th

  • USAFE conducts training with Polish air force in One Sky exercise

    U.S. Air Forces in Europe units recently conducted air-to-air training with the Polish air force during exercise One Sky, which took place in the airspace over Poland. The training focused on interoperability with our Polish counterparts and enhanced the operational readiness of both nations. The

  • Reapers sweep across One Sky

    ROYAL AIR FORCE LAKENHEATH, England – The 493rd Fighter Squadron Grim Reapers assigned to the 48th Fighter Wing at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England recently completed exercise One Sky over the sovereign skies of Poland Sept. 18 – 20.

  • Operation GRIT: Resiliency the USAFE-AFAFRICA Way

    As part of the Chief of Staff of the Air Force’s revitalizing the squadron initiative, U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa is rolling out Operation GRIT beginning September and October 2018.   Operation GRIT is a holistic approach to strengthen resiliency, reinforce protective factors

  • USAFE, South African Army bands partner at AADE 18

    Members of the United States Air Forces in Europe Band and South African Army Band perform during the African Aerospace and Defense Exhibition 18 opening ceremony, Sept. 19, 2018, Waterkloof Air Force Base, South Africa. The exhibition provides a unique opportunity for the U.S. to showcase military

  • 343rd EBS fulfills dual mission

    The 343rd Expeditionary Bomb Squadron completed a unique, dual mission from RAF Fairford, England, Sept. 18, 2018. During their time here the unit flew several sorties employing the B-52 Stratofortress, in support of both exercise Ample Strike 18 and Bomber Task Force operations from the base.Ample

  • German Forces soldiers train on Ramstein

    Sixteen soldiers from the German Forces in Cologne, Germany received training by U.S. Airmen and Host Nation employees on a C-17 Globemaster on Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Sep. 13, 2018.

  • U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress conducts Arctic flight

    A U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress receives fuel from a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker during an air-refueling mission off the coast of Norway, Sept. 15, 2018. The purpose of the flight was to conduct theater familiarization for aircrew members and to demonstrate U.S. commitment to allies and

  • NATO Days enhances ability to operate as a team

    The United States and 18 NATO Allies and partner nations participated in the NATO Days air show, September 15-16, at Ostrava Air Base, Czech Republic. NATO Days is a Czech Republic-led air show and exhibition that showcases military ground and aviation capabilities. Participation in NATO Days