KC-135 missions bring airpower to the Baltic region

In support of Baltic Operations 2015, two U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotankers from the 100th and 507th air refueling wings conducted several refueling missions over the Baltic Sea, June 15-16.BALTOPS is a multinational maritime exercise in Poland, Sweden, Germany, and throughout the Baltic Sea,

CMSAF stresses family, resilience

Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force James A. Cody visited Aviano Air Base, Italy to thank Airmen and their families for their continued sacrifices, receive feedback on important topics and learn more about Aviano's mission, June 16, 2015.Chief Cody said the Air Force is asking a lot of its Airmen

Airmen awarded at Paris Air Show

U.S., NATO conduct flying operations during Anatolian Eagle

Airmen show off importance of airpower to Saber Strike distinguished visitors

The Airmen of the Maryland, Michigan and Pennsylvania Air National Guard took to the skies with Latvian leaders June 10, 2015.During exercise Saber Strike 15, DV and partnership days highlighted the importance of airpower and the tools utilized to ensure that airpower is available to those who need

Ready to Receive: RAF Fairford goes to 'hot' for deployers

The sky above RAF Fairford is usually quiet, but for the last two years during the month of June the roar of heavy bomber aircraft can be heard as they land and take off from the flightline. This exercise gives RAF Fairford personnel the opportunity to show how the base transitions from what's

Ground support keeps jets flying at Anatolian Eagle 15

Eagles, Falcons soar over Aviano skies

Approximately 15 F-15 Strike Eagles from the 492nd Fighter Squadron, Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, and more than 300 support personnel are here for a two-week training exercise.The training provides Team Aviano and Lakenheath's aircrew and maintainers a chance to increase their

ANG highlights interoperability capabilities at every level

Airmen from three National Guard units took to the skies to support 13 nations in developing and ensuring a stable Baltic region during Saber Strike 15, June 9.Two KC-135 Stratotankers and their crews from Michigan and Pennsylvania joined A-10 Thunderbolt IIs from Maryland to provide close air

Patriot Files: on final approach

The sunlight seemed to rise and greet him, as he sailed along an endless sea of clouds."It was very surreal," he said. "You look outside, and know you're somewhere over the coastline. But all you see is a sea of clouds. It's very peaceful."For more than 16 years Lt. Col. Alex Castro called the sky