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Sept. 23, 2024
NATO Accredits Inter-European Air Forces Academy, Recognizing Excellence in Military Education

On 24 June 2024, NATO Allied Command Transformation awarded the U.S. Air Force’s Inter-European Air Forces Academy the distinction of Unconditional Accreditation. This prestigious recognition affirms IEAFA’s continuing contribution to NATO’s priorities and readiness, adherence to NATO's educational
Sept. 18, 2024
US, Allied air power leaders outline Arctic defense strategy

Four senior Air Force leaders from the U.S. and Allied nations discussed their combined efforts in deterring Russia in the Arctic during a panel at the Air Force Association’s Air Space, and Cyber Conference in National Harbor, Md., on Tuesday.During the panel, U.S. Air Forces in Europe - Air Forces
Sept. 18, 2024
Hecker gives update to five Operational Focus Areas

On Tuesday, U.S. Air Forces in Europe - Air Forces Africa Commander Gen. James Hecker stressed the importance of advancing joint and combined military capabilities, readiness, capacity and integration during a media round table at the 2024 Air and Space Forces Association’s Air, Space & Cyber
Sept. 12, 2024
USAF B-52 Stratofortresses complete double-transatlantic mission

Two U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortresses completed a double-transatlantic training mission Wednesday, Sept. 11, demonstrating the service’s ability to integrate with Allied nation forces while providing global strike capabilities anytime, anywhere.
Sept. 9, 2024
RAF Lakenheath F-35s make austere landings during Finnish exercise

Pilots assigned to the 493rd Fighter Squadron, 48th Fighter Wing, landed two F-35 Lightning II aircraft on Hosio Highway, Finland, Sept. 4.
Sept. 6, 2024
UK, U.S. air forces strengthen interoperability at ACE exercise Agile Shield

Six F-35A Lightning II aircraft and 63 Airmen assigned to the 48th Fighter Wing participated in a combined Agile Combat Employment exercise alongside Royal Air Force counterparts Sept. 2-6.
Sept. 4, 2024
U.S. Air Force F-35 Lightning II makes historic first on highway in Finland

Two U.S. Air Force F-35 Lightning II aircraft assigned to the 48th Fighter Wing, Royal Air Force Lakenheath, U.K., executed a historic, austere landing on a pre-designated highway in Finland Wednesday during exercise BAANA 2024.
Sept. 4, 2024
U.S. Space Command: UK-U.S. integration key to future of space security

U.S. Space Force Lt. Gen. David N. Miller, Jr., Space Operations Command commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Caleb Lloyd, SpOC senior enlisted leader, met with Airmen, Guardians and UK counterparts during a visit Aug. 27-30.
Sept. 4, 2024
U.S. Space Command: UK-U.S. integration key to future of space security

U.S. Space Force Lt. Gen. David N. Miller, Jr., Space Operations Command commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Caleb Lloyd, SpOC senior enlisted leader, met with Airmen, Guardians and UK counterparts during a visit Aug. 27-30.
Aug. 26, 2024
SecAF Kendall visits 52nd Operations Group, Detachment 1

SecAF Kendall Visited Łask Air Base to gain a deeper understanding of Det 1 and the 495th Fighter Squadron missions as well as build ties with the Polish Air Force as part of his larger trip throughout the U.S. European Command area of responsibility.

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