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Feb. 4, 2022
U.S. Ambassador to Turkey visits Incirlik AB for first time

While here, Flake and his wife met with senior leaders and Airmen for discussions about a variety of topics including the importance of U.S. Air Force and Turkish Air Force collaboration and the 39th Air Base Wing’s role in advancing U.S. security interests in the region and reinforcing the NATO
Feb. 1, 2022
Celebrating the Mighty Eighth Air Force: 80 years of warfighting history

On February 1, 1942, the heritage, honors and lineage of the “Mighty Eighth” sprung to life. The Eighth Air Force’s story began during World War II and continues today with a charge to conduct indefinite strategic deterrence anytime, anywhere in order to safeguard the United States of America.
Feb. 1, 2022
32 African Air Chiefs, representatives attend 11th African Air Chiefs Symposium

KIGALI, Rwanda – The 11th annual African Air Chiefs Symposium held Jan. 24-28, 2022 in Kigali, Rwanda, provides a platform where senior airpower leaders across Africa can establish and strengthen partner relationships while collaborating and leveraging the unique contributions from each country.
Feb. 1, 2022
Aviano's own Olympian

AVIANO AIR BASE, Italy -- Pulling 5 G’s is just a normal part of Airman 1st Class Kelly Curtis’s day. Racing head-first down icy slopes reaching upwards of 80 mph Curtis is a member of the USA Skeleton team headed to the 2022 Winter Olympics to compete in Beijing.Curtis, U.S. Air Force world class
Jan. 26, 2022
351st ARS participates in Horseblanket Mission with Finnish Air Force

Aircrew assigned to the 351st Refueling Squadron participated in a long-range aerial refueling mission, partnering with Finnish fighter squadron 31 to refuel fighter jet. The exercise took place from Jan. 24 to Jan. 27 2022 in Rovaniemi, Finland.The horseblanket mission aims to improve
Jan. 24, 2022
435th AEW Airmen palletize new tents and skins for U.S. and allied service members in Niger

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Kevin Taylor, 435th Air Expeditionary Wing air transportation craftsman, attaches nets to a pallet at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Jan 21, 2022. During a flood, U.S. and allied service member tents were damaged at Nigerien Air Base 101 and 201, which required replacements.
Jan. 5, 2022
U.S. F-16s Strengthen Air Policing Mission with Long-Planned Poland Deployment

U.S. F-16 aircraft landed in Łask, Poland on January 4 to work with the Polish Baltic Air Policing F-16s in Siauliai, Lithuania and enhanced Air Policing Belgian F-16s in Amari, Estonia.The Belgian, Polish and U.S. fighters will practice advanced airborne manoeuvres and work closely with Combined
Jan. 5, 2022
The Inter-European Air Forces Academy concludes Its Aviation Safety Program Management Course at Kavouri Air Force Base, Greece

The Inter-European Air Forces Academy (IEAFA) and subject matter experts from the U.S. Air Forces in Europe Safety Office successfully concluded a two-week Inter-European Aviation Safety Program Management course on Kavouri Air Base, strengthening alliances and building partnerships, Sept. 24, 2021.
Jan. 3, 2022
DAF authorizes pass for COVID booster

“We strongly encourage all Airmen, Guardians, and DAF federal employees to receive a booster. As COVID-19 cases continue to surge, we need to do everything possible to protect ourselves, our families, and our communities—that means getting a booster,” said Under Secretary of the Air Force Gina Ortiz
Dec. 23, 2021
CMSAF Bass visits West Africa, Historic First

Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force JoAnne S. Bass recently visited West Africa, Dec. 20-22, 2021, marking the first time she has visited the region since assuming her position as Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force.

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