RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany -- Two U.S. Air Force F-16s assigned to the 31st Fighter Wing at Aviano Air Base, Italy, conducted routine Agile Combat Employment operations while training along Europe’s Eastern Flank at Campia Turzii, Romania, Dec 3., demonstrating the United States’ ability to project and sustain combat airpower supported by NATO Allies.
The aircraft carried out rapid refueling in collaboration with the Romanian Air Force and Romanian Ministry of National Defence, showcasing the U.S. Air Force’s ability to rapidly refuel combat platforms and providing a greater range of military options with air superiority across Europe’s Eastern Flank.
“Our ability to integrate with our Allies is foundational to our readiness and preparedness to fight together,” said U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Jason T. Hinds, U.S. Air Forces in Europe – Air Forces Africa commander. “The threats we face require dynamic, partnered solutions, and today’s successful training reaffirmed how we can generate and sustain decisive air power across the theater.”
The F-16s took off from Aviano AB and landed at Campia Turzii where they rapidly refueled and relaunched, highlighting the U.S. Air Force’s ability to carry out theater-wide Agile Combat Employment operations.
The operations provide another shared opportunity for training and integration between the U.S. and NATO Allies which further advances U.S. and Allied combat power and contributes to each nations' security.
For more information, please contact the USAFE-AFAFRICA Public Affairs office at usafepao.pao@us.af.mil.