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During the Berlin Airlift, children wait for the Candy Bomber to drop candy. With donations from at home and in Europe, the Berlin Airlift dropped more than 21 tons of candy into the blockaded city -- each candy drop outfitted with its own small parachute.
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U.S. aircraft arrive in Greece to participate in Ramstein Flag 2024 exercise

A U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II, assigned to the 48th Fighter Wing, taxis after landing at Andravida Air Base, Greece, Sept. 26, 2024.
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U.S. aircraft arrive in Greece to participate in Ramstein Flag 2024 exercise

A U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II, assigned to the 48th Fighter Wing, taxis after landing at Andravida Air Base, Greece, Sept. 26, 2024.
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USAFE-AFAFRICA Command Surgeon welcomes African partners for Aeromedical Evacuation knowledge exchange

U.S. Air Force Maj. Maria Cristina Cruz-Fehr, 86th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron Flight Nurse and Instructor (right), briefs Chadian Air Force Capt. Sadi Ahmat Djbrine, on aeromedical evacuation patient loading procedures onto a USAF C-130 Hercules at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Sept. 4, 2024. Proper hand signals and communication are vital to ensuring patients are transported safely onto any vehicle or aircraft in medical evacuation operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Branden Laredo)
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USAFE-AFAFRICA Command Surgeon welcomes African partners for Aeromedical Evacuation knowledge exchange

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. John Garcia, Flight Chief of Aircrew Training at the 86th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron, (right) and Ghanaian Air Force Wing Commander Eunice Otubea Apraku-Boateng, (left) inspect a simulated patient together for injuries during a knowledge exchange at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Sept. 4, 2024. The training conference led by the U.S. Air Forces in Europe – Air Forces Africa Command Surgeon’s Office of Global Health Engagements and the 86 AES provided an opportunity to exchange knowledge on best practices between the U.S. and medical teams from Ghana, Chad, and Senegal. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Branden Laredo)
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USAFE-AFAFRICA Command Surgeon welcomes African partners for Aeromedical Evacuation knowledge exchange

U.S. Air Force Col. Thomas Stamp, United States Air Forces in Europe-Air Forces Africa Command Surgeon, and U.S. Air Force Col. Michelle E. Wyche, 86th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron Commander, pose for a group photo in front of a C-130 Hercules with Airmen of the 86 AES and distinguished visitors from Senegal, Ghana, and Chad, at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Sept. 4, 2024. The event is the culmination of the combined effort of the U.S. Air Forces in Europe – Air Forces Africa Command Surgeon’s office, the Defense Institute of Medical Operations, the 86th AES, and the U.S. Embassies of the respective African nations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Branden Laredo)
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USAFE-AFAFRICA Command Surgeon welcomes African partners for Aeromedical Evacuation knowledge exchange

U.S. Air Force Maj. Sarah Bollinger, 86th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron Flight Nurse (right), assists a Senegalese physician with a simulated aeromedical evacuation patient aboard a C-130 Hercules at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Sept. 4, 2024. In January 2024, Senegal completed the United Nations Aeromedical Evacuation Teams program that is required before nations can pledge their resources to support U.N. Peacekeeping Operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Branden Laredo)
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USAFE-AFAFRICA Command Surgeon welcomes African partners for Aeromedical Evacuation knowledge exchange

U.S Air Force Maj. Sarah Bollinger, 86th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron Flight Nurse, instructs Chadian Air Force Capt. Haoua Djiddi Hissein on patient movement to an aircraft during an aeromedical evacuation familiarization knowledge exchange event at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Sept. 4, 2024. The training is a part of the Aeromedical Evacuation Teams process for partner nations to participate in United Nations Peacekeeping Operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Branden Laredo)
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NATO Accredits Inter-European Air Forces Academy, Recognizing Excellence in Military Education

NATO Allied Command Transformation was awarded the U.S. Air Force’s Inter-European Air Forces Academy Unconditional Accreditation on 24 June 2024, recognizing its ongoing contributions to NATO’s priorities, adherence to educational standards, and commitment to continuous improvement. (U.S. Air Force photo by Terrance Rhodes)
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US, Allied air power leaders outline Arctic defense strategy

U.S. Air Forces in Europe - Air Forces Africa Commander Gen. James Hecker speaks during the “Deterring Russia in the Arctic” panel at the Air and Space Forces Association’s Air, Space & Cyber Conference in National Harbor, Md., Sept. 17, 2024. During the panel, the military leader discussed Russia’s expansion in the Arctic and the steps that must be taken to strengthen the Alliance’s defenses and strategies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Edgar Grimaldo)
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US, Allied air power leaders outline Arctic defense strategy

U.S. Air Forces in Europe - Air Forces Africa Commander Gen. James Hecker, Alaskan Command Commander Lt. Gen. Case Cunningham, Air Chief of the Swedish Air Force Maj. Gen. Jonas Wikman, and Chief of the Royal Norwegian Air Force Maj. Gen. Øivind Gunnerud, speak during the “Deterring Russia in the Artic” panel at the Air and Space Forces Association’s Air, Space & Cyber Conference in National Harbor, Md., Sept. 17, 2024. During the panel, the military leaders discussed Russia’s expansion in the Arctic and the steps that must be taken to strengthen the Alliance’s defenses and strategies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Edgar Grimaldo)
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US, Allied air power leaders outline Arctic defense strategy

U.S. Air Forces in Europe - Air Forces Africa Commander Gen. James Hecker, Alaskan Command Commander Lt. Gen. Case Cunningham, Air Chief of the Swedish Air Force Maj. Gen. Jonas Wikman, and Chief of the Royal Norwegian Air Force Maj. Gen. Øivind Gunnerud, speak during the “Deterring Russia in the Arctic” panel at the Air and Space Forces Association’s Air, Space & Cyber Conference in National Harbor, Md., Sept. 17, 2024. During the panel, the military leaders discussed Russia’s expansion in the Arctic and the steps that must be taken to strengthen the Alliance’s defenses and strategies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Edgar Grimaldo)
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Hecker gives update to five Operational Focus Areas

U.S. Air Forces in Europe - Air Forces Africa Commander Gen. James Hecker, holds a media round table during the Air and Space Forces Association’s Air, Space & Cyber Conference in National Harbor, Md., Sept. 17, 2024. During the conversation, Hecker shared his five Operational Focus Areas and stressed the importance of advancing Alliance and U.S. capabilities, readiness, capacity and integration. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Olivia Sampson)
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U.S. Air Force KC-135s refuel B-52 over North Sea

A U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress from the 5th Bomb Wing, Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, receives fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker from the 100th Air Refueling Wing, Royal Air Force Mildenhall, England, over the North Sea, Sept. 11, 2024. Bomber task force missions are representative of the U.S.’ extended deterrent commitment to Allies and partners and enhance regional security. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jesenia Landaverde)
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U.S. Air Force KC-135s refuel B-52 over North Sea

A U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress from the 5th Bomb Wing, Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, receives fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker from the 100th Air Refueling Wing, Royal Air Force Mildenhall, England, over the North Sea, Sept. 11, 2024. Bomber task force missions are representative of the U.S.’ extended deterrent commitment to Allies and partners and enhance regional security. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jesenia Landaverde)
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B-52 Takes Off for Bomber Task Force Mission

A U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress, assigned to the 23rd Bomb Squadron, passes the air traffic control tower during takeoff for a Bomber Task Force mission at Minot Air Force Base, September 10, 2024. Bomber task force missions enable joint and Allied training, demonstrating the readiness of the U.S. and its allies to respond to any incident at any time. (U.S. Air Force photo)
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RAF Lakenheath F-35s make austere landings during Finnish exercise

A U.S. Air Force F-35 Lightning II assigned to 48th Fighter Wing, RAF Lakenheath, U.K., rockets into the sky during Exercise BAANA 2024, at Ranua, Finland, Sept. 04. During the exercise two U.S. Air Force F-35 Lightning II aircraft landed on a highway strip in Finland to practice Agile Combat Employment which increases the ability of our collective partners to collaborate and operate in a joint, high-intensity environment, improve readiness, responsiveness and interoperability. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Scyrrus Corregidor)
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RAF Lakenheath F-35s make austere landings during Finnish exercise

Finnish Air Force Col. Saku Joukas, commander of Lapland Air Wing, Finland, speaks to U.S. Air Force Airmen, during Exercise BAANA 2024, on Hosio Highway, Ranua, Finland, Sept. 04. During the exercise U.S. Air Force Airmen expanded on Agile Combat Employment capabilities by learning austere environment aircraft landing and take-off operations and techniques from their Finnish counterparts. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Scyrrus Corregidor)
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RAF Lakenheath F-35s make austere landings during Finnish exercise

A U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II aircraft assigned to the 48th Fighter Wing, RAF Lakenheath, makes history by landing on a highway strip during the exercise BAANA 2024, Sept. 4, on Hosio Highway Strip, Ranua, Finland. During the exercise the U.S. Air Force collaborated with NATO Allies to adapt, innovate and strengthen our collective defense while making history by landing U.S. fighter aircraft on a Finnish highway strip demonstrating military capabilities and interoperability. During the exercise U.S. Air Force Airmen expanded on Agile Combat Employment capabilities by learning austere environment aircraft landing and take-off operations and techniques from their Finnish counterparts. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Scyrrus Corregidor)
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RAF Lakenheath F-35s make austere landings during Finnish exercise

A U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II aircraft assigned to the 48th Fighter Wing, demonstrates landing and takeoff operations during exercise BAANA 2024, Sept. 4, on Hosio Highway Strip, Ranua, Finland. During the exercise the aircraft landed on a highway strip in Finland to practice Agile Combat Employment which increases the ability of our collective partners to collaborate and operate in a joint, high-intensity environment, improve readiness, responsiveness and interoperability. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Scyrrus Corregidor)
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