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U.S., Netherlands air forces enhance fifth-generation interoperability

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Hunter Anderson, 495th Fighter Generation Squadron assistant dedicated crew chief, prepares to launch a Royal Netherlands Air Force F-35A Lightning II aircraft at NATO Allied Air Command’s Ramstein Flag 2025 exercise April 4, 2025. Enabling collective forces to share resources and infrastructure, to increase collective lethality, reduces operational risk, and ensures mission continuity in contested environments.

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U.S., Netherlands air forces enhance fifth-generation interoperability

A Royal Netherlands Air Force technician prepares to launch a U.S. F-35A Lightning II during a cross-servicing event at NATO Allied Air Command’s Ramstein Flag 2025 exercise April 4, 2025. After landing, logistics and maintenance crews from both Allied nations reciprocally recovered, refueled and inspected the other nation's aircraft.

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U.S., Netherlands air forces enhance fifth-generation interoperability

U.S. Air Force and Royal Netherlands Air Force Airmen discuss maintenance plans and fist bump prior to a F-35A Lightning II cross-servicing event at NATO Allied Air Command’s Ramstein Flag 2025 exercise April 4, 2025. Enabling collective forces to share resources and infrastructure, to increase collective lethality, reduces operational risk, and ensures mission continuity in contested environments.

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U.S., Netherlands air forces enhance fifth-generation interoperability

Royal Netherlands Air Force Sgt. 1st Class Rick Dejong, Air Combat Command avionics technician, right, and U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Trever Fields, 495th Fighter Generation Squadron flightline expediter, discuss technical data prior to a F-35A Lightning II cross-servicing event at NATO Allied Air Command’s Ramstein Flag 2025 exercise April 4, 2025. After landing, logistics and maintenance crews from both Allied nations reciprocally recovered, refueled and inspected the other nation's aircraft.

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U.S., Netherlands air forces enhance fifth-generation interoperability

Royal Netherlands Air Force Sgt. 1st Class Rick Dejong, Air Combat Command avionics technician, right, and U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Hunter Anderson, 495th Fighter Generation Squadron assistant dedicated crew chief, prepare to launch F-35A Lightning II aircraft at NATO Allied Air Command’s Ramstein Flag 2025 exercise April 4, 2025. Successful cross-servicing at RAFL25 is an example of the importance of integrated logistics and maintenance training that enhances U.S. warfighting readiness by strengthening United States Air Forces in Europe – Air Forces Africa’s ability to deploy, sustain, and project fifth-generation capabilities across the European theater.

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USAFE-AFAFRICA commander hosts NATO Air Chiefs’ Symposium

Senior representatives from 28 Allied and five partner nations convene for NATO Air Chiefs’ Symposium 25-1 at Allied Air Command on Ramstein Air Base, Germany, April 2 and 3, 2025. NACS is a semi-annual event hosted by NATO AIRCOM for senior leaders to discuss cooperation, coordination and development of air and space power.

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USAFE-AFAFRICA commander hosts NATO Air Chiefs’ Symposium

Senior representatives from 28 Allied and five partner nations convene for NATO Air Chiefs’ Symposium 25-1 at Allied Air Command on Ramstein Air Base, Germany, April 2 and 3, 2025. NACS is a semi-annual event hosted by NATO AIRCOM for senior leaders to discuss cooperation, coordination and development of air and space power.

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Air Force-led engineer team prepares Manda Bay for expansion, enhanced Kenyan interoperability

Members of the 475th Civil Engineer Flight at Camp Simba, Manda Bay, Kenya, collaborate on ongoing installation improvement projects on Jan. 15, 2025. The joint-service engineer force at Camp Simba has been integral to the plans and preparations ahead of the Department of Defense and Department of State expansion of the strategic operating location, including 294,000 square feet of airfield construction and increased fuel storage capacity. Enduring infrastructure is vital to enhancing interoperability and will enable Kenya's continued growth as a strategic military partner, with the capacity to maintain security in the region against threats like Al-Shabaab. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Jana Somero)

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Air Force-led engineer team prepares Manda Bay for expansion, enhanced Kenyan interoperability

A member of the 475th Civil Engineer Flight at Camp Simba, Manda Bay, Kenya, operates a front loader on Jan. 15, 2025. The joint-service engineer force at Camp Simba has been integral to the plans and preparations ahead of the Department of Defense and Department of State expansion of the strategic operating location, including 294,000 square feet of airfield construction and increased fuel storage capacity. Enduring infrastructure is vital to enhancing interoperability and will enable Kenya's continued growth as a strategic military partner, with the capacity to maintain security in the region against threats like Al-Shabaab. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Jana Somero)

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Air Force-led engineer team prepares Manda Bay for expansion, enhanced Kenyan interoperability

U.S. Air Force 2nd Lt. Michael Martin, 475th Civil Engineer Flight commander at Camp Simba, Manda Bay, Kenya, poses for a photo on Jan. 29, 2025. The joint-service engineer force at Camp Simba has been integral to the plans and preparations ahead of the Department of Defense and Department of State expansion of the strategic operating location, including 294,000 square feet of airfield construction and increased fuel storage capacity. Enduring infrastructure is vital to enhancing interoperability and will enable Kenya's continued growth as a strategic military partner, with the capacity to maintain security in the region against threats like Al-Shabaab. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Kayla White)

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Air Force-led engineer team prepares Manda Bay for expansion, enhanced Kenyan interoperability

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Scott Peyton, 475th Civil Engineer Flight superintendent at Camp Simba, Manda Bay, Kenya, poses for a photo on Jan. 29, 2025. The joint-service engineer force at Camp Simba has been integral to the plans and preparations ahead of the Department of Defense and Department of State expansion of the strategic operating location, including 294,000 square feet of airfield construction and increased fuel storage capacity. Enduring infrastructure is vital to enhancing interoperability and will enable Kenya's continued growth as a strategic military partner, with the capacity to maintain security in the region against threats like Al-Shabaab. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Kayla White)

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IEAFA marks Nine Years of Sharpening Multinational Airpower

Senior Master Sgt. Craig Crabtree, acting senior enlisted leader of the Inter-European Air Forces Academy, briefed Serbian journalists on IEAFA’s mission at Kisling Auditorium on Kapaun Air Station, Germany, March 13, 2025. The visit provided insight into NATO operations, highlighting the academy’s role in fostering multinational cooperation and professional development.

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IEAFA marks Nine Years of Sharpening Multinational Airpower

Lt. Col. Lyndsey Banks, commander of the Inter-European Air Forces Academy, delivered a mission briefing to Serbian journalists at Kisling Auditorium on Kapaun Air Station, Germany, on March 13, 2025. The engagement aimed to enhance transparency on NATO’s mission and operations while strengthening communication with the Serbian public.

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IEAFA marks Nine Years of Sharpening Multinational Airpower

Lt. Col. Lyndsey Banks, center, commander of the Inter-European Air Forces Academy, posed for a photo with students from Professional Military Education Class 25A at Kisling Auditorium on Kapaun Air Station, Germany, Feb. 26, 2025. IEAFA recently graduated 43 students representing 19 NATO allies and partner nations.

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U.S. tests readiness in Ramstein Flag 2025 exercise

A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft, assigned to the 100th Air Refueling Wing, refuels a U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II aircraft during exercise Ramstein Flag 2024 while flying over the coast of Greece, Oct. 4, 2024.

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U.S. tests readiness in Ramstein Flag 2025 exercise

A U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II participating in NATO exercise Ramstein Flag 24 flies over the west coast of Greece, Oct. 4, 2024.

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U.S. tests readiness in Ramstein Flag 2025 exercise

A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft, assigned to the 100th Air Refueling Wing, is parked at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Oct. 4, 2024.

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Exercise Turbo Weasel

U.S. Air Force 555th Fighter Squadron maintainers watch F-16 Fighting Falcons land during Exercise Turbo Weasel 2025 at Aviano Air Base, Italy, March 20, 2025. Exercises like these enable pilots and mission planners from geographically separated units to develop and execute specialized Suppression and Destruction of Enemy Air Defenses task sets while enhancing readiness and deterring aggression across the NATO area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by senior Airman Brooke Wise)

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Exercise Turbo Weasel

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Laboy Angel, 555th Fighter Squadron fuels distribution operator, prepares to refuel an F-16 Fighting Falcon during Exercise Turbo Weasel 2025 at Aviano Air Base, Italy, March 20, 2025. By integrating operations between multiple U.S. Air Force bases, Turbo Weasel 2025 enhances theater-wide responsiveness and ensures they can rapidly generate deterrence capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by senior Airman Brooke Wise)

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Exercise Turbo Weasel

U.S. Air Force Capt. ‘Buffalo’ Medla, 555th Fighter Squadron F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot, waits to receive fuel during Exercise Turbo Weasel 2025 at Aviano Air Base, Italy, March 20, 2025. During this exercise, the 52nd and 31st Fighter Wing aimed to enhance agile combat employment between two of the premier F-16 wings under the U.S. Air Forces Europe and Africa umbrella. (U.S. Air Force photo by senior Airman Brooke Wise)

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