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US, RAF partners host Point Blank 25-1

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Trevor Pascoe, 493rd Fighter Generation Squadron avionics technician, supervises fuel distribution into an F-35A Lightning II aircraft during Exercise Point Blank 25-1 at RAF Leeming, England, Jan. 27, 2025. Hot pit refueling during the exercise reduced ground time between sorties by refueling active aircraft, maximizing active training time. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Renee Nicole S.N. Finona)

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US, RAF partners host Point Blank 25-1

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Khaliyf Baucom, 48th Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels operator, prepares for a hot pit refueling at RAF Marham, England, Jan. 27, 2025. During exercise 'point blank', the Liberty Wing focused on numerous practices, such as working out of an unfamiliar NATO base, NATO allies, and NATO aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alexander Vasquez)

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435th CRSS advises expansion of Andreas Papandreou Air Base

U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Virginia Walsh, 435th Contingency Response Support Squadron flight commander and logistics readiness air advisor, provides a final briefing to U.S. Army COL. Kenneth “K.C.” Evans, U.S. Embassy Nicosia, senior defense official defense attache, front row right; MG Charis Georgiou, the Republic of Cyprus Ministry of Defence Director of Minister’s Staff, front row second from right; Dr. Nikos Mateou, Director of Technical Services Directorate, front row left; and ten additional Cypriot military leaders at Nicosia, Cyprus, January 23, 2025.. The engagement was part of an ongoing collaboration in an effort to upgrade and expand Andreas Papandreou AB capabilities in alignment with U.S. operations, strengthening future U.S. and Cyprus interoperability in the region. (Photo has been modified for operational security) (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Eve Daugherty)

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U.S. Air Force Maj Gen. Paul D. Moga, Third Air Force commander, meets with senior leaders from U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa for the 2025 USAFE-AFAFRICA Mission Support and Maintenance Group Strategy Conference at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Jan. 23, 2025. The conference was a two-day group discussion led by senior leaders within USAFE-AFAFRICA, covering topics such as great power competition, operational planning, agile combat employment and personnel management. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Renan Arredondo)

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435th CRSS advises expansion of Andreas Papandreou Air Base

U.S. Air Force Airmen meet with Mr. Vasilis Palmas, the Minister of Defence of the Republic of Cyprus, and his team of key leaders at Nicosia, Cyprus, January 23, 2025. Mr. Palmas expressed his gratitude for the team's efforts to provide guidance on ways to upgrade Andreas Papandreou Air Base in alignment with U.S. standards to enable the base to support greater numbers of allies and partner air assets in the future. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Eve Daugherty)

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435th CRSS advises expansion of Andreas Papandreou Air Base

U.S. Army COL. Kenneth “K.C.” Evans, U.S. Embassy Nicosia, senior defense official defense attache, third from right; Capt. Elizabeth Gordon, 435 Contingency Response Support Squadron airfield operations air advisor, second from right; 1st Lt. Virginia Walsh, 435th CRSS flight commander and logistics readiness air advisor, center; and Tech. Sgt. Matthew Metzger-Pyzik, 435th CRSS civil engineer air advisor, pose for a photo with Mr. Vasilis Palmas, the Minister of Defence of the Republic of Cyprus, and key leaders at Nicosia, Cyprus, January 23, 2025. The 435th CRSS Airmen conducted a base assessment at Andreas Papandreou Air Base to provide Cyprus leaders with guidance on ways to enhance the base to better support Allies and partners operating in the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Eve Daugherty)

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435th CRSS advises expansion of Andreas Papandreou Air Base

U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Virginia Walsh, 435th Contingency Response Support Squadron flight commander and logistics readiness air advisor, is greeted by Vasilis Palmas, the Minister of Defence of the Republic of Cyprus, at Nicosia, Cyprus, January 23, 2025. Walsh led a group of six Airmen during a base assessment to provide Cyprus leaders with guidance on ways to enhance Andreas Papandreou Air Base to allow the base to better support Allies and partners operating in the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Eve Daugherty)

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435th CRSS advises expansion of Andreas Papandreou Air Base

U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Virginia Walsh, 435th Contingency Response Support Squadron flight commander and logistics readiness air advisor, speaks during a final briefing during a base assessment at Andreas Papandreou Air Base, Cyprus, January 22, 2025. The collaboration between U.S. and Cypriot forces was part of the initial planning phase for base upgrades and expansions, with a goal to increase base capacity to support more aircraft, cargo and to allow allies and partners to flow operations more seamlessly through the region. (Photo has been modified for operational security) (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Eve Daugherty)

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435th CRSS advises expansion of Andreas Papandreou Air Base

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 435th Contingency Response Support Squadron, review security operations during a base tour at Andreas Papandreou Air Base, Cyprus, January 22, 2025. The team of air advisors provided recommendations to Cypriot Air Force leadership on how to upgrade the base to grow operational capacity and increase interoperability between the U.S. and Cyprus. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Eve Daugherty)

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435th CRSS advises expansion of Andreas Papandreou Air Base

U.S. Air Force Capt. Elizabeth Gordon, 435th Contingency Response Support Squadron airfield operations air advisor, reviews data with Cypriot National Guard Lt. Gen. Neofytos Pachoulides, Deputy Chief of the National Guard, at Andreas Papandreou Air Base, Cyprus, January 22, 2025. The engagement was part of an ongoing collaboration in an effort to upgrade and expand Andreas Papandreou AB capabilities in alignment with U.S. operations, strengthening future U.S. and Cyprus interoperability in the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Eve Daugherty)

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435th CRSS advises expansion of Andreas Papandreou Air Base

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 435th Contingency Response Support Squadron, evaluate a hangar pad for potential upgrade recommendations at Andreas Papandreou Air Base, Cyprus, January 22, 2025. Cypriot Air Force leadership discussed the base’s logistic and operational capabilities during an assessment in which 435th CRSS Airmen provided feedback on ways to best approach base expansion and upgrades. (Photo has been modified for operational security) (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Eve Daugherty)

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435th CRSS advises expansion of Andreas Papandreou Air Base

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Kojo Paddymo, 435th Contingency Response Support Squadron security forces air advisor, takes notes during a base tour at Andreas Papandreou Air Base, Cyprus, January 22, 2025. Paddymo was responsible for assessing base security measures and recommending security upgrades to accommodate a base expansion. (Photo has been modified for operational security) (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Eve Daugherty)

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435th CRSS advises expansion of Andreas Papandreou Air Base

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 435th Contingency Response Support Squadron, receive a base tour led by Cypriot Air Force leadership at Andreas Papandreou Air Base, Cyprus, January 22, 2025. During the tour, the bilateral team reviewed the infrastructure, facilities and security measures of the base to analyze potential enhancements to increase operational capacity. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Eve Daugherty)

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U.S. Air Force Gen. James B. Hecker, U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa commander, and U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Randy Kwiatkowski, USAFE-AFAFRICA command chief, deliver an opening address for the 2025 USAFE-AFAFRICA Mission Support and Maintenance Group Strategy Conference at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Jan. 22, 2025. The aim of the symposium was to enhance the strategic capabilities of squadron leaders across the USAFE-AFAFRICA area of responsibility, equipping them with essential tools and strategies to better serve their units. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Renan Arredondo)

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U.S. Air Force Gen. James B. Hecker, U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa commander, speaks during the 2025 USAFE-AFAFRICA Mission Support and Maintenance Group Strategy Conference at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Jan. 22, 2025. The focus of the symposium was to provide region-specific discussions and collaborative interactions from commanders and senior enlisted leaders of USAFE-AFAFRICA mission support and maintenance groups, focusing specifically on strategic thinking and joint integration. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Renan Arredondo)

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435th CRSS advises expansion of Andreas Papandreou Air Base

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 435th Contingency Response Support Squadron, pose for a photo with Cypriot Air Force leadership at Andreas Papandreou Air Base, Cyprus, January 22, 2025. The 435th CRSS Airmen visited Andreas Papandreou AB to perform a base assessment and provide feedback on systems, equipment and operations in the effort to improve the effectiveness of interoperability in Cyprus. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Eve Daugherty)

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435th CRSS advises expansion of Andreas Papandreou Air Base

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 435th Contingency Response Support Squadron, met with Cypriot Air Force Lt. Col. Lefhios Navrommatis, director of logistics and support, for a base assessment briefing at Andreas Papandreou Air Base, Cyprus, January 22, 2025. U.S. and Cypriot forces split into multiple individual working groups during a base assessment to share ideas on potential upgrades to Andreas Papandreou AB, enhancing interoperability in the region. (Photo has been modified for operational security) (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Eve Daugherty)

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Crisis on the Slopes: A Pararescue Mission Beyond the Uniform

A rescue helicopter airlifts a skier at Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy, January 17, 2025. An Austrian skier fell, severely cut open his leg, and multiple people came to his side to help, one of them a pararescueman from the 57th Rescue Squadron at Aviano Air Base. (Courtesy photo)

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Crisis on the Slopes: A Pararescue Mission Beyond the Uniform

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Sebastian d’Alton, 57th Rescue Squadron pararescueman, poses for a photo with his ski gear at Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy, January 17, 2025. d’Alton assisted in the rescue of an Austrian skier during a weekend trip to Cortina. (Courtesy photo)

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USAFE-AFAFRICA hosts Veterans of Foreign Wars visit

U.S. Air Forces in Europe - Air Forces Africa Chief of Staff Brig. Gen. Otis C. Jones hosted Veterans of Foreign War Senior Vice Commander-in-Chief Carol Whitmore on Jan. 16 for an immersion with major command staff and Airmen across Ramstein Air Base. During the visit, Commander Whitmore focused on understanding the needs and concerns of servicemembers in the KMC, to include quality of life, local healthcare and challenges of serving overseas. The Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States is a nonprofit veteran service organization established in 1899. It is comprised of eligible veterans and military service members from the active, guard and reserve forces.

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