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SecAF Kendall visits 52nd Operations Group, Detachment 1

Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall speaks with two U.S. Air Force F-35 Lightning II fighter pilots assigned to the 495th Fighter Squadron, deployed to the 52nd Operations Group, Detachment 1, Aug. 24, 2024, at Łask Air Base, Poland. The 495th FS is deployed to Łask AB as part of U.S. European Command’s no-fail Quick Reaction Alert mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jessica Sanchez-Chen)

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Lightning over Poland: 100th ARW refuels 48th FW during F2T2 NATO exercise

A U.S. Air Force F-35 Lightning II from the 48th Fighter Wing, Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, flies alongside a KC-135 Stratotanker from the 100th Air Refueling Wing, RAF Mildenhall, England, during a find, fix, track and target exercise over Poland, Aug. 13, 2024. The KC-135 has served as a core air refueling asset of the U.S. Air Force for over 60 years, providing global reach capabilities for NATO and allied aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Christopher Campbell)

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Lightning over Poland: 100th ARW refuels 48th FW during F2T2 NATO exercise

U.S. Air Force Capt. Travis Cole, 351st Air Refueling Squadron pilot, prepares for engine start procedures at Royal Air Force Mildenhall, England, Aug. 13, 2024. Preparing a KC-135 Stratotanker for takeoff requires both the aircrew and maintainers to work together to maintain safety. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Christopher Campbell)

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Lightning over Poland: 100th ARW refuels 48th FW during F2T2 NATO exercise

A U.S. Air Force F-35 Lighting II from the 48th Fighter Wing, Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, receives fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker from the 100th Air Refueling Wing, RAF Mildenhall, England, during a find, fix, track and target exercise over Poland, Aug. 13, 2024. The successful execution of this exercise demonstrates the close cooperation between U.S. and allied forces, builds on previous efforts to enhance NATO interoperability, and furthers shared commitment to global security and stability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Christopher Campbell)

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SPACEFOREUR-AF Change of Command

U.S. Space Force Brig. Gen. Jacob Middleton, U.S. Space Forces Europe – Space Forces Africa commander, speaks at the SPACEFOREUR-AF Change of Command ceremony at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Aug. 13, 2024. SPACEFOREUR-AF is the U.S. Space Force component field command charged with supporting both U.S. European Command and U.S. Africa Command, encompassing 51 countries in Europe and 53 countries in Africa. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Edgar Grimaldo)

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African Partnership Flight lays AAAF multinational exercise groundwork

Lt. Col. Juma Samuel Godwin, left, and Lt. Col. Ally Kondo Juma from the Tanzania air force converse with U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Savannah Holohan, an air traffic controller with the 818th Mobility Support Advisory Squadron, during the 2024 African Partnership Flight co-hosted by the Tunisian air force and U.S. Air Forces Africa in Tunis, Tunisia, July 17, 2024. The APF is a biannual force development, educational, and interoperability workshop to help strengthen U.S. strategic partnerships by sharing ideas to enhance regional cooperation and interoperability. (U.S. Air Force photo by 1st Lt. Mary A. Andom)

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African Partnership Flight lays AAAF multinational exercise groundwork

A participant votes on key components of exercise planning during the 2024 African Partnership Flight co-hosted by the Tunisian air force and U.S. Air Forces Africa in Tunis, Tunisia, July 17, 2024. The APF is a biannual force development, educational, and interoperability workshop to help strengthen U.S. strategic partnerships by sharing ideas to enhance regional cooperation and interoperability. (U.S. Air Force photo by 1st Lt. Mary A. Andom)

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African Partnership Flight lays AAAF multinational exercise groundwork

Maj. Victor Asiedu from the Ghana air force shares his exercise expertise with participants during the 2024 African Partnership Flight co-hosted by the Tunisian air force and U.S. Air Forces Africa in Tunis, Tunisia, July 15, 2024. The APF is a biannual force development, educational, and interoperability workshop to help strengthen U.S. strategic partnerships by sharing ideas to enhance regional cooperation and interoperability. (U.S. Air Force photo by 1st Lt. Mary A. Andom)

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African Partnership Flight lays AAAF multinational exercise groundwork

Twelve African nations participated in the 2024 African Partnership Flight co-hosted by the Tunisian air force and U.S. Air Forces Africa in Tunis, Tunisia, July 17, 2024. The APF is a biannual force development, educational, and interoperability workshop to help strengthen U.S. strategic partnerships by sharing ideas to enhance regional cooperation and interoperability. (U.S. Air Force photo by 1st Lt. Mary A. Andom)

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African Partnership Flight lays AAAF multinational exercise groundwork

Lt. Col. Ines Mzoughi from the Tunisian air force, left, and Maj. Moses Sichilima from the Zambia air force conduct Liaison Officer training during the 2024 African Partnership Flight co-hosted by the Tunisian air force and U.S. Air Forces Africa in Tunis, Tunisia, July 16, 2024. The APF is a biannual force development, educational, and interoperability workshop to help strengthen U.S. strategic partnerships by sharing ideas to enhance regional cooperation and interoperability. (U.S. Air Force photo by 1st Lt. Mary A. Andom)

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General Hecker returns to address ENJJPT Airmen and speak at Class 24-07 graduation

U.S. Air Force Gen. James B. Hecker, commander of U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa and German Air Force Col. Jan Gloystein, pose for a photo by a T-6A Texan II, at Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas, Aug. 2, 2024. (U.S. Air Force photo by 1st Lt. Eva Zivney)

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General Hecker returns to address ENJJPT Airmen and speak at Class 24-07 graduation

U.S. Air Force Gen. James B. Hecker, commander of U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa, addresses airmen and leadership from the Euro-NATO Joint Jet Pilot Training program, at Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas, Aug. 2, 2024. (U.S. Air Force photo by 1st Lt. Elizabeth Notice)

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General Hecker returns to address ENJJPT Airmen and speak at Class 24-07 graduation

U.S. Air Force Gen. James B. Hecker, commander of U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa and Euro-NATO Joint Jet Pilot Training leadership discusses preparing pilots for NATO forces, at Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas, Aug. 2, 2024. (U.S. Air Force photo by 1st Lt. Elizabeth Notice)

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U.S. completes withdrawal from AB 201

The U.S. Department of Defense and the Ministry of National Defense of the Republic of Niger announce that the withdrawal of U.S. forces and assets from Air Base 201 in Agadez is complete. Over the past decade, U.S. troops have trained Niger's forces and supported partner-led counterterrorism missions against Islamic State and al Qaeda in the region. The Air Base 201 turnover is a significant milestone in the U.S. military withdrawal from Niger and was a byproduct of effective cooperation and communication between both nations. (U.S. Air Force photo by 1st Lt. Natalie Stanley)

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U.S. completes withdrawal from AB 201

Maj. Gen. Kenneth Ekman, Department of Defense West Africa Coordination Element Lead, U.S. Africa Command, and Colonel Major Mamane Sani Kiaou, Nigerien Chief of Army Staff, address the media during a turnover event marking the official turnover of the U.S. compound on Air Base 201 in Agadez. (U.S. Air Force photo by 1st Lt. Natalie Stanley)

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U.S. completes withdrawal from AB 201

Maj. Gen. Kenneth Ekman, Department of Defense West Africa Coordination Element Lead, U.S. Africa Command, Amb. Kathleen Fitzgibbon, U.S. Ambassador to Niger, Colonel Major Mamane Sani Kiaou, Nigerien Chief of Army Staff and other Nigerien military staff members walk through Air Base 201 in Agadez, Niger. Over the past decade, U.S. troops have trained Niger's forces and supported partner-led counterterrorism missions against Islamic State and al Qaeda in the region. The Air Base 201 turnover is a significant milestone in the U.S. military withdrawal from Niger and was a byproduct of effective cooperation and communication between both nations. (U.S. Air Force photo by 1st Lt. Natalie Stanley)

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726th EMSS logistics teams provide vital support across East Africa

U.S. Air Force supply technicians assigned to the 726th Expeditionary Mission Support Squadron pose for a photo at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, July 10, 2024. Designated supply technicians store, ship and dispose of parts to ensure the 449th Air Expeditionary Group remains operational to carry out missions across East Africa. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Olivia Gibson)

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726th EMSS logistics teams provide vital support across East Africa

A U.S. Air Force supply technician assigned to the 726th Expeditionary Mission Support Squadron conducts a weapon inventory at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, July 10, 2024. Designated supply technicians distribute weapons to Airmen assigned to the 449th Air Expeditionary Group before executing missions outside the wire across East Africa. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Olivia Gibson)

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726th EMSS logistics teams provide vital support across East Africa

U.S. Air Force supply technicians assigned to the 726th Expeditionary Mission Support Squadron prepare a pallet of water at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, July 10, 2024. Designated supply technicians are responsible for distributing water across all units of the 449th Air Expeditionary Group. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Olivia Gibson)

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726th EMSS logistics teams provide vital support across East Africa

A U.S. Air Force supply technician assigned to the 726th Expeditionary Mission Support Squadron directs a forklift driver at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, July 10, 2024. Designated supply technicians store, ship and dispose of parts to ensure the 449th Air Expeditionary Group remains operational to carry out missions across East Africa. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Olivia Gibson)

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