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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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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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Recognizing excellence

Lt. Gen. Oscar M.A. Nyoni, Zambia Air Force commander and Association of African Air Forces chairman, salutes delegates during the opening ceremony for the 2024 AAAF Working Group in Lusaka, Zambia, Sept. 16, 2024. The AAAF is a voluntary, non-political organization focused on collaborative, multilateral engagements to promote African-led air power solutions among 29 African member nations in collaboration with the United States Air Force. The working group is building on the AAAF exercise series, a tactical means by which the association operationalizes its goals of developing each African air force capacity, capability, and interoperability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Demi M. Ebert)

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Opening remarks

Zambia Air Force Col. Wingstone Nyika, left, Association of African Air Forces co-secretary general, and U.S. Air Force Col. Kristin M. Cullinan, AAAF secretary general, delivered the liaison officer pre-brief during the 2024 AAAF Working Group in Lusaka, Zambia, Sept. 16, 2024. The AAAF is a voluntary, non-political organization focused on collaborative, multilateral engagements to promote African-led air power solutions among 29 African member nations in collaboration with the United States Air Force. The working group is building on the AAAF exercise series, a tactical means by which the association operationalizes its goals of developing each African air force capacity, capability, and interoperability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Demi M. Ebert)

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Working together

Liaison officers introduce themselves during the LNO pre-brief at the 2024 Association of African Air Forces Working Group in Lusaka, Zambia, Sept. 16, 2024. The AAAF is a voluntary, non-political organization focused on collaborative, multilateral engagements to promote African-led air power solutions among 29 African member nations in collaboration with the United States Air Force. The working group is building on the AAAF exercise series, a tactical means by which the Association operationalizes its goals of developing each African air force capacity, capability, and interoperability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Demi M. Ebert)

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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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Flour Power

In the interest of maximizing cargo space on Berlin Airlift aircraft, flying bags of flour into the city was an example of mission efficiency, but not without its risks as flour can be highly flammable when dispersed in the air. The Berlin Airlift flew more than 640 tons of flour into the city every day during the mission – enough to make 1.4 million loaves of bread every day. (USAF photo)

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Last USAF flight of the Berlin Airlift

By spring 1949, the operation to supply Berlin was working so efficiently that, on some days, more goods were flown into the city than had arrived before the blockade by road, water, and rail combined. The continuing positive reporting on Allied tonnage and the growing reputation of the Western powers were certainly part of the reason for the lifting of the Soviet blockade on May 12, 1949. Despite the end of the blockade, the Airlift continued until Sept. 30, 1949. The historical events known as the “Berlin Blockade” and the “Berlin Airlift” are thus chronologically not wholly identical.

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UK, U.S. air forces strengthen interoperability at ACE exercise Agile Shield

A U.S. F-35A Lightning II assigned to the 48th Fighter Wing conducts a flyover during exercise Agile Shield at RAF Marham, England, Sept. 4, 2024. The 48th Fighter Wing strengthens their mission readiness through the execution of routine ACE training events, showcasing their ability to rapidly establish operations from various locations with integrated capabilities and interoperability across core functions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alexander Vasquez)

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F-35s land on highway in Finland

Two U.S. Air Force F-35 Lightning II aircraft assigned to the 48th Fighter Wing, RAF Lakenheath, U.K., demonstrate 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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F-35s land on highway in Finland

A press conference is held during exercise BAANA 2024 with military leaders from Germany, Finland and the United States on Hosio Highway Strip, Ranua, Finland, Sept. 4. During the exercise NATO Allies collaborated 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. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tabatha Chapman)

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F-35s land on highway in Finland

A U.S. Air Force F-35 Lightning II aircraft assigned to 48th Fighter Wing RAF, Lakenheath, U.K. lands during exercise BAANA 2024 on Hosio Highway strip, Ranua, Finland, Sept. 4. During the exercise two F-35 aircraft demonstrated landing and take off operations 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. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tabatha Chapman)

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