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Readout of Commander U.S. Air Forces in Europe – Air Forces Africa and NATO Allied Air Command, Gen. James B. Hecker’s meeting with Minister President of the State of Rheinland-Pfalz, Alexander Schweitzer

Commander of U.S. Air Forces in Europe – Air Forces Africa and NATO Allied Air Command Gen. James B. Hecker met today with Minister President of the State of Rheinland-Pfalz, Alexander Schweitzer at Ramstein Air Base, Germany. Hecker and Schweitzer spoke about the role of the host community in Rheinland-Pfalz and how to continue and deepen the partnership between the military and community. In addition to his meeting with Hecker, Schweitzer also received mission briefs from both USAFE-AFAFRICA and AIRCOM to hear more about the vital missions of both units in maintaining and strengthening international partnerships to promote global security.(Courtesy photo)

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U.S. Air Force B-52 to Conduct Low-Pass Flyover in Sweden

Two Swedish JAS 39 Gripens fly in formation with a U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress during Bomber Task Force 25-1 above the Baltic Sea, Nov. 25, 2024. The U.S. is dedicated to working alongside our NATO Allies and partners in the Baltic Sea area to ensure all parties have the combined skills and coordination capabilities necessary to maintain regional safety and security.

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U.S., Italy Strengthen Joint Operations During SPARTAN MACE Bomber Task Force Mission

A Eurofighter Typhoon flies alongside a B-52H Stratofortress aircraft during bomber task force mission SPARTAN MACE March 7. Bomber Task Force missions like SPARTAN MACE demonstrate the ability to integrate seamlessly with mission partners, strengthening readiness and lethality.

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U.S., Italy Strengthen Joint Operations During SPARTAN MACE Bomber Task Force Mission

Two B-52H Stratofortress aircraft fly together during bomber task force mission SPARTAN MACE March 7. Bomber Task Force missions like SPARTAN MACE demonstrate the ability to integrate seamlessly with mission partners, strengthening readiness and lethality.

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AACS

U.S. Air Force Gen. James Hecker, U.S. Air Forces in Europe - Air Forces Africa commander speaks with Brig. Gen. Alexis Nguema, chief of staff of the Gabon air force, during the 14th African Air Chiefs Symposium in Lusaka, Zambia, Feb. 18, 2025. Key personnel gathered to review and practice their response to a simulated natural disaster emergency. (U.S. Air Force photo by Seleena Muhammad-Ali)

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‘FORTRESS HAIL’ mission bolsters U.S. lethality alongside NATO Allies

A Finnish Air Force F/A-18C Hornet integrates with a U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress aircraft in support of Bomber Task Force 25-2 mission FORTRESS HAIL on March 06, 2025. Bomber Task Force missions like FORTRESS HAIL demonstrate the ability to integrate seamlessly with mission partners, strengthening readiness and lethality. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brooklyn Golightly)

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A NATO E3 Sentry approaches a KC-135 Stratotanker from the 100th Air Refueling Wing during an aerial refueling mission over Romania, March 1, 2025. The E3 is an airborne early warning and control aircraft that aims to protect allies by detecting and tracking hostile aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Aidan Martínez)

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U.S. Air Force Capt. Dave Matherly, left, and 1st Lt. Stephanie Hand, 351st Air Refueling Squadron pilots, fly a KC-135 Stratotanker from the 100th Air Refueling Wing after an aerial refueling mission over Romania, March 1, 2025. The KC-135 is a vital aircraft for the European theater, providing aerial refueling, aiding in training and real-world missions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Aidan Martínez)

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A NATO E3 Sentry descends from a KC-135 Stratotanker from the 100th Air Refueling Wing after an aerial refueling mission over Romania, March 1, 2025. The E3 is an airborne early warning and control aircraft that aims to protect allies by detecting and tracking hostile aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Aidan Martínez)

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A NATO E3 Sentry descends from a KC-135 Stratotanker from the 100th Air Refueling Wing after an aerial refueling mission over Romania, March 1, 2025. The E-3 is an airborne warning and control system aircraft that is used to provide an accurate picture of the battlespace to the Joint Air Operations Center. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Aidan Martínez)

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A NATO E3 Sentry descends from a KC-135 Stratotanker from the 100th Air Refueling Wing after an aerial refueling mission over Romania, March 1, 2025. The E-3 is an airborne warning and control system aircraft that is used to provide an accurate picture of the battlespace to the Joint Air Operations Center by detecting and tracking hostile aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Aidan Martínez)

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A NATO E3 Sentry approaches a KC-135 Stratotanker from the 100th Air Refueling Wing during an aerial refueling mission over Romania, March 1, 2025. The E3 is an airborne early warning and control aircraft that aims to protect allies by detecting and tracking hostile aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Aidan Martínez)

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U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Daniel Fragoso, 351st Air Refueling Squadron boom operator, looks over a checklist when preparing to refuel a NATO E3 Sentry during a mission over Romania, March 1, 2025. Fragoso transferred fuel from the tanker to the receiving aircraft, providing support to the receiver’s mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Aidan Martínez)

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A NATO E3 Sentry approaches a KC-135 Stratotanker from the 100th Air Refueling Wing during an aerial refueling mission over Romania, March 1, 2025. The E-3 is an airborne warning and control system aircraft that is used to provide an accurate picture of the battlespace to the Joint Air Operations Center. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Aidan Martínez)

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A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker from the 100th Air Refueling Wing refuels a NATO E3 Sentry during an aerial refueling mission over Romania, March 1, 2025. The E3 is an airborne early warning and control aircraft that aims to protect allies by detecting and tracking hostile aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Aidan Martínez)

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U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Daniel Fragoso, 351st Air Refueling Squadron boom operator, operates a refueling panel to refuel a NATO E3 Sentry during a mission over Romania, March 1, 2025. The KC-135 is a vital aircraft for the European theater, providing aerial refueling, aiding in training and real-world missions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Aidan Martínez)

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U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Daniel Fragoso, 351st Air Refueling Squadron boom operator, prepares to refuel a NATO E3 Sentry during a mission over Romania, March 1, 2025. Fragoso transferred fuel from the tanker to the receiving aircraft, providing support to the receiver’s mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Aidan Martínez)

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U.S. Air Force pilots assigned to the 351st Air Refueling Squadron fly a KC-135 Stratotanker from the 100th Air Refueling Wing during an aerial refueling mission over Romania, March 1, 2025. The KC-135 is a vital aircraft for the European theater, providing aerial refueling, aiding in training and real-world missions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Aidan Martínez)

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A quick-dawn oxygen mask hangs in the cockpit of a KC-135 Stratotanker during an aerial refueling mission over Romania, March 1, 2025. The quick dawn oxygen mask served as an alternate source of oxygen in the event of cabin depressurization. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Aidan Martínez)

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U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Stephanie Hand, 351st Air Refueling Squadron pilot, prepares for takeoff in a KC-135 Stratotanker during a mission at RAF Mildenhall, England, March 1, 2025. The KC-135 is a vital aircraft for the European theater, providing aerial refueling, aiding in training and supporting real-world missions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Aidan Martínez)

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