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Victory in Europe Day pioneered 16th Air Force’s missions

An aerial photo of Torrejon Air Base, Spain, in 1959. Decades before Spain joined NATO, 16th Air Force was at the forefront of building a U.S-Spanish partnership. (U.S. Air Force courtesy photo)
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Victory in Europe Day pioneered 16th Air Force’s missions

A sign with the 16th Air Force's old shield in Spain. For over 50 years, 16th Air Force was in Europe until it was finally closed. (U.S. Air Force courtesy photo)
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Victory in Europe Day pioneered 16th Air Force’s missions

A reflex crew preps for a mission at Torrejon Air Base, Spain in 1959. On July 16, 1956, U.S. Air Force officials redesignated the Joint United States Military Group in Spain to 16th Air Force under Strategic Air Command and U.S. Air Forces in Europe to counter the Soviet Union’s hardline occupation of eastern Europe. (U.S. Air Force courtesy photo)
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Victory in Europe Day pioneered 16th Air Force’s missions

16th Air Force Historians, BJ Jones (left) and Gabriel Marshall (right), talk about the German Enigma used to encode their communications during World War II. Information Warfare was key in achieving V-E Day by gaining an information advantage to counter German ground and air operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Matthew McGovern)
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NATO allies trained in the USAFE-AFAFRICA Warfare Center

NATO allies trained in the USAFE-AFAFRICA Warfare Center's fully networked MQ-9 simulators to SCAR and combat search and rescue tactics, techniques, and procedures in scenarios designed and built by the Warfare Center’s subject matter experts.
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SPARTAN REAPER 23-2 Provided a Training Avenue for MQ-9 Training

The exercise is a simulated Strike Coordination and Reconnaissance (SCAR) multilateral exercise hosted by the U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa Warfare Center.
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SPARTAN REAPER 23-2 Group

The 5 CTS’s mission is to plan, support, and execute live, virtual and constructive training and exercises at the strategic, operational and tactical levels of war.
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Readiness Challenge IX and the Spirit of Interoperability

Air Force Civil Engineer leaders including Brig. Gen. William Kale, AFCEC Commander, Brig. Gen. Brian Hartless, Director of Civil Engineers, and Col. Aaron Altwies, Associate Director of Civil Engineers, among others, gather with civil engineer allies and partners representing Canada, Japan, the Netherlands, and Singapore to observe Readiness Challenge IX at Tyndall AFB, Florida April 24-28, 2023. This year’s Readiness Challenge tested civil engineer contingency skills while operating in contested and degraded environments, strengthening their posture for the future fight. It was also an opportunity to promote multilateral cooperation and relationship-building between partner nations in attendance. (U.S. Air Force photo by HAF/A4C Strategic Communications)
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Air Force Reserve is supporting USAFE-AFAFRICA operations for DEFENDER 23

Air Force Reserve is supporting USAFE-AFAFRICA operations for DEFENDER 23 in various capacities, specifically with A-10C aircraft from its reserve wing at Whiteman AFB. This year, AFR is commemorating 75 years of service, providing combat-proven Airmen at a moment’s notice to address national security priorities worldwide.
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U.S. Air Force tankers moved to NATO’s Eastern Flank, strengthen collective defense

From the cockpit, a U.S. KC-46A Pegasus tanker aircraft from the Air Force Reserve Command’s 931st Air Refueling Wing, primarily stationed at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas, refuels Finnish F/A-18s, April 13, 2023, enhancing U.S. Air Forces in Europe’s readiness, and demonstrating U.S. European Command’s commitment to bolstering security on NATO’s eastern flank. Based out of Powidz Air Base, Poland, the unit is here as part of a U.S. Air Force total force exercise called Copper Arrow, specific to U.S. tanker aircraft, which enhances readiness and operational relationships with NATO Allies and Partners, whilst demonstrating U.S. EUCOM’s ability to rapidly deploy large combat credible forces and equipment throughout Europe.
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U.S. Air Force tankers moved to NATO’s Eastern Flank, strengthen collective defense

A U.S. KC-46A Pegasus tanker aircraft from the Air Force Reserve Command’s 931st Air Refueling Wing, primarily stationed at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas, refuels Finnish F/A-18s, April 13, 2023, enhancing U.S. Air Forces in Europe’s readiness, and demonstrating U.S. European Command’s commitment to bolstering security on NATO’s eastern flank. Based out of Powidz Air Base, Poland, the unit is here as part of a U.S. Air Force total force exercise called Copper Arrow, specific to U.S. tanker aircraft, which enhances readiness and operational relationships with NATO Allies and Partners, whilst demonstrating U.S. EUCOM’s ability to rapidly deploy large combat credible forces and equipment throughout Europe.
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U.S. Air Force tankers moved to NATO’s Eastern Flank, strengthen collective defense

A U.S. KC-46A Pegasus tanker aircraft from the Air Force Reserve Command’s 931st Air Refueling Wing, primarily stationed at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas, refuels Finnish F/A-18s, April 13, 2023, enhancing U.S. Air Forces in Europe’s readiness, and demonstrating U.S. European Command’s commitment to bolstering security on NATO’s eastern flank. Based out of Powidz Air Base, Poland, the unit is here as part of a U.S. Air Force total force exercise called Copper Arrow, specific to U.S. tanker aircraft, which enhances readiness and operational relationships with NATO Allies and Partners, whilst demonstrating U.S. EUCOM’s ability to rapidly deploy large combat credible forces and equipment throughout Europe.
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U.S. Air Force tankers moved to NATO’s Eastern Flank, strengthen collective defense

A U.S. KC-46A Pegasus tanker aircraft from the Air Force Reserve Command’s 931st Air Refueling Wing, primarily stationed at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas, refuels Finnish F/A-18s, April 13, 2023, enhancing U.S. Air Forces in Europe’s readiness, and demonstrating U.S. European Command’s commitment to bolstering security on NATO’s eastern flank. Based out of Powidz Air Base, Poland, the unit is here as part of a U.S. Air Force total force exercise called Copper Arrow, specific to U.S. tanker aircraft, which enhances readiness and operational relationships with NATO Allies and Partners, whilst demonstrating U.S. EUCOM’s ability to rapidly deploy large combat credible forces and equipment throughout Europe.
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86th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron makes history

Tech. Sgt. Alexander Stinauer, 86th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron aeromedical evacuation technician, middle, and Tech. Sgt. Brendon Bowman, 86th AES flight examiner and emergency medical paramedic, right, greets the Maj. Kirk Schlueter, 76th Airlift Squadron aircraft commander, left, at Ramstein Air Base, April 6, 2023. During this time the crew conducted aircraft familiarization and loaded equipment to ensure the safety and well-being of the onboard crew and patient in need of medical transfer. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jordan Lazaro)
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86th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron makes history

Tech. Sgt. Brendon Bowman, 86th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron flight examiner and emergency medical paramedic, left, and Tech. Sgt. Alexander Stinauer, 86th AES aeromedical evacuation technician, right, prepares for a patient transfer flight at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, April 6, 2023. Bowman led the first AE paramedic-led flight in charge of the first all-enlisted medical crew in U.S. Air Force history with the help of Stinauer where their team transferred a patient with the highest level of care. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jordan Lazaro)
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86th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron makes history

Tech. Sgt. Alexander Stinauer, 86th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron aeromedical evacuation technician, left, and Tech. Sgt. Brendon Bowman, 86th AES flight examiner and emergency medical paramedic, right, reviews patient documents from Ramstein Air Base, Germany, to Vilnius International Airport, Lithuania, April 6, 2023. Since the 1970s, Aeromedical Evacuation flight crews have consisted of at least one nurse and medical technician, and this mission set the stage for allowing an all-enlisted medical crew to provide medical transportation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jordan Lazaro)
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86th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron makes history

Maj. Kirk Schlueter, 76th Airlift Squadron aircraft commander, left, and Maj. Tyler Neidecker, 76th AS co-pilot, fly a C-21 Learjet from Ramstein Air Base, Germany, to Vilnius International Airport, Lithuania, April 6, 2023. The 76th AS worked with the 86th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron to provide medical evacuation training, patient transports and flying support. Both units aided in the U.S. Air Force’s first-ever AE paramedic-led flight in charge of an all-enlisted medical crew, which provided greater numbers to the fight. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jordan Lazaro)
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86th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron makes history

A member of the ground handling crew greets Tech. Sgt. Brendon Bowman, 86th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron flight examiner and emergency medical paramedic, at Vilnius International Airport, Lithuania, April 6, 2023. During a patient pick-up, Bowman worked with local agencies to ensure the arrival and transfer of his patient so they could receive medical care as quickly as possible. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jordan Lazaro)
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86th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron makes history

Tech. Sgt. Brendon Bowman, 86th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron flight examiner and emergency medical paramedic, waits for a patient to arrive at Vilnius International Airport, Lithuania, April 6, 2023. As an Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron, they pick up patients in varying medical conditions and provide patients with transportation and care to ensure they reach a location that provides the highest level of care. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jordan Lazaro)
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86th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron makes history

A patient receives treatment during the U.S. Air Force’s first-ever Aeromedical Evacuation paramedic-led flight in charge of an all-enlisted medical crew at Vilnius International Airport, Lithuania, on a flight to Ramstein Air Base, Germany, April 6, 2023. An all-enlisted crew allows for Aeromedical Evacuation Squadrons to use emergency medicine field paramedics to provide care in the air combined with the skills of nurses and medical technicians. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jordan Lazaro)
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