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Ramstein Flag 2025: U.S. Air Forces in Europe Strengthen Warfighting and Readiness

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. David Espinoza-Barrantes, 495th Fighter Generation Squadron dedicated crew chief, prepares to launch a Royal Netherlands Air Force F-35A Lightning II aircraft at NATO Allied Air Command’s Ramstein Flag 2025 exercise April 4, 2025. Enabling collective forces to share resources and infrastructure, to increase collective lethality, reduces operational risk, and ensures mission continuity in contested environments.

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Ramstein Flag 2025: U.S. Air Forces in Europe Strengthen Warfighting and Readiness

A Royal Netherlands Air Force F-35 Lightning II descends from a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker from the 100th Air Refueling Wing after receiving fuel in support of Ramstein Flag 25 over the North Sea, April 3, 2025. Ramstein Flag 25 is a complex, large-scale, multi-domain exercise that tests the U.S. Air Force’s ability to operate with maximum lethality during a full-spectrum conflict.

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Ramstein Flag 2025: U.S. Air Forces in Europe Strengthen Warfighting and Readiness

Airmen from the U.S., Türkiye and Romania pose for a group photo on RAF Fairford, England April 3rd, 2025. Participants have showcased their strong partnership and shared commitment to European security at RAF Fairford during Ramstein Flag 2025. The 501st CSW is currently hosting teams from the Turkish and Romanian Air Forces to participate in NATO Allied Air Command’s Ramstein Flag 2025 exercise.

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Ramstein Flag 2025: U.S. Air Forces in Europe Strengthen Warfighting and Readiness

U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Mathew Warner, left, and Capt. Blake Lawrie, 351st Air Refueling Squadron pilots, perform pre-flight checks before an aerial refueling mission in support of Ramstein Flag 25 at RAF Mildenhall, England, April 3, 2025. Ramstein Flag 25 showcases the U.S. Air Force’s capability to neutralize threats and maintain air control, ensuring freedom to operate across Europe and Africa.

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USAFE-AFAFRICA commander hosts NATO Air Chiefs’ Symposium

Senior representatives from 28 Allied and five partner nations convene for NATO Air Chiefs’ Symposium 25-1 at Allied Air Command on Ramstein Air Base, Germany, April 2 and 3, 2025. NACS is a semi-annual event hosted by NATO AIRCOM for senior leaders to discuss cooperation, coordination and development of air and space power.

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USAFE-AFAFRICA commander hosts NATO Air Chiefs’ Symposium

Senior representatives from 28 Allied and five partner nations convene for NATO Air Chiefs’ Symposium 25-1 at Allied Air Command on Ramstein Air Base, Germany, April 2 and 3, 2025. NACS is a semi-annual event hosted by NATO AIRCOM for senior leaders to discuss cooperation, coordination and development of air and space power.

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Exercise Turbo Weasel

U.S. Air Force 555th Fighter Squadron maintainers watch F-16 Fighting Falcons land during Exercise Turbo Weasel 2025 at Aviano Air Base, Italy, March 20, 2025. Exercises like these enable pilots and mission planners from geographically separated units to develop and execute specialized Suppression and Destruction of Enemy Air Defenses task sets while enhancing readiness and deterring aggression across the NATO area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by senior Airman Brooke Wise)

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Exercise Turbo Weasel

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Nicholas Holland, 555th Fighter Squadron electrical and environmental specialist, prepares an F-16 Fighting Falcon for refueling during Exercise Turbo Weasel 2025 at Aviano Air Base, Italy, March 20, 2025. Exercises like these enable pilots and mission planners from geographically separated units to develop and execute specialized Suppression and Destruction of Enemy Air Defenses task sets while enhancing readiness and deterring aggression across the NATO area of responsibility.(U.S. Air Force photo by senior Airman Brooke Wise)

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Exercise Turbo Weasel

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Laboy Angel, 555th Fighter Squadron fuels distribution operator, prepares to refuel an F-16 Fighting Falcon during Exercise Turbo Weasel 2025 at Aviano Air Base, Italy, March 20, 2025. By integrating operations between multiple U.S. Air Force bases, Turbo Weasel 2025 enhances theater-wide responsiveness and ensures they can rapidly generate deterrence capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by senior Airman Brooke Wise)

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Exercise Turbo Weasel

U.S. Air Force Capt. ‘Buffalo’ Medla, 555th Fighter Squadron F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot, waits to receive fuel during Exercise Turbo Weasel 2025 at Aviano Air Base, Italy, March 20, 2025. During this exercise, the 52nd and 31st Fighter Wing aimed to enhance agile combat employment between two of the premier F-16 wings under the U.S. Air Forces Europe and Africa umbrella. (U.S. Air Force photo by senior Airman Brooke Wise)

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Exercise Turbo Weasel

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Brandon Jaramillo, 555th Fighter Squadron assistant dedicated crew chief, signals to Major ‘Trap’ Barfuss, 555th Fighter Squadron F-16 Fighting Falcon Pilot, during Exercise Turbo Weasel 2025 at Aviano Air Base, Italy, March 20, 2025. Turbo Weasel 2025 aims to enhance coordination between U.S. air bases across the European theater, ensuring seamless integration and rapid force projection supporting regional security objectives. (U.S. Air Force photo by senior Airman Brooke Wise)

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31st OSS trains with Bulgarian air force

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Flaviu Telecan, 31st Maintenance Group precision measurement equipment laboratory noncommissioned officer in charge, teaches a member of the Bulgarian Air Force the ins and outs of pressure controller equipment at Aviano Air Base, Italy, March 20, 2025. The PMEL shop is an environmentally controlled laboratory, where positive air pressure and a temperature of around 73 degrees Fahrenheit must be maintained to protect the integrity of the equipment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Essence Myricks)

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31st OSS trains with Bulgarian air force

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Flaviu Telecan, 31st Maintenance Group precision measurement equipment laboratory noncommissioned officer in charge, trains a member of the Bulgarian Air Force on complex pressure controller equipment at Aviano Air Base, Italy, March 20, 2025. Telecan is teaching him important information on pressurizing equipment for implementation with Bulgarian F-16 fighter pilots. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Essence Myricks)

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31st OSS trains with Bulgarian air force

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jared Carneiro, Air Crew Flight Equipment assistant noncommissioned officer in charge, demonstrates the F-16 Aircrew survival vest, a modular system which houses several survival components, encrypted radios, spare batters and signaling devices to a member of the Bulgarian Air Force. The Bulgarian Air Force joined Airmen for hands-on training this week that reinforced interoperability and partner integration across multiple specialties. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Rhett Spongberg)

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31st OSS trains with Bulgarian air force

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Flaviu Telecan, 31st Maintenance Group precision measurement equipment laboratory noncommissioned officer in charge, instructs a member of the Bulgarian Air Force on how to use various types of pressure controllers at Aviano Air Base, Italy, March 20, 2025. The Bulgarian Air Force is teaming up with U.S. forces to learn how to successfully stand up their on PMEL program. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Essence Myricks)

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Turbo Weasel 2025 Sharpens U.S. Air Force Readiness in Europe

An F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 480th Fighter Squadron lands after returning from exercise Turbo Weasel 2025 at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, Mar. 18, 2025. By executing Agile Combat Employment concepts, the exercise ensures U.S. Air Forces in Europe can rapidly and effectively reposition assets and sustain operations from multiple locations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Albert Morel)

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Turbo Weasel 2025 Sharpens U.S. Air Force Readiness in Europe

An F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 480th Fighter Squadron conducts a fly-by after returning from exercise Turbo Weasel 2025 at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, Mar. 18, 2025. By integrating operations between multiple U.S. Air Force bases, Turbo Weasel 2025 enhances theater-wide responsiveness and ensures they can rapidly generate deterrence capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Albert Morel)

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Turbo Weasel 2025 Sharpens U.S. Air Force Readiness in Europe

An F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 480th Fighter Squadron prepares to land after returning from exercise Turbo Weasel 2025 at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, Mar. 18, 2025. Turbo Weasel 2025 furthers the squadron’s ability to operate from various U.S. and allied installations, reinforcing agility and resilience across the European theater. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Albert Morel)

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Turbo Weasel 2025 Sharpens U.S. Air Force Readiness in Europe

An F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 480th Fighter Squadron lands after exercise Turbo Weasel 2025 at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, Mar. 18, 2025. Turbo Weasel 2025 enhances the integration of command and control networks across U.S. bases in Europe, ensuring seamless communication and mission execution. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Albert Morel)

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IEAFA marks Nine Years of Sharpening Multinational Airpower

Senior Master Sgt. Craig Crabtree, acting senior enlisted leader of the Inter-European Air Forces Academy, briefed Serbian journalists on IEAFA’s mission at Kisling Auditorium on Kapaun Air Station, Germany, March 13, 2025. The visit provided insight into NATO operations, highlighting the academy’s role in fostering multinational cooperation and professional development.

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