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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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Black Crow 24 DV Day Demo

U.S. Air Force Maj. Gordon Kai, 19th Electronic Warfare Squadron Director of Operations, provides exercise details to Air Brigadier General Arnaud Gary, French Air Warfare Center commander. 19EWS mission is to provide pilots/aircrews realistic Electronic Warfare Threats To Air Operations training to increase aircrew combat survivability and readiness.
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19 EWS Meets Air Brigadier General Arnaud Gary, French Air Warfare Center commander

U.S. Air Force Maj. Gordon Kai, 19th Electronic Warfare Squadron Director of Operations, provides mission brief on POLYGONE to Air Brigadier General Arnaud Gary, French Air Warfare Center commander. 19EWS mission is to provide pilots/aircrews realistic Electronic Warfare Threats To Air Operations training to increase aircrew combat survivability and readiness.
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19 EWS Trains French Air Warfare Center Airman on the Weapons Effect Simulation System

Matthew Dorn, 19th Electronic Warfare Center contractor, trains French Air Warfare Center Airmen on the Weapons Effect Simulation System during exercise Black Crow 24.
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F-35 Cross Servicing

A Royal Norwegian Airman marshals in a U.S. F-35 Lightning II aircraft into a hangar at Ørland Air Station in Norway, April 8, 2024. The mission marked the first time that Airmen from one nation’s military provided servicing to another nation’s F-35 aircraft without supervision. The cross servicing of aircraft between NATO partners highlights the future interoperability with fellow F-35 users across the European Theater. (RNoAF photo by Ole Andreas Vekve)
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U.S., Norway conduct first F-35 cross-service maintenance

An Airman with the Royal Norwegian Air Force conducts maintenance on a U.S. F-35 Lightning II at Ørland Air Station in Norway, April 8, 2024. The mission marked the first time that Airmen from one nation’s military provided servicing to another nation’s F-35 aircraft without supervision. The cross servicing of aircraft between NATO partners highlights the future interoperability with fellow F-35 users across the European Theater. (RNoAF photo by Ole Andreas Vekve)
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U.S., Norway conduct first F-35 cross-service maintenance

A Royal Norwegian Air Force Airman watches as a U.S. F-35 Lightning II pilot prepares to disembark the aircraft after a flight from RAF Lakenheath in the United Kingdom to Ørland Main Air Station in Norway, April 8, 2024. A team of Norwegian Airmen received the U.S. aircraft and pilot, and prepared the aircraft for its next mission. The mission marked the first time that Airmen from one nation’s military provided servicing to another nation’s F-35 aircraft without supervision. The cross servicing of aircraft between NATO partners highlights the future interoperability with fellow F-35 users across the European Theater.” (RNoAF photo by Ole Andreas Vekve)
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U.S., Norway conduct first F-35 cross-service maintenance

Airmen with the Royal Norwegian Air Force refuel a U.S. F-35 Lightning II at Ørland Air Station in Norway, April 8, 2024. The mission marked the first time that Airmen from one nation’s military provided servicing to another nation’s F-35 aircraft without supervision. The cross servicing of aircraft between NATO partners highlights the future interoperability with fellow F-35 users across the European Theater. (RNoAF photo by Ole Andreas Vekve)
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Exploring the JMDCC Operator Course for Advanced Security Training

A student in the JMDCC Operator Course sets up the Rapidly Deployable Small Uncrewed Aircraft Defense System (RD-SUADS) during their course capstone. The course curriculum spans a comprehensive 80-hour blend of coursework and hands-on learning. Participants include Air Force and Army military personnel and civilians.
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Exploring the JMDCC Operator Course for Advanced Security Training

Students at the JMDCC Operator course examines fellow students during course capstone event. Conducted six times a year, this training is held at the Polygone, located a short distance away from Ramstein Air Base. This course's capstone centers on the continual upkeep and efficient operation of the Rapidly Deployable Small Uncrewed Aircraft Defense System.
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USAFE Unveils New TACAN System for Enhanced Combat Deployments

Airman First Class Isaiah Martinez and Staff Sgt. Morgan Giacomelli demonstrate the ease in assembling the1st Combat Communications Squadron’s newest Tactical Air Navigation System. Small and portable, the antenna can provide precise distance information to 250 aircraft simultaneously to coordinate an effective air bridge to expedite military airlift and air operations wherever needed. The 1st Combat Communications Squadron, part of the 435th Air Ground Operations Wing based at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, provides rapidly-deployable communications and air traffic control services across three continents as well as supporting NATO and UN partners.
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USAFE-AFAFRICA Demonstrates Breakthrough Mobile MQ-9A Satellite Launch and Recovery Package

Airmen from the 163rd ATKW prepare the MQ-9A Reaper Satellite Launch and Recover Package (SLR-P) for start-up during a proof-of-concept event in Mirosławiec, Poland, Aug. 30, 2023. The SLR-P offers a compact, "wallet-sized" innovation poised to launch and recover the MQ-9A at strategic theater locations situated in some of the most rugged, remote outposts in Europe. This marks a departure from conventional practices that necessitated returning to home stations for basic level maintenance.
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USAFE-AFAFRICA Demonstrates Breakthrough Mobile MQ-9A Satellite Launch and Recovery Package

Airmen from U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa and the 435th Contingency Response prepare the Satellite Launch and Recover Package (SLR-P) for a proof of concept on the MQ-9A Reaper) in Mirosławiec, Poland, Aug. 30, 2023. Tailored specifically for the European and African theaters, the SLR-P consists of a small, mobile container with an inventory list finely tuned to address the unique operational requirements and environmental nuances of each specific region. The container, designed to be highly mobile, can be retrofitted with its own wheels to be towed or be carried by any means of available transportation.
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USAFE-AFAFRICA Demonstrates Breakthrough Mobile MQ-9A Satellite Launch and Recovery Package

An Airman from the 435th Contingency Response Group observes the connection between the MQ-9A Reaper and the Pennsylvania Air National Guard aircrew during a proof of concept event of the MQ-9A Reaper Satellite Launch and Recovery Package (SLR-P) at the 12th Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Air Base in Mirosławiec, Poland, Aug. 30, 2023. Tailored specifically for the European and African theaters, the SLR-P consists of a small, mobile container with an inventory list finely tuned to address the unique operational requirements and environmental nuances of each specific region.
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USAFE-AFAFRICA Demonstrates Breakthrough Mobile MQ-9A Satellite Launch and Recovery Package

From left, U.S. Air Force Col. Robert Rayner, commander of the 435th Contingency Response Group, is joined by U.S. Air Force Maj. Philip "Flip" West, USAFE-AFAFRICA MQ-9A Reaper subject matter expert, and Polish Air Force Col. Marcin Szubiński, commander of 12th UAV Air Base, to discuss future interoperability and integration of the MQ9-A Reaper Satellite Launch and Recovery Package (SLR-P). The three observed a SLR-P proof-of-concept event in Mirosławiec, Poland, Aug. 30, 2023.
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B-2 Spirit Conducts Historic Hot Pit Refueling in Norway

A B-2 Spirit assigned to Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., takes off after hot pit refueling at Ørland flystasjon, Brekstad, Norway, Aug. 29, 2023. The B-2s are currently operating out of Naval Air Station Keflavik, Iceland for Bomber Task Force Europe 23-4. The BTF provides aircrews the ability to forward posture strategic bombers within the European theater, enabling integration with NATO Allies and partners to advance the ability for the allies to operate as a single, cohesive force.
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B-2 Spirit Conducts Historic Hot Pit Refueling in Norway

A B-2 Spirit assigned to Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., participated in the B-2s the first hot pit refueling at Ørland flystasjon, Brekstad, Norway, Aug. 29, 2023. The B-2s are currently operating out of Naval Air Station Keflavik, Iceland for Bomber Task Force Europe 23-4. The BTF provides aircrews the ability to forward posture strategic bombers within the European theater, enabling integration with NATO Allies and partners to advance the ability for the allies to operate as a single, cohesive force.
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B-2 Spirit Conducts Historic Hot Pit Refueling in Norway

A B-2 Spirit assigned to Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., taxis into place for a hot pit refuel at Ørland flystasjon, Brekstad, Norway, Aug. 29, 2023. The B-2s are currently operating out of Naval Air Station Keflavik, Iceland for Bomber Task Force Europe 23-4. The BTF provides aircrews the ability to forward posture strategic bombers within the European theater, enabling integration with NATO Allies and partners to advance the ability for the allies to operate as a single, cohesive force.
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