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U.S. Air Force F-35s, KC-135 conduct flyover along Europe’s Eastern Flank

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Angelina Alvarez, 493rd Fighter Generation Squadron crew chief, prepares to marshal a F-35 Lightning II at RAF Lakenheath before a training mission across the Baltic states, Dec. 4, 2025. Training across the Baltic states aims to deepen the unity of effort essential to addressing Europe’s dynamic security environment, strengthening combined capabilities with NATO Allies through seamless, synchronized operations.

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U.S. Air Force F-35s, KC-135 conduct flyover along Europe’s Eastern Flank

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Angelina Alvarez, 493rd Fighter Generation Squadron crew chief, prepares to marshal a F-35 Lightning II at RAF Lakenheath before a training mission across the Baltic states, Dec. 4, 2025. Training across the Baltic states aims to deepen the unity of effort essential to addressing Europe’s dynamic security environment, strengthening combined capabilities with NATO Allies through seamless, synchronized operations.

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U.S. Air Force F-35s, KC-135 conduct flyover along Europe’s Eastern Flank

U.S. Air Force Capt. Patrick Pearce, 493rd Fighter Squadron pilot, prepares to launch a F-35 Lightning II aircraft for a training mission over the Baltic states from RAF Lakenheath, Dec. 4, 2025. The 2-ship exercised low approaches, climbs and pattern work at Šiauliai Air Base, Lithuania; Lielvārde Air Base, Latvia; and Ämari Air Base, Estonia, coordinating with air traffic controllers from all three Baltic states to demonstrate a forward, agile and ready force.

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U.S. Air Force F-35s, KC-135 conduct flyover along Europe’s Eastern Flank

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Jayden Archuleta, 493rd Fighter Generation Squadron crew chief, monitors the flight preparations for a F-35 Lightning II aircraft before a training mission over the Baltic states from RAF Lakenheath, Dec. 4, 2025. The 2-ship exercised low approaches, climbs and pattern work at Šiauliai Air Base, Lithuania; Lielvārde Air Base, Latvia; and Ämari Air Base, Estonia, coordinating with air traffic controllers from all three Baltic states to demonstrate a forward, agile and ready force.

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U.S. Air Force F-35s, KC-135 conduct flyover along Europe’s Eastern Flank

U.S. Air Force Maj. Jordan Rozsa, 493rd Fighter Squadron pilot, prepares to launch a F-35 Lightning II for a training mission over the Baltic states from RAF Lakenheath, Dec. 4, 2025. The 2-ship exercised low approaches, climbs and pattern work at Šiauliai Air Base, Lithuania; Lielvārde Air Base, Latvia; and Ämari Air Base, Estonia, coordinating with air traffic controllers from all three Baltic states to demonstrate a forward, agile and ready force.

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U.S. Air Force F-35s, KC-135 conduct flyover along Europe’s Eastern Flank

U.S. Air Force Maj. Jordan Rozsa, 493rd Fighter Squadron pilot, greets Senior Airman Jaylen Archuleta, 493rd Fighter Generation Squadron crew chief, before a training mission across the Baltic states from RAF Lakenheath, Dec. 4, 2025. Training across the Baltic states aims to deepen the unity of effort essential to addressing Europe’s dynamic security environment, strengthening combined capabilities with NATO Allies through seamless, synchronized operations.

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U.S. Air Force F-35s, KC-135 conduct flyover along Europe’s Eastern Flank

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Angelina Alvarez, 493rd Fighter Generation Squadron crew chief, performs preflight checks on a F-35 Lightning II before a training mission across the Baltic states, from RAF Lakenheath Dec. 4, 2025. Training across the Baltic states aims to deepen the unity of effort essential to addressing Europe’s dynamic security environment, strengthening combined capabilities with NATO Allies through seamless, synchronized operations.

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U.S. Air Force F-35s, KC-135 conduct flyover along Europe’s Eastern Flank

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Jayden Archuleta, 493rd Fighter Generation Squadron crew chief, communicates with the pilot of a F-35 Lightning II aircraft before a training mission over the Baltic states from RAF Lakenheath, Dec. 4, 2025. The 2-ship exercised low approaches, climbs and pattern work at Šiauliai Air Base, Lithuania; Lielvārde Air Base, Latvia; and Ämari Air Base, Estonia, coordinating with air traffic controllers from all three Baltic states to demonstrate a forward, agile and ready force.

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U.S. Air Force F-35s, KC-135 conduct flyover along Europe’s Eastern Flank

A U.S. Air Force 48th Fighter Wing F-35 Lightning II receives fuel from a 100th Air Refueling Wing KC-135 Stratotanker over the Baltic Sea, Dec. 4, 2025. The KC-135 supported a 2-ship of F-35s as the fighters exercised low approaches, climbs and pattern work at Šiauliai Air Base, Lithuania; Lielvārde Air Base, Latvia; and Ämari Air Base, Estonia, coordinating with air traffic controllers from all three Baltic states to demonstrate a forward, agile and ready force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Chloe Masey)

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U.S. Air Force F-35s, KC-135 conduct flyover along Europe’s Eastern Flank

A U.S. Air Force 48th Fighter Wing F-35 Lightning II flies under a moonlit sky beside a 100th Air Refueling Wing KC-135 Stratotanker over the Baltic Sea, Dec. 4, 2025. Training across the Baltic states aims to deepen the unity of effort essential to addressing Europe’s dynamic security environment, strengthening combined capabilities with NATO Allies through seamless, synchronized operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Chloe Masey)

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U.S. Air Force F-35s, KC-135 conduct flyover along Europe’s Eastern Flank

U.S. Air Force Capt. Kelby McWherter, 351st Air Refueling Squadron KC-135 Stratotanker pilot, checks his instruments during a flight over the Baltic Sea, Dec. 4, 2025. Training across the Baltic states aims to deepen the unity of effort essential to addressing Europe’s dynamic security environment, strengthening combined capabilities with NATO Allies through seamless, synchronized operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Chloe Masey)

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U.S. Air Force F-35s, KC-135 conduct flyover along Europe’s Eastern Flank

A U.S. Air Force 48th Fighter Wing F-35 Lightning II receives fuel from a 100th Air Refueling Wing KC-135 Stratotanker over the Baltic Sea, Dec. 4, 2025. Training across the Baltic states aims to deepen the unity of effort essential to addressing Europe’s dynamic security environment, strengthening combined capabilities with NATO Allies through seamless, synchronized operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Chloe Masey)

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U.S. Air Force F-35s, KC-135 conduct flyover along Europe’s Eastern Flank

A U.S. Air Force 48th Fighter Wing F-35 Lightning II receives fuel from a 100th Air Refueling Wing KC-135 Stratotanker over the Baltic Sea, Dec. 4, 2025. The KC-135 supported a 2-ship of F-35s as the fighters exercised low approaches, climbs and pattern work at Šiauliai Air Base, Lithuania; Lielvārde Air Base, Latvia; and Ämari Air Base, Estonia, coordinating with air traffic controllers from all three Baltic states to demonstrate a forward, agile and ready force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Chloe Masey)

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U.S. Air Force F-35s, KC-135 conduct flyover along Europe’s Eastern Flank

A U.S. Air Force 48th Fighter Wing F-35 Lightning II approaches a 100th Air Refueling Wing KC-135 Stratotanker over the Baltic Sea, Dec. 4, 2025. Training across the Baltic states aims to deepen the unity of effort essential to addressing Europe’s dynamic security environment, strengthening combined capabilities with NATO Allies through seamless, synchronized operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Chloe Masey)

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U.S. Air Force F-35s, KC-135 conduct flyover along Europe’s Eastern Flank

A U.S. Air Force 48th Fighter Wing F-35 Lightning II descends from a 100th Air Refueling Wing KC-135 Stratotanker over the Baltic Sea Dec. 4, 2025. A 2-ship of F-35s exercised low approaches, climbs and pattern work at Šiauliai Air Base, Lithuania; Lielvārde Air Base, Latvia; and Ämari Air Base, Estonia, coordinating with air traffic controllers from all three Baltic states to demonstrate a forward, agile and ready force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Chloe Masey)

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U.S. Air Force F-35s, KC-135 conduct flyover along Europe’s Eastern Flank

A U.S. Air Force 48th Fighter Wing F-35 Lightning II flies beside a 100th Air Refueling Wing KC-135 Stratotanker, over the Baltic Sea, Dec. 4, 2025. Training across the Baltic states aims to deepen the unity of effort essential to addressing Europe’s dynamic security environment, strengthening combined capabilities with NATO Allies through seamless, synchronized operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Chloe Masey)

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U.S. Air Force F-35s, KC-135 conduct flyover along Europe’s Eastern Flank

A U.S. Air Force 48th Fighter Wing F-35 Lightning II approaches a 100th Air Refueling Wing KC-135 Stratotanker, over the Baltic Sea, Dec. 4, 2025. Training across the Baltic states aims to deepen the unity of effort essential to addressing Europe’s dynamic security environment, strengthening combined capabilities with NATO Allies through seamless, synchronized operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Chloe Masey)

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U.S. Air Force F-35s, KC-135 conduct flyover along Europe’s Eastern Flank

U.S. Air Force Capt. Patrick Gilbert and Capt. Kelby McWherter, 351st Air Refueling Squadron KC-135 Stratotanker pilots, perform preflight checks at RAF Mildenhall, England, before conducting an aerial refueling mission over the Baltic Sea, Dec. 4, 2025. The KC-135 Stratotanker refueled two F-35s in flight before the jets conducted low approaches, climbs and pattern work at Šiauliai Air Base, Lithuania; Lielvārde Air Base, Latvia; and Ämari Air Base, Estonia, coordinating with air traffic controllers from all three Baltic states to demonstrate a forward, agile and ready force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Chloe Masey)

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U.S. Air Force F-35s, KC-135 conduct flyover along Europe’s Eastern Flank

A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 100th Air Refueling Wing sits on the flightline at RAF Mildenhall, England, before conducting a refueling mission over the Baltic Sea with F-35 Lightning IIs assigned to the 48th Fighter Wing, Dec. 4, 2025. The KC-135 Stratotanker refueled two F-35s in flight before the jets conducted low approaches, climbs and pattern work at Šiauliai Air Base, Lithuania; Lielvārde Air Base, Latvia; and Ämari Air Base, Estonia, coordinating with air traffic controllers from all three Baltic states to demonstrate a forward, agile and ready force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Chloe Masey)

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USAFE-AFAFRICA command team articulates mission, vision at first all-call

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Randy Kwiatkowski, U.S. Air Forces in Europe - Air Forces Africa command chief, speaks to Airmen during an all call at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Dec. 3, 2025. Kwiatkowski and Lt. Gen. Jason T. Hinds, USAFE-AFAFRICA commander, discussed the necessity of recognizing simultaneous conventional and asymmetric global threats. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sabrina Fuller-Judd)

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