Press Releases

Aug. 22, 2025
Bomber Task Force Europe wraps up 2 weeks of Ally-led training and integration

U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancers completed their deployment in support of Bomber Task Force Europe and returned to Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, Aug. 22, after participating in two weeks of Allied-led training events designed to advance joint warfighting capability, strengthen cooperation, and improve how
Aug. 21, 2025
CMSAF visits Incirlik AB and engages with Airmen

Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force David Flosi visited Incirlik Air Base, Türkiye recently, and engaged with Airmen across various units and work centers to reinforce the importance of readiness in this strategically vital location.
Aug. 20, 2025
U.S., Allied aircraft sharpen readiness in Norway

Three U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancer bombers assigned to the 345th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron deployed in support of Bomber Task Force Europe at Ørland, Norway, Aug. 12, 2025. The bombers, assigned to Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, deployed with a total force integration team composed of roughly 30%
Aug. 20, 2025
Massachusetts native advances warfighter communications; Leverages IT skills to become warrant officer

A Worcester, Massachusetts, native recently graduated from the newly reinstated Warrant Officer Program at Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama.
Aug. 19, 2025
U.S., Allied aircraft fly together over Riga, Latvia – demonstrate readiness and unity

U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancer aircraft and Allied fighter jets flew in formation over the Monument of Freedom in Riga, Latvia, Aug. 19, 2025, as part of Bomber Task Force Europe, demonstrating NATO air forces’ ability to operate together anywhere, anytime. The U.S. B-1B Lancer flew in formation with
Aug. 14, 2025
VPOTUS hosts troop engagement at RAF Fairford

U.S. Vice President JD Vance and his family visited RAF Fairford, United Kingdom, Wednesday, August 13, 2025.Vice President Vance held a troop engagement for the service members of the 501st Combat Support Wing, their families and host-nation partners during his first-ever visit to RAF Fairford.
Aug. 9, 2025
U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancer arrive in Norway for Bomber Task Force Europe

U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancer aircraft deployed from Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, and arrived at Ørland Air Base, Norway, on Aug. 9, 2025, to begin Ally-led training operations as part of the latest Bomber Task Force Europe. The deployment empowers U.S. Air Force aircrews to refine tactics, increase
Aug. 1, 2025
U.S. Permanent Representative to NATO visits USAFE, SPACEFOREUR-AF, AIRCOM -- sees space and airpower missions

U.S. Permanent Representative to NATO, Ambassador Matthew Whitaker, visited Ramstein Air Base, Germany, to engage with senior U.S. and NATO military leaders and gain a first-hand understanding of how integration and interoperability of U.S. and NATO Ally air and space forces provides benefits for
July 30, 2025
CMSSF strengthens allied partnerships during first European tour

Chief Master Sgt. of the Space Force John Bentivegna just concluded a series of meetings and visits in a multi-nation European tour designed to strengthen partnerships with allied space partners and assess U.S. Space Force operations across the U.S. European Command area of responsibility, July
July 30, 2025
501st Combat Support Wing Change of Command 2025

On July 25, 2025, Col. D. Landon Phillips, outgoing commander of the 501st Combat Support Wing, passed the guidon to Col. Michael J. Jewell, incoming commander, during a change of command ceremony at RAF Fairford, England. The symbolic passing of the guidon represents the transfer of leadership,