Press Releases

March 11, 2020
USAF KC-135R Stratotankers provide air refueling capabilities for Exercise Cold Response 20

The air refueling capabilities for Exercise Cold Response 20 are fully operational at Ørland Air Station, Norway, with the arrival of KC-135R Stratotankers assigned to the 168th Wing, Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, the 100th Air Refueling Wing, Royal Air Force Mildenhall, England, and the 507th Air
March 9, 2020
Air Force announces 2019 Safety Awards

Air Force Chief of Safety Maj. Gen. John T. Rauch Jr. recently announced the recipients of the Secretary of the Air Force, Chief of Staff Safety Awards, and the Chief of Safety Awards for 2019.“The Air Force is steadfast in its efforts to maintain safe operations across the service, nevertheless the
March 6, 2020
100th ARW supports Valiant Liberty

A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 100th Air Refueling Wing, RAF Mildenhall, England, refueled F-15s assigned to the 48th Fighter Wing, RAF Lakenheath, England, during Exercise Valiant Liberty off the coast of England, March 5, 2020. Valiant Liberty is an agile combat employment
March 6, 2020
Deployers return to Lakenheath

F-15E Strike Eagle aircrews assigned to the 494th Fighter Squadron reunited with loved ones at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, March 1, 2020.The 494th FS returned from a six-month deployment to the United Arab Emirates in support of on going operations in the Middle East. (U.S. Air Force
March 6, 2020
Saarland parliamentarians visit Spangdahlem Air Base

Parliamentarian representatives from the state of Saarland visited Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, March 5, 2020 to discuss F-16 Fighting Falcon noise and airspace used in the Saarland region.
March 5, 2020
48th Fighter Wing Airmen participates in survival training

Airmen from the 48th Fighter Wing use a map to determine their location during a Survival, Evasion, Resistance, and Escape training course at Stanford Training Area near Thetford, England, March 4, 2020. The course trained aircrew personnel on how to use various tools and equipment to aid rescue and
March 5, 2020
48th Fighter Wing Airmen participates in survival training

Airmen from the 48th Fighter Wing use a map to determine their location during a Survival, Evasion, Resistance, and Escape training course at Stanford Training Area near Thetford, England, March 4, 2020. The course trained aircrew personnel on how to use various tools and equipment to aid rescue and
March 5, 2020
3rd AF CC visits 501st CSW

U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. John Wood, Third Air Force commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Randy Kwiatkowski, Third Air Force command chief, visited 501st Combat Support Wing Airmen and facilities and recognized outstanding performers in the wing.
March 4, 2020
COVID-19 discussed during 52nd MDG table-top exercise

Members from the 52nd Medical Group and host-nation partners convened for a table-top exercise on the spread of COVID-19 (coronavirus) and their preventive and reactive actions at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, Feb. 26, 2020.Ranks ranging from Airmen 1st Class to colonel attended, representing each
March 4, 2020
USEUCOM, IDF to participate in Exercise Juniper Cobra 20

In accordance with long-standing bilateral agreements, U.S. European Command will participate with the Israel Defense Forces in a combined missile defense exercise known as Juniper Cobra 20, March 3 -13.