Press Releases

Jan. 15, 2018
Minot B-52s, Airmen deploy to RAF Fairford

RAF FAIRFORD, England - Approximately 300 Airmen and four B-52H Stratofortress aircraft assigned to the 5th Bomb Wing at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, are deployed to RAF Fairford, England, to conduct theater integration and flying training.
Jan. 12, 2018
B-52 Stratofortress pays flying visit to RAF Mildenhall

A B-52 Stratofortress, supporting a strategic bomber deployment in Europe, was diverted to RAF Mildenhall due to inclement weather Jan. 9, 2018, while en route to RAF Fairford, England.
Jan. 5, 2018
RAF Lakenheath jets complete Baltic Air Policing rotation

The 493rd Expeditionary Fighter Squadron, belonging to the 48th Fighter Wing, RAF Lakenheath, handed over the reigns for NATO’s Baltic Air Policing mission to Denmark at Siauliai Air Base, Lithuania, Jan. 8.
Jan. 3, 2018
Confined space trainer redefines training plan

There is an access point into the wing fuel tanks of a KC-135 Stratotanker, a hatch that is about the size of a commercial aircraft viewing window. After twisting and turning their body into that small opening, the Airman is immediately enveloped by the smell of jet fuel and complete darkness.
Jan. 3, 2018
Stepping stone to F-35 interoperability

Members of the Royal Navy and Royal Air Force visited the 48th Munitions Squadron at RAF Lakenheath, England Dec. 19, to gain a better understanding of one of the weapons their incoming F-35B Lightning II aircraft will use.
Dec. 22, 2017
RAF Lakenheath, NHS strengthen emergency communication

Members of the U.K. National Health Service, 48th Fighter Wing Medical Group and other first responders gathered for an emergency management orientation and crosstalk event here, Dec. 15.
Dec. 21, 2017
Call for USAFE Airmen volleyball teams

Air Force Sports will begin accepting applications for its 2018 HQ Allied AIRCOM men’s and women’s volleyball teams, Dec. 29, 2017. Training camp will be held from March 14 - 18, 2018, location will be determined at a later date. Please note, there is a new application process, replacing the AF Form
Dec. 19, 2017
USAF depends on Foreign Area Officers to strengthen security cooperation

The Department of Defense and the Air Force have placed renewed emphasis on professionalizing the security cooperation enterprise, as indicated in the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017.
Dec. 18, 2017
RAF Mildenhall locks down after security incident

RAF Mildenhall locked down at 1 p.m. today following reports of a disturbance on base. The base was locked down and emergency personnel are responding to the situation.
Dec. 14, 2017
Fueling the fight: POL’s role in OIR

Here at Incirlik Air Base, the sound of an aircraft flying overhead is unmistakable. Who could forget the loud buzz of the A-10 Thunderbolt II engine flying past, or the shadow of a large KC-135 Stratotanker as it takes off to provide fuel to other jets?Without the 39th Logistics Readiness Squadron