Press Releases

March 6, 2023
F-15E Strike Eagles participate in Cobra Warrior

U.S. Air Force Airmen and F-15E Strike Eagles assigned to the 48th Fighter Wing, RAF Lakenheath, England, are participating in the United Kingdom Royal Air Force-led Cobra Warrior exercise, in the skies over England, Scotland and the surrounding ocean from March 6-24, 2023.
Feb. 24, 2023
B-52 Stratofortresses deploy to Moron Air Base to collaborate, fortify relationships with NATO Allies and Partners

Four B-52 Stratofortresses, assigned to the 5th Bomb Wing from Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota forward deployed to Moron Air Force Base, in support of the latest Bomber Task Force Feb. 24, 2023.Bomber Task Force missions are routine operations across the globe that demonstrate U.S. commitment to
Feb. 24, 2023
U.S. Air Forces Africa, Senegalese Air Force partner for African Air Chiefs Symposium 2023

The Association of African Air Forces (AAAF) sponsored by U.S. Air Forces Africa, along with the Senegalese Air Force, are co-hosting the 12th annual African Air Chiefs Symposium in Dakar, Senegal, February 27 – March 3, 2023.
Jan. 11, 2023
Ramstein to host its third Ukraine Defense Contact Group

U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III is scheduled to host an in-person Ukraine Defense Contact Group meeting at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, January 20, 2023.
Dec. 8, 2022
First-ever U.S. KC-46 refuel of Finland F-18s demonstrates interoperability with NATO

A U.S. KC-46A Pegasus refueled Finnish F/A-18s for the first time in Finland airspace, Dec. 7, as part of a U.S. Air Forces in Europe partnership exercise called Copper Arrow.
Nov. 29, 2022
Lakenheath F-15Es swap Alaska F-22s on NATO’s Eastern Flank

Royal Air Force Lakenheath’s F-15E Strike Eagle fighters from the U.S. Air Force’s 48th Fighter Wing are scheduled to begin deterrence operations at Łask Air Base, Poland, November 29, as part of a scheduled aircraft rotation in support of the U.S.’s forward fighter presence along NATO’s Eastern
Nov. 15, 2022
555th FS F-16 Fighting Falcons take off for Falcon Strike 2022

Exercise Falcon Strike 2022—an Italian Air Force training exercise which focuses on fifth and fourth-generation integration between NATO Allies operating the advanced F-35A Lightning II stealth fighter—kicked off today, continuing through Nov. 28, at Italy’s Amendola Air Base.
Sept. 4, 2022
KC-135s arrive in the Czech Republic for Ample Strike

Ample Strike 22 is a Czech Republic-led, multi-national live-fire exercise that offers advanced Air/Land Integration Training to Joint Terminal Attack Controllers in coordination with fighter aircraft, from Sept. 5-16, 2022. During the exercise, JTACs and aircraft will conduct day and night
May 10, 2022
C-17s Arrive in Europe for Swift Response

U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III aircraft and personnel assigned to Joint Base Lewis-McChord’s 62nd Airlift Wing and 446th AW alongside Joint Base Charleston’s 315th AW and 437th AW, arrived in Europe, May 10, 2022, to support exercise Swift Response 2022.
May 6, 2022
Maryland ANG A-10s deploy to Europe for Swift Response

Ten Maryland Air National Guard A-10C Thunderbolt II attack aircraft assigned to the 104th Fighter Squadron arrived in Iceland, May 5, 2022, to conduct Agile Combat Employment training and support the U.S. Army’s Swift Response exercise.