• 606 ACS employs first TOC-L command and control system

    In November, Airmen from the 606th Air Control Squadron deployed from Aviano Air Base, Italy, to Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, to assume authority of control and reporting center responsibilities for Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa from U.S. Marine Air Control Squadron 2's Tactical Air

  • B-52H Stratofortress returns from first Bomber Task Force 25-2 sortie

    A U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress aircraft assigned to the 69th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron lands after completing its first sortie for the Bomber Task Force 25-2 deployment at RAF Fairford, England, Feb. 18, 2025. BTF missions provide valuable training opportunities and reinforce the ability to

  • BTF 25-2 completes CENTCOM mission in Middle East

    U.S. Central Command conducted a Bomber Task Force Mission in the Middle East, Feb. 17, to demonstrate force projection capabilities in the region.Two B-52H Stratofortress aircraft assigned to RAF Fairford, U.K., flew across Europe and through nine partner nations in CENTCOM’s area of responsibility

  • Bombers arrive in Europe for BTF 25-2

    U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress strategic bombers have arrived in Europe as part of a routine Bomber Task Force-Europe deployment, underscoring the U.S.’ shared commitment to regional security and NATO’s collective defense.

  • Readout of COMUSAFE’s Travel to Italy

    U.S. Air Force Gen. James B. Hecker, Commander of U.S. Air Forces in Europe-Air Forces Africa and NATO Allied Air Command travelled to Amendola Air Base, Italy, for an F-35 Air Chiefs meeting Feb. 10-11.The meeting brought together Air Chiefs from around Europe and beyond to align perspectives on

  • Crisis on the Slopes: A Pararescue Mission Beyond the Uniform

    When a U.S. Air Force pararescueman set out on a skiing trip in the Alps, he wasn’t expecting to put his training to the test. But when he came across an injured skier, instinct and experience took over as a routine day on the slopes evolved into a moment of lifesaving action.On Jan 17., Senior

  • Third Air Force commander visits RAF Mildenhall

    The Third Air Force commander, Maj. Gen. Paul Moga, visited here, Jan. 28 to Jan. 30, 2025.Moga met with senior leaders and Airmen for discussions on RAF Mildenhall’s strategic operating location, the importance of international collaboration and the 100th Air Refueling Wing’s role in supporting

  • US, RAF partners host Point Blank 25-1

    The 48th Fighter Wing and Royal Air Force co-hosted the exercise Point Blank 25-1 across multiple installations within the United Kingdom Jan. 21-31. The historic Agile Combat Employment (ACE) exercise, originating from the WWII Allied bomber offensive POINTBLANK, now conducted regularly at RAF