Press Releases

Sept. 19, 2025
Faces of Cobra Warrior: 307th Bomb Wing integrates in UK bi-annual exercise

U.S. Air Force Airmen, assigned to the 307th Bomb Wing, Barksdale, Louisiana, stand in formation during Exercise Cobra Warrior 25-2 at RAF Fairford, England, Sept. 12, 2025. CW 25-2 provides U.S. forces an opportunity to train alongside NATO Allies and partners in a complex, multinational
Sept. 18, 2025
USAFE-AFAFRICA Band participates in Republic of the Congo Independence Day parade

Congolese Defense Forces Capt Emamou Mbalanzan, Congolese Band Commander, shakes hands with U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Rafael Toro-Quinoñes, U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa Band commander, following the Republic of the Congo’s 65th Independence Day parade in Brazzaville, Republic of the
Sept. 16, 2025
U.S. Space Forces Africa commander meets with Moroccan Minister Delegate

Commanding General of U.S. Space Forces Africa, Brig Gen Jacob Middleton, was hosted in Rabat, Morocco from 19-20 Aug 2025 for his first official engagement with Moroccan Minister Delegate to the Head of Government in charge of the National Defense Administration, Abdellatif Loudiyi.
Sept. 12, 2025
307th Bomb Wing Arrives in UK for Cobra Warrior 2025 Exercise

U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress aircraft assigned to the 307th Bomb Wing at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, arrived at Royal Air Force Fairford, England, on Sept. 11, 2025, to participate in Cobra Warrior 2025 (CW 25-2).
Sept. 12, 2025
From F-111 Aardvark to Agile Combat Power

On Sept. 12, 1970, the first General Dynamics F-111 Aardvarks arrived in Upper Heyford, United Kingdom, marking a new era in European airpower.
Sept. 11, 2025
Incirlik Airmen strengthen emergency response, lethality during Combat Readiness Inspection

The 39th Air Base Wing conducted Exercise Titan Shield 25-09 as part of a Combat Readiness Inspection Sept. 8-11, 2025, assessing operational strengths and areas for improvement to ensure the wing remains prepared to meet mission demands in a dynamic environment.
Sept. 9, 2025
Allies unite in tactical and operational C2 during Bamboo Eagle 25-3

Bamboo Eagle 25-3 united U.S. and allied forces across multiple continents to practice tactical and operational command and control in a contested environment. Led by the U.S. Air Force Warfare Center, the exercise tested joint and coalition responses to complex short-notice threats, sharpening
Sept. 9, 2025
U.S., Norway test maritime strike in High North

The U.S. Air Force partnered with Norwegian Allies to test next-generation precision maritime strike capabilities on September 3rd in the Norwegian Sea. In partnership with Royal Norwegian Air Force F-35s and personnel, the U.S. Air Force’s 53rd Wing integrated a U.S. B-2 Spirit stealth bomber into
Sept. 9, 2025
Titan Shield 25-09 is officially underway

Titan Shield 25-09 trains and tests the 39th Air Base Wing’s ability to maintain operational effectiveness and respond to contingencies in contested environments.
Sept. 5, 2025
Italian air force strengthens NATO readiness through MQ-9 training at Holloman

Members of the Italian air force are advancing their skills in remotely piloted aircraft operations at Holloman Air Force Base, strengthening interoperability with the U.S. Air Force and reinforcing NATO’s ability to deliver decisive airpower.