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March 18, 2019
Mildenhall KC-135 crew strengthens relationship with Romanian air force

U.S. Airmen with the 351st Air Refueling Squadron and the 100th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron participated in air refueling training alongside members of the Romanian air force in Bucharest, Romania, March 11-15. The “Sly Fox” KC-135 Stratotanker crew refueled Romanian air force F-16 Fighting
Nov. 12, 2018
Greatest sacrifice: B-24 Liberator pilot identified, repatriated after 73 years

As his B-24 Liberator started a spiraling descent after encountering hostile anti-aircraft fire over Bulgaria, 1st Lt. John Crouchley knew what he had to do. Holding tightly onto the controls and desperately fighting with two badly damaged engines, he made sure his nine-strong crew escaped with
June 25, 2018
Director of the Air National Guard visits the troops

U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Scott Rice, Air National Guard director, and Chief Master Sgt. Ronald Anderson, ANG command chief, visited guardsmen from the 131st Expeditionary Fighter Squadron from the Massachusetts ANG, at Romanian Air Force 71st Air Base, Câmpia Turzii, Romania, June 22, 2018.
Sept. 1, 2017
The exercise may be over, but not the partnership

U.S. and Romanian military members concluded a two-week bilateral training exercise on Otopeni Air Base, Romania, Aug. 31, 2017.
Aug. 7, 2017
USAFE Airmen support Romanian air show

The 159th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron, consisting of U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa, Florida Air National Guard, and Louisiana Air National Guard Airmen, assisted the Romanian Armed Forces in an air show at Camp Turzii in Cluj County, Romania, July 29.
July 25, 2017
US, Romania train to strengthen NATO alliance

Airmen from the 159th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron are conducting training in Romania as part of the European Theater Security Package, a rotational deployment meant to ensure regional stability and increase interoperability with NATO allies.
July 25, 2016
Golden State ANG, Romanian air force partnership soars over Campia Turzii

Thousands of Romanian and European spectators marveled at aerial acrobatics in the skies and combat capability displays on the ground during an airshow and open house at Campia Turzii, Romania, July 23, 2016. To the adults and children among the crowds, the spectacle served as a once-in-a-lifetime