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  • Ample Strike 2019: Refueling a German Typhoon

    A German air force PA-200 Tornado conducts aerial refueling from a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker from the 155th Aerial Refueling Wing, Nebraska Air National Guard, during exercise Ample Strike 2019, near Pardubice Airport, Czech Republic, Sept. 10, 2019. The Tornado provides NATO forces with a

  • 39 MXS lifts Incirlik to new heights

    Members of the 39th Maintenance Squadron's transient alert crash and recovery section showcase the capabilities of their newly acquired pneumatic lifting bags. The section uses lifting bags to enable personnel to quickly and safely lift or move a crashed, damaged or disabled aircraft. As one of

  • B-2 conducts hot-pit refueling at Lajes

    The 65th Air Base Group, in cooperation with our long standing NATO ally, provided hot-pit refueling to the B-2 aircraft and showcased the interoperability and readiness capability between the two allied nations.

  • 307th Bomb Wing preps for dual exercises

    Reserve Citizen Airmen of the 307th Bomb Wing arrived at RAF Fairford, England, Sept. 5, 2019, in support of Ample Strike 19, NATO days, and Exercise Cobra Warrior 19.This is the first year the unit is supporting Exercise Cobra Warrior and the fourth year for Ample Strike.Ample Strike 19 is designed

  • JTACS integrate with Czech Republic air force

    U.S. Air Force 2nd Expeditionary Air Support Operations Squadron battalion Tactical Air Control Party Airmen observe a show of force fly over during Ample Strike 2019, near Náměšť Air Base, Czech Republic, Sept. 5, 2019. A show of force is a military operation intended to warn or to intimidate an

  • RAF F-35s train with US Air Force B-2 bombers for the first time

    A U.S. Air Force B-2 Spirit, currently deployed to RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire, England, flies above the English countryside near Dover with two RAF F-35 jets, August 30, 2019. This is the first time UK F-35 Lightening jets have conducted training with the U.S. B-2 stealth bomber. (Courtesy

  • KMC welcomes new 3rd AF command chief

    The 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs office sat down with Chief Kwiatkowski to discuss his leadership style and the importance he places on being involved in our Airmen’s development.