HomeNews

News Search

Results:
Tag: USAFE
Clear
  • A German air force PA-200 Tornado conducts aerial refueling from a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker.

    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 tactical air strike and air superiority
  • U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Keith Boudreau, 31st Maintenance Group Air Force Repair Enhancement Program technician, holds a 3D printed spacer he created, Sep. 5, 2019, at Aviano Air Base, Italy. Spacers made by the AFREP technicians repaired 474 phones, saving the 31st Fighter Wing $106,176. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kevin Sommer Giron)

    Small innovation saves 31st FW thousands of dollars

    Innovators can be found around the world, even in the 31st Fighter Wing. Members of the 31st Maintenance Group Air Force Repair Enhancement Program team are such visionaries.
  • A pneumatic manifold is seen prior to a demonstration during an immersion tour Sept. 5, 2019, at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey. The manifold control console is used to control and monitor inflation of the 15-and-26 ton airbags. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Ceaira Tinsley)

    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 several recovery methods, lifting bags assist the section with performing their primary mission of ensuring the runway is clear and postured to support NATO’s southern region.
  • A B2 stealth bomber takes off from Lajes Field, Azores, Portugal. USSTRATCOM bomber missions provide opportunities to train and work with our allies and partners in joint and coalition operations and exercises.

    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.
  • A B-52 Stratofortress lands at Royal Air Force Fairford, England, Sept. 5, 2019 in support of Exercise Ample Strike 19. The annual event is a Czech Republic-led, multi-national live exercise that offers advanced Air/Land Integration Training to Joint Terminal Attack Controllers (JTACs) in coordination with both B-52 and MQ-9 Close Air Support (CAS) aircrews. During the exercise, aircraft and participants will conduct day and night operations out of the Czech Republic to improve NATO allies and partner nation interoperability in simulated highly contested environments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Ted Daigle)

    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 for U.S. aircrews to work closely with Joint
  • 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.

    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 opponent by showcasing a capability or will to act.
  • 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 Photo)

    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 Photo)
  • U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Randy Kwiatkowski, Third Air Force command chief talks to 86th Force Support Squadron Airman Leadership School students on Kapaun Air Station, Germany, July 26, 2019. Kwiatkowski met with Airmen throughout the Kaiserslautern military community as part of his immersion tour. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nesha Humes Stanton)

    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.
  • Mission defense teams (MDTs) were first introduced in 2014 as part of the Cyber Squadron Initiative, an Air Force-wide effort that aims to provide mission assurance through active cyber defense and preventative maintenance.

    31 FW mission defense team ensures cyber security

    The U.S. Air Force has been tackling cyberspace defense for two decades with Airmen serving around the globe defending air, space and cyberspace domains with defensive cyber operations and offensive cyber operations forces.
  • Aircrew assigned to 494th Fighter Squadron prepare to taxi in support of exercise Point Blank 19-4 at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, Aug. 29, 2019. Point Blank is a joint U.S. and U.K. that occurs regularly throughout the year, with varying participation from NATO allies and training objectives for each iteration. The success of the exercise depends on the integration of weapon technology to fight near-peer threats. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Rhonda Smith)

    Liberty Wing participates in exercise Point Blank 19-4

    Aircrew assigned to 494th Fighter Squadron prepare to taxi in support of exercise Point Blank 19-4 at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, Aug. 29, 2019. Point Blank is a joint U.S. and U.K. that occurs regularly throughout the year, with varying participation from NATO allies and training objectives for each iteration. The success of the exercise
RSS