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  • A U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress breaks away from a KC-135 Stratotanker from the 100th Air Refueling Wing, RAF Mildenhall, England, after receiving fuel during a strategic bomber mission, May 7, 2020. Strategic bomber missions enable crews to maintain a high state of readiness and proficiency, and validate our always-ready global strike capability.

    USSTRATCOM Conducts Long-Range Strategic Bomber Mission

    U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) demonstrated the readiness and global reach of its long-range strategic bombers during a mission spanning the U.S. European Command and U.S. Indo-Pacific Command geographic areas of responsibility, May 7.
  • An Airman briefs a group of Airmen.

    86 AW conducts COVID-19 patient movement training

    Airmen assigned to the 86th Operations Group, 86th Medical Group and 86th Maintenance Group participated in a simulated open-air movement of COVID-19 positive patients on a C-130J Super Hercules aircraft.
  • A photo of a C-17 Globemaster III.

    COVID-19 ops: AEOT provides lifesaving support, transfer to positive patients

    Airmen assigned to Air Force Reserve Command from various locations within the United States arrived at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, to assist with coronavirus disease 2019 operations from May 2-3.
  • An Airman lifts an ion distribution unit out of a box.

    86 MXG: Expanding aeromedical evacuation capabilities

    The 86th Maintenance Group leads the charge for the C-130 community in procuring ion distribution units to ensure the safety of aircrews, passengers and the Airmen working in and around the aircraft.
  • Staff Sgt. Patrick Leach, 100th Maintenance Squadron aircraft fuels systems craftsman, uses the Pressurized Leak Detection Cup he designed Feb. 14, 2020, at RAF Mildenhall, England. The device has reduced leak detection time in fuel tanks by 75 percent and can potentially save the base more than $1 million annually. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joseph Barron)

    100th Maintenance Group Wins Maintenance Effectiveness Award

    The 100th Maintenance Group won the Category 2 Maintenance Effectiveness Award for 2019, recognizing it as the top medium-aircraft maintenance unit in the Air Force. The Maintenance Effectiveness Award is presented annually to the unit who has most successfully managed resources to provide safe and serviceable equipment for sustained use in peacetime and wartime.
  • Fighter aircraft being refueled in mid-air.

    Refueling German allies

    A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker from the 100th Air Refueling Wing, RAF Mildenhall, England, refueled a German air force Tornado from the Tactical Air Force Squadron 51, Schleswig Air Base, Germany, over Germany, April 29, 2020.
  • U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Inez Klevenskaya, 39th Logistics Readiness Squadron Traffic Management Office passenger travel clerk, poses for a photo at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey, April 23, 2020.

    Continuing the mission during COVID-19

    INCIRLIK AIR BASE, Turkey - As a majority of base functions have come to a halt and physical distancing methods were implemented to prevent the spread of COVID-19, the 39th Air Base Wing continues to support and protect U.S. and NATO assets.
  • U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Bradley Gallaher, 52nd OSS Weather Flight training manager, uses a Tactical Meteorological Observation System (TMQ-53), at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, April 28, 2020. Gallaher has been maintaining mission readiness during the COVID-19 pandemic by ensuring records and training are up to date. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Melody W. Howley)

    52 OSS Weather Flight storm through COVID-19 pandemic

    During the COVID-19 pandemic, service members have to quickly adapt and do what they can to accomplish the mission. Having to physically distance themselves or stay home to protect their health can cause challenges and new ways of not only doing their jobs, but keeping their stress levels low.
  • Military fighter jet taxiing.

    Spangdahlem block 50 F-16 first in USAFE to cross 10,000 flight hours threshold

    Aircraft 91-0343, a U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 480th Fighter Squadron, became the first block 50 F-16 in U.S. Air Forces Europe-Air Forces Africa and the second in the U.S. Air Force to cross the 10,000 flight hours milestone, at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, April 23, 2020.
  • A Liberty Wing Airman practices closing an expandable tactical baton during security forces augmentee training at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, April 15, 2020. 48th Security Forces Augmentee Program volunteers participate in a three-day course in preparation for law enforcement duties. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Shanice Williams-Jones)

    Security Forces augmentees support base defense

    The 48th Security Forces Squadron mission is to protect and defend U.S. Air Force in Europe’s largest fighter wing from possible risks. However, in times of increased threat levels or reduced manpower, an augmentation program is needed to fulfill the need for additional personnel to support installation-level force protection requirements.
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