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  • U.S. Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David L. Goldfein speaks during an all call to members of the 52nd Fighter Wing at Spangdahelm Air Base, Germany, July 19, 2019. Goldfein reminded Airmen of the importance of a healthy work-life balance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kyle Cope)

    CSAF visits Spangdahlem Air Base

    U.S. Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David L. Goldfein visited Spangdahlem Air Base, July 19, 2019, to meet with base leaders, to host an all call, and to attend an official ceremony.
  • U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 4th Fighter Wing, Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, North Carolina, set up tents for a mobile command and control facility, during Operation Rapid Forge, at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, July 10, 2019. Service members from several career fields, officers and enlisted ranks, worked together to build the facility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kyle Cope)

    4th FW Airmen set up command, control facility for Operation Rapid Forge

    U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 4th Fighter Wing, Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, North Carolina, built a mobile command and control facility for Operation Rapid Forge, July 10, 2019 at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany.
  • U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Cody Albert, 421st Fighter Squadron crew chief, marshals an F-35A Lightning II during Operation Rapid Forge at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, July 18, 2019. Rapid Forge aircraft are forward deploying to the territory of NATO allies to improve interoperability. The goal of the operation is to increase the readiness and responsiveness of U.S. forces in Europe and assist allies to increase regional security. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Valerie Seelye)

    Operation Rapid Forge continues at Spangdahlem

    U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Cody Albert, 421st Fighter Squadron crew chief, marshals an F-35A Lightning II during Operation Rapid Forge at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, July 18, 2019. Rapid Forge aircraft are forward deploying to the territory of NATO allies to improve interoperability. The goal of the operation is to increase the readiness
  • U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Michael Scanlan, 48th Operations Support Squadron weather specialist, uses a laser rangefinder at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, June 26, 2019. The Weather Flight use specialized tools to create an accurate forecast for Liberty Wing personnel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Rhonda Smith)

    Sunny with a chance of Air Power

    Weather remains a critical role in the daily operations and success of the 48th Fighter Wing’s ability to provide worldwide responsive combat airpower and support.
  • A U.S. Air Force F-35A Lighting II assigned to the 388th Fighter Wing, Hill Air Force Base, Utah, approaches a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 351st Air Refueling Squadron, RAF Mildenhall, England, to receive fuel over the Baltic Sea July 13, 2019. The F-35 is deployed to the U.S. European Command area of responsibility to demonstrate U.S. commitment to the security and stability of Europe. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joseph Barron)

    100th Air Refueling Wing KC-135s refuel F-35s for Theater Security Package

    A U.S. Air Force F-35A Lighting II assigned to the 388th Fighter Wing, Hill Air Force Base, Utah, approaches a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 351st Air Refueling Squadron, RAF Mildenhall, England, to receive fuel over the Baltic Sea July 13, 2019. The F-35 is deployed to the U.S. European Command area of responsibility to demonstrate U.S.
  • U.S. Air Force Gen. Jeff Harrigian, U.S. Air Forces in Europe - Air Forces Africa commander, discusses his priorities during an all-call at Hangar 814 on RAF Mildenhall, England, July 15, 2019. During the visit, Harrigian stressed the importance of strengthening partnerships through various exercises and a shared, common goal. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brandon Esau)

    USAFE-AFAFRICA commander visits 100th ARW Airmen

    U.S. Air Force Gen. Jeff Harrigian, United States Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa commander, met with Team Mildenhall Airmen as part of his visit to RAF Mildenhall, England, July 15, 2019. Harrigian spoke to Airmen about the importance and uniqueness of the only permanent air refueling mission in Europe and Africa, and highlighted his vision since assuming command in May.
  • A C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 37th Airlift Squadron takes off from Powidz Air Base, Poland, July 10, 2019. Aviation Rotation is a continuing bilateral training exercise between the U.S. and Polish air forces to increase partnership capacities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jimmie D. Pike)

    US, Polish air forces kick off Aviation Rotation 19-3

    Airmen assigned to the 37th Airlift Squadron kicked off Aviation Rotation (AvRot) 19-3 with C-130J Super Hercules operations over Powidz Air Base, Poland, July 10, 2019.
  • Firefighters from the 100th Civil Engineer Squadron extinguish an engine fire aboard a B-52H Stratofortress from Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, at RAF Mildenhall, England, June 17, 2019. The B-52 was taking part in an exercise over Europe when it experienced an in-flight emergency declared as a result of an engine fire warning. (Courtesy photo)

    All hands on deck: Airmen respond to unexpected B-52 landing

    A B-52H Stratofortress from Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, made an unexpected appearance on the RAF Mildenhall flightline June 17, 2019, after experiencing an in-flight emergency, but landed safely and no one was injured. The aircraft had been operating in the European theater in support of several exercises in the region. Members from throughout Team Mildenhall were put into action – maintenance, command post, air traffic control from the 100th Air Refueling Wing, a B-52 subject matter expert from the 95th Reconnaissance Squadron, and more.
  • This month, Aviano Air Base will be the first in U.S. Air Forces in Europe (USAFE) to try out an innovative new frequency monitoring system.

    Aviano AB Innovation: Electromagnetic Visual Recording System

    This month, Aviano Air Base will be the first in U.S. Air Forces in Europe (USAFE) to try out an innovative new frequency monitoring system.
  • U.S. Air Force Airman Basic Jeffery Jenkins, aircraft metals technology technician from the 31st Maintenance Squadron, works on the MJ-1 STEP project, July 1, 2019 at Aviano Air Base, Italy. Jenkins’s primary duties on the project are to analyze and interpret the blueprints of the MJ-1 STEP. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ericka A. Woolever)

    Innovation at its finest: MJ-1 STEP

    Munitions Airmen often use the MJ-1 series bomb lift truck to help transport, load and unload a wide variety of munitions and other supplies. Typically, a ladder is used to make small adjustments for precise positioning of supplies during loading. But now, members from the 31st Maintenance Squadron are innovating a locally manufactured platform called the MJ-1 STEP. It’ll be attached to the front wheel area of the MJ-1, where the weapon troops can step up on, eliminating the need for a ladder.
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