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  • 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.
  • U.S. Air Force Gen. Jeffrey L. Harrigian, U.S. Air Forces in Europe - Air Forces Africa commander meets with service members assigned to 421st Fighter Squadron, Hill Air Force Base, Utah, on temporary duty assignment at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, July 3, 2019. The 421st FS is flying F-35A Lighting II on training missions with F-16 Fighting Falcons from the 52nd Fighter Wing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kyle Cope)

    USAFE-AFAFRICA commander visits Spangdahlem

    U.S. Air Force Gen. Jeffrey L. Harrigian, U.S. Air Forces in Europe - Air Forces Africa commander meets with service members assigned to 421st Fighter Squadron, Hill Air Force Base, Utah, on temporary duty assignment at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, July 3, 2019. The 421st FS is flying F-35A Lighting II on training missions with F-16 Fighting
  • A parachutist jumps from a C-130 J Super Hercules aircraft over Ramstein Air Base, Germany, July 2, 2019. Approximately 40 paratroopers participated in the training, the first conducted over Ramstein since Nov. 2017.

    435th AGOW and 16th SB parachute over Ramstein

    Approximately 40 paratroopers from the 435th Air Ground Operations Wing and the 16th Sustainment Brigade conducted the first personnel drops over Ramstein since Nov. 2017.
  • U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Richard Duken, first sergeant of the 57th Rescue Squadron from Aviano Air Base, Italy, earns the 31st Fighter Wing First Sergeant of the Year. (Courtesy Photo)

    Exceptional Leader Spotlight: Master Sgt. Richard Duken

    Some of us don’t go where the path leads, but instead blaze our own trail. When U.S. Airmen choose to be the difference, they are making themselves, the Wing, and the Air Force better.
  • A French Air Force Rafale takes off to participate in exercise Point Blank at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, June 27, 2019. Training exercises with NATO allies reinforce and enhance deterrence and combined defense capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Rhonda Smith)

    48th Fighter Wing participates in Point Blank 19-2

    The 48th Fighter Wing took part in exercise Point Blank 19-2, alongside other U.S., French and Royal Air Force units participating from various locations in the U.K.
  • U.S. service members from the U.S. Navy, U.S. Army, U.S. Air Force, and U.S. Air National Guard pose with aircraft from their respective units at the Paris Air Show, which was held June 17-23, 2019. Clockwise, from top left, U.S. Army 1st Lt. Ryan Johnson, Bravo Troop, 1st Squadron, 6th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Combat Aviation Brigade, 1st Infantry Division, stationed at Fort Riley, Kan., U.S. Navy Lt. Adam Anderson, a mission commander from Patrol Squadron 9, Combat Aircrew 3, Naval Air Station Whidbey Island, Wash., U.S. Air National Guard Staff Sgt. Jennatte Berger, an avionics technician from the 109th Airlift Wing at Stratton Air National Guard Base in Scotia, N.Y., and U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Brandon "Animal" Shelley, a 492nd Fighter Squadron weapon systems officer from the 48th Fighter Wing at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, were each participating in an international air show for the first time. (U.S. Air Force photos by Master Sgt. Eric Burks)

    Paris Air Show: four lenses

    It's a long way from the South Pole to Paris, and not many people — besides perhaps a handful of scientists — have careers that include business trips to both locations.
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