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  • Gen. Jeff Harrigian, U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa commander, presents Inspector of the Polish Air Force, Maj Gen Jacek Pszczola, an official invitation to the European F-35 Users Group, in Dęblin, Poland, Jan. 31, 2020. The users group is a formal and persistent venue where members share information, lessons learned and best practices as the F-35 aircraft are acquired and fielded. (U.S. Air Force photo by 1st Lt. Madeline Krpan)

    USAFE welcomes Poland to European F-35 User's Group

    Poland is the ninth member of the European F-35 User’s Group, and the first country in Eastern Europe to transition to the F-35 Lightning II.
  • U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 52nd Fighter Wing escort Romanian inspection team members and members of the Defense Threat Reduction Agency during a Conventional Armed Forces in Europe Treaty exercise at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, Oct. 24, 2019. In the event of a real-world CFE inspection, the 52nd FW must account for all treaty-limited equipment, including combat aircraft in transit or equipment on cargo aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Valerie Seelye)

    52nd FW conducts CFE treaty exercise

    Airmen escorted an exercise inspection team from Romania, members of the Defense Threat Reduction Agency and members of the German Verification Agency for an inspection of facilities throughout the installation.
  • A B-52H Stratofortress takes off from RAF Fairford

    AF Week in Photos

    This week's photos feature Airmen from around the globe involved in activities supporting expeditionary operations and defending America. This weekly feature showcases the men and women of the Air Force.
  • Members of the 39th Medical Support Squadron’s Tricare operations and patient administrations flight pose for a group photo Oct. 7, 2019, at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey. The TOPA flight created a new patient travel request form process which contributed to saving the wing approximately $34,000 and 1,300 man-hours annually. (U.S. Air Force photo by Joshua Joseph Magbanua)

    Incirlik AB Medics improve outdated process

    The 39th MDSS medics created a new patient travel-request form process and contributed to saving the wing approximately $34,000 and 1,300 man-hours annually. This process improved overall patient satisfaction and was recognized as the 39th Air Base Wing’s key innovation for the third quarter.
  • U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Tyler Torr, 409th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron air advisor, center, gives instructions to a Niger Armed Forces (French language: Forces Armées Nigeriennes) member while Salah, Combined Defense Operations Center interpreter, translates the instructions during a training exercise at the FAN compound on Nigerien Air Base 201 in Agadez, Niger, July 10, 2019. The training enables both forces to improve interoperability, and also helps the Nigeriens to protect themselves during deployments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Devin Boyer)

    Air advisors train with Niger Armed Forces

    Air advisors assigned to the 409th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron conducted training with the Nigerien Armed Forces, also known as Forces Armées Nigeriennes, on how to clear buildings at Niger Air Base 201, July 10.The training was designed to help the FAN improve their efficiency and security when coming in contact with enemy forces.
  • Senior enlisted leaders from across Europe attend a brief during the first European Air Forces Senior Enlisted Conference at Kisling NCO Academy, Kapaun Air Station, Germany, May 21, 2019. Participants from 19 countries, including the United States, discussed multiple topics to help enhance personal growth, increase interoperability, and build partnership capacity. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Deanna C. Gonzales)

    Command senior enlisted leaders attend European Air Forces Conference

    Approximately 22 participants from 19 countries, including the United States, discussed readiness, professional military education, process improvement, recruitment, retention and force resilience. These attributes enabled them to combine their knowledge and experience to enhance the interoperability of command senior enlisted leaders.
  • Secretary of the Air Force Heather Wilson visited with Wyvern Warriors at Aviano Air Base, Italy on April 24.

    SecAF visits Aviano AB

    Secretary of the Air Force Heather Wilson visited Aviano Air Base, April 24. Wilson was able to directly see and experience the many missions of the 31st Fighter Wing and how Aviano AB supports warfighters and contributes to the National Defense Strategy.
  • Civilian first responders from Romania participate along with Airmen from the 86th Medical Group, Ramstein Air Base, Germany, in a multinational medical exercise.

    Medical logistics Airmen enable enhancement of lifesaving skills at NATO exercise in Romania

    Approximately 50 Airmen from the 86th Medical Group, Ramstein Air Base, Germany, arrived April 3 at Cincu Military Base, Romania, to participate in the NATO-led medical exercise Vigorous Warrior 19.
  • U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Quincey Watts, a 555th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron F-16C Fighting Falcon pilot, exits his aircraft during exercise African Lion 2019 at Ben Guerir Air Base, Morocco, March 25, 2019.

    Triple Nickels kick-off exercise African Lion 2019 with a roar

    Airmen from the 31st Fighter Wing and Royal Moroccan Air Force conduct F-16 aviation training during exercise African Lion 2019, March 25-April 3, 2019, at Ben Guerir Air Base, Morocco.
  • 2019 European African Military Nursing Exchange

    Military nursing exchange brings together 23 partner nations

    The four-day event brought together nurses and medical professionals to present and share best practices, lessons learned and innovative healthcare practices pertaining to various military nursing specialties.
  • Aircraft maintainers repair a hydraulic leak on a C-5M Super Galaxy at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Nov. 29, 2018. More than 30 U.S. Air Force Reserve aircraft maintainers augmented flight line maintenance operations for two weeks during a first-of-its-kind C-5 training session at Ramstein AB. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Aaron J. Jenne)

    Dover, Ramstein set standard for AMOW C-5 maintenance training

    More than 30 U.S. Air Force Reserve aircraft maintainers assigned to the 512th Airlift Wing along with a 436th Airlift Wing C-5M Super Galaxy aircraft and crew traveled to Ramstein Air Base, Nov. 23, to assist the 521st Air Mobility Operations Wing with vital hands-on, airframe-specific training.
  • From left to right, Col. Lars-Erik Blad, Maj. Roger Moller, Maj. Krister Sjober, and Retired U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Tom Veltri stand beside the official photo which depicts the event that earned the Swedish pilots their U.S. Air Medals in Stockholm, Sweden, Nov. 28, 2018. The Swedish Airmen risked their lives to save an SR-71 and the aircrew, Tom Veltri and Duane Noll, on June 29, 1987. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Senior Airman Kelly O'Connor)

    Swedish pilots presented with US Air Medal

    Four Swedish air force pilots received U.S. Air Medals during a ceremony in Stockholm Nov. 28, recognizing their actions that took place over 31 years ago. Until last year the details of their mission remained classified.
  • Staff Sgt. Yaroslav Bolotov (right), 56th Communications Squadron, Luke Air Force Base, Ariz., is deployed to Starokostiantyniv Air Base, Ukraine, for the Clear Sky 2018 exercise as an interpreter. Bolotov and a fellow Airmen assisted several Ukrainians after a car wreck on Saturday. At Clear Sky, Bolotov has been providing interpretation for the ground control tower, coordinating aircraft taxiing and making sure the taxiways are clear. (Courtesy Photo)

    U.S. Airmen deployed for Clear Sky assist Ukrainians after car crash

    Two U.S. Airmen deployed to Starokostiantyniv Air Base for the Clear Sky 2018 exercise came to the aid of several Ukrainians following a violent car crash Oct. 13, in downtown Khmelnytskyi, about 45 minutes from the air base.

  • Air Force officials select three captains for Ph.D. program

    Air Force officials have selected three primary and three alternate captains for the Chief of Staff of the Air Force Captains Prestigious Ph.D. Program.
  • U.S. Air Force Senior Noncommissioned Officer Academy instructors pose with Romanian Air Force students after the first-ever senior noncommissioned officer mobile education course graduation June 8 to 22, 2018, at Boboc Air Base, in Buzău, Romania. The SNCOA mobile training team partnered with the Inter-European Air Forces Academy to provide a two-week course, condensed from the full five-week course held at Maxwell Air Force Base- Gunter Annex, Alabama. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Staci Kasischke)

    SNCO Academy holds first-ever mobile training course in Romania

    Three instructors from the U.S. Air Force Senior Noncommissioned Officer Academy traveled to Boboc Air Base, Buzău, Romania, to hold the first ever Senior NCO mobile education course June 8-22, 2018.
  • A U.S. Humvee rigged to parachutes floats to the ground during an exercise Stolen Cerberus V training mission over Megara Drop Zone, Greece, May 15, 2018. Hellenic riggers worked with U.S. Air Force joint airdrop inspectors to get the Humvee properly rigged to drop. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Devin M. Rumbaugh)

    Joint airlift brings Stolen Cerberus V to a close

    Exercise Stolen Cerberus V concluded with approximately 100 Airmen deploying back to Ramstein Air Base, Germany, from Elefsis Air Base, Greece.
  • Graduates of the Phoenix Raven Qualification Course pose for a class photo with their instructors and and leadership on Ramstein Air Base, Germany, on Feb. 12, 2018. U.S. Air Forces in Europe-Air Forces Africa and 86th Airlift Wing leadership requested a mobile training team to come and direct the Raven course at Ramstein. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Joshua Magbanua)

    Ramstein AB welcomes new Ravens

    Security forces Airmen from across the Kaiserslautern military community graduated from a Phoenix Raven Qualification Course at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Feb. 12, 2018.
  • A U.S. F-35A Lightning II from Hill Air Force Base, Utah, performs for a crowd of nearly 100,000 people at Le Bourget Airport, France, during the Paris Air Show, June 23, 2017. The Paris Air Show offers the U.S. a unique opportunity to showcase their leadership in aerospace technology to an international audience. By participating, the U.S. hopes to promote standardization and interoperability of equipment with their NATO allies and international partners. This year marks the 52nd Paris Air Show and the event features more than 100 aircraft from around the world. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Tech. Sgt. Ryan Crane)

    F-35 makes historic appearance at Paris Air Show

    The U.S. made history when two F-35A Lightning IIs arrived at the Paris Air Show to fly the aircraft's first public aerial demonstrations June 19 – 25, 2017. Pulling off a historic event such as this takes months of careful planning and preparation. This team had only 36 days to make it happen.
  • Heidi Grant, the Air Force International Affairs deputy under secretary (U.S. Air Force photo)

    Meeting global air requirements in a time of austerity

    In a conference room filled with international air forces, three Airmen led a discussion on solutions to meeting global air needs in a time of austerity during the Air Force Association Air and Space Conference and Technology Exposition, Sept. 15.
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