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  • United Kingdom Air Chief Marshal Sir Stephen Hillier, Royal Air Force chief of air staff, Lt. Gen. Won, In-Choul, Republic of Korea Air Force Operations Command commander, and Lt. Gen Thomas W. Bergeson, 7th Air Force commander, participate in a media event for Invincible Shield, an interoperability exchange, at Osan Air Base, ROK, Nov. 8, 2016. The RAF, U.S. and ROK air forces participated in Invincible Shield, which marked the first time the RAF has fielded aircraft on the Korean Peninsula since the Korean War. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Dillian Bamman)

    US, UK, South Korean air forces conduct strategic exercise

    The Royal Air Force operated its largest deployment of equipment and personnel to the Korean Peninsula since the 1950s during Invincible Shield, a combined interoperability exchange, which is taking place Nov. 1-10.
  • U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Joshua Call, left, Staff Sgt. Samuel Haydon, center, and Staff Sgt. Gary Bjerke, all instructor load masters assigned to the 67th Special Operations Squadron, stand in front of a MC-130J Commando II assigned to the 67th Special Operations Squadron Oct. 14, 2016, on RAF Mildenhall, England. The Commando II flies low visibility, single or multi-ship, low-level air refueling, and infiltration, exfiltration, and resupply of special operations forces by airdrop or air-land intruding politically sensitive or hostile territories. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Christine Halan)

    Carrying the load

    With enemy rounds visible within 10 feet of the ramp, the loadmasters took cover and manually cut the release gate. After the drop, the pilot conducted a rapid climb and maneuvered out of the weapon engagement zone. Although the entire encounter lasted approximately 90 seconds and resulted in a medium-caliber entry hole in the tail section and multiple holes through the rudder of the aircraft, the airdrop was successful.
  • Lt. Col. Felicia Burks, the 92nd Medical Support Squadron commander, drops a pair of boxing gloves Oct. 21, 2016, at Fairchild Air Force Base, Wash. During her fight with cancer, Burks took up boxing as a way of staying physically fit. To her, the dropped gloves signify the end of her fight with cancer. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Nick J. Daniello)

    Overcoming cancer, embracing life

    She placed a pillow under her right shoulder and put her right arm behind her head on the bed. Using her left hand, she pressed the pads of her fingers around her right breast gently in small circular motions, covering the entire breast area and armpit.
  • U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Brandon Sokora, center, 100th Civil Engineer Squadron commander, poses for a photo with his wife Lindsay and youngest daughter Aliya, 3, Oct. 19, 2016, on RAF Mildenhall, England. Aliya was born a congenital amputee, without her left lower arm, and in 2011 Sokora was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month and the 100th CES commander shared his and his daughter’s story at a lunch celebrating the many varied contributions of America’s workers with disabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Karen Abeyasekere)

    ‘Not disabilities but different abilities’

    October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month and Lt. Col. Brandon Sokora, the 100th Civil Engineer Squadron commander, shared his story during a lunch celebrating the many varied contributions of America’s workers with disabilities.
  • Maj. Casey Bowen, a dermatologist with the 59th Medical Wing at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, swims in the English Channel near Folkestone, England, Sept. 23, 2016, during a practice swim. Bowen and Maj. Simon Ritchie traveled to England to swim across the English Channel from Dover Harbor to the coastline of France. (DoD News photo/Tech. Sgt. Brian Kimball)

    From England to France: Swimming the channel

    After approximately two years of training and regimented swimming schedules, two Airmen swam the English Channel from Dover, England, to the western coastline of France Sept. 27 and Oct. 3.
  • A 493rd Fighter Squadron F-15C Eagle takes off from Ämari Air Base, Estonia, Aug. 30, 2016. The squadron flew alongside the 194th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron assigned to the California Air National Guard in Fresno while participating in a flying training deployment with several allied nations and partners. The 493rd is assigned to Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Erin Trower/Released)

    USAFE, ANG squadrons strengthen teams in Estonia

    U.S. Air Force and allied partners completed a multilateral flying training deployment in Estonia Sept. 2. The event served to enhance unit readiness and interoperability.

  • Around the Air Force: July 8

    In this look around the Air Force the first enlisted RQ-4 Global Hawk pilots have been selected for training, an MQ-9 Reaper crashed in northern Syria, and a C-17 Globemaster III was awarded the best static display at an air show in England.

  • First USAF F-35A takes overseas flight to England

    The Air Combat Command F-35A Heritage Flight team accomplished America’s first transatlantic flight in an F-35A Lightning II, with refueling support from a KC-10 Extender, when it touched down June 30 at Royal Air Force Fairford, England.
  • A B-52H Stratofortress from Minot Air Force Base, N.D., taxis down the runway at Royal Air Force Fairford, United Kingdom, in support of exercises Saber Strike 16 and BALTOPS 16, June 2, 2016. The B-52 is capable of carrying up to approximately 70,000 lbs. of munitions. These include gravity bombs, cluster bombs, precision guided missiles and joint direct attack munitions. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Sahara L. Fales)

    Ready to receive: B-52s touch down in England

    With the sharp screech of rubber meeting asphalt, two B-52 Stratofortress bombers from Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, touched down June 2 at Royal Air Force Fairford, England.
  • Staff Sgt. Lewis Herron, top left, 350th Bomb Squadron tail gunner, poses with the rest of his crew from the “Heaven Sent” B-17 Flying Fortress, standing from left to right, Staff Sgt. Angelo Cioffi, Tech. Sgt. Glenn Smiley, Tech. Sgt. Michael Garemko, and kneeling from left to right, 2nd Lt. Gerald Klecker, 1st Lt. Fred Schmidt, 2nd Lt. William Fratus and 1st Lt. Thomas Anderson, during their time stationed with the 100th Bombardment Group at Thorpe Abbots, England, during 1944 and 1945. To this day, the 100th Air Refueling Wing’s KC-135 Stratotankers still carry the Square D designation on their tails, in honor of their heritage with the 100th BG. (Courtesy photo provided by 100th Bomb Group Foundation)

    A gunner’s tale: 100th Bomb Group veteran shares memories of war

    Lewis Herron, a 100th Bombardment Group veteran, enlisted in the U.S. Army Air Corps when he was 18 years old. By the time he was 19, he was overseas dodging enemy fire.
  • A four-ship formation consisting of a U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle from the 494th Fighter Squadron, an F-15 Eagle from the 493rd Fighter Squadron, an F-22A from the 95th Fighter Squadron, and a Royal Air Force Typhoon fly together during a training sortie April 26, 2016. 95th FS Airmen and aircraft are deployed from Tyndall Air Force Base, Fla., and will be conducting air training exercises with other U.S. and Royal Air Force aircraft over the next several weeks. (Courtesy photo by Jim Haseltine/Released)

    Raptors complete successful European deployment

    Twelve F-22 Raptors from the 95th Fighter Squadron and about 220 Airmen from Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida, completed on May 8 a month-long deployment to Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England.
  • Vickie McCall, left, and Dr. Joe Leverett board a C-17 Globemaster III at Joint Base Andrews, Md., April 17, 2016, to start their weeklong civic leader trip to several bases in Europe. Air Force civic leaders are unpaid advisers, key communicators and advocates for the Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Joshua DeMotts)

    Air Force civic leaders visit USAFE

    The Air Force Civic Leader Program is an Air Staff-level program whose membership is comprised of community leaders selected by the Air Force major commands, National Guard Bureau and Headquarters Air Force.
  • An F-22A Raptor sits parked on the flightline at Mihail Kogalniceanu Air Base, Romania, April 25, 2016. A similar forward deployment also occurred at Šiauliai Air Base Air Base, Lithuania, April 27, 2016. The aircraft will conduct air training with other Europe-based aircraft and will also forward deploy from England to maximize training opportunities while demonstrating U.S. commitment to NATO allies and the security of Europe. The Raptors are deployed from the 95th Fighter Squadron at Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Ryan Crane)

    F-22 Raptors fly into Lithuania as part of European tour

    A pair of F-22 Raptors and one KC-135 Stratotanker arrived at Šiauliai Air Base, Lithuania, on April 27, following a short stay in Romania.
  • Crew members perform a preflight inspection on a 56th Rescue Squadron HH-60G Pave Hawk during Joint Warrior 2016 at Royal Air Force Lossiemouth, Scotland, April 15, 2016. Joint Warrior is a three-week multination event catered to enhancing the capabilities of its personnel for real-world events through various forms of training, including air-to-ground combat. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Nigel Sandridge)

    Lakenheath strengthens royal ties during Joint Warrior

    Airmen from Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, recently completed three weeks of intense threat-reaction training missions during Joint Warrior 2016 in Scotland. Joint Warrior is a NATO exercise, which prepares rescue coalition force units for potential real-world scenarios that could be encountered in deployed environments.
  • U.S. Air Forces in Europe - Air Forces Africa wings submitted 378 innovations, many of which can be replicated by various units around the command or even the Air Force. This year’s innovations added up to $15 million in monetary benefits and 174,000 labor-hours saved. (U.S. Air Force graphic/Tech. Sgt. Ryan Crane)

    USAFE-AFAFRICA dishes out rewards for ‘maddest’ innovators

    The 48th Fighter Wing at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, is the 2016 Innovation Madness champion, earning $175,000 for the highest per capita cost savings in U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa.
  • Lack of sleep can be attributed to post-traumatic stress disorder, stress anxiety or depression among several other mental ailments. Individuals experiencing insomnia or other sleep issues should contact their medical provider as soon as possible. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Micaiah Anthony)

    Mental maintenance: Tools to keep the mind fit

    Airmen often go to the fitness center; some spend several hours a week toning their bodies, while others go to simply maintain their physique. But what about strengthening the mind?
  • What is left of two cars after a potentially fatal accident sits on the side of the road May 12, 2014, near Royal Air Force Mildenhall, England. Staff Sgt. Vicente Gomez, a 100th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, performed life-saving assistance to the victims of the crash. Gomez was presented with the Airman’s Medal for his courageous acts. (Courtesy photo)

    Mildenhall NCO risks everything; recognized with Airman’s Medal

    Staff Sgt. Vicente Gomez, a 100th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, made the usual right turn onto Eriswell Road toward Royal Air Force Mildenhall, England, but came across smoke rising from two vehicles which had just collided moments earlier and a third car that had been run off the road.
  • An F-15E Strike Eagle departs Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, to support Operation Inherent Resolve Nov. 12, 2015. Aircraft from the 48th Fighter Wing deployed to Incirlik Air Base, Turkey, to conduct counter-Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant missions in Iraq and Syria. The dual-role fighter jet is designed to perform air-to-air and air-to-ground missions in all weather conditions. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Erin Trower)

    F-15Es arrive at Inclirlik Air Base

    Six F-15E Strike Eagles arrived at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey, Nov. 12 in a demonstration of the United States' unwavering support to peace and stability in the region.
  • Tech. Sgt. Thomas Echelmeyer, the 21st Aerospace Medicine Squadron bioenvironmental engineering NCO in charge, and his wife found out their son, Tom Tom (middle left), had leukemia in July 2013 when stationed at Royal Air Force Alconbury, England. The support their family received from fellow Airmen and people they didn't even know lifted their spirits and helped them through a tough time. (Courtesy photo)

    Family isn't always blood

    People like routines, schedules and structure, especially in the military. Change can sometimes be unwelcome and overwhelming, particularly if it's a sudden, drastic change due to an illness. For Tech. Sgt. Thomas Echelmeyer, of the 21st Aerospace Medicine Squadron, that's exactly what happened. His son, Tom Tom, was diagnosed with leukemia just before his fourth birthday in July 2013.
  • Two F-15C Eagles assigned to the 493rd Fighter Squadron from Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, prepare for takeoff during the final week of the NATO Tactical Leadership Program in Albacete, Spain, Oct. 8, 2015. Throughout the program, NATO and allied pilots prepared to become mission commanders by leading coalition strike packages and by instructing allied flying and nonflying personnel in matters related to tactical air operations. (U.S. Air Force photo/Capt. Sybil Taunton)

    NATO program develops tactical leaders

    Fighter pilots from seven allied countries, including the U.S., U.K., Spain, Czech Republic, Greece, Poland, and Italy completed the NATO Tactical Leadership Program here Oct. 9.
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