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Sept. 5, 2022
US, French air forces invest in partnership, strengthen C2 training

The 505th Training Squadron commander and French exchange officer visited CASPOA, also known as the NATO Air Operations Center of Excellence, or AO COE.
Sept. 17, 2021
P-47 pilot honored on POW/MIA recognition day

Southward from Advanced Landing Ground A-6 near Sainte-Mère-Église, Normandy, France, the P-47 Thunderbolt fighters pilots flew. Two months after D-Day, they were on a summer evening armed reconnaissance mission which took them to the St. Nazaire area, still occupied by Nazi forces. But before they
May 5, 2020
Virtual conference unites 19 air forces on pandemic response

Discussion focused on sharing lessons learned regarding COVID-19 response, desires for resuming engagement and exercises in a post-COVID world, and a commitment to continued cooperation across the Indo-Pacific region.
Dec. 16, 2019
Symposium hosts unprecedented number of air chiefs from across the Indo-Pacific

The theme of PACS 19, “A Collaborative Approach to Regional Security,” focused on building mutual understanding of varied regional perspectives through bilateral engagements and multinational panels and meetings.
June 24, 2019
815th Airlift Squadron delivers during Swift Response '19

For exercise Swift Response '19, military members across two continents work as a team to conduct training to increase the participating nations’ readiness, capabilities and capacity to conduct full-spectrum military operations. They use combined training which fosters trust, increases
June 18, 2019
Hill AFB’s fighter wings demonstrate global reach with F-35A

From Europe to the Middle East and the high desert of Idaho, the Air Force’s first combat-coded F-35A Lightning II squadrons demonstrated their global reach this week.
June 10, 2019
169th FW wrap up Arctic Challenge exercise in Sweden

ACE 19 is a biennial Nordic aviation exercise that serves to amplify scenario-based defensive training and interaction between countries across northern Europe.
April 17, 2019
Gen Goldfein hosts inaugural space conference for US, partner nations

Surrounded by air chiefs from 11 other nations, Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David L. Goldfein plunged deep into discussion April 11 about the changing nature of space.
April 4, 2019
Utah Air National Guard participates in African Lion 2019

Approximately 80 members of the Utah Air National Guard participated in the humanitarian civic assistance portion of exercise African Lion 2019 in Tata, Morocco, March 25 through April 3.
March 28, 2019
US, French airmen build trust in the skies over France

Members from Ramstein Air Force Base traveled to Orleans-Bricy Air Base, France, to conduct C-130J Super Hercules flying training with the French air force for an off-station training March 18-19.
Aug. 21, 2018
Air Force improves interoperability, strengthens Indo-Pacific partnerships

Airmen from the 8th Fighter Wing, Kunsan Air Base, South Korea, concluded their participation in Exercise Pitch Black 2018 Aug. 17, following three weeks of training events conducted in Northern Territory, Australia.
Aug. 9, 2017
Colombian Air Force leads multinational airdrop mission

The Colombian Air Force conducted a multinational personnel airdrop mission from their Casa 295 aircraft during Exercise Mobility Guardian Aug. 6, 2017.
June 23, 2017
U.S., NATO wrap up Saber Strike 17

Saber Strike 17, a month-long exercise including 11,000 U.S. and NATO military members from 20 countries, wraps up June 24.The exercise took place in various regions in the Baltics and Poland beginning May 28.
June 6, 2017
815th Airlift Squadron drops paratroopers to commemorate D-Day 73

Two 815th Airlift Squadron crews from Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi participated in a six-ship multinational airborne mission near here in the Normandy region June 4, 2017 to commemorate D-Day 73.
March 24, 2017
Key Resolve reaffirms strategic US, South Korea alliance

South Korea and U.S. military forces participated in an annual command and control exercise called Key Resolve (KR17) held across the Korean Peninsula March 8 to 23, 2017.
Nov. 10, 2016
Exercise Tonnerre Lightning exhibits trust, teamwork, training

Around-the-clock, whether for combat operations or humanitarian aid, Airmen are ready to respond anywhere. Until they get that call, however, Airmen hone their skills through exercises and realistic training.During exercise Tonnerre Lightning, the U.S. Air Force worked with United Kingdom and French
April 21, 2016
B-52 integrates, trains with French allies

A B-52 Stratofortress from Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, conducted a long-range training sortie April 20, to train and integrate with the French air force.
March 7, 2016
B-52s join French forces for close air support exercise

U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortresses joined French aircraft and ground troops from a dozen nations to kick off a close air support exercise in the Mediterranean March 7.
Feb. 23, 2016
Mildenhall KC-135s support French operation

Three KC-135 Stratotankers, along with 50 Airmen from the 100th Air Refueling Wing at Royal Air Force Mildenhall, England, temporarily deployed to Istres-Le Tubé Air Base, France, in support of Operation Juniper Micron.
Dec. 9, 2015
AF twins receive French Legion of Honor for WWII service

Seventy-one years after their World War II service in the Army Air Forces, identical twin brothers -- retired Air Force Reserve Majs. Raymond "Glenn" Clanin and Russell "Lynn" Clanin -- received the French government's highest distinction, the Legion of Honor medal.
Nov. 17, 2015
EUCOM implements travel restrictions to France

United States European Command has implemented travel restrictions to France that apply to all Defense Department personnel. Specifically, unofficial travel (leave, liberty and special pass) to France is prohibited.
Sept. 15, 2015
US, French, British generals outline trilateral strategic initiative evolution

In a panel discussion at the 2015 Air Force Association Air and Space Conference and Technology Exposition in Washington D.C., Sept. 15, U.S. Air Force, French air force and Royal Air Force generals discussed ongoing progress of the trilateral strategic initiative as coalition operations become more
June 17, 2015
US airpower on display in Paris

Defense Department representatives and aircraft were on hand at the 51st International Paris Air Show, the largest aerospace event in the world, at Le Bourget Airport, France, June 15-21.
June 3, 2015
Special Operations Forces commemorate liberation of France

In the first events commemorating the 71st anniversary of the liberation of France, Special Operations Command Europe operators performed military free falls into U.N. designated world heritage site in Mont Saint-Michel, and participated in a wreath-laying ceremony at the World War II Pontorson
May 29, 2015
French air force visit strengthens partnership

Since its standup in 2009, Air Force Global Strike Command has worked to build and maintain a strong relationship with its allies in the French air forces.In continuing that partnership, Lt. Gen. Philippe Steininger, the commander of the French air force's Strategic Air Forces Command, along with a
June 8, 2014
TACPs control the sky over D-Day celebrations

Airmen ensures the presence of airpower as Soldiers celebrate their own during the current 70th anniversary of D-Day across Normandy June 4-8.
June 5, 2014
Breedlove pays tribute to sacrifices made at D-Day

The sacrifice made by World War II veterans is reflected in the legacy of freedom they left following their success in the “greatest endeavor ever undertaken in the name of liberty,” NATO’S Supreme Allied Commander Europe said.Air Force Gen. Philip M. Breedlove, also commander of U.S. European
May 8, 2014
French village memorializes US WWII aircrew

The people of Avord, France, dedicated a memorial May 8 honoring the crew of a U.S. B-17 Flying Fortress shot down during World War II.
Nov. 12, 2013
Airmen, French community honor WWI aviators

Representatives of the U.S. Air Force and the local French community came together to honor the members of Lafayette Escadrille during a Veteran's Day ceremony in Marnes-la-Coquette, France, Nov. 11.

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