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July 10, 2023
KC-135 serves as platform for multiple missions over Germany, Netherlands

Members of the 86th AES conduct monthly training with the 93rd Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron in a KC-135 Stratotanker to maintain familiarity with the aircraft.
Oct. 16, 2019
ENJJPT molds international guardians of freedom

Since 1981, the Euro-NATO Joint Jet Pilot Training program has played a significant role in NATO-wide pilot production. Comprised of 14 signatory nations, 13 of which are currently participating, it is one of four undergraduate pilot training programs in the Air Force.
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 13, 2019
2019 Eifel Krabben IED Rodeo

The exercise, called the 2019 Eifel Krabben IED Rodeo, helped members learn more about how to locate explosive devices and the steps to take to safely and effectively disarm them.
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.
Nov. 24, 2018
493rd FS trains during Tactical Leadership Programme 18-4

F-15C Eagles and an F-15D assigned to the 493rd Fighter Squadron and support personnel from the 48th Fighter Wing, RAF Lakenheath, U.K., are participating in the NATO Tactical Leadership Programme 18-4 at Amendola Air Base, Italy.
Dec. 9, 2014
Aviano stays 'Forward, Ready, Now' with joint exercise

The 555th Fighter Squadron hosted a weeklong exercise with the U.S. and Netherlands joint tactical air controllers here Dec. 2, as a part of the U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces in Africa's "Forward, Ready, Now" initiative.

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