June 24, 2019 NATO-IHS collaboration proves valuable for building partner capability, interoperability Since 2017, the two organizations have collaboratively produced a First Responder Train-the-Trainer program designed to navigate language barriers between trainers and trainees. The FRTT course provides medical personnel with the skills needed to train others at varying levels to administer
June 14, 2019 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.
May 29, 2019 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
May 13, 2019 Atlantic Stripe: Molding, mentoring and developing today’s NCO Multiple leaders came together from U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa, 3rd Air Force and NATO to provide various leadership perspectives to the class throughout the week.
May 9, 2019 Pentagon hosts display unveiling ceremony honoring Operation Allied Force 20th anniversary The display was created to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the successful Operation Allied Force and those involved.
May 9, 2019 Echoes of 1999 rescue ring loud and clear for Goldfein, providing lessons and vision for today Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David L. Goldfein has a direct answer when asked what echoes to this day, what continues to influence his thinking and actions even now, 20 years after he found himself on the ground in hostile surroundings, his F-16 in the distance smoldering and destroyed.
May 1, 2019 Senior US military officials tour the Arctic as the region copes with changing climate and shifting security demands A contingent of senior Air Force leaders and other high-ranking officials are visiting multiple locations across the Arctic April 27-May 3 in an attempt to better understand operational challenges and refine approaches for meeting the changing security dynamics in the region.
April 26, 2019 SECAF visits Poland to reinforce alliance Secretary of the Air Force Heather Wilson gave remarks at the War Studies University in Warsaw, Poland, April 25.
April 16, 2019 2019 BTF comes to an end The BTF deployment enabled theater integration and training with joint partners, allied nations and other U.S. Air Force units, to further enhance bomber interoperability in the theater.
April 16, 2019 Vigorous Warrior 19 ensures readiness, strong partnerships for US Air Force medics Beginning April 3, approximately 50 Airmen from the 86th Medical Group, Ramstein Air Base, Germany, worked with over 2,500 military personnel from 39 NATO and partner countries to improve interoperability and readiness in a simulated Article 5 combat scenario.
April 9, 2019 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.
April 4, 2019 US SOF strengthen relationships with allied partners through combined training U.S. Air Force's 7th Special Operation Squadron, assigned to 352nd Special Operation Wing, based out of RAF Mildenhall, U.K., deployed to Bacau, March 10-15, conduct mission essential tasks and simultaneously familiarize Romanian Special Operation Forces, or ROU SOF, with the CV-22 Osprey.
March 19, 2019 Securing the High Ground with Partners U.S. Air Forces Central Command published its January Airpower Summary March 7. The year 2019 began with airpower supporting joint coalition and partner forces fighting violent extremist groups in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility.
Jan. 2, 2019 US, Polish SOF enhance abilities through culmination exercise Clouds make way for the first pass of combat controllers from the U.S. and Polish forces as they free fall out of an MC130J Commando during a culmination exercise near Krakow, Poland recently. The joint team is determined to put all their recent training into action as they steer their parachutes
Dec. 18, 2018 Santa, Elves jump for Operation Toy Drop 2018 Santa Claus and his elves delivered toys to children via military freefall and static-line jumps as part of the 7th annual Operation Toy Drop event on Alzey Drop Zone, Germany Dec. 11-13, 2018.