Jan. 8, 2022 US F-16s strengthen air policing mission with long-planned Poland deployment The Belgian, Polish and U.S. fighters will practice advanced airborne maneuvers and work closely with Combined Air Operations Centre Uedem (CAOCUE) to enhance command and control procedures.
Jan. 5, 2022 CMSAF Bass visits West Africa The U.S. has two cooperative security locations in Niger; Air Base 101, Niamey and Air Base 201, Agaedez. During her three-day visit, Bass met with U.S. Airmen and joint force mission partners to gain first-hand knowledge of how Airmen deter and defeat violent extremism in Sahel to enable a more
Nov. 20, 2021 Air Force Medical Service demonstrates reliable trifecta supporting patients, nation, world Whether working behind the glass barrier of the pharmacy, the private room of the mental health clinic, or in the lab, medics take care of the vital mission of keeping beneficiaries healthy and service members ready. However, there is much more Air Force medics do.
Nov. 1, 2021 Southern Beach boosts lethality, strengthens partnerships Exercise Southern Beach primarily focused on offensive and defensive counter air operations, personnel rescue and airdrop missions. This was the first time since the inception of Southern Beach in which the majority of the mission sets and a Japan-U.S. training program were conducted during night
Oct. 21, 2021 NH Guard announces state partnership with Cabo Verde Under the auspices of the National Guard Bureau's State Partnership Program (SPP), New Hampshire was chosen after a months-long, highly competitive selection process involving several other states.
Oct. 14, 2021 Spangdahlem refuels BTF bombers with VIPER kit for first time Spangdahlem AB employed the VIPER kit by refueling B-1s participating in Bomber Task Force - Europe 22-1, following NATO allied integration during an operation in the Baltic Region. This marks the first time the refueling system was used outside of F-16 Fighting Falcons in the U.S. Air Forces in
Sept. 14, 2021 Directorate leads KC-135 upgrade for Turkish Air Force The upgrade, termed “Block 45,” completely remodeled the inside of the Turkish KC-135R Stratotanker’s flight deck, with new liquid crystal displays, radio altimeter, computer module updates, autopilot, and a digital flight director, replacing approximately 63 parts to include analog instruments
Sept. 9, 2021 Partner nations share strengths, capabilities during PACS-21 Gen. Ken Wilsbach, PACAF commander, hosted the Pacific Air Chiefs Symposium 2021, which was attended by Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. CQ Brown, Jr., and air chiefs from 14 other nations. This year’s theme, “Enduring cooperation toward regional stability,” focused on ensuring a mutual understanding
July 7, 2021 CSAF commemorates victory at Yorktown with French allies During the ceremony, a wreath was placed at the memorial commemorating the final turning point in America’s war independence.
May 31, 2021 US, NATO aircraft integrate, fly over all 30 NATO nations Operation Allied Sky demonstrates a shared commitment to NATO solidarity, enhances readiness and provides training opportunities aimed at enhancing interoperability for all participating aircrews from the U.S. and NATO allies.
May 18, 2021 Air Force opens new F-16 production line for foreign military sales To support the growing demand for new F-16 Fighting Falcon from partner nations, the U.S. Air Force has teamed with Lockheed Martin Corp. to open a new production line to build the F-16 Block 70/72 fighter aircraft at the company’s facility in Greenville, South Carolina.
March 25, 2021 B-2 Spirit integrates with NATO ally at Lajes Field Bomber Task Force missions are critical to ensuring Air Force Global Strike Command Airmen are capable of executing operations at the direction of the national command authority. By training in Europe, aircrew and Airmen are familiarizing themselves with the European theater and airspace, to enhance
March 12, 2021 US, Japan conduct historic airborne operation The 374th Airlift Wing supported the JGSDF, 1st Airborne Brigade, for the largest static-line personnel jump and cargo drop between the U.S. and Japan, for exercise Airborne 21, March 9 to 11.
Feb. 24, 2021 Dyess AFB Airmen, B-1Bs deploy to Norway Strategic bomber missions provide theater familiarization for aircrew members and opportunities for U.S. integration with NATO allies and regional partners.
Oct. 16, 2020 SATURN radio connects U.S. forces to allies To improve communication with allies, the Air-to-Ground, Tactical Data Links team, headquartered at Hanscom Air Force Base, has been working to provide the Department of Defense with an anti-jam, hack-proof, and high-frequency radio system.