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Avenger Triad 25 exercise participants recognized for crucial support

Avenger Triad 25 exercise participants recognized for crucial support

U.S. Army Lt. Col. Daniel Winnie, Maj. Jorge Osorio, Capt. Tyler Sprunger, Sgt. 1st Class William Moak and Sgt. 1st Class Juan Ochoa, all assigned to Medical Readiness Command, Europe, were recognized for their crucial support of the recent two-week-long Avenger Triad 25 exercise during a ceremony held Nov. 7 […]

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U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Robert Rein, 721st Mobility Support Squadron command and control operations superintendent, secures a tent as part of exercise Agile Swarm on Ramstein Air Base, Nov. 5. Airmen participating set up an expeditionary wing operations center to test the continuity of operations. Photo by Airman 1st Class Jason Jones Jr.

721 Mobility Support Squadron tackles exercise Agile Swarm

Ramstein Airmen participated in Exercise Agile Swarm on Ramstein Air Base, Nov. 6. Agile Swarm tested the ability to deploy a portion of the air mobility team to expand nodal capacity for the global air mobility support system.

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Chief Master Sgt. David Wolfe named 21st Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force

Chief Master Sgt. David Wolfe named 21st Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force

Chief Master Sgt. David R. Wolfe was selected as the 21st Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force on Nov. 6. His valuable experience and proven performance make him a key addition to Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Ken Wilsbach’s leadership team. “Chief Wolfe has been my wingman, advisor […]

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US Air Force B-52s arrive in Spain for Bomber Task Force Europe 26-1

US Air Force B-52s arrive in Spain for Bomber Task Force Europe 26-1

U.S. Air Force B-52 aircraft deployed from Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, arrived at Morón Air Base, Spain, on Nov. 8, to conduct multilateral training operations alongside Finland, Lithuania, and Sweden, as well as other Allies and partners, as part of Bomber Task Force Europe 26-1. The deployment enables U.S. […]

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Allied Air Forces converge in Italy for Exercise Falcon Strike 2025

Allied Air Forces converge in Italy for Exercise Falcon Strike 2025

From Nov. 3-4, NATO Allies were taken to the skies over Italy for Exercise Falcon Strike 2025, hosted by the Italian Air Force and designed to advance multinational air combat readiness across fourth and fifth-generation aircraft.

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86 Airlift Wing recognizes 3rd Quarter award winners

The 86th Airlift Wing is pleased to announce the winners of the 3rd Quarter Awards, recognizing the outstanding contributions of our military and civilian members. The 2025 3rd Quarter 86 AW Award Winners are: Airman of the Quarter – Senior Airman Oriana McCafferty, 86th Medical Group NCO of the Quarter […]

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U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Jason T. Hinds, U.S. Air Forces Europe – Air Forces Africa and NATO Allied Air Command commander, gives a speech during his assumption of command ceremony at Ramstein Air Base, Oct. 31. During his speech, Hinds highlighted how the commands must continue to rapidly adapt to a new threat environment and work together as Allies and partners to be ready for the high-end fight.

USAFE/AFAFRICA, AIRCOM Assumption of Command

U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Jason T. Hinds, U.S. Air Forces Europe – Air Forces Africa and NATO Allied Air Command commander, assumed command during a ceremony at Ramstein Air Base, Oct. 31.

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NATO annual nuclear exercise, Steadfast Noon

NATO annual nuclear exercise, Steadfast Noon

Allied Command Operations initiated NATO’s annual nuclear deterrence exercise, Steadfast Noon. The routine training, that ran until Oct. 24, involved up to 70 aircraft from 14 Allied countries and took place across four host nations, as well as the airspace over the North Sea region. The primary objective of the […]

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Next-gen navigation systems reach Army units

Next-gen navigation systems reach Army units

Fielding of the Mounted Assured Positioning, Navigation and Timing System, MAPS, GEN II hardware is underway across the Army to provide increased operational effectiveness with advanced positioning, navigation and timing, PNT, systems. MAPS GEN II is the next-generation PNT system used to provide highly accurate and resilient PNT data to […]

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Gen. Kenneth Wilsbach sworn in as 24th Air Force Chief of Staff

Gen. Kenneth Wilsbach sworn in as 24th Air Force Chief of Staff

Gen. Ken Wilsbach was sworn into office as the 24th Chief of Staff of the United States Air Force, Nov. 3. Secretary of the Air Force Troy Meink administered the oath of office. Wilsbach was confirmed by the U.S. Senate on Thursday, Oct. 30 by unanimous consent. “I want to […]

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