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U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Ryan Smith, left, and Airman 1st Class Yekun Yang, right, 1st Combat Communications Squadron radio frequency transmissions system technicians, check cable connections on a satellite dish during exercise HEAVY RAIN 23, at Grostenquin, France, Nov. 16, 2023. HEAVY RAIN is a U.S. Air Forces in Europe-led command and control exercise that integrates communicators, operators and aggressors from joint forces, NATO allies and partners, testing and evaluating their communication and data-sharing capabilities in a rapidly changing operating environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jared Lovett)

One team, one fight: Joint forces, NATO units participate in C2 exercise HEAVY RAIN 23

U.S. Air and Space Forces Airmen and Guardians assigned to Ramstein, as well as joint forces and several NATO units, participated in exercise HEAVY RAIN 23 in France and other locations in Germany, Nov. 14-17.

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On September 28, a Full-Scale Exercise was held at Lajes Field with the aim of renewing the certification for the use of the aeronautical infrastructure as an international airport. The exercise, a collaboration between the 65th Air Base Group and the Portuguese Air Force, consisted of a simulated accident involving a civilian aircraft which caught fire during landing, resulting in a multi-victim scenario. (U.S. Air Force photo by Ms. Cristina Oliveira)

Full-scale exercise tests Lajes Field readiness

A full-scale exercise was recently held at Lajes Field with the aim of renewing the certification for the use of the aeronautical infrastructure as an international airport.

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435th CRS hot pit training

435th CRS hot pit training

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Global minds converge: Empowering innovation through exchange of medical knowledge

Global minds converge: Empowering innovation through exchange of medical knowledge

The United States Air Forces in Europe – Air Forces Africa Office of the Command Surgeon hosted a medical knowledge exchange with NATO allies Denmark and Bulgaria as well as U.S. partner nation Serbia at Ramstein Air Base, Nov. 28-Dec. 1. The exchange granted the participants a chance to trade […]

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U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 721st Aerial Port Squadron and Travis Air Force Base, California, load satellites onto a Lockheed C-5 Galaxy aircraft at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Nov. 16, 2023. These satellites are equipped with high-resolution radar systems, which will provide the U.S. military with worldwide information under all-weather conditions at any time. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jordan Lazaro)

US Air Force, German forces partner to transport satellite reconnaissance

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 721st Aerial Port Squadron and Travis Air Force Base, California, worked with German forces to load satellites onto a Lockheed C-5 Galaxy aircraft at Ramstein Air Base.

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DOD airlifts humanitarian supplies for Gaza

DOD airlifts humanitarian supplies for Gaza

The United States airlifted more than 54,000 pounds of United Nations humanitarian aid to the people of Gaza, Pentagon Press Secretary Air Force Brig. Gen. Pat Ryder said at a Pentagon news conference, Nov. 28. The aid includes vitally needed medical supplies, warm clothing, food and nutrition assistance. At the […]

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One Team, One Fight: Joint forces, NATO units participate in command, control exercise HEAVY RAIN 23

One Team, One Fight: Joint forces, NATO units participate in command, control exercise HEAVY RAIN 23

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21TSC participates in Central European Pipeline System proof of principle exercise

21TSC participates in Central European Pipeline System proof of principle exercise

The 16th Sustainment Brigade Support Operations Petroleum and Water Branch, 21st Theater Sustainment Command, provided command and control for 15 U.S. Army sustainment Soldiers during the Central European Pipeline System Proof of Principle on Spangdahlem Air Force Base Sep. 27-29. The overall purpose of the mission was focused on the […]

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709th Assumption of Responsibility

709th Assumption of Responsibility

Command Sgt. Maj. Soto assumes responsibility of the 709th Military Police Battalion on November 20th, 2023 in Vilseck, Germany.

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USAFE-AFAFRICA Band celebrates Angolan National Day

USAFE-AFAFRICA Band celebrates Angolan National Day

LUANDA, Angola — The U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa Band’s Five Star Brass toured through Angola in honor of Angolan National Day, Nov. 4-13. The band partnered with the Angolan government as a way to celebrate the 48th anniversary of the nation’s independence, as well as […]

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