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  • An Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon, assigned to the 480th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron, takes off at Łask Air Base, Poland, August 20, 2020. The 480th FS, 52nd Fighter Wing, was welcomed by the 32nd Tactical Air Base for participation in Aviation Detachment Rotation 20.4, where both U.S. and Polish Allies shared perspectives, strengthened partnerships and maintained deterrence capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Melody W. Howley)

    Polish AF welcomes U.S. AF partners for exercise

    Polish air force airmen assigned to the 32nd Tactical Air Base welcome members from the 480th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron, 52nd Fighter Wing, for training and participation in Aviation Detachment Rotation 20.4, at Łask Air Base, Poland.
  • Airmen wait in line to board a jet for deployment

    B-52H Bomber Missions Begin at RAF Fairford

    5th Bomb Wing Airmen in support of a long-planned bomber training mission, arrived at RAF Fairford, England on Aug. 24, 2020. The 5th BW enables the demonstration of the U.S. capability to command, control and conduct bomber missions across the globe.
  • U.S. Air Force F-15E strikes eagles take-off while three HH-60G Pave Hawks standby Aug. 17, 2020, at Mountain Home Air Force Base, Idaho. Both airframes are participating in Gunfighter Flag 20-1, which aims to hone joint and multi-national armed forces to become more agile and lethal. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Andrew Kobialka)

    Joint, multinational exercise enhances capabilities against near-peer adversaries

    Throughout the week of Aug. 17, 2020, fighter jets, helicopters, a C-130 Hercules and more came together to train in a challenging and ever-changing environment. This was an exercise known as Gunfighter Flag (GFF) 20-1. This exercise leverages the unique airspace of the region to host a large scale employment of aircraft from Italy, Norway, the Netherlands, Singapore and Australia, as well as the U.S. Air Force, Navy and Army.
  • Prince Sultan Air Base commander visits U.S. partners

    Prince Sultan Air Base commander visits U.S. partners

    Maj. Gen. Mohsen bin Saeed Al-Zahrani, commander, Prince Sultan Air Base, meets with Brig. Gen. Evan Pettus, commander, 378th Air Expeditionary Wing, on an immersion visit at Prince Sultan Air Base, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Aug. 19, 2020.
  • U.S. Air Force, Navy, Marine Corps and Japan Air Self Defense Force aircraft conduct a large-scale joint and bilateral integration training exercise Aug. 18, 2020. Four B-1B Lancers, two B-2 Spirit Stealth Bombers, and four F-15C Eagles conducted Bomber Task Force missions simultaneously within the Indo-Pacific region over the course of 24 hours. Pacific Air Forces routinely conducts BTF operations to show the United States’ commitment to allies and partners in the Indo-Pacific area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Peter Reft)

    US demonstrates airpower in Indo-Pacific region with simultaneous bomber missions

    Demonstrating airpower, bomber and fighter aircrew assigned and deployed to Pacific Air Forces launched four B-1 Lancers, two B-2 Spirit Stealth Bombers, and four F-15C Eagles and conducted Bomber Task Force missions simultaneously with joint and allied partners within the Indo-Pacific region over the course of 24 hours, August 17.
  • ntegration operations between UAE and U.S. maritime forces are regularly held to maintain interoperability and the capability to counter threats posed in the maritime domain, ensuring freedom of navigation and free flow of commerce throughout the region's heavily trafficked waterways.

    UAE, U.S. Forces Conduct Aviation Live Fire Exercise in Arabian Gulf

    The United Arab Emirates Joint Aviation Command (JAC), U.S. Naval Forces Central Command (NAVCENT), U.S. Air Forces Central Command (AFCENT) and U.S. Special Operations Central Command (SOCCENT) conducted an air operations in support of maritime surface warfare (AOMSW) exercise in the Arabian Gulf, Aug. 9-12.
  • Military members from the United States, Poland, United Kingdom, Romania, and Croatia gather for a group photo during Polish Armed Forces Day at Warsaw, Poland, August 15, 2020. The U.S. military presence in Poland strengthens NATO deterrence and contributes to security in the region. Enhancing that presence would help continue to ensure democracy, freedom and respect for sovereignty. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Melody W. Howley)

    Polish and U.S. aircraft support Polish Armed Forces Day

    Military members from the United States, Poland, United Kingdom, Romania, and Croatia gather for a group photo during Polish Armed Forces Day at Warsaw, Poland, August 15, 2020.
  • A fleet of F-15E Strike Eagles from the 492nd Fighter Squadron and the 494th FS utilizes the newly expanded ramp at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, Aug. 12, 2020. The ramp consolidates F-15E Strike Eagle operations for the two squadrons, shortens transit times and maintenance operations, and improves mission efficiency. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Rhonda Smith)

    Strike Eagles make room for F-35A arrival

    ROYAL AIR FORCE LAKENHEATH, England – The 48th Fighter Wing and U.K. Defense Infrastructure Organisation partners unveiled a new parking ramp for the 492nd and 494th Fighter Squadrons at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, Aug. 11, 2020.
  • The U.S. Space Force reached an important milestone by recently signing an agreement to allow sharing of the Standardized Astrodynamics Algorithm Library with the Ministry of Defence of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.

    Coalition Partners, U.S. and U.K., agree to share technical foundation for space operations

    The U.S. Space Force reached an important milestone by recently signing an agreement to allow sharing of the Standardized Astrodynamics Algorithm Library with the Ministry of Defence of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
  • Donations of nonperishable food items, clothes, diapers, and toiletries were collected by military families and neighbors to benefit the people of Lebanon. U.S. Central Command and the Qatari military coordinated with Lebanese Armed Forces, U.S. Embassy-Beirut and USAID to transport critical supplies to support the needs of the Lebanese people.

    U.S. and Qatar deliver humanitarian aid to Lebanon

    Donations of nonperishable food items, clothes, diapers, and toiletries were collected by military families and neighbors to benefit the people of Lebanon. U.S. Central Command and the Qatari military coordinated with Lebanese Armed Forces, U.S. Embassy-Beirut and USAID to transport critical supplies to support the needs of the Lebanese people.
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