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Feb. 13, 2025
Hegseth Tells NATO Hard Power Provides Deterrence, Defense

Following a meeting of NATO defense ministers, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said that America's allies must do more to defend Europe.
Feb. 12, 2025
Hegseth Calls on NATO Allies to Lead Europe's Security, Rules Out Support for Ukraine Membership

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, while delivering remarks at the 26th iteration of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group in Brussels, called on NATO allied countries to increase their defense spending and take the lead in providing for Ukraine and Europe's security.
Feb. 12, 2025
352nd SOW, Finnish Utti Jaeger Regiment strengthen NATO’s interoperability in austere weather environments

The training included airdrop operations in cold weather conditions utilizing the 352nd SOW’s MC-130J Commando II.
Feb. 12, 2025
Readout of COMUSAFE’s Travel to Italy

U.S. Air Force Gen. James B. Hecker, Commander of U.S. Air Forces in Europe-Air Forces Africa and NATO Allied Air Command travelled to Amendola Air Base, Italy, for an F-35 Air Chiefs meeting Feb. 10-11.The meeting brought together Air Chiefs from around Europe and beyond to align perspectives on
Jan. 31, 2025
US, RAF partners host Point Blank 25-1

The 48th Fighter Wing and Royal Air Force co-hosted the exercise Point Blank 25-1 across multiple installations within the United Kingdom Jan. 21-31. The historic Agile Combat Employment (ACE) exercise, originating from the WWII Allied bomber offensive POINTBLANK, now conducted regularly at RAF
Dec. 20, 2024
USAF’s top leadership team concludes Standing Watch trip in Romania

U.S. Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David Allvin and Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force David Flosi met with key NATO allies in Romania to conclude their week-long Standing Watch trip on Dec. 20.
Dec. 13, 2024
B-52s depart UK following successful Bomber Task Force deployment

Four U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress aircraft departed Royal Air Force Fairford, England, Dec. 13 following a successful Bomber Task Force deployment.
Dec. 11, 2024
ACSO Air Marshal Godfrey highlights three key lines of effort as future of space superiority

The Space Force senior leader highlighted the ever-changing landscape of developing partnerships in the space domain.
Dec. 9, 2024
BTF 25-1 participates in trilateral planning conference

Airmen from the 20th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron, U.S. Air Forces in Europe - Air Forces Africa and the 501st Combat Support Wing participated in a first-of-its-kind trilateral Bomber Task Force planning conference at RAF Fairford, England, Nov. 11-13, 2024.
Dec. 5, 2024
China Increasing Interest in Strategic Arctic Region

The Arctic strategic environment is changing profoundly, and the United States must pay greater attention and dedicate more resources to this crucial area, a Defense Department official said.