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Nov. 9, 2021
100th ARW hones ACE concepts during exercise Castle Forge

U.S. Airmen assigned to the 100th Air Refueling Wing conducted a readiness exercise at Royal Air Force Mildenhall, RAF Fairford and Souda Bay, Greece, Nov. 1-4.During exercise Castle Forge, Airmen provided air refueling support for U.S. and allied aircraft, including U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancer,
Aug. 9, 2021
US-Israeli training builds capabilities, partnerships, readiness

Army and Air Force civil engineers recently partnered with Israeli Air Force engineers to successfully test new airfield damage repair technologies in Israel.
April 2, 2021
148th Fighter Wing supports NORAD’s Arctic air defense exercise

The 148th Fighter Wing “Bulldogs'' are no strangers to extreme cold. Last week they were able to test their capabilities in Canada and Greenland, proving the ability to operate in a multinational environment with an advanced mission set, to include sub-zero weather conditions.
April 1, 2021
Department of the Air Force remains focused on suicide prevention

In 2019, the Department of the Air Force suicide count and rate were the highest in recent history.
March 17, 2021
B-2s land at Lajes Field to join BTF mission

Airmen from the 509th BW will conduct a hot-pit refuel of the B-2s and a crew swap with engines running before the aircraft return to the sky to continue the mission.
Feb. 26, 2021
Roth outlines priorities for Air, Space Forces during virtual ‘fireside chat’

Acting Secretary of the Air Force John Roth made his comments about Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin and the new administration as well as a range of other topics during a 30-minute “virtual fireside chat” at the Air Force Association’s Aerospace Warfare Symposium.
Feb. 24, 2021
SEAC, CMSAF, CMSSF discuss leading in a time of change at 2021 Virtual Aerospace Warfare Symposium

Senior leaders took part in a virtual panel on leading in a time of change during the Air Force Association’s 2021 Virtual Aerospace Warfare Symposium, Feb. 24.
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.
Feb. 18, 2021
Acting SecAF, Nordic Ministers of Defense sign Letter of Intent strengthening US-Nordic defense ties

Acting Secretary of the Air Force John P. Roth and the Ministers of Defense of Denmark, Finland, Norway and Sweden signed a Letter of Intent demonstrating continued support for the Arctic Challenge Exercise, one of Europe’s largest tactical air exercises.
Jan. 13, 2021
DAF Senior leaders address the recent events at the Capitol

The senior leaders reminded Airmen and Guardians to be guided by service core values while they continue to safeguard American ideals.