Secretary of the Air Force International Affairs

Aug. 26, 2025
Bomber Task Force Europe wraps up 2 weeks of Ally-led training and integration

USAF B-1B Lancers completed their deployment in support of Bomber Task Force Europe & returned to Dyess AFB Aug. 22 after participating in two weeks of Allied-led training events designed to advance joint warfighting capability, strengthen cooperation, & improve how US & Allied forces operate
Aug. 19, 2025
U.S., Allied aircraft fly together over Riga, Latvia – demonstrate readiness and unity

U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancer aircraft and Allied fighter jets flew in formation over the Monument of Freedom in Riga, Latvia, Aug. 19, 2025, as part of Bomber Task Force Europe, demonstrating NATO air forces’ ability to operate together anywhere, anytime. The U.S. B-1B Lancer flew in formation with
Aug. 9, 2025
U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancers arrive in Norway for Bomber Task Force Europe

U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancer aircraft deployed from Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, and arrived at Ørland Air Base, Norway, on Aug. 9, 2025, to begin Ally-led training operations as part of the latest Bomber Task Force Europe.
March 17, 2025
Bomber Task Force joins Dutch, arctic nations for TOWER CITADEL mission in High North

Two U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortresses and aircrews conducted intercept training with Royal Netherlands Air Force F-35 lightning IIs, Royal Danish Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons, and Swedish JAS 39 Gripens during Bomber Task Force 25-2 mission TOWER CITADEL in the Arctic region, March 17.  
March 14, 2025
USAF B-52 conducts low-pass over Oslo during TOWER BLOCKHOUSE 

A U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress conducted a low-pass over Oslo, Norway, alongside two Royal Norwegian Air Force F-35 Lightning IIs during Bomber Task Force 25-2 mission TOWER BLOCKHOUSE, March 14.  “The importance of our partnership with Norway to ensure a secure and stable Arctic cannot be
March 13, 2025
U.S. Air Force B-52 to Conduct Low-Pass Flyover in Norway

A U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress will conduct a low-pass over Oslo, Norway, alongside two F-35 Lightning IIs from the Royal Norwegian Air Force on March 14.
March 11, 2025
B-52s conduct first live weapons drop in Sweden since nation joined NATO

Two U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortresses conducted the bomber aircraft’s first-ever live weapons drop in Sweden on March 11 during Bomber Task Force mission VIKING NEBULA.
Dec. 1, 2023
USEUCOM, Austrian Defense Leaders Explore Expanded Cooperation

U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Steven Basham, U.S. European Command deputy commander, hosted Arnold Kammel, secretary general of the Austrian Ministry of Defense, and his staff at the command’s headquarters Nov. 30.
June 15, 2023
52nd FW kicks off flying ops for largest ever air deployment exercise

The 52nd Fighter Wing, alongside 42 Air National Guard units (ANG) and 25 nations, is participating in Air Defender 23, the largest air force deployment exercise since NATO was founded, June 12-23.
March 17, 2023
NATO Air Chiefs discuss how to further accelerate air, space power integration

Allied and partner Air Chiefs came together on Ramstein Air Base for the bi-annual NATO Air Chiefs’ Symposium on March 16.