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    CASTLE FORGE

    Castle Forge

    Castle Forge    

    Castle Forge is a U.S. Air Forces Europe-Air Forces Africa-led joint, multi-national operation. It provides a dynamic, partnership-focused training environment that raises the U.S. commitment to collective defense in the Black Sea region while enhancing interoperability alongside NATO allies. Additionally, Castle Forge demonstrates the joint force’s combined ability to respond in times of crisis with a flexible, reassuring presence.

    Simultaneously with Castle Forge, USAFE-AFAFRICA will... read more

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    F-15E Strike Eagles fly alongside Romanian F-16s during Castle Forge

    F-15E Strike Eagles fly alongside...
    11.03.2021 | Courtesy Photo
    Romanian F-16 Fighting Falcons from the 53rd Fighter Squadron, Borcea 86th Air Base, Romania, fly in formation with a U.S. F-15E Strike Eagle from...
    Castle Forge

    Castle Forge
    10.18.2021 | Photo by Senior Airman Kevin Long
    The official logo for Operation Castle Forge, which is a U.S. Air Forces Europe-Air Forces Africa-led joint, multi-national operation. Castle...
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    Castle Forge Week 2- Borcea AB, Romania

    Castle Forge Week 2- Borcea AB, Romania
    10.21.21 | SSgt Jessica Blair | 31FWPA
    U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagles assigned to the 336th Fighter Squadron, Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, North Carolina, flew alongside Romanian...
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    U.S., Greek Airmen integrate during Castle Forge

    U.S., Greek Airmen integrate during...
    11.15.21 | Courtesy Photo | USAFE
    U.S. Airmen from the 336th Fighter Squadron, 4th Fighter Wing, Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, North Carolina, pose with allies from the Hellenic...
    U.S., Bulgarian Airmen "ACE" Castle Forge together

    U.S., Bulgarian Airmen "ACE" Castle Forge...
    11.07.21 | Capt. Andrew Layton | USAFE
    U.S. Air Force Airmen supporting operation Castle Forge board a C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 37th Airlift Squadron, 86th Airlift Wing,...
    U.S., Bulgarian Airmen "ACE" Castle Forge together

    U.S., Bulgarian Airmen "ACE" Castle Forge...
    11.05.21 | SSgt Jessica Blair | USAFE
    Bulgarian Air Force Maj. Nadezhda Topurova, Public Relations Officer for Graf Ignatievo Air Base, Bulgaria, interacts with U.S. Air Force Capt....
    100th ARW hones ACE concepts during exercise Castle Forge

    100th ARW hones ACE concepts during...
    11.04.21 | SrA Joseph Barron | 100ARWPA
    A Norwegian air force F-35A Lighting II aircraft approaches a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft assigned to the 100th Air Refueling...
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    U.S., Bulgarian aircrews “ACE” Castle Forge together

    U.S., Bulgarian aircrews “ACE” Castle...
    11.08.21 | Capt. Andrew Layton | USAFE
    Green-suited men and women emerge from open cockpits, their yellow helmet visors flashing against the sun’s rays. Others scurry to tend the...
    501 CSW, joint partners provide support for Operation Castle Forge

    501 CSW, joint partners provide support...
    11.02.21 | SSgt Jennifer Zima | 501CSW
    Airmen from the 501st Combat Support Wing, the 100th Air Refueling Wing, and their partners at RAF Brize Norton, trained together to strengthen...
    NATO Allied Air Command, USAFE commander visits Castle Forge

    NATO Allied Air Command, USAFE commander...
    10.29.21 | Capt. Andrew Layton | USAFE
    On Oct. 28, Gen. Jeff Harrigian, commander of NATO Allied Air Command and U.S. Air Forces Europe – Air Forces Africa, made a special visit to...
    Reservists deliver agile airpower during Castle Forge

    Reservists deliver agile airpower during...
    10.25.21 | Capt. Andrew Layton | USAFE
    A hulking C-130J Super Hercules sits on the moonlit tarmac of Larissa Air Base, Greece. A string of human figures emerges from a nearby hangar....
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