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    USAFE F-35A

    USAFE F-35A

    USAFE F-35A    

    “The U.S. Air Force regularly deploys fifth-generation fighters, including the F-35A Lightning II, to the European theater to conduct training with partners and allies, deter adversaries, and demonstrate U.S. commitment to regional security. In late May 2019, the USAF deployed one squadron of F-35s to Europe as part of a Theater Security Package. The aircraft, Airmen and associated equipment are deployed from the 388th and 419th Fighter Wings at Hill Air Force Base, Utah. The TSP will operate out of Europe for several weeks.”

    18 Featured Videos

    F-35A Lightning II fighter jets land in Latvia

    F-35A Lightning II fighter jets land in...
    07.23.19 | SrA Kaylea Berry |
    U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II fighter jets deployed from the 388th and 419th Fighter Wings, Hill Air Force Base, Utah, land to conduct hot pit...
    Operation Rapid Forge

    Operation Rapid Forge
    07.16.19 | SrA David Busby | 100ARWPA
    KC-135s from RAF Mildenhall, England conduct refueling operations for F-15s and F-35 aircraft over Germany in support of Operation Rapid Forge.
    F-35A Lightning II Take-offs during Operation Rapid Forge

    F-35A Lightning II Take-offs during...
    07.16.19 | SSgt Chanceler Nardone | 52FWPA
    U.S. Air Force F-35A Lighting II, assigned to the 421st Fighter Squadron participates in Operation Rapid Forge. Rapid Forge aircraft are forward...
    U.S. Air Force F-35A & Finnish F-18s fly together

    U.S. Air Force F-35A & Finnish F-18s fly...
    06.13.19 | TSgt Anthony Plyler | 52FWPA
    Two U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II fighter aircraft en route to Turku Finland, meet up with two Finnish F-18s. The F-35s, out of Hill Air Force...
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    242 Featured Images

    Operation Rapid Forge 2019

    Operation Rapid Forge 2019
    07.23.19 | SSgt Branden Rae |
    A U.S. Air Force F-35A Lighting II, assigned to the 421st Fighter Squadron, Hill Air Force Base, Utah, and a U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle,...
    Operation Rapid Forge 2019

    Operation Rapid Forge 2019
    07.23.19 | SSgt Branden Rae |
    A U.S. Air Force F-35A Lighting II, assigned to the 421st Fighter Squadron, Hill Air Force Base, Utah, taxis on the flightline during Operation...
    Operation Rapid Forge 2019

    Operation Rapid Forge 2019
    07.23.19 | SSgt Branden Rae |
    A U.S. Air Force F-35A Lighting II, assigned to the 421st Fighter Squadron, Hill Air Force Base, Utah, flies over Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany,...
    Operation Rapid Forge 2019

    Operation Rapid Forge 2019
    07.23.19 | SSgt Branden Rae |
    A U.S. Air Force F-35A Lighting II, assigned to the 421st Fighter Squadron, Hill Air Force Base, Utah, takes off during Operation Rapid Forge at...
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    15 Featured Stories

    US Air Force F-35A, F-15E aircraft...
    07.26.19 | CMSgt Renae Pittman | USAFE
    U.S. Air Force fighter and mobility aircraft forward deployed to bases in Estonia, Latvia, and Poland on July 25, 2019 for Operation Rapid Forge.

    F-35A and MC-130J aircraft arrive in...
    07.25.19 | Maj. Selena Rodts | USAFE
    F-35A Lightning II fighter jets arrived at Amari Air Base, Estonia, today, along with MC-130J Commando II aircraft, for the final day of Rapid Forge operations. Rapid Forge is a U.S. Air Forces in Europe-sponsored training event designed to enhance interoperability with NATO allies and partners, improve readiness and sharpen operational capabilities.

    U.S. Air Force F-35A, F-15E and C-130J...
    07.24.19 | Maj. Selena Rodts | USAFE
    U.S. Air Force fighter and mobility aircraft forward deployed to bases in Latvia, Estonia, and Poland on July 23, 2019, as part of Operation Rapid Forge. The exercise involves forward arming and refueling at bases in the territory of NATO allies in order to enhance readiness and improve interoperability.

    Operation Rapid Forge comes to Latvia...
    07.23.19 | Maj. Selena Rodts | USAFE
    F-35A Lightning II fighter jets arrived at Lielvarde Air Base, Latvia, today as part of Operation Rapid Forge, along with F-15E Strike Eagles and C-130J Super Hercules aircraft. Rapid Forge is a U.S. Air Forces in Europe-sponsored training event designed to enhance interoperability with NATO allies and partners, improve readiness and sharpen operational capabilities.
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