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Pushin' it up with RoKAF
Aug 29, 2014 - The 8th Fighter Wing recently deployed four F-16 Fighting Falcons to the Republic of Korea Air Force's 20th Fighter Wing at Seosan Air Base to participate in Exercise Buddy Wing 14-8. [Read more...]
US and Greek Air Forces train together at Souda Bay, Greece
Aug 20, 2014 - Nearly 20 U.S. Air Force F-16s from the 480th Fighter Squadron at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, are deployed to Souda Bay, Greece, for bilateral training with the Hellenic air force Aug. 11-23, 2014. [Read more...]
Exercise Eager Tiger 2014 off to a roaring start
May 12, 2014 - Exercise Eager Tiger 2014 officially kicked off May 11 at an air base in northern Jordan, bringing together U.S. and Jordanian military forces and giving them the chance to participate in friendly competitions while expressing their commitment to regional security and stability. [Read more...]
Holloman's AFB receives first 3 F-16s
Apr 03, 2014 - Since the beginning of its existence in the 1940s as the Alamogordo Army Air Field, Holloman Air Force Base has housed storied and historic aircraft such as the B-17 Fortress, the F-117 Nighthawk and the F-22 Raptor. [Read more...]
U.S. F-16s begin training sorties in Poland
Mar 20, 2014 - U.S. F-16 Fighting Falcons assigned to the 31st Fighter Wing at Aviano Air Base, Italy began off-site aerial training for the first time since their arrival at Detachment 1, 52nd Operations Group at Lask AB, Poland on March 18th. [Read more...]
Hill AFB to begin transition from F-16 to F-35
Mar 17, 2014 - As Hill Air Force Base readies for the arrival of a new fleet of F-35s, they are preparing to phase out its mainstay aircraft, the F-16 Fighting Falcon. Before the farewell actually happens, both jets will be in simultaneous operation at the base. [Read more...]
54th Fighter Group joins Team Holloman
Mar 11, 2014 - More than 300 members of Team Holloman from in and around the Tularosa Basin and the Sacramento Mountains gathered to witness the future of the 49th Wing as the 54th Fighter Group was officially welcomed to the base in an activation ceremony on March 11. [Read more...]
64th Aggressors sharpen combat edge at Red Flag 14-1
Feb 11, 2014 - The red force's simulated enemy plays a critical role as the opposing force during Red Flag 14-1 by providing U.S. and coalition combat forces from around the world challenges for tomorrow's threats. [Read more...]
PACAF commander celebrates Singapore's 20th anniversary at Luke
Dec 18, 2013 - The commander of Pacific Air Forces visited Luke Air Force Base December 11 and 12, observing the Republic of Singapore's exercise Forging Sabre. The exercise and visit also coincided with the Singaporean air force's 20th anniversary at Luke. [Read more...]
Romania buys Portuguese F-16s to replace Lancers
Oct 14, 2013 - Romania has completed the purchase of 12 F-16AM/BM Fighting Falcons from Portugal to replace part of its fleet of Russian built MiG-21 Lancer fighter aircraft and thus bring its air force up to NATO standards. [Read more...]
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