Feb. 25, 2022 AF Week in Photos This week's photos feature Airmen from around the globe involved in activities supporting expeditionary operations and defending America. This weekly feature showcases the men and women of the Air Force.
Feb. 25, 2022 U.S. F-35s forward deploy to NATO’s eastern flank SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany -- Six F-35A aircraft from Hill Air Force Base's active duty 388th Fighter Wing and Reserve 419th Fighter Wing currently operating out of Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, forward deployed Feb. 24 to the Baltic Sea and Black Sea regions in support of NATO’s collective
Feb. 24, 2022 Austin Orders Fort Stewart Armored Brigade Combat Team to Europe President Joe Biden has directed that 7,000 U.S. service members be deployed to Germany to enhance deterrence of Russia.
Feb. 24, 2022 Biden Condemns Russian Attack on Ukraine, Orders More Troops to Europe President Joe Biden condemned Russia's attack on Ukraine and has imposed sanctions on the renegade nation and its leaders.
Feb. 19, 2022 Russian Forces 'Uncoiling,' Poised to Strike Ukraine, Austin Says Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III visited with the leaders of the frontline NATO states in Vilnius, Lithuania, the day after President Joe Biden said he believes Russian President Vladimir Putin has decided on war with Ukraine.
Feb. 18, 2022 Austin Says Current Operations Give Hints of New National Defense Strategy Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III said he’s proud of the work that has been done to the National Defense Strategy, but he’s not yet ready to release it.
Feb. 17, 2022 Defense Secretary Says U.S. Commitment to NATO Defense 'Ironclad' NATO allies are united in opposing Russia's actions along Ukraine’s borders, and Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III emphatically said U.S. commitment to the common defense is ironclad.
Feb. 16, 2022 Hill reservists, active duty team up for F-35 deployment to Germany HILL AIR FORCE BASE, Utah – Air Force Reserve pilots, maintainers, and support personnel from the 419th Fighter Wing joined their active-duty counterparts in the 388th Fighter Wing in deploying the F-35A Lightning II to Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany.The jets arrived at Spangdahlem today to bolster
Feb. 12, 2022 More U.S. Troops to Deploy to Europe, Guardsmen Reassigned Out of Ukraine Another 3,000 troops from the 82nd Airborne Division will move to Europe in the coming days, and Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III is temporarily repositioning 160 troops training Ukraine's military out of the country.
Jan. 28, 2022 U.S., in Lockstep With NATO Allies, Calls on Putin to Stand Down The United States is in lockstep with NATO allies in calling for Russian President Vladimir Putin to de-escalate his country's situation with Ukraine, U.S. defense leaders said.