Members of 9th Reconnaissance Wing, Beale Air Force Base, Calif., currently deployed to the 99th Expeditionary Reconnaissance Squadron (ERS) at RAF Fairford, England, conduct normal flight preparation and operations on the U-2 Dragon Lady, Feb. 02, 2024. The 99th ERS's aerospace physiology support detachment maintain full-pressure suits necessary for U-2 Dragon Lady pilots to safely operate in altitudes of 70,000+ feet. The teamwork between U-2 pilots and aerospace physiology technicians enables the 99th ERS mission of providing imagery, surveillance and reconnaissance to the Air Force. (U.S. Air Force video by Staff Sgt. Jessica Avallone)
A trophy sits during a “Battle of the Badges” bowling event as part of Police Week on RAF Fairford, England, May 15, 2024. Competitors included U.S. Air Force defenders from the 420th Air Base Squadron Security Forces Flight, RAF Brize Norton Security, RAF Croughton SFS, RAF Alconbury SFS, AFOSI, RAF Fairford Fire Department and First Sergeants. Police Week occurs each year across the peace officer community as a way of remembrance of those that have served in law enforcement and those that have paid the ultimate sacrifice. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jessica Avallone)
U.S. Air Force Major Sylvester A. Fernandez de Castro, 420th Air Base Squadron (ABS) officer, was recently confirmed the USAFE-AFRICA winner for the 2023 field grade officer (FGO) of the Year Award recognizing his outstanding accomplishments in the Air Force.
Fernandez de Castro was selected among eight United States Air Forces in Europe – Air Forces Africa (USAFE) wings for leadership and involvement in the military and civilian community.
Despite all the challenges of working out of a geographically separated unit, Fernandez de Castro sailed against the wind to ensure support, planning and execution of many sizable missions.
“The leadership he displayed was adaptability,” said Master Sergeant Michael T. Barbato, 420th...
A groundbreaking ceremony for the European Infrastructure Consolidation (EIC) project’s new Joint Intelligence Analysis Complex (JIAC) building was held at RAF Molesworth, England, April 12.
The EIC project is set to revolutionize intelligence analysis operations in Europe. This initiative focuses on consolidating approximately 1,700 personnel into a modern facility, replacing outdated infrastructure and improving operational efficiency.