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    RAPID FORGE 2019

    Rapid Forge 2019

    Rapid Forge 2019    

    Rapid Forge is a USAFE-led mission to enhance readiness and test our ability to function at locations other than main air bases, which is called dispersal operations. Rapid Forge will include F-35A Lightning II and F-15E Strike Eagle fighter jets forward deploying from Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, to bases in the territory of other NATO allies. Additional USAFE-based aircraft, including C-130Js, MC-130Js and KC-135s will participate in the operation, flying out of their home stations in Europe. The mission is intended to enhance interoperability with NATO allies and partners to improve combined operational capabilities.

    19 Featured Videos

    Rapid Forge 2019

    Rapid Forge 2019
    07.25.19 | SSgt Kelly OConnor | 100ARWPA
    Social Media Post: Flying for Operation Rapid Forge, protecting Europe, enhancing interoperability with NATO allies/partners, & defending...
    F-35A and F-15E Aircraft Take Off to Continue Rapid Forge

    F-35A and F-15E Aircraft Take Off to...
    07.25.19 | SSgt Chanceler Nardone | 52FWPA
    U.S. Air Force F-35A Lighting II aircraft, assigned to the 421st Fighter Squadron and F-15E Strike Eagles, assigned to the 4th Fighter Wing,...
    Operation Rapid Forge 2019 Special Tactics Social Media Spot

    Operation Rapid Forge 2019 Special...
    07.25.19 | TSgt Rose Gudex | 24SOW
    U.S. Air Force Special Tactics Operators assess, secure, open and secure airspace for a forward arming and refueling point mission from an MC-130J...
    Operation Rapid Forge 2019 Social Media Spot

    Operation Rapid Forge 2019 Social Media Spot
    07.25.19 | TSgt Rose Gudex | 24SOW
    U.S. Air Force Special Tactics Operators assess, secure, open and secure airspace for a forward arming and refueling point mission from an MC-130J...
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    124 Featured Images

    Operation Rapid Forge culminates with F-35s refueling in Estonia

    Operation Rapid Forge culminates with...
    07.25.19 | TSgt Rose Gudex | 24SOW
    U.S. Air Force logistics readiness Airmen unhook a fuel hose from an F-35A Lightening II during a forward arming and refueling point mission with...
    Operation Rapid Forge culminates with F-35s refueling in Estonia

    Operation Rapid Forge culminates with...
    07.25.19 | TSgt Rose Gudex | 24SOW
    U.S. Air Force logistics readiness Airmen empty a fuel hose after a forward arming and refueling point mission with USAFE aircraft during...
    Operation Rapid Forge culminates with F-35s refueling in Estonia

    Operation Rapid Forge culminates with...
    07.25.19 | TSgt Rose Gudex | 24SOW
    U.S. Air Force Special Tactics Operators and logistics readiness Airmen fuel an F-35A Lightening II at a forward arming and refueling point...
    Operation Rapid Forge culminates with F-35s refueling in Estonia

    Operation Rapid Forge culminates with...
    07.25.19 | TSgt Rose Gudex | 24SOW
    U.S. Air Force Special Tactics Operators and logistics readiness Airmen fuel an F-35A Lightening II at a forward arming and refueling point...
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    11 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.
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