Photo By Airman 1st Class Chloe Masey | A U.S. Air Force 48th Fighter Wing F-35 Lightning II receives fuel from a 100th Air...... read more read more
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RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany – Two U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning IIs assigned to the 48th Fighter Wing, RAF Lakenheath, England, flew over Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia Dec 4., highlighting U.S. Air Forces in Europe’s ability to deliver agile airpower capabilities in cooperation with NATO Allies.
The two F-35s took off from RAF Lakenheath, performed low approaches, climbs and pattern work at Šiauliai Air Base, Lithuania, Lielvārde Air Base, Latvia, and Ämari Air Base, Estonia. The U.S. pilots conducted the mission in coordination with a KC-135 Stratotanker and crew from the 100th Air Refueling Wing based at RAF Mildenhall, England, and coordinated with air traffic controllers from all three Baltic states demonstrating a forward, agile and ready force.
“Our ability to project decisive airpower over the Baltics sends an undeniable message that we remain ready to deter aggression,” said U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Jason T. Hinds, U.S. Air Forces in Europe – Air Forces Africa commander. “Our close coordination with Allies ensures the U.S. is postured to rapidly deploy combat power to defend Europe's Eastern Flank.”
U.S. Air Forces in Europe-Air Forces Africa’s mission is to protect the U.S. homeland with our Allies and partners; project combat-ready airpower in Europe, Africa, and beyond; and to deter aggression, and win decisively, should deterrence fail.
For more information, please contact the USAFE-AFAFRICA Public Affairs office at usafepao.pao@us.af.mil.
| Date Taken: | 12.08.2025 |
| Date Posted: | 12.10.2025 05:47 |
| Story ID: | 553659 |
| Location: | RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, RHEINLAND-PFALZ, DE |
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