Story by Master Sgt. Renae Pittman | U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa | 07.26.2019
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....
Story by Airman 1st Class Kyle Cope | 52nd Fighter Wing | 07.26.2019
Operation Rapid Forge concluded July 25, 2019 at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany.
Story by Capt. Selena Rodts | U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa | 07.25.2019
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....
Story by Capt. Selena Rodts | U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa | 07.24.2019
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....
Story by Capt. Selena Rodts | U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa | 07.23.2019
F-35A Lightning II fighter jets arrived at Lielvarde Air Base, Latvia, today as part of Operation Rapid Forge, along with F-15E Strike Eagles and C-130J Super Hercules aircraft. 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....
Story by Capt. Selena Rodts | U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa | 07.19.2019
U.S. Air Force fighter and mobility aircraft forward deployed to bases in Lithuania, Estonia and Poland on July 18, 2019, as part of Operation Rapid Forge, a U.S. Air Forces in Europe-led mission to enhance readiness and test our ability to function at locations other than main operating bases. The exercise is designed to enhance interoperability with NATO allies and partners, improve......
Story by Airman 1st Class Kyle Cope | 52nd Fighter Wing | 07.18.2019
U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 4th Fighter Wing, Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, North Carolina, built a mobile command and control facility for Operation Rapid Forge, July 10, 2019 at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany....
Story by Capt. Selena Rodts | U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa | 07.18.2019
F-35A Lightning II fighter jets arrived at Siauilai Air Base, Lithuania, today as part of Operation Rapid Forge, along with F-15E Strike Eagles and C-130J Super Hercules aircraft. 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....
