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)
U.S. Army Lt. Col. James Acevedo, 838th Transportation Battalion commander, center, U.S. Air Force Maj. Preston Smith, 420th Munitions Squadron commander, right, speak with personnel during an ammunition barge arrival in Newport Wales, England, March 23, 2024. Pathfinders from RAF Welford, RAF Croughton and RAF Fairford coordinated with U.S. Army Soldiers from the 598th Transportation Brigade as well as British counterparts to ensure the safe delivery of 33 ammo containers to RAF Lakenheath and RAF Welford. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jessica Avallone)
Pathfinders from RAF Welford, RAF Croughton and RAF Fairford recently coordinated with U.S. Army Soldiers from the 598th Transportation Brigade as well as our British counterparts to ensure the safe shipment and delivery of over 50 ammo containers between RAF Lakenheath and RAF Welford.
Port operations are the primary way that U.S. Air Force bases across the U.K. are resupplied with munitions. This type of movement typically occurs once a year in support of operations at RAF Welford.
“It is very satisfying to see the work and planning of dozens of different people come together to execute these operations,” said U.S. Air Force Maj. Preston Smith, 420th Munitions Squadron commander. “Seeing it in person really highlights the...
A groundbreaking ceremony for the European Infrastructure Consolidation (EIC) projectā€™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 This initiative focuses on consolidating approximately 1,700 personnel into a modern facility, replacing outdated infrastructure and improving operational efficiency.
