After five years out of commission, a U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules with tail number 5736, completes a wing replacement and takes off back to the United States at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, July 26, 2027. The wing replacement marked the first time a C-130 underwent the maintenance procedure in 86th Airlift Wing history. (U.S. Air Force video by Airman 1st Class Jason Jones Jr.)
U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancer aircraft deployed from Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, and arrived at Ărland Air Base, Norway, on Aug. 9, 2025, to begin Ally-led training operations as part of the latest Bomber Task Force Europe. The deployment empowers U.S. Air Force aircrews to refine tactics, increase flexibility and strengthen coordination with Allies by exercising and operating together increasing warfighting capabilities and readiness.
