For some Airmen, physical fitness comes naturally. They know how to work out, push themselves and prepare for the U.S. Air Force Physical Fitness Assessment. For others, walking into a gym can be intimidating. They may not know how to structure a workout, work through an injury or even where to
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Devon Stewart, 31st Security Forces Squadron military working dog trainer, debriefs with the search and rescue team during Operazione Gambero at Amaro, Italy, August 8, 2026. The exercise paid tribute to the 1976 Friuli earthquake and the international response that
The 606th Air Control Squadron demonstrated its ability to rapidly deploy tactical command and control capabilities to multiple dispersed locations in simulated contested environments during Exercise PRIMO Specto 26-3 at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Aug. 2-7, 2026.
The 57th Rescue Squadron earned certification as a personnel recovery task force during Exercise Savage Jackal, validating the unit’s ability to plan, command and execute full-spectrum personnel recovery operations in preparation for future deployments. The exercise evaluated the squadron’s ability
An active-duty Airman assigned to the 31st Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, Aviano Air Base, Italy, was pronounced dead at Lake Barcis, August 8, 2026. We are supporting the Italian officials as they continue their investigation into cause of death. The member’s name will not be released until 24
From left, U.S. Army Spc. Ashanti Lea Weeks, 173d Light Support Battalion parachute packer, speaks with U.S. Army Command Sgt. Maj. TJ Holland, command senior enlisted leader of U.S. European Command, while evaluating Weeks’ recently renovated dorm during an immersion tour at Aviano Air Base, Italy,
U.S. Air Forces in Europe – Air Forces Africa Airmen and aircraft are joining Icelandic Coast Guard, North Atlantic Treaty Organization forces, and U.S. Joint forces in Iceland for the start of U.S. Sixth Fleet’s Northern Viking 2026 (NV26), Aug. 22. The nine-day exercise is critical to defending
Security leaders from eastern and western Libya visited Ramstein Air Base Aug. 3-7 as part of a collaborative effort to further promote regional stability in support of homeland defense. The visit featured squadron tours and mission briefs designed to enhance interoperability, strengthen operational