Third Air Force

"As we do as Airmen, we bring attitude to the fight. It is one of our biggest weapons." - @usairforce Maj. Gen. Derek France, 3rd AF commander

107 years ago, today, the Lafayette Escadrille was established. What a great historic example of partnership!🇺🇸🇫🇷 #ThrowbackThursday #StrongerTogether #partnerships

The Grim Reapers are back in town 😈 An F35-A assigned to the 493rd Fighter Squadron at RAF Lakenheath takes to the skies 🇺🇸 @HQUSAFEAFAF @NATO_AIRCOM @ThirdAirForce @48FighterWing

Check out #3AFWeekInPhotos! These photos feature Airmen from around @hqusafeafaf defending vital US interests, deterring aggression, and deepening relationships with Allies and partners by projecting combat-ready airpower in @us_eucom & @usafricacommand. Which is your favorite?

Last week, visiting members assigned to @48FighterWing built and loaded live munitions onto F-15E Strike Eagles, demonstrating the readiness and warfighting advancement of @HQUSAFEAFAF capabilities against adversaries 💪 #ACE #StrongerTogether @US_EUCOM @usairforce

Join us in welcoming the newest member of @NATO, Finland! Finland's historic entry as the 31st #NATO Ally nation further demonstrates that the Alliance is stronger than ever and remains united in the values of peace, security & freedom. #StrongAlliance #WeAreNATO @usembfinland

Friends and Partners🇺🇸🇺🇦 Spangdahlem recently hosted CMSAF of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Kostiantyn Stanislavchuk. He visited various units across Spangdahlem, hosted an all-call & prioritized his time and interactions with members of #SaberNation. @HQUSAFEAFAF @US_EUCOM

Suomalaiset Hornetit ja ruotsalaiset Gripenit harjoittelevat #yhdessä yhdysvaltalaisen KC-135 Stratotanker -ilmatankkauskoneen kanssa Suomen ilmatilassa 4.–5.4.2023. 🇫🇮🇸🇪🇺🇸 Lue lisää: ilmavoimat.info/3mdbrsd #ilmavoimat #StrongerTogether

Lightning departure ⚡ It was great to see the 495th Fighter Squadron in action yesterday! 📸 @HQUSAFEAFAF @ThirdAirForce @48FighterWing @NATO_AIRCOM @thef35 @theF35JPO @LockheedMartin

Check out #3AFWeekInPhotos! These photos feature Airmen from around @hqusafeafaf defending vital US interests, deterring aggression, and deepening relationships with Allies and partners by projecting combat-ready airpower in @us_eucom & @usafricacommand. Which is your favorite?

The B-52H Stratofortress is moving throughout Europe! The BTF mission allows the pilots and crew to work in different environments and training areas. It also familiarises crew with air bases and operations in different geographic regions. @HQUSAFEAFAF

82 never looked so good! @HQUSAFEAFAF | @usairforce

Check out #3AFWeekInPhotos! These photos feature Airmen from around @hqusafeafaf defending vital US interests, deterring aggression, and deepening relationships with Allies and partners by projecting combat-ready airpower in @us_eucom & @usafricacommand. Which is your favorite?

Stronger Together 🇮🇹 🇬🇷 🇭🇺 During the latest Bomber Task Force mission, two #B52s flew together in Southern Europe with Italian F-35s, Hellenic F-16s, and Hungarian Gripens. Read more here: rb.gy/vigjd2 @US_EUCOM @NATO_AIRCOM @AFGlobalStrike @US_STRATCOM

“Our Airmen and allies here play a vital role in deterring Russia and defending NATO,” said Maj. Gen. Derek France, 3rd AF commander. “They are not watching history; they are MAKING history.”

People and partnerships… that’s what it is all about in Poland! Over the last 24-hours, Third Air Force leadership engaged with American and Polish personnel at Powidz and Łask Air Base. #StrongerTogether | #RazemSilniejsi

Allied & partner Air Chiefs came together at Ramstein Air Base for the bi-annual @NATO Air Chiefs’ Symposium. af.mil/News/Article-D… @HQUSAFEAFAF | @RamsteinAirBase

Today, 3rd AF leadership visited with members of #SaberNation & the 704th MUNSS at Ghedi Air Base, Italy. During the immersion, Maj. Gen. France & CMSgt Diaz had the opportunity to engage with & recognize some of these amazing Airmen. #GhediUp @HQUSAFEAFAF | @Spangdahlem_AB

#USAF Maj. Gen. France, 3rd AF/CC, met with #ITAF Col. Lacaita, 6º Stormo Wing commander, today at Ghedi AB, Italy. The theme of the meeting was “enduring partnerships” as both commanders stressed the importance of support and interoperability between their respective nations.

Check out #3AFWeekInPhotos! These photos feature Airmen from around @hqusafeafaf defending vital US interests, deterring aggression, and deepening relationships with Allies and partners by projecting combat-ready airpower in @us_eucom & @usafricacommand. Which is your favorite?

F35 Topside Turn 🤘 Always a pleasure to capture the Valkyries of the @48FighterWing in action 📸 @HQUSAFEAFAF / @ThirdAirForce / @thef35 / @theF35JPO / @LockheedMartin 🇺🇸