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NATO Strengthens Ties with Joint F-35 Training Exercise

1/31/2025

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Fighter Wing Collaboration

The 48th Fighter Wing and Royal Air Force joined forces for Exercise Point Blank 25-1 in the UK, boosting NATO's collaborative capabilities. With F-35A crew chiefs mastering hot pit refueling on F-15Es, this training enhances operational readiness and solidifies the vital U.S.-U.K. alliance for future missions across Europe.

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Air Force Training Expansion

The U.S. Air Force is ramping up jungle survival training at Andersen Air Force Base in Guam with the new Jungle Agile Combat Employment Course, equipping airmen with essential survival skills for remote missions. Meanwhile, the 379th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron has launched a Tactical Leadership Course, fostering cross-functional training to enhance combat readiness across diverse career fields.

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Fighter Wing Collaboration

The 48th Fighter Wing and Royal Air Force joined forces for Exercise Point Blank 25-1 in the UK, boosting NATO's collaborative capabilities. With F-35A crew chiefs mastering hot pit refueling on F-15Es, this training enhances operational readiness and solidifies the vital U.S.-U.K. alliance for future missions across Europe.

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