The 86th Airlift Wing recently supported Exercise Saber Junction 26 with joint air mobility operations alongside Army and Marine Corps forces at Ramstein Air Base, Germany.
The Kaiserslautern Military Community sets off fireworks during Freedom Fest at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, July 4, 2026. The two-day fest brought together service members and families from the KMC in a shared celebration of partnership and 250 years of American independence. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joseph Curzi)
Explosive Ordnance Disposal Airmen from the 39th Civil Engineer Squadron, Incirlik Air Base, Turkiye, participated in Operation Deterrent Viking II, hosted by 786th Civil Engineer Squadron, Ramstein Air Base, at Baumholder Military Training Area, Germany.
Spain's Defense Minister has announced that the country will no longer allow U.S. military planes to traverse its airspace to conduct operations against the Islamic Republic of Iran. The Spanish socialist government made the announcement on Monday and stressed that the country has made its opposition to the U.S. military actions in the Middle East clear from the beginning. The post This European NATO Member is Denying the U.S. Access to Its Airspace for Iran Operations. appeared first on The National Pulse .
PULSE POINTS WHAT HAPPENED: U.S. planes have been banned from using Spanish airspace in connection with the war in Iran. WHO WAS INVOLVED: Spanish Defense Minister Margarita Robles and the United States military . WHEN & WHERE: The announcement was made on Monday in Spain. KEY QUOTE: “Neither the bases are authorized, nor, of course, is the use of Spanish airspace authorized for any actions related to the war in Iran.” – Margarita Robles IMPACT: The decision underscores Spain’s opposition to the war and limits U.S. military options in the region. IN FULL Spain’s Defense Minister has announced that the country will no longer allow U.S. military planes to traverse its airspace to conduct operations against the Islamic Republic of…Open
Air Force Maj. Michael A. Blea, assistant director of operations assigned to the 480th Fighter Squadron, 52nd Fighter Wing, was awarded the Silver Star during a ceremony at Ramstein Air Base, Germany.
PULSE POINTSWHAT HAPPENED: Spain has driven 15 U.S. military aircraft out of its bases following U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran.WHO WAS INVOLVED: The U.S. military, Spanish Foreign Minister Jose Manuel Albares, and Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez.WHEN & WHERE: The aircraft left their bases in southern Spain since the weekend; maps showed their movement on […] The post Socialist Spain Drives Out U.S. Military Aircraft. appeared first on The National Pulse .
PULSE POINTS WHAT HAPPENED: Spain has driven 15 U.S. military aircraft out of its bases following U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran. WHO WAS INVOLVED: The U.S. military, Spanish Foreign Minister Jose Manuel Albares, and Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez. WHEN & WHERE: The aircraft left their bases in southern Spain since the weekend; maps showed their movement on Monday. KEY QUOTE: “Spanish bases are not being used for this operation,” said Foreign Minister Jose Manuel Albares. IMPACT: Spain’s decision may strain relations with Washington. IN FULL Flight tracking data from FlightRadar24 indicates that 15 U.S. military aircraft have departed from the Rota and Morón air bases in southern Spain following recent U.S. and Israeli strikes…Open