The Ramstein Flag 2024 Exercise was held at Andravida Air Base from September 30 to October 11, 2024. Organized with the support of NATO’s Allied Air Command, the exercise serves as a tactical level training event, offering participating countries realistic and challenging scenarios within a complex operational environment. The event brought together over 130 fighter aircraft and approximately 2,100 personnel from 12 countries. As a first-of-its-kind exercise, NATO fighter jets flew approximately 1,100 sorties, focusing on countering anti-access/area denial (C2AD) systems and integrated air and missile defense systems. On the ground, the Hellenic Navy, NATO Space Centre, and U.S. and Greek Special Forces played key roles. Additionally, Greek Army air defense systems, including the Patriot, Hawk, and Skyguard, were actively involved in the operations.

The United States Air Force conducted its first Red Flag exercise 49 years ago, in 1975, at Nellis Air Force Base in Nevada. The exercise was designed to enhance air combat skills by training Air Force personnel in large-scale, realistic scenarios against a simulated adversary force.