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June 10, 2022
U.S. F-35s scheduled to fly over Baltic nations

Two U.S. Air Force F-35 Lightning II aircraft assigned to Vermont Air National Guard’s 158th Fighter Squadron and two KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft assigned to the 92nd Air Refueling Wing currently operating out of Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, will conduct low approach flyovers over the Baltic Sea
June 6, 2022
505th CCW Airmen bolster USAFE operations, Ukraine military and strengthening NATO alliance

The 505th Command and Control Wing deployed thirty-five of their command and control subject matter experts to the 603rd Air Operations Center, Ramstein Air Base, Germany, ahead of the Russian invasion of Ukraine. The contributions the 505th CCW Airmen made to the 603rd AOC’s mission were
June 1, 2022
USAFE-AFAFRICA Safety directorate wins again

The U.S. Air Force in Europe – Air Forces Africa Safety directorate won two Air-Force level awards for fiscal year 2021.Through their promotion of proactive aviation safety for nine wings and eight major weapon systems, the flight safety division took home the Major General Benjamin D. Foulois
May 20, 2022
Maj. Gen. Reed says farewell to Third Air Force, looks back on tenure

Maj. Gen. Randall Reed, Third Air Force and Kaiserslautern Military Community commander, conducted his final commander’s call May 18, 2022, during a ceremony at the Officers’ Club on Ramstein Air Base, Germany. From the COVID-19 pandemic to Operations Allies Welcome and Allies Resolve to the recent
May 10, 2022
3rd AF, German community leaders stress cooperation in mayors’ forum

U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Randall Reed, Third Air Force and Kaiserslautern Military Community commander, co-hosted a forum with local German mayors and community leaders May 6 in Krickenbach, Germany.
May 6, 2022
AFAF Deepens Ties with Kenyan Air Force

An eight-member U.S. Air Forces Europe – Air Forces Africa team facilitated an institutional capability building engagement alongside the Kenyan Air Force in Nairobi, Kenya, April 25-28.
May 6, 2022
Marines showcase NATO command and control capabilities

Estonian Brig. Gen. Rauno Sirk, Estonian Air Force commander, and Col. Dainius Guzas, Lithuanian Air Force commander, visited Siauliai Air Base, Apr. 26. They met with the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW) to observe the unique aviation command and control capabilities of Marine Air Control Group
April 27, 2022
KC-46A conducts first operational international aircraft refueling during Employment Capability Exercise

In a major milestone for the KC-46A program, a Pegasus refueled Spanish EF-18 Hornets, known in Spain as C-15s, on April 18, during its first Employment Concept Exercise, ECE 22-03, at Moron Air Base, Spain. This mission marked the first operational refueling of an international receiver for the
April 22, 2022
Ramstein to host Ukraine Security Consultative Group

U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III is scheduled to host a Ukraine Security Consultative Group at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, April 26.
March 11, 2022
USAFE updates travel requirements in Turkey for official and unofficial travel

U.S. Air Forces in Europe - Air Forces Africa General Administration outlines new travel requirements, approval authorities, and reporting procedures for travel to and within the Republic of Turkey in accordance with updated U.S. European Command guidance. This GENADMIN applies to all DoD elements

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