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  • USAFE-AFAFRICA command chief visits Invictus Games 2022 USAFE-AFAFRICA command chief visits Invictus Games 2022

    USAFE-AFAFRICA command chief visits Invictus Games 2022

  • First enlisted leaders enshrined in CSAF, CMSAF International Honor Roll First enlisted leaders enshrined in CSAF, CMSAF International Honor Roll

    First enlisted leaders enshrined in CSAF, CMSAF International Honor Roll

         

Europe News

  • NATO, U.S. command SELs visit Romania

    NATO, U.S. command SELs visit Romania

  • Multiple Airmen working on communications equipment.

    1 CMXS: On time, every time

  • U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Randall Reed, Third Air Force commander, gives remarks during his final commander’s call at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, May 18, 2022. Third Air Force also works with its subordinate commands to ensure implementation and compliance with relevant policies and directives of the Department of Defense, Headquarters Air Force, and U.S. Air Force in Europe - Air Forces Africa. Additionally, Third Air Force facilitates coordination between its subordinate commands and USAFE-AFAFRICA, U.S. European Command, U.S. Africa Command, DoD agencies, and other field activities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Megan M. Beatty)

    Maj. Gen. Reed says farewell to Third Air Force, looks back on tenure

  • U.S. Air Force 3rd Air Force leadership interacts with local German officials

    3rd AF, German community leaders stress cooperation in mayors’ forum

  • AFAF Deepens Ties with Kenyan Air Force

    AFAF Deepens Ties with Kenyan Air Force

Press Releases

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    C-17s Arrive in Europe for Swift Response

  • Maryland ANG A-10s deploy to Europe for Swift Response

    Maryland ANG A-10s deploy to Europe for Swift Response

  • Nebraska ANG supports NATO with KC-135 rotation to Czech Republic

    Nebraska ANG supports NATO with KC-135 rotation to Czech Republic

  • Vermont ANG F-35s join NATO’s Enhanced Air Policing mission

    Vermont ANG F-35s join NATO’s Enhanced Air Policing mission

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    C-130s arrive in Italy for Swift Response

Africa News

  • U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Randall Reed, Third Air Force commander, gives remarks during his final commander’s call at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, May 18, 2022. Third Air Force also works with its subordinate commands to ensure implementation and compliance with relevant policies and directives of the Department of Defense, Headquarters Air Force, and U.S. Air Force in Europe - Air Forces Africa. Additionally, Third Air Force facilitates coordination between its subordinate commands and USAFE-AFAFRICA, U.S. European Command, U.S. Africa Command, DoD agencies, and other field activities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Megan M. Beatty)

    Maj. Gen. Reed says farewell to Third Air Force, looks back on tenure

  • AFAF Deepens Ties with Kenyan Air Force

    AFAF Deepens Ties with Kenyan Air Force

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    Ramstein to host Ukraine Security Consultative Group

  • A Nigerien Armed Forces soldier escorts a woman to a doctor during a medical civic action program (MEDCAP) at Ouallam, Niger, March 16, 2022. The Niger-U.S. joint MEDCAP provides a critical piece of the U.S.’s whole-of-government approach which enables a secure, stable and prosperous Niger. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Stephanie Longoria)

    Niger, U.S. doctors treat 550 patients in Ouallam

  • U.S. Army Major General Gregory Anderson, U.S. Africa Command Director of Operations, awarded the U.S. Joint Service Commendation Medal for valor to Kenyan Defense Forces (KDF) Colonel Daniel Rotich, Major Martin Muthaura, and Corporal Peter Shikuri, for their exemplary courage and selflessness during the Jan. 5, 2020, Manda Bay attack, Manda Bay, Kenya, March 16, 2022. The U.S. and KDF have a strong 60-year relationship that includes hosting regional exercises and serving alongside U.S Forces in contingency operations. (U.S. Air Force courtesy photo)

    Kenya Defense Forces honored by U.S. AFRICOM

Air Force Headlines

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    Around the Air Force: Hypersonic Test, Alaska's F-35s, Barrett Portrait Unveiled

  • SECDEF Graduation 2022

    ‘Power of partnerships’: Austin gives commencement speech to AF Academy’s Class of 2022

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    Air Force announces new mustache policy, sister service and joint unit patch update

  • Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. CQ Brown, Jr. presents the Legion of Merit medal to Air Chief Marshal Fadjar Prasetyo, chief of staff of the Indonesian Air Force, during a full honors ceremony at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, Washington, D.C., May 19, 2022.  (U.S. Air Force photo by Andy Morataya)

    CSAF hosts Indonesian counterpart visit

  • An F-15 Eagle assigned to the 125th Fighter Wing, Florida Air National Guard, flies over the Air Dominance Center in Savannah, Georgia, during exercise Sentry Savannah 22-1 May 12, 2022. Sentry Savannah is the Air National Guard’s premier counter air exercise, encompassing 10 units of fourth- and fifth- generation fighter aircraft.

    Sentry Savannah builds warfighter readiness, lethality

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  • Since 1942, the USAFE mission has focused on building unbreakable bonds within Europe, contributing to the collective defense and security of our allies and partners. 
As we look back on these past 80 years we remember that at the core of our collective success are Airmen that keep fostering a proud tradition of excellence. These Airmen and their families have created a supportive network within our international communities and nourished necessary relationships to perform our critical mission at the highest level. 

Here is to 80 years! USAFE 80th Anniversary

    USAFE 80th Anniversary

    USAFE-AFAFRICA PA

  • From World War II through the Cold War and right up to today, one part of USAFE-AFAFRICA’s mission has never changed: Freedom. Voiced by Capt. Henry Hahm, this video honors those who have come before us; and the men and women who serve today on foreign soil. Aim High, Airman. The Forward Edge: USAFE-AFAFRICA

    The Forward Edge: USAFE-AFAFRICA

  • USAFE-AFAFRICA resources are strategically postured across Europe and Africa to meet the most demanding and highest priority challenges.

In an ever-changing, multi-domain, demanding environment, we set the theater by employing our vital resources to project unmatched lethal Airpower.

This dynamic footprint enhances our ability to respond at a moment's notice -- anytime, anywhere.

Ready, resilient, and lethal, we are securing the sovereign skies above. USAFE-AFAFRICA: Footprints

    USAFE-AFAFRICA: Footprints

  • USAFE-AFAFRICA Airmen are ready, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, for the most demanding and highest priority challenges across Europe and Africa.

We are primed to deliver permanent and rotational forces to dominate in a rapidly changing, multi-domain environment.

Advanced capabilities such as 5th generation technologies, intra-theater airlift, and integrated air and missile defense ensure we deliver and execute the precise scope and scale of capabilities to fight, deter, and win.

Remaining razor-sharp, our resilient, responsive, and lethal forces demonstrate unmatched readiness to secure the sovereign skies above. USAFE-AFAFRICA: Forces

    USAFE-AFAFRICA: Forces

  • USAFE-AFAFRICA's partnerships are critical in sharpening our readiness for the most demanding challenges. USAFE-AFAFRICA: Partnerships

    USAFE-AFAFRICA: Partnerships

  • USAFE-AFAFRICA is a warfighting command, focused and ready to respond to the most demanding and highest priority challenges across Europe and Africa. USAFE-AFAFRICA: Securing the Sovereign Skies

    USAFE-AFAFRICA: Securing the Sovereign Skies

       

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