May 25, 2026 USAFE-AFAFRICA deputy commander commemorates sacrifice, legacy of fallen service members during Memorial Day U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Stephen P. Snelson, U.S. Air Forces in Europe - Air Forces Africa deputy commander, honored the heroism of American and French service members who made the ultimate sacrifice during two world wars.
May 19, 2026 USAFE-AFAFRICA Band strengthens U.S., Poland ties through nationwide Freedom 250 tour The U.S. Air Forces in Europe – Air Forces Africa Band strengthened the enduring partnership between the U.S. and Poland during a multi-city tour across Poland in April, using music, military collaboration and community outreach as part of America’s 250th anniversary.
May 18, 2026 Across Europe, memory endures: USAFE-AFAFRICA supports Memorial Day ceremonies honoring the fallen This year, Memorial Day ceremonies at American military cemeteries overseas carry additional significance as the U.S. commemorates Freedom 250 — the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.
May 18, 2026 USAFE-AFAFRICA medical group leaders sync joint planning at tabletop exercise U.S. Air Force medical leaders gathered in Garmisch this week for the U.S. Air Forces in Europe – Air Forces Africa Surgeon General annual tabletop exercise.
May 13, 2026 Leadership Connect: Building agile leaders for a dynamic force U.S. Air Force and Army officer, enlisted and senior civilian leaders recently gathered with local community leaders to take part in the 2025-2026 iteration of the Leadership Connect Germany (LCG) program.
April 28, 2026 Historical Highlights: 80th anniversary of dependents arriving at USAFE Eighty years ago, on April 28, 1946, 20 adults and ten children stepped ashore in Bremerhaven, Germany, beginning a journey that would reshape the American military presence in Europe. From there, they traveled to Wiesbaden, reuniting with loved ones.
April 14, 2026 Air National Guard aircraft arrive in Poland for Hussar Saber 26-1 U.S. Air National Guard Airmen and C-130H Hercules aircraft assigned to the 139th Airlift Wing, Missouri Air National Guard, arrived Saturday at the 33rd Air Base in Powidz, Poland,for exercise Hussar Saber 26-1.
April 14, 2026 Historical highlight: Operation Eldorado Canyon 40th anniversary On April 14, 1986, twenty-four F-111F Aardvark aircraft from the 48th Tactical Fighter Wing took off from RAF Lakenheath, UK, supported by five EF-111A Ravens from the 42nd Electronic Combat Squadron based at RAF Upper Heyford.
April 13, 2026 Into the smoke: One Airman’s instinct to save lives U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Theodore Dudley, 603rd Air Operations Center intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance assessments technician, wasn’t thinking about awards. He wasn’t thinking about recognition, or the risk.
April 8, 2026 U.S., Georgia partnership strengthens military mental health, resilience As part of a comprehensive mental health engagement from March 2-6, experts from the Walter Reed Army Institute of Research Europe-Middle East (WRAIR-EME) and Global Health Engagements (GHE) Branch from the U.S. Air Forces in Europe – Air Forces Africa Command Surgeon’s Office collaborated with the