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Feb. 20, 2025
606 ACS employs first TOC-L command and control system

In November, Airmen from the 606th Air Control Squadron deployed from Aviano Air Base, Italy, to Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, to assume authority of control and reporting center responsibilities for Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa from U.S. Marine Air Control Squadron 2's Tactical Air
Nov. 27, 2024
Readout of Commander, Third Air Force, Maj. Gen. Paul D. Moga, and Command Chief, Chief Master Sgt. Stephanie Cates, command team visits U.S. Bases in Djibouti and Kenya

The Third Air Force Commander, Maj. Gen. Paul Moga, and command chief, Chief Master Sgt. Stephanie Cates, recently visited multiple U.S. military installations across East Africa to gain insights on Air Force infrastructure, operational readiness, and international partnerships.
Sept. 23, 2024
USAFE-AFAFRICA Command Surgeon welcomes African partners for Aeromedical Evacuation knowledge exchange.

Medical personnel and aerial medics from the African nations of Senegal, Ghana, and Chad exchanged best practices and methods of patient care with their U.S. Air Force counterparts from the 86th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron and U.S. Air Forces in Europe - Air Forces’ Africa Command Surgeon’s Team
Aug. 14, 2024
Space Forces in Europe - Space Forces Africa holds change of command ceremony

U.S. Space Force Brig. Gen. Jacob Middleton became the new commander of Space Forces in Europe – Space Forces Africa in a change of command ceremony at the Ramstein Officers Club Tuesday.
Aug. 4, 2024
African Partnership Flight lays AAAF multinational exercise groundwork

Twelve African partner nations participated in the 2024 African Partnership Flight co-hosted by the Tunisian air force and U.S. Air Forces Africa, July 15-19, 2024, in Tunis, Tunisia.The African Partnership Flight is a biannual force development, educational, and interoperability workshop to help
July 30, 2024
Mental Health Capability Assessment in Kinshasa and Brazzaville to Advance Mental Health Programs in DRC and ROC

USAFE-AFAFRICA Office of the Command Surgeon completed the Mental Health Capability Assessment in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Republic of Congo (ROC).The assessment, held from 8-12 July in DRC and 15-19 July in ROC respectively, aimed to provide clarity on the current capabilities of
July 19, 2024
Strengthening Ties Through Music: USAFE-AFAFRICA Band Tours the Republic of the Congo

The United States Air Forces in Europe-Air Forces Africa (USAFE-AFAFRICA) Band conducted a tour across the Republic of the Congo, presenting a diverse musical program that included classical standards, popular Americana and Congolese hits. The tour marked the 64th anniversary of Congolese
May 21, 2024
African Lion 24 exercises Air Force’s wings

AL24 is U.S. Africa Command’s largest premier joint annual exercise, led by U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF). This year’s event marks a significant milestone as SETAF-AF celebrates the 20th anniversary of the African Lion exercise series.
May 15, 2024
Advancing aeromedical evacuation capabilities in Ghana through US-Ghanaian partnership

The event was facilitated by the Defense Institute for Medical Operations (DIMO) and was a key step for the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) as they pursue United Nations validation in Aeromedical Evacuation Team (AMET) capabilities.
April 5, 2024
USAFE-AFAFRICA Global Health Engagement Team conducts mission in Malawi

This month a Global Health Engagements Team from the USAFE-AFAFRICA Command Surgeon’s office traveled to Lilongwe, Malawi, Africa to perform a baseline assessment of the Malawian Defence Force’s mental health program. This inaugural event included a knowledge exchange between subject matter experts

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