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  • USAFE Band strikes chord of friendship during Freedom 250 in Hungary

    The U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa Five Star Brass Band strengthened U.S.-Hungary partnerships through performances and community engagements across Hungary in support of the U.S. Embassy Budapest’s Freedom 250 celebrations, July 1-4. The weeklong outreach commemorated the 250th

  • Historical highlights: 85 years of airpower evolution

    On June 20, 1941, the publication of Army Regulation 95-5 marked a pivotal moment in American military history with the creation of the Army Air Forces. As global tensions escalated and the prospect of U.S. involvement in World War II became increasingly likely, military leaders recognized the need

  • Astral Knight 26: Fighters, bombers, tactical C2 reinforce USAF readiness

    After two weeks of high-end tactical integrated air and missile defense training, Astral Knight 2026 concluded June 12, 2026. Led by U.S. Air Forces in Europe – Air Forces Africa, the exercise validated the U.S. Air Force's ability to project decisive military power, combining advanced fighter and

  • Liberty Wing strengthens Allied interoperability during Ramstein Flag 26

    The 48th Fighter Wing began its participation in Exercise Ramstein Flag 26 June 8, demonstrating its ability to integrate with NATO Allies and execute distributed operations on NATO’s eastern flank.Held across Europe, from Norway to Spain, RAFL26 is the first NATO Air Component-led multinational

  • U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning IIs Arrive in Finland for Ramstein Flag 2026

    U.S. Air Force Airmen and F-35A Lightning II aircraft from the 48th Fighter Wing, RAF Lakenheath, England, arrived in Pirkkala, Finland, for NATO Allied Air Command’s (AIRCOM’s) Ramstein Flag 2026 (RAFL26) executing from June 8-19, 2026. The large-scale, multi-domain exercise is in its third year

  • Astral Knight 2026 kicks off in the United Kingdom

    Astral Knight 2026 (AK26), U.S. European Command’s premier integrated air and missile defense (IAMD) exercise, led by U.S. Air Forces in Europe-Air Forces Africa, is underway in the United Kingdom.