Aug. 9, 2025 U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancer arrive in Norway for Bomber Task Force Europe U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancer aircraft deployed from Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, and arrived at Ørland Air Base, Norway, on Aug. 9, 2025, to begin Ally-led training operations as part of the latest Bomber Task Force Europe. The deployment empowers U.S. Air Force aircrews to refine tactics, increase
Aug. 1, 2025 U.S. Permanent Representative to NATO visits USAFE, SPACEFOREUR-AF, AIRCOM -- sees space and airpower missions U.S. Permanent Representative to NATO, Ambassador Matthew Whitaker, visited Ramstein Air Base, Germany, to engage with senior U.S. and NATO military leaders and gain a first-hand understanding of how integration and interoperability of U.S. and NATO Ally air and space forces provides benefits for
July 30, 2025 CMSSF strengthens allied partnerships during first European tour Chief Master Sgt. of the Space Force John Bentivegna just concluded a series of meetings and visits in a multi-nation European tour designed to strengthen partnerships with allied space partners and assess U.S. Space Force operations across the U.S. European Command area of responsibility, July
July 21, 2025 RIAT 2025 Highlights Global Readiness and Cooperation The weather was calm and the sky was blue, yet thunder forced itself to be heard. From July 18-20, thousands of onlookers in the crowd gleefully braced themselves for a procession of roaring aerial acrobatics, helicopter rescue demonstrations, and raw airpower flooding the cloudy air above RAF
July 16, 2025 U.S. Air Forces in Europe - Air Forces Africa to participate in RIAT 2025 U.S. Air Forces in Europe-Air Forces Africa will participate in the Royal International Air Tattoo 2025 at Royal Air Force Fairford, England, July 18-20.
July 16, 2025 31st Fighter Wing Change of Command 2025 U.S. Air Force Col. Beau Diers assumed command of the 31st Fighter Wing from Brig. Gen. Tad Clark during a change of command ceremony officiated by Maj. Gen. Paul Moga, Third Air Force commander, at Aviano Air Base, Italy, July 11, 2025.
July 10, 2025 Readout of Commanding General, SPACEFOREUR-AF Brig. Gen. Jacob Middleton, visit with Director and Minister of National Defense’s Plenipotentiary for Space Brig. Gen. Marcin Górka and Chief of J2 Directorate of the General Staff of the Polish Armed Forces Brig. Gen. Mieczysław Bieniek Commanding General of U.S. Space Forces in Europe – Space Forces Africa, Brig. Gen. Jacob Middleton, was hosted at the Polish IMINT Centre in Białobrzegi, Poland, June 27, 2025, for his first official engagement with the Polish Ministry of National Defence (MoND).
June 30, 2025 US, UK, French and Finnish Air Forces conclude Atlantic Trident 25 in Finland U.S., U.K., French and Finnish forces partnered in Atlantic Trident 25, a two-week, tactical and operational training exercise held across multiple locations in Finland June 16-27, 2025.
June 30, 2025 Spangdahlem AB welcomes new leadership and reaffirms mission readiness The 52nd Fighter Wing marked the formal transition of wing leadership from U.S. Air Force Col. Kevin Crofton to Col. William D. Lutmer during a change of command ceremony at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, June 30, 2025.
June 27, 2025 Sustainment behind the suits: 495th FS aircrew flight equipment Long before the roar of U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II aircraft engines pierces the skies of the Euro-Atlantic region, Airmen in the 495th Fighter Squadron are meticulously inspecting, packing and fitting the gear that will ensure the pilots will return safely.