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Aug. 21, 2021
EUCOM Afghan Evacuation Operations

Ramstein Air Base is providing safe, temporary lodging for qualified evacuees from Afghanistan as part of Operation Allies Refuge during the next several weeks. Operation Allies Refuge is facilitating the quick, safe evacuation of U.S. citizens, Special Immigrant Visa applicants and other at-risk
Aug. 21, 2021
EUCOM Afghan Evacuation Operations

Ramstein Air Base is providing safe, temporary lodging for qualified evacuees from Afghanistan as part of Operation Allies Refuge during the next several weeks. Operation Allies Refuge is facilitating the quick, safe evacuation of U.S. citizens, Special Immigrant Visa applicants and other at-risk
Aug. 5, 2021
USAFE-AFAFRICA launches Spark Tank 2022 competition

U.S. Air Forces in Europe – Air Forces Africa launched the Spark Tank 2022 competition across the command following the U.S. Air Force’s AFWERX kickoff of the annual innovation showcase.
Aug. 2, 2021
U.S. Air Force, Ghanaian Armed Forces strengthen ties through education and training

Twenty members of the Ghanaian Armed Forces completed a two-week, professional military education course hosted by the Inter-European Air Forces Academy July 19-30, 2021, in Accra, Ghana.
July 13, 2021
Air Force accelerates innovation into action with Project Holodeck

As innovation continues apace across the Air Force, service leaders are focused on doing just that — empowering Airmen and accelerating the fielding and implementation of innovative ideas into tangible results.
June 23, 2021
The 459th ARW completes participation in Arctic Challenge Exercise 21

U.S. Air Force Reserve Airmen and KC-135 Stratotankers assigned to the 459th Air Refueling Wing, Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, completed participation in Arctic Challenge Exercise 2021, June 18, at Rovaniemi Air Base, Finland, after two weeks of air refueling missions in the Arctic skies.
June 4, 2021
48th CS wins best small CS in USAF

The Liberty Wing relies on global connectivity, information systems and communications support throughout the base in order to keep the mission on track. These items are critical to the daily tasks of over 7,000 Airmen and the ability of the 48th Fighter Wing to continue delivering superior airpower
April 8, 2021
Air Force unveils new mission statement

The Air Force released its new mission statement: To fly, fight, and win…airpower anytime, anywhere.
Jan. 22, 2021
Operation GRIT 2021 toolkit: Continuing to develop resiliency, relationships

In late 2018, Operation GRIT was implemented across U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa bases.
Jan. 8, 2021
AFAFRICA commander reaffirms U.S. military commitment to North Africa

Gen. Jeff Harrigian, U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa commander, traveled to Camp Lemonnier, Dijbouti, Tunis, Tunisia, and Algiers, Algeria, Jan. 4-7 to meet with service members and key defense leaders in the region.