German State Secretary at the Federal Ministry of Defence visits Ramstein Air Base

Nils Hilmer, German State Secretary at the Federal Ministry of Defence, and U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Jason T. Hinds, commander, U.S. Air Forces in Europe – Air Forces Africa, meet at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Jan. 21, 2026. As part of the visit, the leaders discussed bilateral efforts to advance security and military readiness.

German State Secretary at the Federal Ministry of Defence visits Ramstein Air Base

Published Jan. 22, 2026
By Tech. Sgt. Alexandra M. Longfellow
USAFE-AFAFRICA Public Affairs

RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany -- Nils Hilmer, German State Secretary at the Federal Ministry of Defence, and U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Jason T. Hinds, commander, U.S. Air Forces in Europe – Air Forces Africa, meet at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Jan. 21, 2026. As part of the visit, the leaders discussed bilateral efforts to advance security and military readiness.