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Nov. 8, 2025
U.S. Air Force B-52s arrive in Spain for Bomber Task Force Europe 26-1

U.S. Air Force B-52 aircraft deployed from Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, arrived at Morón Air Base, Spain, on Nov. 8, 2025, to conduct multilateral training operations alongside Finland, Lithuania, and Sweden, as well as other Allies and partners, as part of Bomber Task Force Europe 26-1.
Oct. 31, 2025
Hinds assumes command of USAFE-AFAFRICA, NATO AIRCOM

Lt. Gen. Jason T. Hinds assumed command of U.S. Air Forces Europe-Air Forces Africa and NATO Allied Air Command in a ceremony Oct. 31, at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, following his confirmation by the U.S. Senate on Oct. 30.
Sept. 30, 2025
Help available for Airmen, Guardians, civilians to mitigate lapse in appropriations impact

Assistance to reduce the impact of the government shutdown on Airmen, Guardians, civilians and their families is available through various means.
Sept. 30, 2025
From Wiesbaden to Ramstein: 80 years of USAFE

RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany – On Sept. 28, 2025, U.S. Air Forces in Europe – Air Forces Africa commemorates the 80th anniversary of its headquarters’ move from France to Wiesbaden, Germany, marking a pivotal moment in the history of U.S. airpower on the continent.
Sept. 25, 2025
U.S. and German officials team advance point defense capabilities

U.S. Air Forces Europe – Air Forces Africa, in collaboration with the 86th Airlift Wing, the German Air Force and the Rhineland-Palatinate Police, successfully completed a point defense Operational Utility Assessment at Ramstein Air Base earlier this month.
Sept. 22, 2025
307th Bomb Wing visits local schools for NATO Days 2025

U.S. Airmen from the 307th Bomb Wing visited students across the Moravian-Silesian Region this week as part of community outreach efforts during NATO Days on Sept. 19, 2025.
Sept. 21, 2025
Exercise Cobra Warrior: Strengthening alliances through Air Refueling

An RAF P-8A Poseidon from the 42 (Torpedo Bomber) Squadron, RAF Lossiemouth, United Kingdom, flies below a KC-135 Stratotanker from the 100th Air Refueling Wing, RAF Mildenhall, United Kingdom, during Cobra Warrior 25-2 over the North Sea, Sept. 17, 2025. Cobra Warrior 25-2, the Royal Air Force’s
Sept. 19, 2025
Faces of Cobra Warrior: 307th Bomb Wing integrates in UK bi-annual exercise

U.S. Air Force Airmen, assigned to the 307th Bomb Wing, Barksdale, Louisiana, stand in formation during Exercise Cobra Warrior 25-2 at RAF Fairford, England, Sept. 12, 2025. CW 25-2 provides U.S. forces an opportunity to train alongside NATO Allies and partners in a complex, multinational
Sept. 12, 2025
From F-111 Aardvark to Agile Combat Power

On Sept. 12, 1970, the first General Dynamics F-111 Aardvarks arrived in Upper Heyford, United Kingdom, marking a new era in European airpower.
Sept. 9, 2025
U.S., Norway test maritime strike in High North

The U.S. Air Force partnered with Norwegian Allies to test next-generation precision maritime strike capabilities on September 3rd in the Norwegian Sea. In partnership with Royal Norwegian Air Force F-35s and personnel, the U.S. Air Force’s 53rd Wing integrated a U.S. B-2 Spirit stealth bomber into