Feb. 23, 2024 USAFE-AFAFRICA commander discusses Integrated Air and Missile Defense during Munich Security Conference U.S. Air Force Gen. James B. Hecker, commander of U.S. Air Forces in Europe-Air Forces Africa and NATO Allied Air Command, discussed one of his focus areas, Integrated Air and Missile Defense, during a panel at the Munich Security Conference, Feb. 17, 2024.
Feb. 23, 2024 U.S. bombers arrive in Sweden for Bomber Task Force 24-2 Two U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancers assigned to the 28th Bomb Wing, Ellsworth Air Force Base, South Dakota, arrived in Luleå-Kallax Air Base, Sweden, for Bomber Task Force 24-2, Feb. 23, 2024. During the deployment, the bomber crews and support personnel will integrate with the Swedish Armed Forces,
Feb. 13, 2024 USAFE-AFAFRICA commander emphasizes five focus areas during AFA Warfare Symposium U.S. Air Force Gen. James B. Hecker, commander of U.S. Air Forces in Europe-Air Forces Africa and NATO Allied Air Command, provided updates on USAFE-AFAFRICA’s priorities during multiple engagements at the Air and Space Forces Association Warfare Symposium, Feb. 12-14, 2024.
Jan. 29, 2024 510th FS & FGS implement Certify Phase of AFFORGEN model during Red Flag 24-1 The U.S. Air Force has been changing the way it presents and generates forces for the first time in 20 years. It’s begun transitioning from the Expeditionary Air Force model of force presentation to the Air Force Force Generation (AFFORGEN) model in how it deploys Airmen.
Dec. 15, 2023 Training today to win tomorrow Agile Combat Employment is a concept introduced to improve the survivability of air power through dispersal by using proactive and reactive maneuvers. ACE maintains the ability to fulfill air tasking order requirements based on the mission sets from joint force commanders.
Dec. 4, 2023 Enhancing F-35 Collaboration: Senior Leaders Gather for F-35 Air Chief Meeting at Ramstein High-ranking military officials convened Monday at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, for the Fall 2023 F-35 Air Chief Symposium. U.S. Air Force Gen. James B. Hecker, Commander of United States Air Forces in Europe-Air Forces Africa and NATO Allied Air Command, chaired the gathering as a platform for
Nov. 17, 2023 USVF and UKAF come together to honor fallen service members Members of the 48th Fighter Wing, 100th Air Refueling Wing, and 501st Combat Support Wing participated in ceremonies across England.
Nov. 17, 2023 A new Wyvern mission Amid a flurry of unrest in the middle east, tensions in southeast Asia and an ongoing war in Ukraine, the 31st Fighter Wing unveiled a revitalized mission statement during a commander’s call at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Nov. 17, 2023.
Nov. 15, 2023 U.S. Air Force concludes participation in multinational Atlantic Trident 2023 exercise U.S. Air Force Airmen from RAF Lakenheath and RAF Mildenhall concluded their participation in Atlantic Trident 2023 Friday, after weeks working alongside French and British aircrews.
Nov. 9, 2023 Air Force African Senior Enlisted Leader Summit 2023 Senior enlisted leaders from the U.S. and 20 African nations joined together for an African Senior Enlisted Leader Summit in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, November 7-9, 2023.This is a first-of-its-kind gathering of African Air Force senior enlisted leaders.U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Randy