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USAFE-AFAFRICA senior leader highlights aggregated readiness at AFA Warfare Symposium

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Chris McFarland, U.S. Air Forces in Europe-Air Forces Africa director, plans and programs, speaks during the Forward Air Base Defense Panel at the Air and Space Forces Association Warfare Symposium in Aurora, Colo., Feb. 24, 2026. The symposium is an opportunity for Department of the Air Force senior leaders to meet and address Airmen, Guardians, Allies, partners, and industry leaders.

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2025 Max Generation: Maximum Effort

U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules aircraft return to base for maximum generation at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Oct. 15, 2025. Maximum generation is a demonstration that showcased Ramstein’s rapid ability to execute airlift missions across multiple theaters. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Maj Derek Brockmann)

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Historical highlight: The 35th anniversary of the end of hostilities in Operation DESERT STORM

F-111s from the 48th Fighter Wing flying over Iraq in 1991. Photo from the USAFE Archive.

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Historical highlight: The 35th anniversary of the end of hostilities in Operation DESERT STORM

A-10s refuel from a KC-135 during Operation PROVIDE COMFORT. Photo from the USAFE Archive.

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Historical highlight: The 35th anniversary of the end of hostilities in Operation DESERT STORM

The flight line at Incirlik AB in 1991. Photo from the USAFE Archive.

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Historical highlight: The 35th anniversary of the end of hostilities in Operation DESERT STORM

Airmen from the 435th Tactical Airlift Wing unload a C-130 in Saudi Arabia during Operation DESERT STORM. Photo from the USAFE Archive.

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From the ground up: 435 AGOW squadrons prove "Together is Better" to fortify Ramstein

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Jacob Paulson, 1st Engineering Installation Squadron Communications Installation and Restoral technician, constructs an elevated platform for a Fixed-Site Small Unmanned Aerial Detection System at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Jan. 22, 2026. The 1 EIS and 435th Construction and Training Squadron, both from the 435th Air Ground Operations Wing, partnered to support U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa bolster air base defense capabilities across the theater. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Amber R. Kelly-Herard)

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From the ground up: 435 AGOW squadrons prove "Together is Better" to fortify Ramstein

The 1st Engineering Installation Squadron, in partnership with the 435th Construction and Training Squadron, build an elevated platform for a Fixed-Site Small Unmanned Aerial Detection System at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Jan. 22, 2026. Both squadrons from the 435th Air Ground Operations Wing combined to provide a scalable, repeatable model for rapidly fielding air base defense infrastructure across Europe and Africa. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Amber R. Kelly-Herard)

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From the ground up: 435 AGOW squadrons prove "Together is Better" to fortify Ramstein

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Jacob Paulson, 1st Engineering Installation Squadron Communications Installation and Restoral technician, constructs an elevated platform for a Fixed-Site Small Unmanned Aerial Detection System at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Jan. 22, 2026. The 1 EIS and 435th Construction and Training Squadron, both from the 435th Air Ground Operations Wing, partnered to support U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa bolster air base defense capabilities across the theater. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Amber R. Kelly-Herard)

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From the ground up: 435 AGOW squadrons prove "Together is Better" to fortify Ramstein

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Jacob Paulson, 1st Engineering Installation Squadron Communications Installation and Restoral technician, constructs an elevated platform for a Fixed-Site Small Unmanned Aerial Detection System at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Jan. 22, 2026. The 1 EIS and 435th Construction and Training Squadron, both from the 435th Air Ground Operations Wing, partnered to support U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa bolster air base defense capabilities across the theater. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Amber R. Kelly-Herard)

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From the ground up: 435 AGOW squadrons prove "Together is Better" to fortify Ramstein

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Sean Hicks, 1st Engineering Installation Squadron Team Chief, prepares a set of stairs as part of an elevated platform for a Fixed-Site Small Unmanned Aerial Detection System at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, January 22, 2026. The 1 EIS and 435th Construction and Training Squadron, both from the 435th Air Ground Operations Wing, partnered to support U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa bolster air base defense capabilities across the theater. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Amber R. Kelly-Herard)

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From the ground up: 435 AGOW squadrons prove "Together is Better" to fortify Ramstein

Patrick Mueller, 1st Engineering Installation Squadron crane director, prepares a set of stairs as part of an elevated platform for a Fixed-Site Small Unmanned Aerial Detection System at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Jan. 22, 2026. The 1 EIS and 435th Construction and Training Squadron, both from the 435th Air Ground Operations Wing, partnered to support U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa bolster air base defense capabilities across the theater. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Amber R. Kelly-Herard)

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From the ground up: 435 AGOW squadrons prove "Together is Better" to fortify Ramstein

Patrick Mueller, 1st Engineering Installation Squadron crane director, prepares a set of stairs as part of an elevated platform for a Fixed-Site Small Unmanned Aerial Detection System at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, January 22, 2026. The 1 EIS and 435th Construction and Training Squadron, both from the 435th Air Ground Operations Wing, partnered to support U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa bolster air base defense capabilities across the theater. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Amber R. Kelly-Herard)

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From the ground up: 435 AGOW squadrons prove "Together is Better" to fortify Ramstein

Patrick Mueller and U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Chase McDaniel, both from the 1st Engineering Installation Squadron, prepare a set of stairs as part of an elevated platform for a Fixed-Site Small Unmanned Aerial Detection System at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Jan. 22, 2026. The 1 EIS and 435th Construction and Training Squadron, both from the 435th Air Ground Operations Wing, partnered to support U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa bolster air base defense capabilities across the theater. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Amber R. Kelly-Herard)

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From the ground up: 435 AGOW squadrons prove "Together is Better" to fortify Ramstein

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Chase McDaniel, 1st Engineering Installation Squadron on-site subject matter expert, galvanizes paint on stairs to ensure a flush contact while building an elevated platform for a Fixed-Site Small Unmanned Aerial Detection System at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Jan. 22, 2026. The 1 EIS and 435th Construction and Training Squadron, both from the 435th Air Ground Operations Wing, partnered to support U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa bolster air base defense capabilities across the theater. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Amber R. Kelly-Herard)

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U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 776th Expeditionary Air Base Squadron participate in a ribbon cutting ceremony marking the opening of the first on-site small arms range at Chabelley Airfield, Djibouti, Jan. 31, 2026. Chabelley Airfield marked a major operational milestone with the opening of its small arms range, a $1.6 million project that significantly expands on-site training capacity and operational flexibility for U.S. and partner forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Christian Silvera)

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U.S. service members stand on the firing line during the opening of the first on-site small arms range at Chabelley Airfield, Djibouti, Jan. 31, 2026. Completed four months ahead of schedule, the range provides a dedicated capability for small arms qualification, sustainment training and forward-deployed mission rehearsals. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Christian Silvera)

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A U.S. Air Force Airman assigned to the 776th Expeditionary Air Base Squadron fires a handgun at the newly opened on-site small arms range at Chabelley Airfield, Djibouti, Jan. 31, 2026. Chabelley Airfield marked a major operational milestone with the opening of its small arms range, a $1.6 million project that significantly expands on-site training capacity and operational flexibility for U.S. and partner forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Christian Silvera)

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U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 776th Expeditionary Air Base Squadron prepare to fire handguns at the newly opened on-site small arms range at Chabelley Airfield, Djibouti, Jan. 31, 2026. Completed four months ahead of schedule, the range provides a dedicated capability for small arms qualification, sustainment training and forward-deployed mission rehearsals. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Christian Silvera)

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USAFE-AFAFRICA welcomes Bundeswehr Joint Forces Command

U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Jason T. Hinds, U.S. Air Forces in Europe – Air Forces Africa commander (front row, third from left), hosts members of the Bundeswehr Joint Forces Command at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Feb. 3, 2026. During the visit, members of the BwJFC engaged with USAFE-AFAFRICA officials to gain insight into U.S. counter-small, unmanned aircraft systems (C-sUAS) and integrated air and missile defense (IAMD) capabilities, as well as discuss future collaboration opportunities.

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