Press Releases

March 13, 2026
Readout of Commanding General, SPACEFOREUR-AF Brig. Gen. Jacob Middleton, visit with Brigadier Hillary Kipkosgey, director general of the Kenya Space Agency

Brigadier Hillary Kipkosgey, director general of the Kenya Space Agency (KSA), hosted Commanding General of U.S. Space Forces Africa, Brig. Gen. Jacob Middleton for a bilateral discussion in Nairobi, Kenya, from Feb. 26-27, 2026.
March 13, 2026
CFACC Conference strengthens theater-level command and Allied interoperability

RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany - U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Stephen P. Snelson (left), U.S. Air Force in Europe – Air Forces Africa deputy commander, German Air Force Maj. Gen. Frank Gräfe (middle), Allied Air Command chief of staff Commanders, and U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Mark D. Piper (right), Air
March 10, 2026
Spangdahlem-based Airman awarded Silver Star for extraordinary heroism during combat operations

U.S. Air Force Maj. Michael “Danger” A. Blea, 480th Fighter Squadron assistant director of operations, assigned to the 52nd Fighter Wing at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, was awarded the Silver Star during a ceremony at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, March 3, 2026.
March 9, 2026
U.S. Air Forces Europe – Air Forces Africa congratulates 2025 Annual Award winners

U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Jason T. Hinds, U.S. Air Forces Europe – Air Forces Africa commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Randy Kwiatkowski, USAFE-AFAFRICA command chief, announced the command’s 2025 Annual Awards winners during a ceremony, Feb. 20, 2026.
March 7, 2026
USAF arrives in Norway for Cold Response 26

U.S. Air Force Airmen and a variety of aircraft arrived at multiple locations in Norway to participate in Cold Response 26, a Norwegian-led, regularly scheduled exercise designed to enhance Allied defense and deterrence capabilities in an intense and challenging Arctic environment.
March 2, 2026
USAFE-AFAFRICA senior leader highlights forward air base defense at AFA Warfare Symposium

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Chris McFarland, Director of Plans and Programs for U.S. Air Forces in Europe-Air Forces Africa, participated in a Forward Air Base Defense panel during the Air and Space Forces Association Warfare Symposium Feb. 24, 2026.
Feb. 27, 2026
Historical highlight: The 35th anniversary of the end of hostilities in Operation DESERT STORM

This Saturday signifies the 35th anniversary of the end of hostilities in Operation DESERT STORM, commonly referred to as the First Gulf War. Operation DESERT STORM was a significant event in the decisive application of air power as well as a pivotal moment in U.S. Air Forces in Europe – Air Forces
Feb. 23, 2026
From the ground up: 435 AGOW squadrons prove "Together is Better" to fortify Ramstein

From the ground up: 435 AGOW squadrons prove "Together is Better" to fortify Ramstein
Feb. 17, 2026
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, and German Lt. Gen. André Bodemann, Bundeswehr Joint Forces Command deputy commander, discuss upcoming topics during General Bodemann’s visit to Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Feb. 3, 2026. As part of the
Feb. 12, 2026
Alliance in focus: USAFE commander hosts German government officials for key talks

U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Jason T. Hinds, U.S. Air Forces in Europe – Air Forces Africa commander, greets Ambassador Jens Hanefeld, German Ambassador to the United States, at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Feb. 10, 2026. Following a meeting with Luftwaffe officials at Germany's Büchel Air Base, Hanefeld