Press Releases

Aug. 1, 2025
U.S. Permanent Representative to NATO visits USAFE, SPACEFOREUR-AF, AIRCOM -- sees space and airpower missions

U.S. Permanent Representative to NATO, Ambassador Matthew Whitaker, visited Ramstein Air Base, Germany, to engage with senior U.S. and NATO military leaders and gain a first-hand understanding of how integration and interoperability of U.S. and NATO Ally air and space forces provides benefits for
July 30, 2025
CMSSF strengthens allied partnerships during first European tour

Chief Master Sgt. of the Space Force John Bentivegna just concluded a series of meetings and visits in a multi-nation European tour designed to strengthen partnerships with allied space partners and assess U.S. Space Force operations across the U.S. European Command area of responsibility, July
July 30, 2025
501st Combat Support Wing Change of Command 2025

On July 25, 2025, Col. D. Landon Phillips, outgoing commander of the 501st Combat Support Wing, passed the guidon to Col. Michael J. Jewell, incoming commander, during a change of command ceremony at RAF Fairford, England. The symbolic passing of the guidon represents the transfer of leadership,
July 24, 2025
USAFE-AFAFRICA, Algeria Conduct Aeromedical Exchange

U.S. Air Force medical personnel from U.S. Air Forces in Europe – Air Forces Africa Command Surgeon’s Team, 86th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron and Algerian medical and flight crew personnel collaborated to exchange best practices and patient care methods during an aeromedical evacuation
July 21, 2025
RIAT 2025 Highlights Global Readiness and Cooperation

The weather was calm and the sky was blue, yet thunder forced itself to be heard. From July 18-20, thousands of onlookers in the crowd gleefully braced themselves for a procession of roaring aerial acrobatics, helicopter rescue demonstrations, and raw airpower flooding the cloudy air above RAF
July 16, 2025
U.S. Air Forces in Europe - Air Forces Africa to participate in RIAT 2025

U.S. Air Forces in Europe-Air Forces Africa will participate in the Royal International Air Tattoo 2025 at Royal Air Force Fairford, England, July 18-20.
July 16, 2025
31st Fighter Wing Change of Command 2025

U.S. Air Force Col. Beau Diers assumed command of the 31st Fighter Wing from Brig. Gen. Tad Clark during a change of command ceremony officiated by Maj. Gen. Paul Moga, Third Air Force commander, at Aviano Air Base, Italy, July 11, 2025.
July 10, 2025
Readout of Commanding General, SPACEFOREUR-AF Brig. Gen. Jacob Middleton, visit with Director and Minister of National Defense’s Plenipotentiary for Space Brig. Gen. Marcin Górka and Chief of J2 Directorate of the General Staff of the Polish Armed Forces Brig. Gen. Mieczysław Bieniek

Commanding General of U.S. Space Forces in Europe – Space Forces Africa, Brig. Gen. Jacob Middleton, was hosted at the Polish IMINT Centre in Białobrzegi, Poland, June 27, 2025, for his first official engagement with the Polish Ministry of National Defence (MoND).
July 4, 2025
Anatolian Eagle 2025: US Air Force and NATO Allies Sharpened Combat Capabilities in Türkiye

U.S. Air Force Fighting Falcons and Airmen assigned to the 31st Fighter Wing from Aviano Air Base, Italy, joined the Turkish air force and other NATO allies at 3rd Main Jet Base/Konya, Türkiye, for Anatolian Eagle 25. This multinational training, held from June 23 to July 4, 2025, focused on
July 2, 2025
USAFE-AFAFRICA Command Surgeon strengthens medical partnerships in Serbia

Several high-ranking officials from U.S. Air Forces in Europe – Air Forces Africa and the Ohio National Guard, participated in the Distinguished Visitor day at Exercise Platinum Wolf 25 in Bujanovac, Serbia, June 26, 2025. Hosted annually, Platinum Wolf is a multinational peacekeeping operations