Press Releases

Dec. 10, 2025
U.S. Air Force F-16s execute Agile Combat Employment capabilities in Romania

Two U.S. Air Force F-16s assigned to the 31st Fighter Wing at Aviano Air Base, Italy, conducted routine Agile Combat Employment operations while training along Europe’s Eastern Flank at Campia Turzii, Romania, Dec 3., demonstrating the United States’ ability to project and sustain combat airpower
Dec. 10, 2025
U.S. Air Force F-35s, KC-135 conduct flyover along Europe’s Eastern Flank

Two U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning IIs assigned to the 48th Fighter Wing, RAF Lakenheath, England, flew over Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia Dec 4., highlighting U.S. Air Forces in Europe’s ability to deliver agile airpower capabilities in cooperation with NATO Allies.
Dec. 8, 2025
USAFE-AFAFRICA command team articulates mission, vision at first all-call

U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Jason T. Hinds, U.S. Air Forces in Europe- Air Forces Africa commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Randy Kwiatkowski, USAFE-AFAFRICA command chief, hosted an all-call with headquarters Airmen at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Wednesday.
Dec. 5, 2025
EUCOM commander visits Ramstein, meets with Airmen, Guardians, Allies

U.S. Air Force Gen. Alexus G. Grynkewich, U.S. European Command (USEUCOM) commander and NATO Supreme Allied Commander Europe (SACEUR), and U.S. Army Command Sgt. Maj. Thomas Holland, USEUCOM command senior enlisted leader, met with Airmen, Guardians and Allies at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Nov.
Dec. 2, 2025
USAFE’s first air refueling squadron and the evolution of aerial refueling in Europe

On Oct. 9, 1955, the arrival of the 420th Air Refueling Squadron, Fighter-Bomber, at Royal Air Force Sculthorpe marked a turning point in U.S. Air Forces in Europe history. For the first time, USAFE possessed its own organic air refueling capability, one that extended the reach of fighter and bomber
Nov. 24, 2025
Bomber Task Force Europe 26-1 concludes, demonstrating global reach and Allied integration

U.S. B-52H Stratofortress bomber aircraft departed Spain, Nov. 24, returning to Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, and concluding Bomber Task Force Europe 26-1, a two-week deployment exercising the U.S. Air Force’s ability to project power globally. During the deployment, the B-52 aircrews
Nov. 20, 2025
Eyes on the skies: USAFE-AFAFRICA's SPARTAN SHIELD 25-2 enhances Joint air defense

The Air Forces in Europe – Air Forces Africa Warfare Center brought together participants from the U.S. Army, Air Force, and—for the first time—the Marine Corps, to execute SPARTAN SHIELD 25-2, a virtual exercise centered on a simulated ground-to-air attack scenario emphasizing the joint kill chain.
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.