Press Releases

May 20, 2025
U.S. Air Force B-52s arrive at Morón for Bomber Task Force Europe deployment

U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress aircraft arrived at Morón AB, Spain, May 20, as part of the latest Bomber Task Force Europe deployment.
May 20, 2025
Guardians strengthen Multinational Partnerships and demonstrate Electronic Warfare during African Lion 2025

U.S. Space Forces Europe – Space Forces Africa is advancing multinational collaboration and readiness by bringing cutting-edge space-based capabilities and electromagnetic warfare expertise to exercise African Lion 2025.
May 16, 2025
Planned U.S. Air Force B-52 Flyover in Latvia Postponed

The U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress flyover originally scheduled to flyover Riga, Latvia, on May 16 is postponed due to severe weather.
May 15, 2025
USAFE-AFAFRICA Band celebrates Victory Day for WWII 80th Anniversary

As Europe marked the 80th anniversary of Victory Day for WWII, the U.S. Air Forces in Europe – Air Forces Africa Band played a leading role in commemorating this historic milestone through music, remembrance, and partnership events across the continent.
May 15, 2025
USAF B-52 to conduct Low-Pass Flyover in Latvia

A U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress is scheduled to conduct a flyover in Riga, Latvia, above the Monument of Freedom and Lielvārde Air Base on 16 May at approximately 12:00 p.m. local as part of the Bomber Task Force Europe mission set, demonstrating the United States’ commitment to security in
May 12, 2025
U.S. airpower on display in African Lion 25

U.S. Airmen joined the Royal Moroccan Air Force, and Allied and partner nation military representatives in Morocco for exercise African Lion 2025 May 12-23.
May 12, 2025
Senior Enlisted Leaders gather in Madrid for ESELS 25

More than 30 senior enlisted leaders from across Europe, North America, and the Pacific met in Madrid, Spain, for the 2025 European Senior Enlisted Leader Summit (ESELS), held May 5–9.
May 9, 2025
Readout of Commander, Kaiserslautern Military Community and Third Air Force, Maj. Gen. Paul Moga participates in the KMC Mayor's Forum

Maj. Gen. Paul Moga, Kaiserslautern Military Community commander, co-hosted the annual Mayors Forum alongside Mr. Ralf Lessmeister, Kaiserslautern County Commissioner, with local German mayors and community leaders on May 5th in Kaiserslautern, Germany. Brig. Gen. Adrienne Williams, 86th Airlift
May 7, 2025
Readout of Commander, Third Air Force commander, Maj. Gen. Paul Moga’s immersion with forward-operating units across Europe

Maj. Gen. Paul Moga, Third Air Force commander, visited key forward-operating units across Europe from April 29-30, 2025, including the Heavy Airlift Wing (HAW) at Pápa Air Base, Hungary; the 731st Expeditionary Attack Squadron (EATKS) at Campia Turzii, Romania; and the 717 EATKS at Larissa
May 6, 2025
Readout of Commander, Third Air Force, Maj. Gen. Paul Moga and Chief Master Sgt. Stephanie Cates hosts Department of Defense Education Activity – Europe Director, Dr. Michelle Howard-Brahaney

Maj. Gen. Paul Moga and Chief Master Sgt. Stephanie Cates, Third Air Force commander and command chief, hosted an office call with Department of Defense Education Activity-Europe (DoDEA-Europe) Director, Dr. Michelle Howard-Brahaney April 25, 2025. This is a continuation of a series of quarterly