Press Releases

Sept. 3, 2026
USAFE-AFAFRICA concludes Exercise Northern Viking 26, strengthening Arctic readiness

U.S. Air Forces in Europe – Air Forces Africa personnel and other NATO Allied forces concluded Exercise Northern Viking 26, Sept. 3, 2026, capping nine days of multidomain operations designed to safeguard security in the High North.
Sept. 1, 2026
86th MDG stretches aeromedical evacuation capabilities in the High North during Northern Viking 26

U.S. Air Force medical personnel of the 86th Medical Squadron and 86th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron from Ramstein Air Base, Germany, are taking part in exercise Northern Viking 26, bringing 86th Medical Group operations to the biennial exercise for the first time in its history.
Aug. 31, 2026
Historical Highlights: Vigilance in sharp focus 45 years after USAFE Headquarters bombing

Forty-five years ago today, an early-morning terrorist attack on U.S. Air Forces in Europe Headquarters at Ramstein Air Base injured 14 people, damaged the headquarters building and fundamentally changed how the command approached installation security.
Aug. 28, 2026
Beyond the runway: 37 AS tests C-130J versatility in Iceland during NV26

As the Arctic becomes more accessible and complex, a 75-year defense partnership between the United States and Iceland remains vital to North Atlantic stability. Meeting modern security challenges head-on at the “Gateway to the Arctic”, the 37th Airlift Squadron is playing a vital role in exercise
Aug. 24, 2026
USAFE-AFAFRICA airpower in Iceland for Northern Viking 26

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 37th Airlift Squadron, 86th Operations Support Squadron and 86th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, prepare a C-130J Super Hercules aircraft for a flight supporting exercise Northern Viking 26 at Keflavík Air Base, Iceland, Aug. 22, 2026. NV26 builds on 75 years of
Aug. 22, 2026
Defending the “High North”, Exercise Northern Viking 2026 kicks off in Iceland

U.S. Air Forces in Europe – Air Forces Africa Airmen and aircraft are joining Icelandic Coast Guard, North Atlantic Treaty Organization forces, and U.S. Joint forces in Iceland for the start of U.S. Sixth Fleet’s Northern Viking 2026 (NV26), Aug. 22. The nine-day exercise is critical to defending
Aug. 20, 2026
Ramstein visit builds U.S.-Libyan integrated air mobility ties

Security leaders from eastern and western Libya visited Ramstein Air Base Aug. 3-7 as part of a collaborative effort to further promote regional stability in support of homeland defense. The visit featured squadron tours and mission briefs designed to enhance interoperability, strengthen operational
Aug. 19, 2026
USAFE-AFAFRICA legal team earns DAF recognition for dispute resolution

Behind every aircraft crossing international airspace, service member operating on foreign soil and mission conducted alongside an Ally or partner is a network of agreements defining how U.S. forces can operate.
Aug. 14, 2026
Mauritania hosts U.S. and 10 African Nations for Airfield Safety Partnership Flight

In a first-of-its kind event, Mauritania hosted the US Air Force and members from 10 partner nation air forces in Nouakchott, Mauritania from August 3-7 to share best practices and exchange perspectives on foundational airfield safety standards.
Aug. 13, 2026
Space Forces in Europe - Space Forces Africa change of command

U.S. Space Force Brig. Gen. Christopher A. Fernengel assumed command of U.S. Space Forces in Europe – Space Forces Africa during a change of command ceremony at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Aug. 10, 2026.