Press Releases

June 13, 2025
USAFE hosts NATO chaplains to enable ‘tactical ministering’ in new era of warfare

Military chaplains from 12 NATO and partner nations across Europe convened at Ramstein for a conference June 10-12, 2025, to wargame how they might operate together in future conflicts.Although the group, officially known as the NATO Air Force Chaplains Consultative Committee, has met annually since
June 13, 2025
U.S. Air Forces in Europe - Air Forces Africa to participate in Paris Airshow 2025

U.S. Air Forces in Europe-Air Forces Africa will participate in the Paris Airshow 2025 at Le Bourget Airport, France, June 16-22. The 55th Paris Air Show is the world’s largest international Air and Space trade show, held every two years in Paris. U.S. military presence at the Paris Air Show is an
June 11, 2025
Readout of Commander, U.S. Space Forces in Europe – Space Forces Africa Brig. Gen. Jacob Middleton’s meeting with Türkiye’s Space Commander, Colonel Tolga Çinar

U.S. Space Force Brig. Gen. Jacob Middleton, commander of U.S. Space Forces Europe and Space Forces Africa and Chief Master Sgt. Alex Birkle, SPACEFOREUR-AF command senior enlisted leader, met with Türkiye’s Space Commander, Col. Tolga Çinar at Ramstein Air Base on 5 June 2025. This meeting
June 11, 2025
IEAFA Founders Return to Reinforce Warfighting Purpose, Inspire Next Generation of Allied Leaders

Two of the original architects behind the U.S. Inter-European Air Forces Academy returned to the campus May 21 to speak to Class 25B, delivering a message grounded in coalition readiness, operational trust and the responsibilities of military leadership.Retired U.S. Air Force Col. Stephen Hughes and
June 10, 2025
U.S., UK, French and Finnish Air Forces participate in Atlantic Trident 25 in Finland

U.S. Air Forces in Europe-Air Forces Africa will participate in Atlantic Trident 25, a joint, multinational exercise bringing together Finnish, French, U.K., and U.S. forces to strengthen fourth- and fifth-generation integration and improve combat readiness, June 16 to 27.
June 7, 2025
Carrying the Tune of Legacy: Doolittle Honors Family Heritage Through Service, Song

For Tech. Sgt. Michelle Doolittle, serving in the U.S. Air Force isn’t just a job—it’s an extension of a proud and storied family legacy.As a vocalist in the U.S. Air Forces in Europe-Air Forces Africa Band, Doolittle represents U.S. Airmen on stages across the continent, using music to strengthen
June 2, 2025
USAFE-AFAFRICA to Commemorate 81st Anniversary of Operation Overlord in Normandy

U.S. Air Forces in Europe – Air Forces Africa Airmen will join Allied forces, veterans and French communities to commemorate the 81st anniversary of the D-Day landings with a series of events across Normandy, France, June 3-8.
May 27, 2025
C-130s deliver US, Spanish paratroopers to Latvia, demonstrating allied strength in Swift Response 25

SR25 is one of three major exercises under DEFENDER 25, an annual U.S. Army-led deployment and training event with 29 participating nations conducting exercise response operations and increasing interoperability alongside allies and partners.
May 27, 2025
Bomber Task Force Europe completes deployment, ACE demonstration

U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress aircraft assigned to Bomber Task Force Europe departed Moron Air Base, Spain, and returned to Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, concluding Bomber Task Force 25-3 on May 27.
May 26, 2025
USAFE-AFAFRICA Honors Fallen U.S. Service Members Across Europe on Memorial Day

Airmen from U.S. Air Forces in Europe – Air Forces Africa joined Allied militaries and host nation communities to honor fallen U.S. service members May 24-26.