Press Releases

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
June 30, 2025
US, UK, French and Finnish Air Forces conclude Atlantic Trident 25 in Finland

U.S., U.K., French and Finnish forces partnered in Atlantic Trident 25, a two-week, tactical and operational training exercise held across multiple locations in Finland June 16-27, 2025.
June 30, 2025
Spangdahlem AB welcomes new leadership and reaffirms mission readiness

The 52nd Fighter Wing marked the formal transition of wing leadership from U.S. Air Force Col. Kevin Crofton to Col. William D. Lutmer during a change of command ceremony at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, June 30, 2025.
June 27, 2025
Sustainment behind the suits: 495th FS aircrew flight equipment

Long before the roar of U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II aircraft engines pierces the skies of the Euro-Atlantic region, Airmen in the 495th Fighter Squadron are meticulously inspecting, packing and fitting the gear that will ensure the pilots will return safely.
June 26, 2025
U.S. Air Force Participates in Anatolian Eagle 25 in Türkiye

The 31st Fighter Wing, based at Aviano Air Base, Italy, will participate in Anatolian Eagle 25, a multinational training exercise hosted in Konya, Türkiye, from June 23 to July 4. This premier event brings together NATO Allies to strengthen cohesion and provide participants with realistic combat
June 23, 2025
USAF showcased global airpower, innovation at Paris Air Show

U.S. Air Forces in Europe – Air Forces Africa led the U.S. military’s presence at the 2025 Paris Air Show last week, highlighting the U.S. Air Force’s commitment to innovation, international cooperation, and Allied readiness at one of the world’s most prominent aerospace events. The event – which
June 20, 2025
Enhancing Maritime Operations: The Role of 731st EATKS MQ-9 Reaper in BALTOPS 25

The 731st Expeditionary Attack Squadron participated in exercise Baltic Operations 2025 at Camp Turzii, Romania, June 13-18.
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.