Press Releases

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.
Sept. 30, 2025
From Wiesbaden to Ramstein: 80 years of USAFE

RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany – On Sept. 28, 2025, U.S. Air Forces in Europe – Air Forces Africa commemorates the 80th anniversary of its headquarters’ move from France to Wiesbaden, Germany, marking a pivotal moment in the history of U.S. airpower on the continent.
Sept. 25, 2025
U.S. and German officials team advance point defense capabilities

U.S. Air Forces Europe – Air Forces Africa, in collaboration with the 86th Airlift Wing, the German Air Force and the Rhineland-Palatinate Police, successfully completed a point defense Operational Utility Assessment at Ramstein Air Base earlier this month.
Sept. 22, 2025
307th Bomb Wing visits local schools for NATO Days 2025

U.S. Airmen from the 307th Bomb Wing visited students across the Moravian-Silesian Region this week as part of community outreach efforts during NATO Days on Sept. 19, 2025.
Sept. 21, 2025
Exercise Cobra Warrior: Strengthening alliances through Air Refueling

An RAF P-8A Poseidon from the 42 (Torpedo Bomber) Squadron, RAF Lossiemouth, United Kingdom, flies below a KC-135 Stratotanker from the 100th Air Refueling Wing, RAF Mildenhall, United Kingdom, during Cobra Warrior 25-2 over the North Sea, Sept. 17, 2025. Cobra Warrior 25-2, the Royal Air Force’s
Sept. 19, 2025
Faces of Cobra Warrior: 307th Bomb Wing integrates in UK bi-annual exercise

U.S. Air Force Airmen, assigned to the 307th Bomb Wing, Barksdale, Louisiana, stand in formation during Exercise Cobra Warrior 25-2 at RAF Fairford, England, Sept. 12, 2025. CW 25-2 provides U.S. forces an opportunity to train alongside NATO Allies and partners in a complex, multinational
Sept. 18, 2025
USAFE-AFAFRICA Band participates in Republic of the Congo Independence Day parade

Congolese Defense Forces Capt Emamou Mbalanzan, Congolese Band Commander, shakes hands with U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Rafael Toro-Quinoñes, U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa Band commander, following the Republic of the Congo’s 65th Independence Day parade in Brazzaville, Republic of the
Sept. 16, 2025
U.S. Space Forces Africa commander meets with Moroccan Minister Delegate

Commanding General of U.S. Space Forces Africa, Brig Gen Jacob Middleton, was hosted in Rabat, Morocco from 19-20 Aug 2025 for his first official engagement with Moroccan Minister Delegate to the Head of Government in charge of the National Defense Administration, Abdellatif Loudiyi.
Sept. 12, 2025
307th Bomb Wing Arrives in UK for Cobra Warrior 2025 Exercise

U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress aircraft assigned to the 307th Bomb Wing at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, arrived at Royal Air Force Fairford, England, on Sept. 11, 2025, to participate in Cobra Warrior 2025 (CW 25-2).