Press Releases

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.
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