Press Releases

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.
May 23, 2025
B-52 executes MIGHTY RHINO, integrating with African partners

A U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress aircraft assigned to Bomber Task Force Europe executed mission MIGHTY RHINO on May 23, integrating with African partner forces in Morocco.
May 20, 2025
U.S. Air Force B-52s arrive at Morón for Bomber Task Force Europe deployment

U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress aircraft arrived at Morón AB, Spain, May 20, as part of the latest Bomber Task Force Europe deployment.
May 20, 2025
Guardians strengthen Multinational Partnerships and demonstrate Electronic Warfare during African Lion 2025

U.S. Space Forces Europe – Space Forces Africa is advancing multinational collaboration and readiness by bringing cutting-edge space-based capabilities and electromagnetic warfare expertise to exercise African Lion 2025.
May 16, 2025
Spangdahlem Air Base bolsters transparency with arms control verification visit

The 52nd Fighter Wing hosted 54 inspectors from 28 nations for a major arms control verification visit, May 15, 2025.
May 16, 2025
Planned U.S. Air Force B-52 Flyover in Latvia Postponed

The U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress flyover originally scheduled to flyover Riga, Latvia, on May 16 is postponed due to severe weather.
May 15, 2025
USAFE-AFAFRICA Band celebrates Victory Day for WWII 80th Anniversary

As Europe marked the 80th anniversary of Victory Day for WWII, the U.S. Air Forces in Europe – Air Forces Africa Band played a leading role in commemorating this historic milestone through music, remembrance, and partnership events across the continent.