Press Releases

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 18, 2025
435th Air Ground Operations Wing welcomes new commander

The 435th Air Ground Operations Wing welcomed its new commander, Col. Leland K. Cowie, during a change of command ceremony at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, June 18, 2025.
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
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 9, 2025
39th ABW welcomes new commander at Incirlik AB

The 39th Air Base Wing welcomed its new commander during a change of command ceremony here, June 6, 2025.