Press Releases

Nov. 13, 2024
Gallantry under fire: RAF Lakenheath honors decorated Airmen for repelling mass Iranian drone attack

Airmen from the 494th Fighter Squadron and 494th Fighter Generation Squadron were recognized during a ceremony Nov. 12 at RAF Lakenheath, England, for their contributions during a defensive operation against hundreds of one-way attack drones, formally known as one-way attack unmanned aerial
Nov. 7, 2024
Operation Olympic Defender: Allied Space Operations Centers prioritize efforts for a shared Space Common Operational Picture

Space Delta 5 and the Combined Space Operations Center hosted a three-day working group to collaborate on current efforts for developing a shared Space Common Operational Picture.
Nov. 6, 2024
DAF announces 2024 Spark Tank winner

A prototype F-16 Fighting Falcon cockpit collapsible ladder for agile combat employment and contingency operations emerged as the 2024 Spark Tank winner at the Pentagon.
Nov. 4, 2024
Illinois, Ohio Guard Teams Survey Polish Bases with USAFE

ACROSS POLAND - Members from the Illinois Air National Guard, Ohio Air National Guard and U.S. Air Forces in Europe conducted expeditionary site planning surveys at three Polish military airbases and a commercial airport during a two-week mission.The expeditionary site planning survey team included
Oct. 29, 2024
German Polizei, Kaiserslautern Military Community unveil their “Key Moment” campaign to prevent & reduce regional DUI offenses

Maj. Gen. Paul D. Moga, Third Air Force and Kaiserslautern Military Community commander, Ms. Carolin Henn, Chief of Staff of the Police Presidium West Palatinate, Ms. Jacqueline Schröder, representative from the Ministry of the Interior of Rhineland-Palatinate and Head of Pirmasens Police
Oct. 21, 2024
Air Force leaders participate in Steadfast Duel, key Euro-Atlantic defense exercise

U.S. Air Force leaders are participating in Steadfast Duel 2024, a Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe (SHAPE)-led exercise that brings together more than 20 NATO Command and Force Structure headquarters. Participants include Allied Joint Force Command Naples (JFC Naples) and Allied Air
Oct. 15, 2024
U.S. Air Forces in Europe – U.S. Air Forces Africa completes Ramstein Flag 2024

Airmen and aircraft assigned to U.S. Air Forces in Europe - Air Forces Africa participated in NATO Allied Air Command’s Ramstein Flag 2024 exercise from Sept. 30 to Oct. 11 at Andravida Air Base, Greece.
Oct. 8, 2024
Third Air Force command team visits 39th Air Base Wing, engages with Airmen

The Third Air Force command team, Maj. Gen. Paul Moga and Chief Master Sgt. Stephanie Cates, visited the 39th Air Base Wing, Oct. 1-4, to meet with Airmen, observe ongoing operations, and gain a better understanding of the challenges and successes of the wing’s mission.
Oct. 4, 2024
Expedited mail service offered for overseas Absentee Ballot submissions

Overseas servicemembers can mail their Casted Absentee Ballots to the U.S. for free using Priority Mail Express Military Service now through Dec.10, 2024."The Department of Defense, in collaboration with the United States Postal Service, is offering this expedited, complimentary service to ensure
Sept. 30, 2024
Lessons from the Berlin Airlift, 75 Years Later

On Sept. 30, 1949, U. S. Air Forces in Europe made its final flight to support the Berlin Airlift. Seen through a contemporary lens 75 years later, that mission laid the groundwork for all airlift-driven humanitarian missions to come – and left behind a legacy all Airmen still strive to emulate.