Press Releases

July 20, 2024
U.S. Air Forces in Europe - Air Forces Africa attends Royal International Air Tattoo 2024

The U.S. Air Force brought 16 aircraft to the Royal International Air Tattoo at Royal Air Force Fairford, England, July 19-21.
July 19, 2024
Strengthening Ties Through Music: USAFE-AFAFRICA Band Tours the Republic of the Congo

The United States Air Forces in Europe-Air Forces Africa (USAFE-AFAFRICA) Band conducted a tour across the Republic of the Congo, presenting a diverse musical program that included classical standards, popular Americana and Congolese hits. The tour marked the 64th anniversary of Congolese
July 17, 2024
German Polizei, Kaiserslautern Military Community partner to prevent, reduce DUI

Maj. Gen. Paul D. Moga, Third Air Force and Kaiserslautern Military Community commander, and Michael Ebling, State Minister of the Interior of Rhineland-Palatinate, signed a cooperation agreement establishing a partnership between the KMC and the Police Presidium West Palatinate with the aim of
July 16, 2024
Oklahoma ANG F-16s deploy to Polish Air Base for Aviation Detachment Rotation

 Six U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons assigned to the 138th Fighter Wing at Tulsa Air National Guard (ANG) Base, Oklahoma, arrived at Łask Air Base, Poland, today, July 16, 2024.The aircraft arrived in preparation for the next 52nd Operations Group Det 1 Aviation Detachment Rotation beginning
July 9, 2024
USAFE-AFAFRICA International Health Specialists Strengthen Medical Security Cooperation in Serbia

The U.S. Air Forces in Europe – Air Forces Africa Command Surgeon’s Office deployed a team of International Health Specialists to Belgrade, Serbia last month. Their mission included participating in a Key Leader Engagement and attending a change of command ceremony during which Serbia assumed
July 8, 2024
Public Health Symposium Focuses on Theatre-Specific Threats and Operational Readiness

United States Air Forces Europe- Air Forces Africa recently held the Public Health Readiness Symposium from June 11-13, 2024, at Ramstein Air Base, Germany.Over 40 public health professionals from all over the world representing the Department of the Air Force, Defense Health Agency Region- Europe,
June 21, 2024
U.S. bombers travel back to Minot Air Force Base from latest European Bomber Task Force Deployment

Four U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress aircraft assigned to the 69th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron and recently deployed to Royal Air Force Fairford, U.K., returned back to their home station at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., June 20, concluding the routine bomber task force deployment.
June 18, 2024
Vocalist Shares Positive Message with Air Force Band

With the Wings of Swing band in perfect harmony behind her, the band’s vocalist, Senior Airman Natalie Angst, worked her way through a collection of American classics, ranging from old New Orleans jazz standards to a cover of a recent Billie Eilish hit. For Angst and the seven-member band, the June
June 12, 2024
Playing the piano at 45,000 feet: Ramstein hosts NATO fighter exercise

RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany – At five times the force of gravity, the force of acceleration is enough to overwhelm a heart’s ability to pump blood to the brain. If the effects aren’t mitigated, a typical human can expect to black out within a few seconds from oxygen starvation.
June 11, 2024
USAFE-AFAFRICA Band Builds Partnership at Berlin Air Show

Standing under the wing of a U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III cargo aircraft, Air Force trombone player Senior Airman Thomas Kelley and his bandmates in the Wings of Swing riffed through a version of the jazz standard “When the Saints Go Marching In.” Visitors during Industry Day at the Berlin