• U.S. Airmen strengthen relationships in South Africa

    Members of the United States Air Forces Europe – Air Forces Africa and the New York Air National Guard received a warm welcome from the South African National Defence Force at the African Aerospace and Defense Exhibition 18, Waterkloof Air Force Base, South Africa, Sept. 19-23.

  • Air Force assists Army during Saber Junction 18

    U.S. Air Force aircraft engines roar through the air as pilots look for the marked drop zone; in the back of the aircraft U.S. Army paratroopers, along with paratroopers from four other nations, eagerly await for there signal to appear above the cargo door.

  • U.S., Serbia strengthen partnership at Halyard commemoration

    The word “Halyard” means little to most people, but to more than 500 U.S. and allied Airmen who had been downed behind enemy lines during World War II, it meant safety, freedom, and friendship.The Halyard Operation was the largest rescue of downed airmen ever and the largest repatriation effort of

  • Seeking help early saves lives

    Many struggle with the thought of seeking help for a variety of issues, such as depression and everyday stress. But when it becomes too much, those issues can turn into something bigger or even suicide. “Everyone is responsible when it comes to preventing suicide,” said Capt. Amanda Kruszewski, 48th

  • USAFE conducts training with Polish air force in One Sky exercise

    U.S. Air Forces in Europe units recently conducted air-to-air training with the Polish air force during exercise One Sky, which took place in the airspace over Poland. The training focused on interoperability with our Polish counterparts and enhanced the operational readiness of both nations. The

  • Reapers sweep across One Sky

    ROYAL AIR FORCE LAKENHEATH, England – The 493rd Fighter Squadron Grim Reapers assigned to the 48th Fighter Wing at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England recently completed exercise One Sky over the sovereign skies of Poland Sept. 18 – 20.

  • Operation GRIT: Resiliency the USAFE-AFAFRICA Way

    As part of the Chief of Staff of the Air Force’s revitalizing the squadron initiative, U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa is rolling out Operation GRIT beginning September and October 2018.   Operation GRIT is a holistic approach to strengthen resiliency, reinforce protective factors

  • USAFE, South African Army bands partner at AADE 18

    Members of the United States Air Forces in Europe Band and South African Army Band perform during the African Aerospace and Defense Exhibition 18 opening ceremony, Sept. 19, 2018, Waterkloof Air Force Base, South Africa. The exhibition provides a unique opportunity for the U.S. to showcase military

  • 343rd EBS fulfills dual mission

    The 343rd Expeditionary Bomb Squadron completed a unique, dual mission from RAF Fairford, England, Sept. 18, 2018. During their time here the unit flew several sorties employing the B-52 Stratofortress, in support of both exercise Ample Strike 18 and Bomber Task Force operations from the base.Ample

  • German Forces soldiers train on Ramstein

    Sixteen soldiers from the German Forces in Cologne, Germany received training by U.S. Airmen and Host Nation employees on a C-17 Globemaster on Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Sep. 13, 2018.