Press Releases

March 1, 2018
USAFE-AFAFRICA contractor earns Purple Heart

A communications engineer assigned to the U.S. Air Forces in Europe - Air Forces Africa video operations center received the Purple Heart on Feb. 27, 2017, on Ramstein Air Base, Germany.Judson Rackley, an Army veteran who now serves the Air Force as a contractor, received the decoration in front of
March 1, 2018
USAFE-AFAFRICA contractor earns Purple Heart

A communications engineer assigned to the U.S. Air Forces in Europe-Air Forces Africa video operations center received the Purple Heart on Feb. 27, 2017, on Ramstein Air Base, Germany.Judson Rackley, an Army veteran who now serves the Air Force as a contractor, received the decoration in front of
Feb. 28, 2018
US, UK focus on combat search and rescue during exercise

RAF LAKENHEATH, England -- Airmen and aircraft from the 48th Fighter Wing participated in exercise Point Blank alongside their Royal Air Force counterparts at the Stanford Training Area, England, Feb. 27.
Feb. 26, 2018
First of monthly planned NATO exercises considered success at Spangdahlem

SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany -- The 52nd Fighter Wing hosted a multinational, large-force exercise Feb. 22-23, 2018, involving participants from several NATO countries.
Feb. 22, 2018
Ramstein welcomes Senegal Air Force leadership

RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany -- Members of U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa met with a delegation from the Senegal Air Force, Feb. 16, 2018.
Feb. 22, 2018
Spangdahlem Airmen innovate, refine weapons system process

SPANGDAHLEM, Germany -- A three-man team of Aircraft Maintenance Squadron Airmen worked together to refine the programming process of an F-16 Fighting Falcon missile launcher, improving capabilities and saving man hours.
Feb. 20, 2018
USAFE Band visits Kosovo, celebrates 10th anniversary of independence

The U.S. Air Forces in Europe Band returned Feb. 19 from a six-day trip to Kosovo to celebrate the country’s 10th anniversary of independence, capping a whirlwind trip that included building partnerships with the Kosovo Security Forces and outreach events across the country.
Feb. 15, 2018
"Norway important Ally safeguarding northern NATO skies"

Commander Allied Air Command, General Tod Wolters, had the opportunity for a comprehensive visit to Norway from Feb 7 to 9. Following meetings with the Chief of the Defence Staff, Lieutenant General Erik Gustavson and a tour of the Norwegian Defence Staff situation centre in Oslo, Chief of the
Feb. 13, 2018
New defense account system rolls out in USAFE

U.S. Air Forces in Europe financial managers, resource advisors, and contracting officers will soon be transitioning to the Air Force’s new accounting system, the Defense Enterprise Accounting and Management System.
Feb. 12, 2018
Air Force Sports calls for USAFE Airmen swimming teams

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas -- Air Force Sports is accepting applications for its 2018 Headquarters Allied Air Command men’s and women’s swimming teams. Training camp is set May 25 - 27, at Ramstein Air Base, Germany.