Press Releases

Jan. 23, 2018
Partnership Flight Symposium enhances cooperation between 13 countries

The U.S. Air Forces in Europe-Air Forces Africa hosted the first-ever Partnership Flight Symposium combining both African and European military aeromedical teams Jan. 16-19 here.
Jan. 23, 2018
NASA’s flying laboratory comes to Ramstein

NASA and the German Aerospace Center look to lower aircraft emissions.
Jan. 19, 2018
Deployed bomber stops at Morón Air Base

A B-52 Stratofortress stops at Morón Air Base, Spain, Jan. 17, 2018. A total of four strategic bombers have deployed to Europe to conduct theater integration and training. The four B-52s and approximately 300 Airmen from Minot Air Force Base, N.D., have been conducting operations out of RAF
Jan. 17, 2018
3rd AF commander attends inaugural French C-130J ceremony

Military and civilian leaders from the U.S., France, and Germany pose for a group photo at the reception following the French air force C-130J Super Hercules Inauguration, Orleans, France, Jan. 15, 2018. The aircraft is the first of four, which will be used in conjunction with the German Air Force
Jan. 16, 2018
Ramstein Airman ignites innovation with spark of genius

One 86th Communications Squadron Airman assigned to Ramstein Air Base took second place in the U.S. Air Forces in Europe’s Spark Tank competition.
Jan. 15, 2018
Theater security package deploys to Estonia

AMARI AIR BASE, Estonia — Twelve F-16 Fighting Falcons from the Ohio Air National Guard landed at Amari Air Base, Estonia, Jan. 14, as part of a Theater Security Package in support of Operation Atlantic Resolve.
Jan. 15, 2018
Minot B-52s, Airmen deploy to RAF Fairford

RAF FAIRFORD, England - Approximately 300 Airmen and four B-52H Stratofortress aircraft assigned to the 5th Bomb Wing at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, are deployed to RAF Fairford, England, to conduct theater integration and flying training.
Jan. 12, 2018
B-52 Stratofortress pays flying visit to RAF Mildenhall

A B-52 Stratofortress, supporting a strategic bomber deployment in Europe, was diverted to RAF Mildenhall due to inclement weather Jan. 9, 2018, while en route to RAF Fairford, England.
Jan. 5, 2018
RAF Lakenheath jets complete Baltic Air Policing rotation

The 493rd Expeditionary Fighter Squadron, belonging to the 48th Fighter Wing, RAF Lakenheath, handed over the reigns for NATO’s Baltic Air Policing mission to Denmark at Siauliai Air Base, Lithuania, Jan. 8.
Jan. 3, 2018
Confined space trainer redefines training plan

There is an access point into the wing fuel tanks of a KC-135 Stratotanker, a hatch that is about the size of a commercial aircraft viewing window. After twisting and turning their body into that small opening, the Airman is immediately enveloped by the smell of jet fuel and complete darkness.