Press Releases - Page 18

March 3, 2025
Third Air Force Leadership visits GSUs in Belgium, Germany

The Third Air Force command team, U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Paul Moga and U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Stephanie Cates, visited Airmen stationed at Chièvres Air Base, Belgium and Geilenkirchen NATO Air Base, Germany from 20-21 Feb.
March 3, 2025
Readout of Commander U.S. Air Forces in Europe – Air Forces Africa and NATO Allied Air Command, Gen. James B. Hecker’s meeting with Commander of the German Air Force, Lt. Gen. Ingo Gerhartz

Commander of U.S. Air Forces in Europe – Air Forces Africa and NATO Allied Air Command, Gen. James B. Hecker met with the Commander of the German Air Force, Lt. Gen. Ingo Ger-hartz at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Feb. 27, to discuss strengthening military coopera-tion and regional security.
March 1, 2025
BTF 25-2 completes inert weapons drop in Türkiye

On February 27 two B-52H Stratofortress bombers assigned to the 69th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron at RAF Fairford, U.K., completed combined Bomber Task Force mission SPARTAN SWORD.
March 1, 2025
BTF 25-2 completes inert weapons drop in Türkiye

On February 27 two B-52H Stratofortress bombers assigned to the 69th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron at RAF Fairford, U.K., completed combined Bomber Task Force mission SPARTAN SWORD.
Feb. 28, 2025
Four-star warns pilots: Steer clear of PRC-backed aviation companies

Gen. James B. Hecker, commander of NATO Allied Air Command and U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa, is warning U.S. and Alliance aircrew members to avoid employment with privately-owned aviation companies backing the People’s Republic of China.
Feb. 28, 2025
606th Air Control Squadron returns home from deployment

U.S. Air Force friends and family race to welcome U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 606th Air Control Squadron as they return from deployment to Aviano Air Base, Italy, Feb. 28, 2025. The 606th ACS is a self-sustaining squadron consisting of maintenance, supply and approximately 21 other Air
Feb. 27, 2025
Airmen in Action: EOD executes tactical training

Explosive Ordnance Disposal technicians at Incirlik Air Base conducted training on Feb. 27, 2025, to enhance their ability to identify and neutralize explosive threats. These exercises ensure readiness to protect military personnel and the surrounding community.
Feb. 24, 2025
100th ARW refuels two B-52’s during BTF 25-2

Two U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress from the from the 501st Combat Support Wing, RAF Fairford, England, received aerial refueling from three KC-135 Stratotankers from the 100th Air Refueling Wing, RAF Mildenhall, England, during a Bomber Task Force mission over the Mediterranean Sea, Feb. 20,
Feb. 20, 2025
Readout of Commander, Third Air Force, Maj. Gen. Paul Moga joins Kaiserslautern Lord Mayor, Beate Kimmel, and City Mayor, Manfred Schulz, for Opening of Kaiserslautern Military Community Student Art Exhibit

Maj. Gen Paul Moga, Kaiserslautern Military Community Commander, and Kaiserslautern Lord Mayor Beate Kimmel opened the German American Student Art Exhibition to mark the 22nd Anniversary of the German American Community Office for which they serve as co-patrons. They were joined by Mr. John
Feb. 20, 2025
606 ACS employs first TOC-L command and control system

In November, Airmen from the 606th Air Control Squadron deployed from Aviano Air Base, Italy, to Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, to assume authority of control and reporting center responsibilities for Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa from U.S. Marine Air Control Squadron 2's Tactical Air