Press Releases

Sept. 4, 2024
U.S. Space Command: UK-U.S. integration key to future of space security

U.S. Space Force Lt. Gen. David N. Miller, Jr., Space Operations Command commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Caleb Lloyd, SpOC senior enlisted leader, met with Airmen, Guardians and UK counterparts during a visit Aug. 27-30.
Aug. 26, 2024
SecAF Kendall visits 52nd Operations Group, Detachment 1

SecAF Kendall Visited Łask Air Base to gain a deeper understanding of Det 1 and the 495th Fighter Squadron missions as well as build ties with the Polish Air Force as part of his larger trip throughout the U.S. European Command area of responsibility.
Aug. 15, 2024
USAFE wings, NATO partners participate in exercise over Poland

U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning IIs from the 48th Fighter Wing at Royal Air Force Lakenheath and KC-135 Stratotankers from the 100th Air Refueling Wing at Royal Air Force Mildenhall participated in a find, fix, track, and target (F2T2) exercise, along with F-35s operated by NATO Allies, over Poland,
Aug. 14, 2024
Space Forces in Europe - Space Forces Africa holds change of command ceremony

U.S. Space Force Brig. Gen. Jacob Middleton became the new commander of Space Forces in Europe – Space Forces Africa in a change of command ceremony at the Ramstein Officers Club Tuesday.
Aug. 12, 2024
General Hecker returns to address ENJJPT Airmen and speak at Class 24-07 graduation

U.S. Air Force General James Hecker, Commander of U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Africa, visited the 80th Flying Training Wing to address Airmen and leadership from Euro-NATO Joint Jet Pilot Training program on Aug. 2.
Aug. 4, 2024
African Partnership Flight lays AAAF multinational exercise groundwork

Twelve African partner nations participated in the 2024 African Partnership Flight co-hosted by the Tunisian air force and U.S. Air Forces Africa, July 15-19, 2024, in Tunis, Tunisia.The African Partnership Flight is a biannual force development, educational, and interoperability workshop to help
July 30, 2024
Mental Health Capability Assessment in Kinshasa and Brazzaville to Advance Mental Health Programs in DRC and ROC

USAFE-AFAFRICA Office of the Command Surgeon completed the Mental Health Capability Assessment in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Republic of Congo (ROC).The assessment, held from 8-12 July in DRC and 15-19 July in ROC respectively, aimed to provide clarity on the current capabilities of
July 28, 2024
U.S. bombers complete latest European Bomber Task Force deployment

Two U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress aircraft completed a first-ever deployment to Mihail Kogălniceanu Air Base, Romania, by returning to their home-station at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana. During the deployment, Bomber Task Force Europe 24-4, the B-52s conducted operations in conjunction
July 26, 2024
U.S. Air Forces in Europe - Air Forces Africa attends Farnborough International Airshow 2024 

Over the past week, Airmen and aircraft assigned to U.S. Air Forces in Europe – Air Forces Africa attended Farnborough International Airshow, in Farnborough, England, July 22-26.
July 21, 2024
U.S. bombers arrive in Romania for Bomber Task Force 24-4

Two U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress aircraft assigned to the 2nd Bomb Wing, Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, arrived at Mihail Kogalniceanu Airbase, Romania, for Bomber Task Force 24-4, Sunday.