Press Releases

Oct. 23, 2017
USAFE JTAC named Outstanding Young American

It’s an honor that has been bestowed upon presidents, senators, innovators and entrepreneurs alike who’ve demonstrated remarkable qualities and accomplishments in a young American. For the 79th anniversary, the United States Junior Chamber organization recognized Senior Master Sgt. Benjamin Garrison
Oct. 23, 2017
USAFE hosts first Squadron Superintendents and Spouses course

U.S. Air Forces in Europe-Air Forces Africa hosted the first command-level squadron superintendents and spouses course Oct. 2-6 here.
Oct. 20, 2017
F-22 Raptors deploy to Europe

F-22 Raptor aircraft from the 1st Fighter Wing at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia have deployed to Europe for a Flight Training Deployment (FTD) to conduct air training with other U.S. Europe-based aircraft and NATO Allies.
Oct. 20, 2017
Past and present meet at Bloody Hundredth reunion

U.S. Airmen from the 100th Air Refueling Wing are honoring their World War II heritage by participating in a special reunion at Washington Dulles International Airport.
Oct. 20, 2017
Off Station Training 2017 – Strategic Airlift Capability Supports Exercise Swift Response II

In mid-October Strategic Airlift Capability supported Exercise Swift Response 17-2, while simultaneously completing the Off Station Training for 2017. A team of aircrew, command and control personnel and flying crew chiefs were deployed to Aviano Air Base, Italy, Oct. 10-13.
Oct. 20, 2017
AFE saves lives every day

Imagine being in an aircraft 30,000 feet in the air when suddenly something goes wrong: a pressure drop, a fire, a malfunction, or any other emergency.Not only will the aircrew have to act quickly to save themselves, but their equipment must also work properly.This is why aircrew flight equipment
Oct. 19, 2017
US, Royal Air Forces partner for Exercise Eastern Zephyr

Airmen and aircraft from the 48th Fighter Wing, the 1st Fighter Wing, and the Royal Air Force have been training together during Exercise Eastern Zephyr, which started Oct. 10.
Oct. 19, 2017
606th Airmen deploy throughout CENTCOM/AFRICOM

Approximately 140 personnel from the 606th Air Control Squadron deployed throughout U.S. Central and Africa Commands in support of Operation Inherent Resolve and Operation Freedom’s Sentinel, throughout early Oct. 2017, from Aviano Air Base, Italy.
Oct. 19, 2017
Massive attack in Mogadishu spurs quick-response support from CJTF-HOA

At the request of the Federal Government of Somalia and in coordination with the U.S. Mission to Somalia and U.S. Africa Command, a C-130J Super Hercules aircraft departed from the Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA) here, loaded with medical and recovery supplies in response to the
Oct. 18, 2017
Ramstein Airmen join Polish allies for Operation Atlantic Resolve

More than 100 Airmen assigned to the 86th Airlift Wing, along with two C-130J Super Hercules said, ‘tschuss,’ to Germany and, ‘cześć,’ to Poland for the latest iteration of Operation Atlantic Resolve.