Press Releases

March 21, 2023
German Ministry recognized by USAFE-AFAFRICA for COVID support, Afghan aid, Ukraine support

The German Ministry of the Interior and for Sports of the State of Rheinland-Pfalz received the U.S. Air Forces in Europe Air Forces Africa Medal of Distinction, March 20, 2023, for outstanding support of the U.S. Air Force in Germany.
March 17, 2023
449th AEG Airman helps bridge language barriers

Language is a barrier that can be hurdled thanks to our service members bringing their own experiences and backgrounds to the table. Senior Airman Allison Ganapamo was recently asked to bring her knowledge of the French language, her first language, to help facilitate a planning meeting between the
March 10, 2023
Bomber Task Force 23-2: Maintaining the Task Force

The 23rd Aircraft Maintenance Unit out of Morón Air Base, Spain, has been working 24/7 to ensure the readiness of the 23rd Expeditionary Bomb Squadron’s assets.
March 9, 2023
The U.S. Ambassador to Türkiye hands over DoD field hospital to Turkish Government’s Ministry of Health

Patients and hospital personnel walk near hospital tents at the field hospital on the grounds of Mustafa Kemal University in Serinyol, Hatay, Türkiye, March 7, 2023. At the request of the Turkish government, U.S. military personnel assigned to 39th Air Base Wing and Task Force 61/2 were tasked with
March 6, 2023
AACS 2023 comes to a close, expands influence across Africa

The African Air Chiefs Symposium 2023 ended following the closing ceremony in Dakar, Senegal, on March 3, 2023, marking the conclusion of the 12th iteration of the event.
March 3, 2023
BTF 23-2: 23rd EBS Returns to Morón

The 23rd Expeditionary Bomb Squadron out of Morón Air Base, Spain, began their Bomber Task Force operations Feb. 24, 2023.
March 3, 2023
BTF 23-2: 23rd EBS Returns to Morón

The 23rd Expeditionary Bomb Squadron out of Morón Air Base, Spain, began their Bomber Task Force operations Feb. 24, 2023.
March 3, 2023
Senior Enlisted Forum held at AACS 2023

A Senior Enlisted Forum took place during the 2023 African Air Chiefs Symposium in Dakar, Senegal, March 4, 2023.
March 1, 2023
African nations hold Women, Peace and Security Panel at AACS 2023 in Senegal

This year’s African Air Chiefs Symposium was enhanced for the first time by a Women, Peace and Security Panel on March 1, 2023, in Dakar, Senegal.
Feb. 28, 2023
37 African nations, U.S. kick-off AACS 2023 in Senegal

The Senegalese Air Force, along with the Association of African Air Forces sponsored by U.S. Air Forces Africa, officially kicked off the 12th annual African Air Chiefs Symposium with an opening ceremony, Feb. 28, 2023, in Dakar, Senegal.