Press Releases

Jan. 27, 2023
Emerald Strike 2023: Bilateral exercise begins

The 555th “Triple Nickel” Fighter Squadron kicked off Emerald Strike 2023, Jan. 27, at Grosseto Air Base, Italy.The two-week exercise is designed to optimize integration of aircraft and to strengthen interoperability with Italian Air Forces during joint operations and air defenses to maintain joint
Jan. 25, 2023
U.S. Airmen participate in Spanish exercise Chasing Sol

Three C-130J Super Hercules aircraft take off during exercise Chasing Sol in Zaragoza, Spain, Jan. 24, 2023. Chasing Sol is a bilateral flying training deployment training with NATO allies to increase readiness and responsiveness and to test NATO capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st
Jan. 25, 2023
435th CRG participates in joint service airborne training

Staff Sgt. Matthew Oiler, 435th Security Forces contingency response team leader, waits as other Airmen and Soldiers prepare for a static-line jump at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Jan. 20, 2023. Before boarding the aircraft, jumpers inspected each others gear to prevent malfunctions when exiting the
Jan. 25, 2023
RAF Mildenhall hosts U.K. Chief’s Summit

The U.K. Chief’s Summit is a multi-day event focusing on building connections between the highest ranking personnel from U.S. Air Force bases across the U.K. by continuing to develop the highest level of enlisted leadership.
Jan. 12, 2023
Rescue force successfully saves two in first HH-60W combat CASEVAC in Africa AOR

Through persistent training and a constant state of readiness, Rescue forces in eastern Africa were able to save two lives in what would be the HH-60W combat rescue helicopter's first combat rescue on the continent.
Jan. 12, 2023
Liberty Wing becomes first U.S. base to earn “Full Assurance” rating in the UK

The Liberty Wing made history after becoming the first U.S. fighter wing and operational base to receive a “Full Assurance” rating from the RAF Inspector of Explosives during its annual inspection in 2022, at RAF Lakenheath, England.
Dec. 22, 2022
CSAF visits Liberty Wing Airmen standing watch during the holidays

The visit allowed Air Force senior leaders to meet with Airmen and Guardians around U.S. European Command, along with NATO allies, who stand watch 24-7-365 and show appreciation for their efforts and sacrifice.
Dec. 16, 2022
USTRANSCOM commander visits USAFE-AFAFRICA HQ

Gen. Jacqueline Van Ovost, U.S. Transportation Command commander and Lt. Gen. John Lamontagne, U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa deputy commander pose for a photo during a headquarters tour at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Dec. 16, 2022. USTRANSCOM's mission is to project and sustain
Dec. 16, 2022
USAFE-AFAFRICA Space Force team wins twice during first-ever Polaris Awards

The United States Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa Space Force team were the recipients of the “Team Excellence Award” during the first-ever Polaris Awards ceremony at the Space Force Ball in Los Angeles, California, Nov. 18, 2022.
Dec. 12, 2022
Pathfinder command team unveils new headquarters at Fairford

The Pathfinder command team marked the future transition of the 501st Combat Support Wing headquarters from RAF Alconbury to RAF Fairford with a ribbon cutting ceremony at RAF Fairford, England, Dec. 6, 2022.