Press Releases

May 15, 2025
USAFE-AFAFRICA Band celebrates Victory Day for WWII 80th Anniversary

As Europe marked the 80th anniversary of Victory Day for WWII, the U.S. Air Forces in Europe – Air Forces Africa Band played a leading role in commemorating this historic milestone through music, remembrance, and partnership events across the continent.
May 15, 2025
USAF B-52 to conduct Low-Pass Flyover in Latvia

A U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress is scheduled to conduct a flyover in Riga, Latvia, above the Monument of Freedom and Lielvārde Air Base on 16 May at approximately 12:00 p.m. local as part of the Bomber Task Force Europe mission set, demonstrating the United States’ commitment to security in
May 12, 2025
U.S. airpower on display in African Lion 25

U.S. Airmen joined the Royal Moroccan Air Force, and Allied and partner nation military representatives in Morocco for exercise African Lion 2025 May 12-23.
May 12, 2025
Senior Enlisted Leaders gather in Madrid for ESELS 25

More than 30 senior enlisted leaders from across Europe, North America, and the Pacific met in Madrid, Spain, for the 2025 European Senior Enlisted Leader Summit (ESELS), held May 5–9.
May 9, 2025
Readout of Commander, Kaiserslautern Military Community and Third Air Force, Maj. Gen. Paul Moga participates in the KMC Mayor's Forum

Maj. Gen. Paul Moga, Kaiserslautern Military Community commander, co-hosted the annual Mayors Forum alongside Mr. Ralf Lessmeister, Kaiserslautern County Commissioner, with local German mayors and community leaders on May 5th in Kaiserslautern, Germany. Brig. Gen. Adrienne Williams, 86th Airlift
May 7, 2025
Readout of Commander, Third Air Force commander, Maj. Gen. Paul Moga’s immersion with forward-operating units across Europe

Maj. Gen. Paul Moga, Third Air Force commander, visited key forward-operating units across Europe from April 29-30, 2025, including the Heavy Airlift Wing (HAW) at Pápa Air Base, Hungary; the 731st Expeditionary Attack Squadron (EATKS) at Campia Turzii, Romania; and the 717 EATKS at Larissa
May 6, 2025
Readout of Commander, Third Air Force, Maj. Gen. Paul Moga and Chief Master Sgt. Stephanie Cates hosts Department of Defense Education Activity – Europe Director, Dr. Michelle Howard-Brahaney

Maj. Gen. Paul Moga and Chief Master Sgt. Stephanie Cates, Third Air Force commander and command chief, hosted an office call with Department of Defense Education Activity-Europe (DoDEA-Europe) Director, Dr. Michelle Howard-Brahaney April 25, 2025. This is a continuation of a series of quarterly
May 6, 2025
U.S. Delegation Attends Inauguration of African Space Agency in Cairo

Brig. Gen. Jacob Middleton, commanding general of U.S. Space Forces Europe and Africa, and Chief Master Sgt. Alex Birkle, command senior enlisted leader, joined international dignitaries in Cairo for the inauguration of the African Space Agency 20 April.
May 5, 2025
Royal Air Force Mildenhall and Dutch Air Force Commemorate Operation Chowhound

U.S. and Dutch air forces commemorated the 80th anniversary of Operation Chowhound with a memorial aerial refueling mission from a 100th Air Refueling Wing KC-135 Stratotanker to three Royal Netherlands Air Force F-35 Lightning IIs over the North Sea April 28.
May 2, 2025
Commander of U.S. Air Forces in Europe-Air Forces Africa and NATO Allied Air Command Gen. James B. Hecker Retires after 36 Years of Service

Gen. James B. Hecker, commander of U.S. Air Forces in Europe – Air Forces Africa and NATO Allied Air Command, is set to retire this summer after serving 36 years in the U.S. Air Force. Hecker departs Ramstein Air Base on 3 May after nearly three years as the 37th USAFE-AFAFRICA commander. Since