Press Releases

Nov. 24, 2021
Blast from the past: Service members compete in Noble Skywave

In a world that revolves around advanced technology, U.S. Air Force and Army radio and satellite communication operators showcased the power of legacy communication systems during an international high frequency (HF) radio competition at Chabelley Airfield, Djibouti, on Oct. 27-29.The joint team of
Nov. 24, 2021
Always ready: U.S. Airmen in Africa practice in-flight emergency egress

U.S. Airmen in Africa practice in-flight emergency egress training at Chabelley Airfield, Djibouti, Nov. 12, 2021. The joint training consisted of Airmen from the 776th EABS and the 75th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron with a focus on emergency response skills, while also ensuring the ability to work
Nov. 22, 2021
TRAVEL CHANGE: All passengers two years and older traveling to U.S. are required to present negative COVID-19 test results

In accordance with Center for Disease Control and Prevention travel guidance, all passengers two years and older traveling through Air Mobility Command terminals are required to present a negative COVID-19 viral test result or documentation of having recovered from COVID-19 in the last 90 days,
Nov. 19, 2021
Total Force Returns to Dyess Air Force Base with Conclusion of Bomber Task Force Mission in Europe

Two hundred Dyess Airmen returned home Nov. 18 from a six-week Bomber Task Force mission in Europe. The mission first arrived Oct. 6, 2021, in Fairford, England, and for the past six weeks, the units have supported multiple agile combat employment exercises alongside allies in Europe and
Nov. 15, 2021
USAFE to launch official website redesign, temporarily pause new content for updates

U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa will launch a redesign of its official website in mid-November. To enable required updates, Public Affairs will not release new content on usafe.af.mil, Nov. 15 - Nov. 19, while the Air Force migrates to a newly-redesigned, mobile-ready website. The
Nov. 14, 2021
USAFE to launch official website redesign, temporarily pause new content for updates

U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa will launch a redesign of its official website in mid-November. To enable required updates, Public Affairs will not release new content on usafe.af.mil, Nov. 15 - Nov. 19, while the Air Force migrates to a newly-redesigned, mobile-ready website. The
Nov. 9, 2021
Spangdahlem ACE Airmen integrate with German Air Force during Castle Forge

U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 52nd Fighter Wing at Spangdahlem Air Base launched and operated two F-16 Fighting Falcons from a partner-nation airfield at Büchel Air Base, Germany, Nov. 2-5, during Castle Forge, a U.S. Air Forces Europe- Air Forces Africa led event.
Nov. 9, 2021
U.S., Bulgarian aircrews “ACE” Castle Forge together

Green-suited men and women emerge from open cockpits, their yellow helmet visors flashing against the sun’s rays. Others scurry to tend the F-15E Strike Eagles, tools in hand. Rock music blares across hot concrete. There are smiles all around.
Nov. 9, 2021
100th ARW hones ACE concepts during exercise Castle Forge

U.S. Airmen assigned to the 100th Air Refueling Wing conducted a readiness exercise at Royal Air Force Mildenhall, RAF Fairford and Souda Bay, Greece, Nov. 1-4.During exercise Castle Forge, Airmen provided air refueling support for U.S. and allied aircraft, including U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancer,
Nov. 8, 2021
Romanian Air Force C-130 loaded with cargo in support of operation Castle Forge

A Romanian air force C-130 is loaded with cargo in support of an exercise under the larger Castle Forge operation at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Oct. 29, 2021. Operation Castle Forge is U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa’s premiere theater-wide Agile Combat Employment exercise, focused on