Press Releases

April 12, 2025
Ramstein Flag 2025: U.S. Air Forces in Europe Strengthen Warfighting and Readiness

Fifteen Allied nations trained in advanced warfighting capabilities such as agile combat employment, integrated air and missile defense and counter anti-access/area denial operations. Cross servicing training showcased the ability to operate as a cohesive force to sustain combat operations.
April 11, 2025
Headquarters USAFE holds Largest Combat Readiness Exercise in Europe

Headquarters U.S. Air Forces in Europe- Air Forces Africa will conduct its largest Air-to-Air Weapons System Evaluation Program exercise at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, United Kingdom, to assess and enhance operational fighter squadrons’ readiness for combat operations. This WSEP, dubbed Combat
April 9, 2025
USAFE Band returns to Türkiye, strengthens ties during Orange Blossom Carnival

For the first time in nearly three years, the United States Air Forces in Europe Band returned to Türkiye, performing across Adana April 3–7, 2025, in support of the city’s annual Orange Blossom Carnival.
April 7, 2025
U.S., Netherlands air forces enhance fifth-generation interoperability at NATO flag exercise 

The U.S. Air Force and Royal Netherlands Air Force demonstrated advanced fifth-generation interoperability among NATO Allies during an F-35 Lightning II training for NATO Allied Air Command’s Ramstein Flag exercise April 4. 
April 4, 2025
USAFE-AFAFRICA commander hosts NATO Air Chiefs’ Symposium

United States Air Forces in Europe – Air Forces Africa commander, Gen. James Hecker, hosted senior representatives from 28 Allied and five partner nations for the NATO Air Chiefs’ Symposium 25-1 at Allied Air Command on Ramstein Air Base, Germany, April 2 and 3.
April 2, 2025
Readout of Commander, Third Air Force, Maj. Gen. Paul Moga’s meeting with the Army & Air Force Exchange Service’s Regional Leadership

Third Air Force and Kaiserslautern Military Community Commander, Maj. Gen. Paul Moga and Command Chief Master Sgt. Stephanie Cates, recently traveled to USAG Sembach to meet with Army & Air Force Exchange Service for the Europe/Africa/Southwest Asia Region Senior Vice President, Ms. Stephanie
March 29, 2025
IEAFA marks Nine Years of Sharpening Multinational Airpower

As the Inter-European Air Forces Academy (IEAFA) celebrates its ninth anniversary, the academy continues to play a critical role in strengthening lethality and readiness among NATO, allied air forces, and African partners.
March 28, 2025
U.S. tests readiness in Ramstein Flag 2025 exercise

U.S. Air Force personnel and aircraft are participating in NATO Allied Air Command’s Ramstein Flag 2025 exercise March 31 to Apr. 11 at Leeuwarden Air Base, Netherlands, and other bases across Europe.
March 26, 2025
555th FS Participates in Exercise Turbo Weasel

U.S. Air Force 555th Fighter Squadron maintainers watch F-16 Fighting Falcons land during Exercise Turbo Weasel 2025 at Aviano Air Base, Italy, March 20, 2025. Exercises like these enable pilots and mission planners from geographically separated units to develop and execute specialized Suppression
March 25, 2025
31st OSS conducts training with Bulgarian Air Force personnel

The Bulgarian Air Force is teaming up with U.S. forces to learn how to successfully stand up their on PMEL program.