Press Releases

Feb. 24, 2025
100th ARW refuels two B-52’s during BTF 25-2

Two U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress from the from the 501st Combat Support Wing, RAF Fairford, England, received aerial refueling from three KC-135 Stratotankers from the 100th Air Refueling Wing, RAF Mildenhall, England, during a Bomber Task Force mission over the Mediterranean Sea, Feb. 20,
Feb. 20, 2025
Readout of Commander, Third Air Force, Maj. Gen. Paul Moga joins Kaiserslautern Lord Mayor, Beate Kimmel, and City Mayor, Manfred Schulz, for Opening of Kaiserslautern Military Community Student Art Exhibit

Maj. Gen Paul Moga, Kaiserslautern Military Community Commander, and Kaiserslautern Lord Mayor Beate Kimmel opened the German American Student Art Exhibition to mark the 22nd Anniversary of the German American Community Office for which they serve as co-patrons. They were joined by Mr. John
Feb. 20, 2025
606 ACS employs first TOC-L command and control system

In November, Airmen from the 606th Air Control Squadron deployed from Aviano Air Base, Italy, to Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, to assume authority of control and reporting center responsibilities for Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa from U.S. Marine Air Control Squadron 2's Tactical Air
Feb. 19, 2025
B-52H Stratofortress returns from first Bomber Task Force 25-2 sortie

A U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress aircraft assigned to the 69th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron lands after completing its first sortie for the Bomber Task Force 25-2 deployment at RAF Fairford, England, Feb. 18, 2025. BTF missions provide valuable training opportunities and reinforce the ability to
Feb. 19, 2025
BTF 25-2 completes CENTCOM mission in Middle East

U.S. Central Command conducted a Bomber Task Force Mission in the Middle East, Feb. 17, to demonstrate force projection capabilities in the region.Two B-52H Stratofortress aircraft assigned to RAF Fairford, U.K., flew across Europe and through nine partner nations in CENTCOM’s area of responsibility
Feb. 13, 2025
Bombers arrive in Europe for BTF 25-2

U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress strategic bombers have arrived in Europe as part of a routine Bomber Task Force-Europe deployment, underscoring the U.S.’ shared commitment to regional security and NATO’s collective defense.
Feb. 12, 2025
Readout of COMUSAFE’s Travel to Italy

U.S. Air Force Gen. James B. Hecker, Commander of U.S. Air Forces in Europe-Air Forces Africa and NATO Allied Air Command travelled to Amendola Air Base, Italy, for an F-35 Air Chiefs meeting Feb. 10-11.The meeting brought together Air Chiefs from around Europe and beyond to align perspectives on
Feb. 7, 2025
Crisis on the Slopes: A Pararescue Mission Beyond the Uniform

When a U.S. Air Force pararescueman set out on a skiing trip in the Alps, he wasn’t expecting to put his training to the test. But when he came across an injured skier, instinct and experience took over as a routine day on the slopes evolved into a moment of lifesaving action.On Jan 17., Senior
Feb. 7, 2025
Third Air Force commander visits RAF Mildenhall

The Third Air Force commander, Maj. Gen. Paul Moga, visited here, Jan. 28 to Jan. 30, 2025.Moga met with senior leaders and Airmen for discussions on RAF Mildenhall’s strategic operating location, the importance of international collaboration and the 100th Air Refueling Wing’s role in supporting
Feb. 7, 2025
Readout of Commander, U.S. Space Forces in Europe – Space Forces Africa Brig. Gen. Jacob Middleton’s Visit to Finland

U.S. Space Force Brig. Gen. Jacob Middleton, commander of U.S. Space Forces Europe and Space Forces Africa and Chief Master Sgt. Alex Birkle, SPACEFOREUR-AF command senior en-listed leader, visited Helsinki, Finland on Feb. 4, 2025.