Press Releases

Oct. 11, 2021
Bomber Task Force Europe: B-1s execute Agile Combat Employment over Baltic region

Two B-1B Lancer bombers, deployed in support of U.S. European Command’s Bomber Task Force 22-1 mission series, integrated with Allied Joint Terminal Attack Controllers over Lithuania today ahead of their hot pit refueling at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany.
Oct. 6, 2021
U.S. F-15E Strike Eagles arrive in Greece for Castle Forge

U.S. F-15E Strike Eagle aircraft from the 336th Fighter Squadron, 4th Fighter Wing, Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, North Carolina, arrived at Larissa Air Base, Greece, in support of operation Castle Forge, a U.S. Air Forces Europe-Air Forces Africa-led joint, multi-national training event.
Oct. 6, 2021
U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancers arrive at RAF Fairford for Bomber Task Force Europe 22-1

B-1B Lancers, supporting equipment, and personnel from the 9th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron, Dyess Air Forces Base, Texas, arrived at RAF Fairford, England, today to execute the long-planned Bomber Task Force mission, a regularly scheduled U.S. European Command and U.S. Strategic Command joint
Sept. 27, 2021
USAFE-AFAFRICA welcomes new command chief

Chief Master Sgt. Benjamin W. Hedden was selected as the new U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa command chief master sergeant.
Sept. 14, 2021
B-2 Spirits depart Iceland, return home

Three U.S. Air Force B-2 Spirit stealth bomber aircraft from 509th Bomb Wing, Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, departed their temporary-operating location at Keflavik Air Base, Iceland, to return to their home base Sept. 11.
Sept. 13, 2021
C130s arrive in Poland for Aviation Detachment Rotation 21.4

U.S. Airmen and C-130J Super Hercules aircraft assigned to the 37th Airlift Squadron, 86th Airlift Wing, Ramstein Air Base, Germany, arrived in Poland to participate in Aviation Detachment Rotation 21.4, a bilateral training exercise with the Polish air force to enhance partner interoperability,
Sept. 9, 2021
Strategic bomber aircraft flies alongside fifth-gen allies

U.S. Air Force B-2 Spirit bombers from Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, currently based out of Keflavik Air Base, Iceland completed a Bomber Task Force mission with Norway over the North Sea on Sept. 8, 2021.
Sept. 7, 2021
Ramstein AB Operation Allies Refuge update

Ramstein AB continues its support for Operation Allies Refuge, the largest airlift in U.S. history. The installation has been serving as the largest reception port for evacuees within U.S. European Command since Aug. 20.
Sept. 5, 2021
KC-135 aircraft arrive in Czech Republic

U.S. Air National Guard KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft and Airmen assigned to the 155th Air Refueling Wing, Nebraska Air National Guard, Lincoln Air National Guard Base, Nebraska, arrived at Pardubice Airport, Czech Republic, to provide air-refueling during Ample Strike 21. Ample Strike is a Czech
Aug. 27, 2021
Ramstein AB Operation Allies Refuge update

Ramstein Airmen, supported by U.S Army soldiers and Airmen across Europe, continue to support Operation Allies Refuge and care for the health and safety of individuals awaiting further transportation to the United States.