Press Releases

Dec. 18, 2024
U.S. Air Force’s Final Active Duty Pave Hawk Mission Flown at Aviano Air Base, Unit Welcomes Jolly Green IIs

Airmen of the 56th Rescue Squadron and 56th Rescue Generation Squadron flew the final mission for the Air Force’s Active Duty HH-60G Pave Hawk at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Dec. 18.
Dec. 17, 2024
Aviano F-16s and Airmen test capabilities during NATO Exercise Poggio Dart

Airmen and aircraft assigned to the 31st Fighter Wing, Aviano Air Base, Italy, joined Italian and German forces for NATO Allied Air Command’s annual Poggio Dart 2024 exercise over Northern Italy Dec. 2-13.
Dec. 16, 2024
Space component commands highlight warfighting efforts at Spacepower Conference

Space component field command leadership came together to discuss successes and challenges and provide insights into their missions during a panel at the 2024 Spacepower Conference.
Dec. 16, 2024
Holiday Harmony: Kaiserslautern Military Community Celebrates 30 Years of German-American Friendship

Maj. Gen. Paul Moga, commander of the Third Air Force and the Kaiserslautern Military Community, and Chief Master Sgt. Stephanie Cates, Third Air Force Command Chief, hosted the 30th annual Kaiserslautern Military Community Christmas Concert on Dec. 13, 2024. The event, held at Fruchthalle in
Dec. 15, 2024
Third Air Force Marks 18 Years at Ramstein, Continues to Play Critical Role in Europe, Africa

This NAF is a unique and vital component of the U.S. military, with a critical role to play in supporting U.S. and NATO partners and allies in Europe and Africa. With its diverse range of capabilities and assets, and its global reach, the Third Air Force is well-positioned to meet the challenges of
Dec. 13, 2024
Third AF command team connects with 86 AW Airmen to learn missions

The Third Air Force command team, U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Paul Moga and U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Stephanie Cates, visited multiple units within the 86th Airlift Wing Dec. 11-12. The visit provided the opportunity for the leadership team to connect with Airmen, observe day-to-day operations,
Dec. 13, 2024
B-52s depart UK following successful Bomber Task Force deployment

Four U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress aircraft departed Royal Air Force Fairford, England, Dec. 13 following a successful Bomber Task Force deployment.
Dec. 12, 2024
COMUSAFE meets Air National Guard acting director

Gen. James B. Hecker, Commander, US Air Forces in Europe – Air Forces Africa, met with Maj. Gen. Duke Pirak, Acting Director of the Air National Guard, on Dec. 12 at Ramstein Air Base, Germany. During Pirak’s visit to Ramstein, he held an All Call with Air National Guardsmen on duty across the
Dec. 10, 2024
Space Force Generative AI Challenge empowers Guardians through education, collaboration

Three finalists from the Generative AI Challenge that will present their generative AI solutions and compete for first place at this year’s Space Power Conference.
Dec. 4, 2024
U.S. Space Forces in Europe – Space Forces Africa leaders serve up Thanksgiving meals

U.S. Space Force Col. David A. Pheasant, U.S. Space Forces in Europe – Space Forces Africa deputy commander, left, and U.S. Space Force Chief Master Sgt. Alex J. Birkle, SPACEFOREUR-AF senior enlisted leader, right, hands off plates in the Rheinland Inn Dining Facility during Thanksgiving at