Press Releases

March 12, 2025
435th AGOW TACPs support BTF 25-2

A U.S. Air Force Tactical Air Control Party Airman from the 435th Air Ground Operations Wing, sets up satellite communication at Rovajarvi firing range, Finland, March 6, 2025. U.S. and Finnish TACP operators conducted a simulation of a multiple phase operation where targets are found, tracked and
March 11, 2025
B-52s conduct first live weapons drop in Sweden since nation joined NATO

Two U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortresses conducted the bomber aircraft’s first-ever live weapons drop in Sweden on March 11 during Bomber Task Force mission VIKING NEBULA.
March 10, 2025
U.S. Air Force B-52 to Conduct Low-Pass Flyover in Sweden

Two U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortresses assigned to Bomber Task Force 25-2 will conduct a low-pass flyover in Sweden on March 11, observing the one-year anniversary of the nation’s accession to NATO.
March 5, 2025
351st ARS supports NATO E3 mission

A NATO E3 Sentry descends from a KC-135 Stratotanker from the 100th Air Refueling Wing after an aerial refueling mission over Romania, March 1, 2025.
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
Jan. 31, 2025
US, RAF partners host Point Blank 25-1

The 48th Fighter Wing and Royal Air Force co-hosted the exercise Point Blank 25-1 across multiple installations within the United Kingdom Jan. 21-31. The historic Agile Combat Employment (ACE) exercise, originating from the WWII Allied bomber offensive POINTBLANK, now conducted regularly at RAF
Oct. 21, 2024
Air Force leaders participate in Steadfast Duel, key Euro-Atlantic defense exercise

U.S. Air Force leaders are participating in Steadfast Duel 2024, a Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe (SHAPE)-led exercise that brings together more than 20 NATO Command and Force Structure headquarters. Participants include Allied Joint Force Command Naples (JFC Naples) and Allied Air
July 20, 2024
U.S. Air Forces in Europe - Air Forces Africa attends Royal International Air Tattoo 2024

The U.S. Air Force brought 16 aircraft to the Royal International Air Tattoo at Royal Air Force Fairford, England, July 19-21.
July 9, 2024
USAFE-AFAFRICA International Health Specialists Strengthen Medical Security Cooperation in Serbia

The U.S. Air Forces in Europe – Air Forces Africa Command Surgeon’s Office deployed a team of International Health Specialists to Belgrade, Serbia last month. Their mission included participating in a Key Leader Engagement and attending a change of command ceremony during which Serbia assumed
June 5, 2024
U.S. Air Force bombers conduct training mission to Eastern Mediterranean

Two U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress bombers assigned to the 69th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron flew from their deployed location at Royal Air Force Fairford, United Kingdom, to the Eastern Mediterranean on Tuesday.