Press Releases

Feb. 20, 2024
USAFE Surgeon General organizes Minnesota, Croatia medical exercise

Medical professionals from the U.S. Air Forces in Europe Surgeon General office, the Minnesota Army National Guard, and the Croatian Armed Forces conducted a patient holding and specified diagnostics tabletop exercise in Zagreb, Croatia, Jan. 22-25, 2024.
Feb. 8, 2024
Chinese attempts to recruit U.S., NATO service members as advisors prompts Ramstein conference

U.S. and NATO officials continue to make strides to address People’s Republic of China attempts to manipulate Alliance-trained airmen with the Securing Our Military Expertise from Adversaries conference at NATO Allied Air Command, Ramstein AB, Germany, Jan. 30-31, 2024.
Dec. 4, 2023
Enhancing F-35 Collaboration: Senior Leaders Gather for F-35 Air Chief Meeting at Ramstein

High-ranking military officials convened Monday at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, for the Fall 2023 F-35 Air Chief Symposium. U.S. Air Force Gen. James B. Hecker, Commander of United States Air Forces in Europe-Air Forces Africa and NATO Allied Air Command, chaired the gathering as a platform for
Oct. 27, 2023
U.S. B-1B Lancers conduct vital Bomber Task Force mission in Eastern Europe

U.S. Air Force B-1B bombers from Dyess Air Force Base, Texas currently deployed to RAF Fairford, United Kingdom, undertook a comprehensive Bomber Task Force mission, collaborating closely with fighter jets from NATO Allies Czech Republic and Hungary over eastern Europe October 26, 2023. The aircraft
Sept. 7, 2023
USAFE-AFAFRICA Demonstrates Breakthrough Mobile MQ-9A Satellite Launch and Recovery Package

The U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa (USAFE-AFAFRICA) achieved a significant technological proof of concept for the MQ-9A Reaper’s Satellite Launch and Recovery Package (SLR-P) at the 12th Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Air Base in Mirosławiec, Poland. While various iterations of the concept
Aug. 30, 2023
B-2 Spirit Conducts Historic Hot Pit Refueling in Norway

A B-2 Spirit bomber from Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., conducted a historic hot pit refueling at Orland Air Base, Norway on Aug. 29, 2023. The occasion marked the first time that the B-2 has landed in Norway, signaling the shared commitment between the U.S. and Norway to deter threats and strengthen
July 20, 2023
RIAT showcases 100 years of U.S. air refueling

The operational theme for this year’s Royal International Air Tattoo was SKYTANKER23, which highlighted the role of air-to-air refueling in military aviation.
June 15, 2023
52nd FW kicks off flying ops for largest ever air deployment exercise

The 52nd Fighter Wing, alongside 42 Air National Guard units (ANG) and 25 nations, is participating in Air Defender 23, the largest air force deployment exercise since NATO was founded, June 12-23.
June 9, 2023
24 Allies and partner nations collaborate at military nursing conference, enhance USAFE-AFAFRICA partnerships and readiness

Nurses and medical professionals from 24 Allied and partner nations, including the U.S., converged at the U.S. Air Forces in Europe - Air Forces Africa 2023 European-African Military Nursing Exchange conference, May 31 to June 2, to share medical knowledge and professional best practices with one
May 25, 2023
Chief Operations Officer for the U.S. Space Force visits NATO Space Center

U.S. Space Force Lt. Gen. DeAnna Burt, Chief Operations Officer for the USSF, receives a briefing on NATO space operations at the NATO Space Center in NATO Allied Air Command at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, May 22, 2023. Burt visited the Space Center within NATO Allied Air command to learn and