Press Releases

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
Nov. 26, 2024
Allies integrate for first-ever B-52 simulated weapons drop in Finland

Two U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress bombers assigned to the 20th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron conducted a simulated weapons drop training mission as part of Bomber Task Force 25-1 in Finland, Nov. 25. During the mission bombers integrated with Finnish F/A-18C Hornets and Swedish Air Force Saab
Sept. 23, 2024
NATO Accredits Inter-European Air Forces Academy, Recognizing Excellence in Military Education

On 24 June 2024, NATO Allied Command Transformation awarded the U.S. Air Force’s Inter-European Air Forces Academy the distinction of Unconditional Accreditation. This prestigious recognition affirms IEAFA’s continuing contribution to NATO’s priorities and readiness, adherence to NATO's educational
June 21, 2024
U.S. bombers travel back to Minot Air Force Base from latest European Bomber Task Force Deployment

Four U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress aircraft assigned to the 69th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron and recently deployed to Royal Air Force Fairford, U.K., returned back to their home station at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., June 20, concluding the routine bomber task force deployment.
May 22, 2024
Additional U.S. bomber deploys to Fairford for latest European bomber task force

RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany – A U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress, assigned to the 5th Bomb Wing at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., arrived at Royal Air Force Fairford, U.K., for a routine bomber task force deployment, Wednesday, May 22.
May 20, 2024
U.S. bombers deploy to Royal Air Force Fairford for latest European bomber task force

Two U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress aircraft assigned to the 5th Bomb Wing arrived at Royal Air Force Fairford, in the U.K., for a routine bomber task force deployment, Monday.
Jan. 12, 2023
Liberty Wing becomes first U.S. base to earn “Full Assurance” rating in the UK

The Liberty Wing made history after becoming the first U.S. fighter wing and operational base to receive a “Full Assurance” rating from the RAF Inspector of Explosives during its annual inspection in 2022, at RAF Lakenheath, England.
Dec. 22, 2022
CSAF visits Liberty Wing Airmen standing watch during the holidays

The visit allowed Air Force senior leaders to meet with Airmen and Guardians around U.S. European Command, along with NATO allies, who stand watch 24-7-365 and show appreciation for their efforts and sacrifice.
Dec. 16, 2022
USTRANSCOM commander visits USAFE-AFAFRICA HQ

Gen. Jacqueline Van Ovost, U.S. Transportation Command commander and Lt. Gen. John Lamontagne, U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa deputy commander pose for a photo during a headquarters tour at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Dec. 16, 2022. USTRANSCOM's mission is to project and sustain
Dec. 12, 2022
Pathfinder command team unveils new headquarters at Fairford

The Pathfinder command team marked the future transition of the 501st Combat Support Wing headquarters from RAF Alconbury to RAF Fairford with a ribbon cutting ceremony at RAF Fairford, England, Dec. 6, 2022.