Press Releases

May 15, 2025
USAF B-52 to conduct Low-Pass Flyover in Latvia

A U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress is scheduled to conduct a flyover in Riga, Latvia, above the Monument of Freedom and Lielvārde Air Base on 16 May at approximately 12:00 p.m. local as part of the Bomber Task Force Europe mission set, demonstrating the United States’ commitment to security in
April 4, 2025
USAFE-AFAFRICA commander hosts NATO Air Chiefs’ Symposium

United States Air Forces in Europe – Air Forces Africa commander, Gen. James Hecker, hosted senior representatives from 28 Allied and five partner nations for the NATO Air Chiefs’ Symposium 25-1 at Allied Air Command on Ramstein Air Base, Germany, April 2 and 3.
April 2, 2025
Readout of Commander, Third Air Force, Maj. Gen. Paul Moga’s meeting with the Army & Air Force Exchange Service’s Regional Leadership

Third Air Force and Kaiserslautern Military Community Commander, Maj. Gen. Paul Moga and Command Chief Master Sgt. Stephanie Cates, recently traveled to USAG Sembach to meet with Army & Air Force Exchange Service for the Europe/Africa/Southwest Asia Region Senior Vice President, Ms. Stephanie
March 14, 2025
USAF B-52 conducts low-pass over Oslo during TOWER BLOCKHOUSE 

A U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress conducted a low-pass over Oslo, Norway, alongside two Royal Norwegian Air Force F-35 Lightning IIs during Bomber Task Force 25-2 mission TOWER BLOCKHOUSE, March 14.  “The importance of our partnership with Norway to ensure a secure and stable Arctic cannot be
March 12, 2025
Readout of Commander, Third Air Force, Maj. Gen. Paul Moga observes 435 AGOW personnel airdrops

The Third Air Force Commander, Maj. Gen. Paul Moga observed 435th Air Ground Operations Wing (AGOW) Airmen on March 7 over the Alzey Drop Zone in Ober-Flörsheim, Germany. 435 AGOW forces conducted personnel airdrops from an 86 Airlift Wing (AW) C-130J operated by the 37th Airlift Squadron (AS). A
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 10, 2025
Readout of Commander U.S. Air Forces in Europe – Air Forces Africa and NATO Allied Air Command, Gen. James B. Hecker’s meeting with Minister President of the State of Rheinland-Pfalz, Alexander Schweitzer

Commander of U.S. Air Forces in Europe – Air Forces Africa and NATO Allied Air Command Gen. James B. Hecker met today with Minister President of the State of Rheinland-Pfalz, Alexander Schweitzer at Ramstein Air Base, Germany. Rheinland-Pfalz is the host state for both Ramstein and Spangdahlem
March 3, 2025
Third Air Force Leadership visits GSUs in Belgium, Germany

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 Airmen stationed at Chièvres Air Base, Belgium and Geilenkirchen NATO Air Base, Germany from 20-21 Feb.
Jan. 16, 2025
Human Trafficking Prevention Month: Shedding Light on Modern-Day Slavery

January marks Human Trafficking Prevention Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness, educating communities, and reinforcing prevention efforts to combat one of the world’s gravest crises: modern-day slavery.
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.