Press Releases

Aug. 4, 2024
African Partnership Flight lays AAAF multinational exercise groundwork

Twelve African partner nations participated in the 2024 African Partnership Flight co-hosted by the Tunisian air force and U.S. Air Forces Africa, July 15-19, 2024, in Tunis, Tunisia.The African Partnership Flight is a biannual force development, educational, and interoperability workshop to help
July 19, 2024
Strengthening Ties Through Music: USAFE-AFAFRICA Band Tours the Republic of the Congo

The United States Air Forces in Europe-Air Forces Africa (USAFE-AFAFRICA) Band conducted a tour across the Republic of the Congo, presenting a diverse musical program that included classical standards, popular Americana and Congolese hits. The tour marked the 64th anniversary of Congolese
May 21, 2024
African Lion 24 exercises Air Force’s wings

AL24 is U.S. Africa Command’s largest premier joint annual exercise, led by U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF). This year’s event marks a significant milestone as SETAF-AF celebrates the 20th anniversary of the African Lion exercise series.
May 15, 2024
Advancing aeromedical evacuation capabilities in Ghana through US-Ghanaian partnership

The event was facilitated by the Defense Institute for Medical Operations (DIMO) and was a key step for the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) as they pursue United Nations validation in Aeromedical Evacuation Team (AMET) capabilities.
Nov. 9, 2023
Air Force African Senior Enlisted Leader Summit 2023

Senior enlisted leaders from the U.S. and 20 African nations joined together for an African Senior Enlisted Leader Summit in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, November 7-9, 2023.This is a first-of-its-kind gathering of African Air Force senior enlisted leaders.U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Randy
March 1, 2023
African nations hold Women, Peace and Security Panel at AACS 2023 in Senegal

This year’s African Air Chiefs Symposium was enhanced for the first time by a Women, Peace and Security Panel on March 1, 2023, in Dakar, Senegal.
Jan. 12, 2023
Rescue force successfully saves two in first HH-60W combat CASEVAC in Africa AOR

Through persistent training and a constant state of readiness, Rescue forces in eastern Africa were able to save two lives in what would be the HH-60W combat rescue helicopter's first combat rescue on the continent.
Oct. 31, 2022
COMUSAFE attends Africa Air Force Forum in Senegal

U.S. Air Force Gen. James Hecker, U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa commander, visited Senegal to participate in the 2022 Africa Air Forces Forum, Oct. 26-27, 2022, in Dakar, Senegal.
June 27, 2022
USAFE-AFAFRICA, NATO Allied Air Command welcomes new commander

U.S. Air Force Gen. James B. Hecker assumed command of U.S. Air Forces in Europe - Air Forces Africa and NATO Allied Air Command here, June 27. In his capacity as commander, Hecker is also the new director of the Joint Air Power Competence Centre at Kalkar, Germany.
May 6, 2022
AFAF Deepens Ties with Kenyan Air Force

An eight-member U.S. Air Forces Europe – Air Forces Africa team facilitated an institutional capability building engagement alongside the Kenyan Air Force in Nairobi, Kenya, April 25-28.