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June 27, 2022
Hecker departs Maxwell, Air University for Europe

General James Hecker took command of U.S. Air Forces in Europe – Air Forces Africa and NATO Allied Air Command on June 27, 2022, with Europe facing challenges brought on by Russia’s invasion of the Ukraine.
June 21, 2022
Ukrainian Airman’s perspective on resilience

“If there is a will there is a way, keep that in mind. If you have goals and you don’t really feel like you are getting there, just remember life works in mysterious ways and as long as you really want it, then keep that carrot in front of you on the stick and keep going.”
June 10, 2022
USAFE integrates with Arctic fighters during exercise Baltic Operations

U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft integrated with Swedish, Finnish, German, and U.S. Navy fighters, June 9, during U.S. Naval Forces Europe’s exercise Baltic Operations 2022 over the Baltic Sea region.
June 6, 2022
505th CCW Airmen bolster USAFE operations, Ukraine military and strengthening NATO alliance

The 505th Command and Control Wing deployed thirty-five of their command and control subject matter experts to the 603rd Air Operations Center, Ramstein Air Base, Germany, ahead of the Russian invasion of Ukraine. The contributions the 505th CCW Airmen made to the 603rd AOC’s mission were
June 1, 2022
U.S. Marine Corps’ VMGR-252 squadron deployed to Poland in support of USAFE

U.S. Marines and KC-130J Super Hercules from Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron (VMGR) 252, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), deployed to Łask Air Base, Poland, under the command of U.S. Air Forces in Europe and as a key enabler to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 312.
June 1, 2022
USAFE-AFAFRICA Safety directorate wins again

The U.S. Air Force in Europe – Air Forces Africa Safety directorate won two Air-Force level awards for fiscal year 2021.Through their promotion of proactive aviation safety for nine wings and eight major weapon systems, the flight safety division took home the Major General Benjamin D. Foulois
May 6, 2022
Marines showcase NATO command and control capabilities

Estonian Brig. Gen. Rauno Sirk, Estonian Air Force commander, and Col. Dainius Guzas, Lithuanian Air Force commander, visited Siauliai Air Base, Apr. 26. They met with the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW) to observe the unique aviation command and control capabilities of Marine Air Control Group
March 29, 2022
480th EFS EOD personnel test new asset-saving innovation

A new Explosive Ordnance Disposal technique is being tested while the 480th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron from Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, is deployed to the 86th Air Base.
March 29, 2022
Navy EA-18G Growler aircraft arrive at Spangdahlem AB

In coordination with the German government, six U.S. Navy EA-18G Growlers traveled from Naval Air Station (NAS) Whidbey Island, Washington to Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, 28 March 2022, in order to bolster readiness, enhance NATO's collective defense posture and further increase air integration
March 28, 2022
6 Navy 'Growler' Aircraft Headed to Germany to Support Deterrence Mission

Six U.S. Navy EA-18G Growler aircraft out of Naval Air Station Whidbey Island in Washington State are on their way to Europe and are expected to arrive today in Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, Pentagon Press Secretary John F. Kirby said.

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