News - Tag africom

Aug. 20, 2026
Ramstein visit builds U.S.-Libyan integrated air mobility ties

Security leaders from eastern and western Libya visited Ramstein Air Base Aug. 3-7 as part of a collaborative effort to further promote regional stability in support of homeland defense. The visit featured squadron tours and mission briefs designed to enhance interoperability, strengthen operational
April 14, 2026
U.S., Morocco integrate Link-16 capability during African Lion 26 planning event

U.S. Air Forces in Europe–Air Forces Africa, with support from U.S. Marine Forces Africa, partnered with the Moroccan Royal Armed Forces to conduct the first interoperability test of secure encrypted communications and tactical datalinks with an African partner nation during the African Lion 2026
Jan. 22, 2026
Strengthening Aviation Security Together: USAFE-AFAFRICA’s Force Multipliers

When discussing U.S. Air Forces in Europe – Air Forces Africa’s (USAFE-AFAFRICA) international partnership mechanisms, most would likely think of foreign affairs officers or bilateral exercises before the safety office.
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
Sept. 7, 2023
449 AEG PERSCO: Gatekeepers to East Africa

U.S. Air Forces Africa maintains personnel across East Africa as part of the 449th Air Expeditionary Group. With forces constantly cycling in and out of the continent and between various operating locations, it’s imperative to keep track of every movement, something that falls upon the 449 AEG’s
Aug. 23, 2023
FAST to fight: 726th EMSS Airmen protect airpower across East Africa

The 449th Air Expeditionary Group, based at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti is the primary airlift provider to U.S. Forces in the Horn of Africa. The 449th AEG relies on Fly-Away Security teams from the 726th Expeditionary Mission Support Squadron to protect its missions in order to provide secure,
March 3, 2023
Senior Enlisted Forum held at AACS 2023

A Senior Enlisted Forum took place during the 2023 African Air Chiefs Symposium in Dakar, Senegal, March 4, 2023.
Feb. 24, 2023
CJTF-HOA conducts first simulated joint FARP demonstration on African continent

Elements of Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA) and the 449th Air Expeditionary Group recently conducted a simulated joint branch Forward Arming and Refueling Point (FARP) exercise. Not only was this a first for U.S. forces in the African continent, but it also provided an
Feb. 24, 2021
Bioenvironmental flight: Equipping AB 101 with quality water

Bioenvironmental conducts occupational and environmental health site assessments to ensure deployed members have optimal work and living conditions.
Jan. 8, 2021
AFAFRICA commander reaffirms U.S. military commitment to North Africa

Gen. Jeff Harrigian, U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa commander, traveled to Camp Lemonnier, Dijbouti, Tunis, Tunisia, and Algiers, Algeria, Jan. 4-7 to meet with service members and key defense leaders in the region.