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Aug. 5, 2022
COMUSAFE welcomes F-22s to Poland

U.S. Air Force Gen. James Hecker, U.S. Air Forces in Europe- Air Forces Africa, and Allied Air Command commander, visited the 32nd Tactical Air Base in Łask, Poland, to welcome 12 U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptors forward deploying from the 90th Fighter Squadron at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska,
Aug. 4, 2022
57th RQS PJs perform cold exposure training with Wim Hof Instructor

When deployed to cold weather locations, the environment itself becomes an enemy to defend against and prepare for.
July 26, 2022
48 FW Airman named one of 12 Outstanding Airmen of the Year

One of the Airmen selected this year is Senior Airman Demarion Davis, 48th Communications Squadron TEMPEST manager, stationed here at RAF Lakenheath.
July 18, 2022
Integration at the Royal International Air Tattoo

The U.S. Air Force sent 11 aircraft and over 100 Airmen to participate in the Royal International Air Tattoo at Royal Air Force Base Fairford, United Kingdon, July 15-17, 2022.
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.
June 24, 2022
USAFE-AFAFRICA, NATO Allied Air Command Change of Command

RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany – U.S. Air Forces in Europe – Air Forces Africa and NATO Allied Air Command will host a Change of Command Monday, June 27, at 2:30 p.m. local time.
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
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
April 22, 2022
Ramstein to host Ukraine Security Consultative Group

U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III is scheduled to host a Ukraine Security Consultative Group at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, April 26.
April 13, 2022
USAFE celebrates 80th anniversary

The U.S. Air Forces in Europe 80th Anniversary Ball was held at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, April 8, 2022, commemorating 80 years of successful combat and peacekeeping operations, responses to natural disasters and epidemics, aid to victims of civil unrest, and providing a safe haven to those in