U.S. Air Forces in Europe - Air Forces Africa

Sort By

Category

Show Advanced Options

Clear Filters |

‘FORTRESS HAIL’ mission bolsters U.S. lethality alongside NATO Allies

A Finnish Air Force F/A-18C Hornet integrates with a U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress aircraft in support of Bomber Task Force 25-2 mission FORTRESS HAIL on March 06, 2025. Bomber Task Force missions like FORTRESS HAIL demonstrate the ability to integrate seamlessly with mission partners, strengthening readiness and lethality. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brooklyn Golightly)

Details Download

B-52H Stratofortress Integrates with NATO Allies During BTF 25-2

U.S. Air Force Capt. Curtis Smith, 69th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron B-52H Stratofortress pilot, speaks into the radio inside the cockpit during exercise Onyx Cross as part of the Bomber Task Force 25-2 deployment over Europe, March 3, 2025. BTF 25-2 enhances readiness and demonstrates the U.S. commitment to NATO allies and partners through strategic bomber operations.

Details Download

B-52H Stratofortress Integrates with NATO Allies During BTF 25-2

A Romanian F-16 Fighting Falcon executes a simulated intercept of a U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress during exercise Onyx Cross over Europe, March 3, 2025. Bomber Task Force 25-2 missions enhance interoperability and coordination between U.S. and NATO air forces.

Details Download

B-52H Stratofortress Integrates with NATO Allies During BTF 25-2

A Croatian Rafale fighter jet performs a simulated intercept of a U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress during exercise Onyx Cross over Europe, March 3, 2025. The Bomber Task Force 25-2 deployment strengthens operational cooperation between the U.S. and NATO partners.

Details Download

B-52H Stratofortress Integrates with NATO Allies During BTF 25-2

Two Bulgarian MiG-29 Fulcrums conduct a simulated intercept with a U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress during exercise Onyx Cross over Europe, March 3, 2025. These missions demonstrate NATO’s collective air defense capabilities and enhance regional security.

Details Download

Third Air Force Leadership visits GSUs in Belgium, Germany

U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Paul Moga, Third Air Force commander, recognizes as an outstanding performer Tech Sgt. Arlene Carbadillo, assigned to the Air Traffic Control, Airfield Operations Flight, 424th Air Base Squadron, on Chièvres Air Base, Belgium, Feb. 20, 2025. Moga was in Chièvres with the Third Air Force command team, and performed an immersion tour to understand the daily missions of the Airmen stationed in Belgium with the Air Base Squadron. (U.S. Army photo by Pierre-Etienne Courtejoie)

Details Download

Third Air Force Leadership visits GSUs in Belgium, Germany

U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Paul Moga, Third Air Force commander, fourth from left, and Chief Master Sgt. Stephanie Cates, Third Air Force command chief, left, pose with Defenders assigned to the Security Forces, Emergency Response Flight, 424th Air Base Squadron, during an immersion visit, on Chièvres Air Base, Belgium, Feb. 20, 2025. (U.S. Army photo by Pierre-Etienne Courtejoie)

Details Download

Third Air Force Leadership visits GSUs in Belgium, Germany

U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Paul Moga, Third Air Force commander, watches the live fire he will put down alongside firefighters assigned to the 424th Air Base Squadron, on Chièvres Air Base, Belgium, Feb. 20, 2025. Moga was in Chièvres for an immersion tour and met Airmen with each flight of the U.S. Air Force Squadron stationed in Belgium to understand their daily missions. (U.S. Army photo by Pierre-Etienne Courtejoie)

Details Download

Third Air Force Leadership visits GSUs in Belgium, Germany

U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Paul Moga, Third Air Force commander, with the red helmet, performs a check of a firehose as he will fight a live fire alongside firefighters assigned to the 424th Air Base Squadron, on Chièvres Air Base, Belgium, Feb. 20, 2025. Moga was in Chièvres for an immersion tour to assess the strengths, but also needs and challenges of the Airmen assigned to the U.S. Air Force Squadron stationed in Belgium. (U.S. Army photo by Pierre-Etienne Courtejoie)

Details Download

Commander U.S. Air Forces in Europe – Air Forces Africa and NATO Allied Air Command, Gen. James B. Hecker’s meeting with Commander of the German Air Force, Lt. Gen. In-go Gerhartz

General James Hecker, left, commander of U.S. Air Forces in Europe - Air Forces Africa, speaks with the Commander of the German Air Force Lt. Gen. Ingo Gerhartz, right, on Feb. 27 to discuss strengthening military cooperation and regional security.

Details Download

BTF 25-2 completes inert weapons drop in Türkiye

U.S Air Force Captain Travis Maxwell, a B-52H Stratofortress pilot, pilots his aircraft over the skies of Europe, Bomber Task Force 25-2, RAF Fairford, England, Feb. 27, 2025. These operations demonstrate the ability to rapidly deploy strategic assets in support of global stability.

Details Download

BTF 25-2 completes inert weapons drop in Türkiye

A group of crew chiefs assigned to the 69th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron look on as a B-52H Stratofortress taxis at RAF Fairford, England, following a sortie in support of Bomber Task Force 25-2, Feb. 27, 2025. U.S. and NATO joint forces are ready and postured with combat-credible capability to assure, deter, and defend in an increasingly complex security environment.

Details Download

BTF 25-2 completes inert weapons drop in Türkiye

A B-52H Stratofortress aircraft assigned to the 69th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron flies over Europe during Bomber Task Force 25-2, RAF Fairford, England, Feb. 27, 2025. These operations demonstrate the ability to rapidly deploy strategic assets in support of global stability.

Details Download

U.S. Air Forces Africa, Zambia Air Force host pivotal African Air Chiefs Symposium 2025

U.S. Air Force Gen. James Hecker, U.S. Air Forces in Europe - Air Forces Africa commander, provides closing comments during the 14th African Air Chiefs Symposium in Lusaka, Zambia, Feb. 21, 2025. The 2026 iteration of AACS is set to be hosted in Nigeria. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Raya Feltner)

Details Download

U.S. Air Forces Africa, Zambia Air Force host pivotal African Air Chiefs Symposium 2025

U.S. Air Force Gen. James Hecker, U.S. Air Forces in Europe - Air Forces Africa commander, provides closing comments during the 14th African Air Chiefs Symposium in Lusaka, Zambia, Feb. 21, 2025. The 2026 iteration of AACS is set to be hosted in Nigeria. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Raya Feltner)

Details Download

ZAF supports local orphanage during AACS 2025

U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Joseph Hark, U.S. Air Forces in Europe - Air Forces Africa public affairs officer, interacts with children from a local orphanage during the 14th African Air Chiefs Symposium in Lusaka, Zambia, Feb. 18, 2025. The event fostered engagement between military leaders and the local community, highlighting the symposium’s commitment to collaboration and regional development.

Details Download

AAAF Senior Enlisted Representatives develop first-ever African NCO handbook

Chief Master Sgt. Randy Kwiatkowski, U.S. Air Forces in Europe - Air Forces Africa command chief, speaks at a senior enlisted leader forum during the 14th African Air Chiefs Symposium in Lusaka, Zambia, Feb. 19, 2025. Approximately 40 African countries are participating in this year’s AACS. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Seleena Muhammad-Ali)

Details Download

606 ACS employs first TOC-L command and control system

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Phillip Castelan and Senior Airman Penelope Fernandez Velez, 606th Air Control Squadron network operations technicians, work on the Tactical Operations Control - Light command and control system at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Feb. 17, 2025. The 606th Air Control Squadron, callsign “Primo,” is a mobile Command and Control combat unit “Ready Now” to meet our Nation’s call for exceptional tactical command and control.

Details Download

606 ACS employs first TOC-L command and control system

U.S. Air Force members assigned to the 606th Air Control Squadron perform their daily tasks on the Tactical Operations Control - Light command and control system at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Feb. 17, 2025. The 606th Air Control Squadron, callsign “Primo,” is a mobile Command and Control combat unit “Ready Now” to meet our Nation’s call for exceptional tactical command and control.

Details Download

606 ACS employs first TOC-L command and control system

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Christopher King, 606th Air Control Squadron mission support operator, works on the Tactical Operations Control - Light command and control system at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Feb. 17, 2025. The TOC-L system is a new command-and-control node designed to be rapidly deployable and maneuverable with the purpose of allowing the battle management team and sensor operators the ability to build and provide a common operating tactical air picture that assists with ensuring the safety deconfliction of flight for friendly and civilian aircraft in the area of responsibility.

Details Download