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May 25, 2026
Remembering sacrifice at Suresnes American Cemetery

A commemorative wreath is displayed during the Memorial Day ceremony held at the Suresnes American Cemetery and Memorial, Suresnes, France, May 24, 2026. The cemetery contains the remains of 1,559 Americans who died in World War I and 24 unknown fallen service members from World War II.
May 25, 2026
Honoring the fallen at Lafayette Escadrille Cemetery

U.S. Air Force Ch, Lt. Col. Michelle Law-Gordon, an individual mobilization augmentee to the U.S. Air Forces in Europe - Air Forces Africa deputy command chaplain, swaps stories with a French Color Guard member during a Memorial Day ceremony held at the Lafayette Escadrille Memorial,
May 25, 2026
USAFE-AFAFRICA deputy commander commemorates sacrifice, legacy of fallen service members during Memorial Day

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Stephen P. Snelson, U.S. Air Forces in Europe - Air Forces Africa deputy commander, honored the heroism of American and French service members who made the ultimate sacrifice during two world wars.
May 21, 2026
African air chiefs solidify partnerships, shape AAAF future at AACS

African air chiefs, representatives from 29 African nations and U.S. Air Forces in Europe – Air Forces Africa leadership, participated in the 2026 African Air Chiefs Symposium in Tunis, Tunisia, May13-15.
May 19, 2026
African Lion 26 concludes: strengthening U.S. and African security

After three weeks of integrated operations across multiple domains and forward operating locations in Morocco, U.S. Air Force participation in Exercise African Lion 26 concluded, May 8, 2026.
May 19, 2026
Fast, precise, ready: US, Moroccan airmen strengthen airlift capability

The sun presses down hard on the flightline, heat rising in waves from the concrete as wind cuts sharply across the open expanse. Behind a humming C-130 Hercules, airmen stand poised, measured, focused and alert. Every movement matters here. Every signal counts.
May 19, 2026
USAFE-AFAFRICA Band strengthens U.S., Poland ties through nationwide Freedom 250 tour

The U.S. Air Forces in Europe – Air Forces Africa Band strengthened the enduring partnership between the U.S. and Poland during a multi-city tour across Poland in April, using music, military collaboration and community outreach as part of America’s 250th anniversary.
May 18, 2026
Across Europe, memory endures: USAFE-AFAFRICA supports Memorial Day ceremonies honoring the fallen

This year, Memorial Day ceremonies at American military cemeteries overseas carry additional significance as the U.S. commemorates Freedom 250 — the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.
May 18, 2026
USAFE-AFAFRICA medical group leaders sync joint planning at tabletop exercise

U.S. Air Force medical leaders gathered in Garmisch this week for the U.S. Air Forces in Europe – Air Forces Africa Surgeon General annual tabletop exercise.
May 14, 2026
African Air Chiefs convene for symposium in Tunisia

Air chiefs from more than 30 countries on the African continent, alongside senior leaders from U.S. Air Forces in Europe – Air Forces Africa, convened in Tunis for the 2026 African Air Chiefs Symposium (AACS), May 13 to May 15, 2026.