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May 6, 2025
Readout of Commander, Third Air Force, Maj. Gen. Paul Moga and Chief Master Sgt. Stephanie Cates hosts Department of Defense Education Activity – Europe Director, Dr. Michelle Howard-Brahaney

Maj. Gen. Paul Moga and Chief Master Sgt. Stephanie Cates, Third Air Force commander and command chief, hosted an office call with Department of Defense Education Activity-Europe (DoDEA-Europe) Director, Dr. Michelle Howard-Brahaney April 25, 2025. This is a continuation of a series of quarterly
May 6, 2025
U.S. Delegation Attends Inauguration of African Space Agency in Cairo

Brig. Gen. Jacob Middleton, commanding general of U.S. Space Forces Europe and Africa, and Chief Master Sgt. Alex Birkle, command senior enlisted leader, joined international dignitaries in Cairo for the inauguration of the African Space Agency 20 April.
May 5, 2025
Royal Air Force Mildenhall and Dutch Air Force Commemorate Operation Chowhound

U.S. and Dutch air forces commemorated the 80th anniversary of Operation Chowhound with a memorial aerial refueling mission from a 100th Air Refueling Wing KC-135 Stratotanker to three Royal Netherlands Air Force F-35 Lightning IIs over the North Sea April 28.
May 2, 2025
Commander of U.S. Air Forces in Europe-Air Forces Africa and NATO Allied Air Command Gen. James B. Hecker Retires after 36 Years of Service

Gen. James B. Hecker, commander of U.S. Air Forces in Europe – Air Forces Africa and NATO Allied Air Command, is set to retire this summer after serving 36 years in the U.S. Air Force. Hecker departs Ramstein Air Base on 3 May after nearly three years as the 37th USAFE-AFAFRICA commander. Since
May 1, 2025
Readout of Commander, Third Air Force, Maj. Gen. Paul Moga’s Immersion with the 1st Air and Space Communications Operations Squadron

Maj. Gen. Paul Moga, Third Air Force commander, visited the 1st Air and Space Communications Operations Squadron to observe their critical mission firsthand. The 1st ACOS is the only squadron of its kind in the Air Force, delivering and defending enterprise and tactical command & control,
April 24, 2025
VPOTUS hosts toast to troops at Ramstein AB

U.S. Vice President JD Vance, Second Lady Usha Vance, and their children visited Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Thursday, April 24, 2025.
April 23, 2025
Readout of Commander U.S. Air Forces in Europe – Air Forces Africa and NATO Allied Air Command, Gen. James B. Hecker’s meeting with Australian Air Chief Air Marshall Stephen Chappell

Commander of U.S. Air Forces in Europe-Air Forces Africa and NATO Allied Air Command Gen. James B. Hecker met with Australian Air Chief Air Marshall Stephen Chappell at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, April 22, to discuss strengthening military cooperation and interoperability. The leaders discussed
April 18, 2025
Turbo Weasel sharpens warfighting readiness through realistic joint training

The dynamic air exercise designed to support the Suppression of Enemy Air Defenses mission, simulating realistic, high-intensity conditions.
April 14, 2025
Readout of Commander, Third Air Force, Maj. Gen. Paul Moga hosts German American Community Office meeting

Third Air Force and Kaiserslautern Military Community Commander, Maj. Gen. Paul Moga, visited the German American Community Office (GACO) and Villa Winzig Day Care in Kaiserslautern, April 10, 2025.
April 12, 2025
Ramstein Flag 2025: U.S. Air Forces in Europe Strengthen Warfighting and Readiness

Fifteen Allied nations trained in advanced warfighting capabilities such as agile combat employment, integrated air and missile defense and counter anti-access/area denial operations. Cross servicing training showcased the ability to operate as a cohesive force to sustain combat operations.

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