News - Tag U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa

Feb. 11, 2023
European theater CSELs participate in Nordic regional engagement

The two-week engagement provided a platform for the CSELs to discuss Agile Combat Employment across the Nordic nations, explore multinational, professional military education exchange opportunities and discuss the operational environment in the High North.
Nov. 9, 2022
8 African nations attend APF co-hosted by US, Tunisian air forces

The APF serves as an opportunity to open dialogue between air force leaders across the continent, identify opportunities for the U.S. to assist African partners and implement collective solutions.
Aug. 9, 2022
COMUSAFE welcomes F-22s to Poland

As part of NATO’s plan to bolster its collective defense posture, the 90th FS will take over the mission from the Vermont Air National Guard’s 158th Fighter Wing, which has been executing the coalition’s Air Policing mission since their arrival in theater, May 2.
March 2, 2022
Air Force translators enable water sustainment project for African partner nations

Language Enabled Airman Program Scholars aided members from Ramstein Air Base and Nigerien Air Base 201 to share best practices with African nation partners through language support that further enhanced water sustainment in Niger.
Nov. 10, 2021
US, Bulgarian air forces share best practices in Operation Castle Forge

These short-notice forward deployments demonstrate the Air Force’s Agile Combat Employment, a strategy that leverages strong teamwork with allies and partners to generate air power anytime, anywhere.
Sept. 9, 2021
AFCEC continues infrastructure construction to support F-35

From flight lines and hangars to maintenance and training facilities, Air Force Civil Engineer Center is charged with delivering the infrastructure needed to accommodate the Air Force’s latest fighter aircraft, designed for new warfighting capabilities.
March 5, 2020
COMUSAFE-AFAFRICA discusses JADC2, ACE at Air Warfare Symposium

JADC2 connects distributed sensors, shooters and data from all domains to all forces.
Feb. 21, 2020
USAFE, Bosnia and Herzegovina build partnerships through force development

The force development program provides an opportunity for the U.S. Air Force to enhance relations, share ideas and build partnership capability in the region.
Dec. 23, 2019
Air Forces Africa establishes Cadre of African Bridge Advisors

U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa recently implemented a new program, AFAFRICA Cadre of African Bridge Advisors, across the command aimed at improving the cultural and language gap when operating in Africa.
Feb. 2, 2018
Airmen save missing child, sharpen interoperability

Recently, an 822nd Expeditionary Base Defense Squadron Security Forces patrol team collaborated with local military members to rescue a two-year-old girl, after being notified by local villagers that she was lost near Nigerien Air Base 201.
June 9, 2017
Air Force B-2 Spirit Stealth Bombers arrive in UK

Two B-2 Spirit stealth bombers joined B-1B Lancers and B-52H Stratofortresses June 9, 2017, to participate in theater bomber assurance and deterrence operations.Three B-52Hs from Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, and three B-1Bs from Ellsworth AFB, South Dakota, along with approximately 800
July 2, 2015
SecAF visits key operating locations in European theater

Secretary of the Air Force Deborah Lee James completed a multination visit throughout Europe June 13-24. The secretary met with Airmen, civilians, host nation community leaders, and allied and partner nation military leaders in countries including Germany, Belgium and Poland during her second visit
Feb. 9, 2015
6 nations stand together during African Partnership Flight-Djibouti

About 80 Airmen from Burundi, Djibouti, Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania and the U.S. stood together for African Partnership Flight opening ceremonies Feb. 7, at Djibouti Air Base, Djibouti.
Dec. 22, 2014
Luxembourg, US leaders commemorate Battle of the Bulge

Nearly 200 Luxembourgers and Americans observed the 70th anniversary of the Battle of the Bulge during a commemorative ceremony Dec. 16, at Luxembourg American Cemetery and Memorial in Luxembourg.