CFACC Conference strengthens theater-level command and Allied interoperability

RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany – U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Stephen P. Snelson (left), U.S. Air Force in Europe – Air Forces Africa deputy commander, commanders, leaders and staff from various military branches participate in the Combined Forces Air Component Command conference at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Feb. 10, 2026. This five-day course prepared general officers from all six U.S. military services and international partners for theater-level command by providing a broad perspective on the operational level of war. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Alexandra M. Longfellow)

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CFACC Conference strengthens theater-level command and Allied interoperability

RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany - Norwegian Brig. Gen. Thomas Harlem, Royal Norwegian Airforce Warfare Center commander, listens to a briefing during the Combined Forces Air Component Command conference at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Feb. 10, 2026. This conference, with its unique in-theater setting in Europe, aimed to enhance interoperability and strategic alignment, allowing component commanders to share lessons learned, refine joint operational tactics and strengthen the alliances that underpin regional stability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Alexandra M. Longfellow)

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CFACC Conference strengthens theater-level command and Allied interoperability

RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany - German Air Force Maj. Gen. Frank Gräfe, Allied Air Command chief of staff, briefs commanders, leaders and staff from various military branches during the Combined Forces Air Component Command conference at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Feb. 10, 2026. This five-day course prepares general officers from all six U.S. military services and international partners for theater-level command by providing a broad perspective on the operational level of war. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Alexandra M. Longfellow)

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CFACC Conference strengthens theater-level command and Allied interoperability

RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany - Finnish Air Force Col. Mikko Sarantola, A3 operations at the Finnish Air Force Headquarters Assistant Chief of Staff, briefs commanders, leaders and staff from various military branches during the Combined Forces Air Component Command conference at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Feb. 10, 2026. This conference, with its unique in-theater setting in Europe, aimed to enhance interoperability and strategic alignment, allowing component commanders to share lessons learned, refine joint operational tactics and strengthen the alliances that underpin regional stability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Alexandra M. Longfellow)

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CFACC Conference strengthens theater-level command and Allied interoperability

RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany - French Col. Yann Malard, French Air and Space Force air and space advisor at the prime minister office, briefs commanders, leaders and staff from various military branches during the Combined Forces Air Component Command conference at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Feb. 10, 2026. This iteration, with its unique in-theater setting in Europe, aimed to enhance interoperability and strategic alignment, allowing component commanders to share lessons learned, refine joint operational tactics and strengthen the alliances that underpin regional stability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Alexandra M. Longfellow)

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CFACC Conference strengthens theater-level command and Allied interoperability

U.S. Navy Vice Admiral Bruce Lindsey (retired), senior mentor, asks a question after a briefing during the Combined Forces Air Component Command conference at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Feb. 10, 2026. The conference, hosted by the U.S. Air Force's Eaker Center for Leadership Development, brought together senior military leaders from nine nations to provide a broad perspective on the operational level of war. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Alexandra M. Longfellow)

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CFACC Conference strengthens theater-level command and Allied interoperability

RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany - U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Stephen P. Snelson (left), U.S. Air Force in Europe – Air Forces Africa deputy commander, German Air Force Maj. Gen. Frank Gräfe (middle), Allied Air Command chief of staff Commanders, and U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Mark D. Piper (right), Air National Guard Readiness Center A5 director, participate in the Combined Forces Air Component Command conference at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Feb. 10, 2026. With a curriculum focused on the organization and processes of a Combined Air Operations Center, the course featured instruction from senior national-level civilian and military leaders, combatant commanders and retired senior officers. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Alexandra M. Longfellow)

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CFACC Conference strengthens theater-level command and Allied interoperability

RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany - Commanders, leaders and staff from various military branches participate in the Combined Forces Air Component Command conference at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Feb. 10, 2026. This five-day course prepared general officers from all six U.S. military services and international Allies and partners by providing a broad perspective on the operational level of war. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Alexandra M. Longfellow)

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CFACC Conference strengthens theater-level command and Allied interoperability

Published March 13, 2026
By Tech. Sgt. Alexandra M. Longfellow
USAFE-AFAFRICA Public Affairs

RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany -- RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany – U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Stephen P. Snelson (left), U.S. Air Force in Europe – Air Forces Africa deputy commander, commanders, leaders and staff from various military branches participate in the Combined Forces Air Component Command conference at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Feb. 10, 2026. This five-day course prepared general officers from all six U.S. military services and international partners for theater-level command by providing a broad perspective on the operational level of war. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Alexandra M. Longfellow)