Dec. 15, 2021 Polish Improvised Explosive Device unit visits Spangdahlem AB for interoperability training The purpose of the engagement was to share best practices, improve interoperability, strengthen relationships and increase capabilities. These NATO partners routinely train together to improve interoperability and cooperation, as recently as September. These skills are critical response capabilities
Aug. 29, 2021 SAF, USAF partner together for Afghanistan evacuation operations Members of the Singapore Armed Forces arrived at Spangdahlem Air Base late Friday night, Aug. 27.Their contingent, made up of aircrew, engineers and security forces, will provide additional support to the Afghanistan evacuation operations.
June 29, 2021 USAFE-AFAFRICA Warfare Center sharpens the NATO joint warfighter U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa’s Warfare Center (UAWC) hosted a combined training seminar alongside eight NATO partner nations to discuss the development of the Joint Terminal Attack Controller instructor and evaluator courses at Einsiedlerhof Air Station, June 22-24.
June 23, 2021 The 459th ARW completes participation in Arctic Challenge Exercise 21 U.S. Air Force Reserve Airmen and KC-135 Stratotankers assigned to the 459th Air Refueling Wing, Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, completed participation in Arctic Challenge Exercise 2021, June 18, at Rovaniemi Air Base, Finland, after two weeks of air refueling missions in the Arctic skies.
June 14, 2021 POTUS visits Team Mildenhall as first trip Overseas President Joe Biden visited Royal Air Force Mildenhall during his first trip overseas since becoming president. President Biden highlighted the military families, as well as the work that the members of the tri-base community does to protect our nation's security.
April 6, 2021 Virtual African Air Chiefs Symposium strengthens alliances The Association of African Air Forces held a two-day virtual African Air Chiefs Symposium with senior leaders from 38 nations and leaders from U.S. Air Forces in Europe – Air Forces Africa, Mar. 29-30, 2021. The 10th annual AACS focused on exchanging experiences and examining opportunities to
Feb. 4, 2021 U.S. Space Force launches into year two; focuses on integration, partnerships U.S. Space Force Gen. John W. “Jay” Raymond, Chief of Space Operations, met with Guardians and NATO members during a visit to Europe this week and emphasized the central role the nation’s newest service plays in global operations.
Dec. 17, 2020 31st SFS, Italian Air Force Personnel work together as first line of defense True success can only be achieved through cooperation and collaboration. That has been the fundamental driving force behind the 31st Security Forces Squadron and the “Pagliano e Gori” airport Italian military personnel partnership.
Oct. 23, 2020 Bulgaria: Strong, strategic relationships, partnerships U.S. Air Force Gen. Jeff Harrigian, U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa commander, visited Graf Ignatievo Air Base, Bulgaria, Oct. 21, 2020.
Aug. 10, 2020 USAFE-AFAFRICA leadership tour Lithuanian air base U.S Air Force Brig. Gen. Ronald E. Jolly Sr., director of logistics, engineering, and force protection, headquarters U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa, visited Šiauliai Air Base, Lithuania, for an event Aug. 5, 2020.