March 21, 2023 German Ministry recognized by USAFE-AFAFRICA for COVID support, Afghan aid, Ukraine support The German Ministry of the Interior and for Sports of the State of Rheinland-Pfalz received the U.S. Air Forces in Europe Air Forces Africa Medal of Distinction, March 20, 2023, for outstanding support of the U.S. Air Force in Germany.
Aug. 27, 2021 Air Force Reserve supports one of the largest airlift operations in history Reserve Citizen Airmen are playing a huge role in what is being described by senior U.S. government officials as one of the largest airlift operations in history, as Airmen are supporting the evacuation of thousands of people from Afghanistan.