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July 29, 2025
86 AW hosts 2025 USAFE-AFAFRICA First Sergeants Development Conference

U.S. Air Force first sergeants stationed throughout the U.S. Air Forces in Europe - Air Forces Africa command gather together for the 2025 First Sergeant Development Conference at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, July 22-24, 2025. A first sergeant, also referred to as "first shirt", is a special duty for
May 29, 2025
Military medical professionals come together for the European-African Military Nursing Exchange conference

Military medical professionals from various nations gathered for the annual European-African Military Nursing Exchange conference, May 20-23, 2025, to discuss a range of topics revolving around improving the medical profession within the military across different forces.
May 16, 2025
Walking the Halls of Giants: Lessons from Kisling NCO Academy

Imagine yourself as a seasoned noncommissioned officer (NCO). The U.S. military says you are the technical expert in your field. You probably lead a team of NCOs who lead teams of their own. For better or worse you have found your day-to-day rhythm when you receive a Warning Order “Airmanship 600
May 8, 2025
US, Partner nations strengthen ties during multilateral medical event

The U.S. Air Forces in Europe – Air Forces Africa Global Health Engagement (GHE) team hosted for the first time a four-day multilateral medical event at the Landstuhl Regional Medical Center’s European Medical Simulation Center, Germany, April 22-25, 2025.
March 6, 2025
U.S., NATO, partner nations participate in Bulgarian Multilateral Medical Simulation Training Engagement

The United States Air Forces in Europe - Air Forces Africa Office of the Command Surgeon organized a medical engagement with Bulgarian medical service members to help Bulgarian Multilateral Medical Simulation Training Engagement participants foster multilateral training skills and practices through
Jan. 28, 2025
USAFE-AFAFRICA Hosts Mission Support Group, Maintenance Group Strategy Conference for command leadership

Mission Support Group and Maintenance Group command teams from across the U.S. Air Forces in Europe - Air Forces Africa area of responsibility gathered at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, for a strategy conference Jan 22-23, 2025. This annual event brought together MSG and MXG commanders and senior
Dec. 16, 2024
Holiday Harmony: Kaiserslautern Military Community Celebrates 30 Years of German-American Friendship

Maj. Gen. Paul Moga, commander of the Third Air Force and the Kaiserslautern Military Community, and Chief Master Sgt. Stephanie Cates, Third Air Force Command Chief, hosted the 30th annual Kaiserslautern Military Community Christmas Concert on Dec. 13, 2024. The event, held at Fruchthalle in
Sept. 19, 2024
Innovative mobile app streamlines airfield assessment for airborne operations

The U.S. Air Force has introduced a new tool designed to streamline the process of assessing and certifying airfields for aircraft landings, particularly in austere environments. Developed by members of the 435th Air Ground Operations Wing Innovation Team, the new mobile application enhances
Aug. 22, 2024
U.S. military medical service members celebrate over 200 years of service

Approximately 300 U.S. military service members from the U.S. Army, Air Force, Navy and Marines celebrated over 200 years of military medicine at Vogelweh Military Complex, Germany, Aug. 21, 2024.
Aug. 7, 2024
435th AGOW supports Slovakia’s F-16 integration

The 435th Air Ground Operations Wing has been instrumental in preparing Slovakia to receive and operationalize its incoming F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter jets over the past two years.

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