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USAFE celebrates 80th anniversary

April 29, 2022
U.S. Air Force Airmen in the Ramstein honor guard await the presentation of colors next to an F-35 Lightning II aircraft assigned to the 48th Fighter Wing, Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, during the U.S. Air Forces in Europe 80th Anniversary Ball at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, April 8, 2022. USAFE’s area of operations spans eight wings based in Europe and 83 geographically separated units. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman John R. Wright)
U.S. Air Force retired Gen. Philip Breedlove, former U.S. European Command commander, and Lt. Gen. Steven Basham, U.S. Air Forces in Europe – Air Forces Africa deputy commander, perform the ceremonial cake cutting during the U.S. Air Forces in Europe 80th Anniversary Ball at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, April 8, 2022. Since the 1940s USAFE has been the epitome of air power. In addition to combat and peacekeeping operations, USAFE has taken part in over 200 humanitarian operations, responding to natural disasters, epidemics, aiding victims of civil unrest, and providing a safe haven to those in need. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman John R. Wright)
U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Steven Basham, U.S. Air Forces in Europe – Air Forces Africa deputy commander, hosts the U.S. Air Forces in Europe 80th Anniversary Ball at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, April 8, 2022. Ramstein AB conducts USAFE’s only airlift, airdrop and aeromedical evacuation flying operations providing rapid mobility and expeditionary combat support for military operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman John R. Wright)
U.S. Air Force Airmen in the U.S. Air Forces in Europe Band perform during the USAFE 80th Anniversary Ball at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, April 8, 2022. As one of the oldest musical units in the Air Force and the only Air Force Band stationed in Europe, the USAFE Band is committed to fortifying international relationships, enhancing troop morale and fostering trust and friendship between the U.S. and the diverse populations across the European and African continents. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman John R. Wright)
U.S. Air Force Airmen attend the U.S. Air Forces in Europe 80th Anniversary Ball at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, April 8, 2022. Art exhibits at the event celebrated and presented an artistic overview of the 80-year history of USAFE and its predecessor organizations, the Eighth Air Force and the U.S. Strategic Air Forces in Europe. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman John R. Wright)
U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Maritza Mueller, U.S. Air Forces in Europe – Air Forces Africa A1 integrated resilience senior enlisted manager, presents a plaque to retired Gen. Philip Breedlove, former U.S. European Command commander, during the U.S. Air Forces in Europe 80th Anniversary Ball at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, April 8, 2022. Breedlove was a guest speaker at the event, which celebrated 80 years of successful combat and peacekeeping operations, responses to natural disasters and epidemics, aid to victims of civil unrest, and providing a safe haven to those in need. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman John R. Wright)
U.S. Air Force Airmen, civilian personnel and spouses attend the U.S. Air Forces in Europe 80th Anniversary Ball at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, April 8, 2022. Since 1942, the USAFE mission has focused on building unbreakable bonds within Europe, contributing to the collective defense and security of allies and partners. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman John R. Wright)
Guests arrive for the U.S. Air Forces in Europe 80th Anniversary Ball at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, April 8, 2022. Since the 1940s USAFE has been the epitome of air power. In addition to combat and peacekeeping operations, USAFE has taken part in more than 200 humanitarian operations, responding to natural disasters, epidemics, aiding victims of civil unrest, and providing a safe haven to those in need. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman John R. Wright)
Attendees stand for the presentation of colors during the U.S. Air Forces in Europe 80th Anniversary Ball at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, April 8, 2022. Since 1942, the USAFE mission has focused on building unbreakable bonds within Europe, contributing to the collective defense and security of allies and partners. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman John R. Wright)
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