USAFE
Military abbreviation · Military Unit and Organization
| Stands for | United States Air Forces in Europe |
|---|---|
| Categories | Military |
USAFE stands for United States Air Forces in Europe, a military unit and organization abbreviation.
Air Force major command and air component of US European Command, combined with Air Forces Africa, overseeing Air Force units in Europe and Africa from Ramstein Air Base, Germany.
Example: USAFE fighters deployed to Poland to reinforce NATO air policing.
Usage notes
Formally titled US Air Forces in Europe - Air Forces Africa (USAFE-AFAFRICA). USAFE organized the 1948-1949 Berlin Airlift, delivering over two million tons of supplies to the blockaded city. Pronounced "you-SAF-ee."
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