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Senior Airman Austin Paisar, a weapons crew member by trade, communicates with an F-35 pilot prior to a mission. Paiser is serving as an F-35A Lightning II crew chief for the 421st Fighter Generation Squadron during Red Flag 25-1 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada. (U.S. Air Force photo by Micah Garbarino)

Air Force leaders issue new warning about China-backed recruitment efforts by private companies

The commanders of U.S. Air Forces in Europe-Air Forces Africa and the Air Force Office of Special Investigations released statements Friday.

Feb 28, 2025 By Jon Harper

Air Force Gen. James B. Hecker, U.S. Air Forces in Europe – Air Forces Africa commander, speaks to the winners of the major command’s 12 Outstanding Airmen of the Year for 2023, during a ceremony at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, May 14, 2024. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Alexandra M. Longfellow)

USAFE commander expects new drones to ‘change quite a few things’ for Air Force readiness

The head of U.S. Air Forces in Europe (USAFE) and U.S. Air Forces Africa outlined how he envisions collaborative combat aircraft affecting operations, training and maintenance.

Jul 30, 2024 By Jon Harper