The American Forces Network Europe (AFN Europe) develops Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Civilian professionals and leaders who provide relevant, targeted force protection and command information, news and entertainment to DoD personnel and their families throughout the United States European Command (USEUCOM) in order to support all Commanders in maintaining readiness and morale by giving their messages the widest possible reach.
Since 1943, the American Forces Network Europe has been providing American service members, families and Defense Department civilian employees stationed in Europe with the best of American radio and television services.
AFN Europe is committed to bringing you the latest uncensored news, information and entertainment from home and around the world. The American Forces Radio and Television Service (AFRTS) is the Defense Department agency that provides radio and television services to the U.S. military around the world. They work with the entertainment industry and bring you services ranging from “The Simpsons” to National Public Radio and all points in between. The latest music, news and information services are sent to AFN Europe and are available on a number of AM and FM stations broadcasting throughout the U.S. European Command, on-base cable systems, and via satellite decoders.