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  • RACS emphasizes partnerships

    As the 2013 Regional African Air Chiefs Conference came to a close here Aug. 22, some of the U.S. and African leaders in attendance shared their thoughts on the event. "We are at the end of what has been an extremely valuable symposium," said Lt. Gen. Craig A. Franklin, 3rd Air Force commander. "The

  • Regional African Air Chiefs Symposium begins

    The U.S. 3rd Air Force commander and the Ghanaian chief of air staff hosted opening ceremonies for the second Regional Air Chiefs Symposium at the Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Center Aug. 20. Lt. Gen. Craig A. Franklin expressed gratitude to Air Vice Marshal Michael Samson-Oje for

  • Liberian soldiers employ training during medical outreach mission

    A team of Armed Forces of Liberia soldiers, U.S. service members and county health officials conducted a mobile medical outreach mission in Grand Cape Mount County recently. The mobile mission held from 1 - 4 July was a first for the AFL medics, who, until now, have been focusing their efforts on

  • African airmen return to Air University for U.S. Air Forces Africa symposium

    Military officers from the air forces of 16 African countries returned to Air University for the African Airmen Alumni Symposium June 11-13.The symposium, held at Air War College and sponsored by U.S. Air Forces Africa, is geared toward strengthening key partnerships, enhancing regional cooperation,

  • Zambian air chief visits Ramstein

    Lt. Gen. Eric Chimese, Zambian air force commander, along with a team of senior military officials visited U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa headquarters, giving them a chance to further military relations and improve the partnership between the U.S. and Zambian air forces.During the

  • 3rd AF vice commander visits Niger

    The 3rd Air Force vice commander met with Niger's senior air force leaders and airmen during a visit here April 29.Maj. Gen. Carlton D. Everhart II, who is also the 17th Expeditionary Air Force vice commander, met with Gen. Seyni Garba, Niger's chief of defense staff, and Col. Boukar Boulama,

  • 351st EARS change of command

    The 351st Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron had a change of command April 15, 2013, here, amid a reduction in air-to-air refueling support the unit has provided French operations in Mali. The outgoing commander, Lt. Col. Heather Baldwin, passed command of the forward-deployed squadron to Lt. Col.