Town Hall

RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany -- Leonard Taylor, 1st Air and Space Communications Operations Squadron Plans and Resources flight commander, addresses the subject matter expert board about Living Quarters Allowance issues in a town hall meeting here May 7, 2013. The town hall was held to reassure all U.S. Air Forces in Europe and U.S. Air Forces Africa civilian employees, affected by the recent LQA decision, that they have the support of senior leadership. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Tech Sgt. Patrick Mitchell)

Town Hall

RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany -- U.S. Air Forces in Europe and U.S. Air Forces Africa senior leaders attend the Living Quarters Allowance Town Hall meeting May 7, 2013. Lt. Gen. Tom Jones, USAFE-AFAFRICA vice commander, expressed to all USAFE-AFAFRICA civilian employees affected by the recent LQA decision that they have the support of the command's leadership. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Tech Sgt. Patrick Mitchell)

3rd Air Force vice commander meets Nigerien airmen

Members of the Nigerien air force greet U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Carlton D. Everhart II, 3rd Air Force vice commander, during a pass and review ceremony on his visit to Base Aerienne 101 in Niamey, Niger, April 29, 2013. Everhart visited with Nigerien senior military leaders and airmen to exchange techniques and ideas on strengthening partnership capacities between the two air forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Reba Good/Released)

3rd Air Force vice commander receives mission brief from Nigerien airmen

U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Carlton D. Everhart II, 3rd Air Force vice commander, receives a mission brief on Nigerien aircraft by members of the Nigerien air force at Base Aerienne 101, Niamey, Niger, April 29, 2013. Everhart visited with Nigerien senior military leaders and airmen to exchange techniques and ideas on strengthening partnership capacities between the two air forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Reba Good/Released)

Morocco, US Airmen unite for Majestic Eagle 2013

BEN GUERIR AIR BASE, Morocco – Airman 1st Class Ashley Williams, 510th Fighter Squadron Aircraft Maintenance Unit avionics technician, signals for Capt. Dan Krowinski, 510th Fighter Squadron pilot, to hold during exercise Majestic Eagle 2013 on April 15, 2013. During the exercise the Airmen from the Royal Moroccan Air Force and the U.S. Air Force work together to improve combat readiness through tactical training. Williams hails from Charlestown N.H., and Krowinski is a native of Erie, Pa. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Stephen Linch)

Morocco, US Airmen unite for Majestic Eagle 2013

BEN GUERIR AIR BASE, Morocco – Capt. Alfred Velasquez, 510th Fighter Squadron pilot, straps into an F-16 Fighting Falcon during exercise Majestic Eagle 2013 on April 15, 2013. During the exercise the Airmen from the Royal Moroccan Air Force and the U.S. Air Force work together to improve combat readiness through tactical training. Velasquez hails from Yuma, Ariz. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Stephen Linch)

Command officials honor top performers

Paul H. Oakes, 423rd Civil Engineer Squadron, Royal Air Force Alconbury, United Kingdom, is the U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa Category 1 Civilian of the Year for 2012. (U.S. Air Force photo)

Command officials honor top performers

Senior Master Sgt. Christopher J. Culbreth, 786th Civil Engineer Squadron, Ramstein Air Base, Germany, is the U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa Senior NCO of the Year for 2012. (U.S. Air Force photo)

Command officials honor top performers

Senior Airman Lauren A. Everett, 48th Medical Group, Royal Air Force Lakenheath, United Kingdom, is the U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa Airman of the Year for 2012. (U.S. Air Force photo)

Command officials honor top performers

Master Sgt. Kevin A. D. Stiff, 39th Security Forces Squadron, Incirlik Air Base, Turkey, is the U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa First Sergeant of the Year for 2012. (U.S. Air Force photo)

Listen up

More than 50 students of the Air Force Smart Operations for the 21st Century Green Belt Process Improvement Class listen to a student presentation inside the 435th Construction Training Squadron Auditorium at Ramstein Air Base, Germany April 4, 2013. The class consisted of 55 students, the largest in Air Force history and focused on improving work center processes while removing waste or non-value added activities U.S. Air Force Photo by Tech. Sgt. James M. Hodgman

Process Improvement 101

A process map, pictured here hanging on a wall inside the 435 Construction Training Squadron auditorium at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, is one of the many tools students who attended the largest AFSO 21 CPI in Air Force history here, April 1 – 4, 2013, learned about during the class. The section of the process map pictured here displays one course of action that students presented to streamline the equipment delivery process. Equipment sent through the USAFE-AFAFRICA theater is used in the European, African and Central Command areas of responsibility. U.S. Air Force Photo by Tech. Sgt. James M. Hodgman

Sharing some conversation

Nearly 200 medical professionals from 16 nations share conversation before the start of the 28th Annual U.S. Air Forces in Europe-Air Forces Africa European Flight Surgeons Conference at the Hercules here Theater March 11. The conference focused on the aerospace operations mission, building partnerships and advancements in aerospace medicine. Attendees also took part in the NATO Science and Technology Organization Technical Course. U.S. Air Force Photo by Tech. Sgt. James M. Hodgman

Leadership perspective

Lt. Gen. Tom Jones, U.S. Air Forces in Europe-Air Forces Africa vice commander, welcomes nearly 200 attendees from 16 nations to the 28th Annual USAFE-AFAFRICA European Flight Surgeons Conference at the Hercules Theater here March 11. The weeklong conference which ended March 15 focused on the aerospace operations mission, building partnerships and advancements in aerospace medicine. Attendees also took part in the NATO Science and Technology Organization Technical Course. U.S. Air Force Photo By Tech. Sgt. James M. Hodgman

Welcome Everyone

Col. Jay C. Neubauer, U.S. Air Forces in Europe-AIr Forces Africa command surgeon, welcomes nearly 200 medical professionals from 16 nations to the USAFE-AFAFRICA European Flight Surgeons Conference during opening remarks at the Hercules Theater here March 11. The weeklong conference ended March 15 and focused on the aerospace operations mission, building partnerships and advancements in aerospace medicine. Attendees also took part in the NATO Science and Technology Organization Technical Course. U.S. Air Force Photo By Tech. Sgt. James M. Hodgman

The Power of Music

Staff Sgt. Joe Gacioch, a guitarist with the Wings of Dixie ensemble of the United States Air Forces in Europe-Air Forces Africa Band, participates in a jam session with Chadian musicians during a music workshop at the U.S. Embassy in N’Djamena, Chad Feb. 23, 2013. The workshop was part of a weeklong visit to the African nation was part of USAFE-AFAFRICA’s Building Partnership Initiative. During the visit, the Band performed five concerts, which were attended by 850 people. U.S. Air Force Courtesy Photo

Enjoying the Music

An N’Djamena International English School student holds a tambourine and displays the peace sign while the Wings of Dixie ensemble of the U.S. Air Forces in Europe-Air Forces Africa Band perform at the school located in N’Djamena, Chad Feb 20, 2013. The performance was one of five the Band held during a weeklong visit to the African nation in support of USAFE-AFAFRICA’s Building Partnership Initiative. The Band performed at numerous locations including the University of N’Djamena and the U.S. Embassy in N’Djamena. U.S. Air Force Courtesy Photo

RED HORSE Tackles Training Camp Improvements in Georgia

Tech. Sgt. Terry McNeil and Senior Airman Tony Rice, 819th Expeditionary RED HORSE squadron, lead Republic of Georgia conscripts in removing electrical wire at the Vaziani South Training Area, Feb. 6, 2013. The RED HORSE Squadron was tasked to deploy 200 personnel in support of European Command from Nov. 1, 2012 to May 1, 2013. As part of the deployment, the squadron was tasked to complete camp improvements for Marine Forces Europe. (U.S. Air Force photo / Capt. Craig Poulin)

Mali, Airlift, France, Bamako

French soldiers assist aircrew from the 4th Airlift Squadron, 62nd Airlift Wing, McChord Air Force Base unload French military cargo after their transportation flight on January 25, 2013 from Base Aerienne 125, Istres, France to Mali. Flight included transportation of military vehicles, equipment, and personnel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brandi Hansen/Released)

Mali, Airlift, France, Bamako

French soldiers assist aircrew from the 4th Airlift Squadron, 62nd Airlift Wing, McChord Air Force Base unload French military cargo after their transportation flight on January 25, 2013 from Base Aerienne 125, Istres, France to Mali. Flight included transportation of military vehicles, equipment, and personnel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brandi Hansen/Released)

Securing cargo

Airman 1st Class James Terronez, an aerial porter from Wichita, Kan., secures a French armored vehicle on a U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster in preparation for delivery to Bamako, Mali from Istres Air Base, France Feb. 4. Terronez, who is on his first deployment, is assigned to the 818th Contingency Response Group at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J. The U.S. military airlift efforts are in support of France's operations in Mali. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Master Sgt. Sarah R. Webb/RELEASED)

Securing cargo

Airman 1st Class James Terronez, an aerial porter from Wichita, Kan., assigned to the 818th Contingency Response Group at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J., secures a French military vehicle on a U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster at Istres Air Base, France Feb. 4. The C-17's are airlifting French army supplies and equipment to Bamako, Mali, at the request of the French government. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Master Sgt. Sarah R. Webb/RELEASED)

KC-135 supports French operations in Mali

A French Mirage 2000 prepares to refuel from a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker over Africa Feb. 2, 2013. Tanker crews from the 100th Air Refueling Wing, RAF Mildenhall, England, began conducting refueling missions in support of French operations in Mali from a deployed location in southwest Europe Jan 27. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Austin M. May/Released)

KC-135 supports French operations in Mali

Staff Sgt. Andrew Valence, 351st Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron boom operator, watches out the rear window of a KC-135 Stratotanker as a French Mirage 2000 refuels over Africa Feb. 2, 2013. Tanker crews from the 100th Air Refueling Wing, RAF Mildenhall, England, began conducting refueling missions in support of French operations in Mali from a deployed location in southwest Europe Jan 27. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Austin M. May/Released)