In the Ranks of an Ally

PARIS -- Members of the French cavalry march down Camps del Elysee during the 2012, 14th of July parade in Paris. The 14th of July, known in English by Bastille Day, is the French equivalent of the American 4th of July. It commemorates the attack on the Bastille on July 14, 1989, which preceded the French revolution. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Benjamin Wilson)

In the Ranks of an Ally

PARIS -- U.S. Air Force Maj. James Gingras, French Air Force Academy exchange officer, left, speaks with his cadets before marching in the 2012, 14th of July parade in Paris. The 14th of July, known in English by Bastille Day, is the French equivalent of the American 4th of July. It commemorates the attack on the Bastille on July 14, 1989, which preceded the French revolution. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Benjamin Wilson)

In the Ranks of an Ally

PARIS -- The 14th of July, known in English by Bastille Day, is the French equivalent of the American 4th of July. It commemorates the attack on the Bastille on July 14, 1989, which preceded the French revolution. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Benjamin Wilson)

In the Ranks of an Ally

PARIS -- U.S. Air Force Maj. James Gingras, French Air Force Academy exchange officer, right, speaks with his cadets before marching in the 2012, 14th of July parade in Paris. The 14th of July, known in English by Bastille Day, is the French equivalent of the American 4th of July. It commemorates the attack on the Bastille on July 14, 1989, which preceded the French revolution. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Benjamin Wilson)

SECAF visits Papa Air Base, Hungary

Airmen assigned to the Heavy Airlift Wing (HAW) listen as Secretary of the Air Force Michael Donley addresses unit members and their spouses during an ?all call? at the Cultural Center at P?pa Air Base, Hungary, July 11, 2012. The secretary visited the Heavy Airlift Wing (HAW) to speak with Airmen about the direction of the Air Force, meet with them on the job and learn what?s on their minds. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Wayne Clark)(Released)

SECAF visits Papa Air Base, Hungary

Col. Keith Boone, commander of the Heavy Airlift Wing (HAW), talks with Secretary of the Air Force Michael Donley during a tour of P?pa Air Base, Hungary, July 11, 2012. The secretary visited the HAW to speak with Airmen about the direction of the Air Force, meet with them on the job and learn what?s on their minds. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Wayne Clark) (Released)

SECAF visits Papa Air Base, Hungary

Secretary of the Air Force Michael Donley meets Staff Sgt. Theiesa Morgan and Tech. Sgt. Jason McIlvaine, both independent duty medical technicians, and Lt. Col. Pete Sipos, HAW Medical Director, during a tour of P?pa Air Base, Hungary, July 11, 2012. The secretary visited the HAW to speak with Airmen about the direction of the Air Force, meet with them on the job and learn what?s on their minds. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Wayne Clark) (Released)

SECAF visits Papa Air Base, Hungary

Col. Keith Boone, commander of the Heavy Airlift Wing (HAW) gives an operations briefing to Secretary of the Air Force Michael Donley during his visit to P?pa Air Base, Hungary, July 11, 2012. The secretary visited the HAW to speak with Airmen about the direction of the Air Force, meet with them on the job and learn what?s on their minds. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Wayne Clark) (Released)

SecAF visits Farnborough 2012

Secretary of the Air Force Michael Donley shakes hands with Tech. Sgt. Robert Webb, 48th Security Forces Squadron security team lead, July 10, 2012, during a visit to the Farnborough International Air Show in Farnborough, England. Approximately 90 aircrew and support personnel from bases in Europe and the United States are participating in the air show. Participation in this premier event demonstrates that U.S. defense industry offers state-of-the-art capabilities vital for the support and protection of our Allies??? and Partners??? national-security interests.

SecAF visits Farnborough 2012

Secretary of the Air Force Michael Donley talks with Col. George Uribe, United States Air Forces in Europe air boss, July 10, 2012, during a visit to the Farnborough International Air Show in Farnborough, England. Approximately 90 aircrew and support personnel from bases in Europe and the United States are participating in the air show. Participation in this premier event demonstrates that U.S. defense industry offers state-of-the-art capabilities vital for the support and protection of our Allies??? and Partners??? national-security interests.

SecAF visits Farnborough 2012

Secretary of the Air Force Michael Donley talks with airmen from Royal Air Force Station Lakenheath July 10, 2012, during a visit to the Farnborough International Air Show in Farnborough, England. Approximately 90 aircrew and support personnel from bases in Europe and the United States are participating in the air show. Participation in this premier event demonstrates that U.S. defense industry offers state-of-the-art capabilities vital for the support and protection of our Allies??? and Partners??? national-security interests.

International Air Force Bands Festival

Participants of the 2nd Annual International Air Force Bands Festival perform during a light and water show June 23, 2012, at Centennial Hall in Wroclaw, Poland. The U.S. Air Forces in Europe band performed several selections with five Polish Air Force bands under the direction of Powel Joks, Polish Air Force Representational Orchestra commander. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Marissa Tucker/Released)