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)