3rd Air Force vice commander checks out Nigerien air assets

U.S. Maj. Gen. Carlton D. Everhart II, 3rd Air Force vice commander, discusses the capabilities of Nigerien air force assets with airmen 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)

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 Commander visits Camp Lemonnier

CAMP LEMONNIER, Djibouti – U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Craig Franklin, 3rd Air Force commander, speaks to Airmen during an Air Force Commander’s Call at the Morale, Welfare and Recreation’s 11 Degrees North building June 26, 2012. Franklin spoke about making the best of one’s time while deployed by continuing education opportunities, volunteerism and diplomacy. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Lael Huss)

3rd Air Force Commander visits Camp Lemonnier

CAMP LEMONNIER, Djibouti – U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Craig A. Franklin, 3rd Air Force commander, speaks to Airmen during an Air Force Commander’s Call at the Morale, Welfare and Recreation’s 11 Degrees North building June 26, 2012. Franklin gave Airmen advice on how to make the most of their time while deployed to Africa. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Lael Huss)

Maj. Gen. Mark Zamzow

Maj. Gen. Mark Zamzow

Brig Gen Carlton Everhart II

Brig Gen Carlton Everhart II

Change of Command

Lt. Gen. Frank Gorenc, 3rd Air Force commander, prepares to receive a final salute before relinquishing command during a change of command ceremony on Ramstein Air Base, Germany, March 30, 2012. Gorenc passed command to Lt. Gen. Craig Franklin. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman Brea Miller)

Change of Command

Lt. Gen. Frank Gorenc, outgoing 3rd Air Force commander, and Lt. Gen. Craig Franklin, incoming 3rd Air Force commander, listen to Gen. Mark A. Welsh III, United States Air Forces in Europe commander, during a change of command ceremony on Ramstein Air Base, Germany, March 30, 2012. Gorenc passed command to Franklin. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman Brea Miller)

3AF 2011 Annual Award Winners

Third Air Force recently selected their annual award winners for 2011. From left to right are: Maj. Gen. Mark R. Zamzow, 3rd Air Force Vice Commander; SrA Friedrich Martin, Airman of the Year; MSgt Sheilah Lucas, NCO of the Year; SMSgt David Oddo, SNCO of the Year; SMSgt Manny Piñeiro, 1st Sgt of the Year; Lt. Gen. Frank Gorenc, 3rd Air Force Commander; Maj James Satchell, Company Grade Officer of the Year; Maj Michael Connor, Field Grade Officer of the Year; Ms. Jesica Arnold, Civilian Category I of the Year; Ms. Tara Gambrell, Civilian Category II of the Year; TSgt Sophia Suber, Volunteer of the Year; and Chief Master Sgt. Craig Adams, Command Chief Master Sergeant, 3rd Air Force. The awards honor those members of Third Air force that have distinguished themselves through superior service during the past year. U.S. Air Force photo by Chief Master Sgt. David W. Richards.

Chief Master Sgt. Craig Adams

Chief Master Sgt. Craig Adams, Third Air Force command chief master sergeant. Photo by Chief Master Sgt. David Richards (Released)

Year of Internationality

Waymond Harding plays the saxophone during a performance at the ‘Year of Internationality’ event, Kaiserslautern, Germany, Nov.16, 2011. During the event individuals from the U.S. were given the opportunity to present information and share personal stories about their respective country to the local community. (Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Caitlin O’Neil-McKeown)

Year of Internationality

Action Fraction, a square dancing class from Kaiserslautern, performs during the ‘Year of Internationality’ event, Kaiserslautern, Germany, Nov.16, 2011. During the event individuals from the U.S. were given the opportunity to present information and share personal stories about their respective country to the local community. (Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Caitlin O’Neil-McKeown)