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)

Year of Internationality

Pikes Cheerleading squad welcomes guests upon arrival 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)

Year of Internationality

Wings of Dixie, the U.S. Air Forces in Europe jazz ensemble, perform 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)

New medical facility discussed at mayors' forum

Lt. Gen. Frank Gorenc, 3rd Air Force commander, led a delegation of Air Force and Army leaders who met with local German mayors and other government officials September 14 to discuss ongoing plans for construction of a new medical facility. Official U.S. Air Force photograph by CMSgt David W. Richards, USAF. (Released)

New medical facility discussed at mayors' forum

Lt. Gen. Frank Gorenc, 3rd Air Force commander, makes a point during a semiannual mayors’ forum September 14 to discuss ongoing plans for construction of a new medical facility. General Gorenc, also the Kaiserslautern Military Community commander, led a delegation of Air Force and Army leaders who met with local German mayors and other government officials. Official U.S. Air Force photograph by CMSgt David W. Richards, USAF. (Released)

Simulated Surgery

A team of Armenian surgeons simulate a field surgery in an Expeditionary Medical Support (EMEDS) system on the second day of a three-day exercise outside of Zarh, Armenia. It was the first time the Armenian military had deployed EMEDS to the field. (U.S. Air Force photo/Maj. Dan Zablotzky)

Military Faithful Make Annual Pilgrimage

Lourdes, France--3rd Air Force Commander Lt. Gen. Frank Gorenc participates in a candlelight procession at the 52nd annual International Military Pilgrimage here. General Gorenc was the senior U.S. Air Force representative at the 3-day event. (U.S. Air Force photo by Chief Master Sgt. John Tway)

New Friends

Einsiedlerhof Air Station, Germany--Maj. Bryan Patchen and French Air Force Lt. Col. Jean Luc Lopez share a brief moment of levity during a U.S. European Command exercise. The event featured U.S., French, and Polish forces working together as part of a combined task force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kirsten Sisson)

Exercise

Einsiedlerhof Air Station, Germany--Tech. Sgt. Darren Pemberton and French Air Force Sgt. Berenice Kieffer view a simulation during the U.S. European Command's premier annual exercise. U.S., French, and Polish forces came together to form a combined task force during the two-week exercise. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kirsten Sisson)

Leaders Meet

Einsiedlerhof Air Station, Germany--3rd Air Force Commander, Lt. Gen. Frank Gorenc along with U.S. Joint Forces Command Vice Adm.(retired) Barry Costello; and French Air Force Commander of Air Defense and Air Operations Lt. Gen. Gilles Desclaux meet to discuss the status of U.S. European Command's premier exercise. The exercise included U.S., French, and Polish forces as part of a combined task force led by General Gorenc. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Chief Master Sgt. John Tway)

Haiti Relief

The Netherlands Air Force Master Sgt. Marcel Boeija, a loadmaster with the Heavy Airlift Wing, Papa Air Base, Hungary, reconfigures a C-17 transport aircraft on Jan. 20 to load aid materials and equipment bound for Haiti. The aircraft and its multi-national aircrew were preparing for a second mission from Orebro Sweden. The crew had previously delivered 15 pallets of material to construct a headquarters for aid workers at the Port-au-Prince, Haiti airport on Jan. 18. in response to the massive earthquake that struck Haiti Jan. 12. This is the first humanitarian assistance operation flown by the Heavy Airlift Wing since it stood up in July 2009. The wing is a multi-national force made up of Airmen from 12 nations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Michael T. McCool)

Haiti Relief

Norwegian Air Force 1st Lt. Jan Barre Prestbakmo, a loadmaster for the Heavy Airlift Wing out of Papa Air Base, Hungary, gives directions to the pilot as his C-17 transport aircraft backs up in preparation for takeoff from the main airport at Port-au-Prince, Haiti, Jan. 18. The aircraft and multi-national aircrew had just delivered 15 pallets of material to construct a headquarters for aid workers at the airport. The air relief is being delivered in response to a massive earthquake that struck Haiti Jan. 12. This is the first humanitarian assistance operation flown by the Heavy Airlift Wing since it stood up in July 2009. The wing is a multi-national force made up of Airmen from 12 nations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Technical Sgt. Richelle Morey)

3 AF Command CMSgt Dennis Vannorsdall Thumbnail

3 AF Command CMSgt Dennis Vannorsdall Thumbnail