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Gen. Tom Hobbins (right), U.S. Air Forces in Europe commander, congratulates Tech. Sgt. Todd Hastings, 86 CRG, during the Ramstein Air Base promotion party for technical and master sergeant selects Jun 20.

West Visitor Control Center Staff receives Seal of Excellence Award.

West Visitor Control Center Staff receives Seal of Excellence Award by Col Kurtis Lohide, 435th Airbase Wing Commander, the visitor center has provide excellent support to all the KMC area, as well as great feedback on a job well done for all their efforts and hard work .

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Gen. Tom Hobbins (left), U.S. Air Forces in Europe commander, presents a Legion of Merit medal to Brigadier General Jay Lindell at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Jun. 9. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Staff Sgt. Angela B. Malek)

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Gen. Tom Hobbins (left), U.S. Air Forces in Europe commander, presents a Legion of Merit medal to Brigadier General Jay Lindell at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Jun. 9. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Staff Sgt. Angela B. Malek)

Senior Airman Joshua Wells receives the 2005 Air Force Supply Airman of the Year Award.

Senior Airman Joshua Wells receives the 2005 Air Force Supply Airman of the Year Award by Col Jorge Acevedo, 435th Logistics Readiness Group Commander, at the 435th Logistics Squadron Commander's Call on 13 April 2006.

Mr. Joel Ruiz receives Award.

Mr. Joel Ruiz receives the 2005 Fuels Civilian Technician of the Year Award by Col. Jorge Acevedo, 435th Logistics Readiness Group Commander, at the 435th Logistics Squadron Commander's Call on 13 April 2006.

Master Sergeant Jacques Deverson receives Award.

Master Sergeant Jacques Deverson, receives the 2005 Logistics Plans Senior NCO of the Year Award by Col. Jorge Acevedo, 435th Logistics Readiness Group Commander, at the 435th Squadron Commander's Call on 13 April 2006.

Staff Sergeant Curtis Mays receives Award.

Staff Sergeant Curtis Mays, from the 435th Logistics Readiness Squadron, receives the 2005 Logistics Plans NCO of the Year Award from Col. Jorge Acevedo, 435th Logistics Readiness Group Commander, at the Commander's Call on 13 April 2006.

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Col. Jack Briggs, U.S. Air Forces in Europe director of safety (far left), presents the Secretary of the Air Force Award to USAFE command chief, Chief Master Sgt. Gary Coleman (center) and the wing command chiefs. Back Row: Chief Stephen Hutton, Chief Robert Dandridge, Chief Raymond Allen III, Chief Thomas Westermeyer, Chief Laten Williams; Front Row: Chief Pamela Lane, Chief James Kelly Jr., Chief Dale Buckholtz, Chief Jerry Sutton, Chief Angelo Wilson, Chief Renee Starghill.

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Col. Jack Briggs, U.S. Air Forces in Europe director of safety (far left), presents the Secretary of the Air Force Award to USAFE commander Gen. Tom Hobbins, (center) and the USAFE wing commanders. Back Row: Col Blake Lindner, Col Joseph Ford, Col Murrell Stinnette, Col Robert Winston, Col Kurt Lohide; Front Row: Col David Goldfein, Gen Robert Yates, Gen Robert Steel, Gen Robert Kane, Col Richard Weathers and Col Mike Callis.

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Gen. Tom Hobbins, U.S. Air Forces in Europe commander, and his wife Robbin stopped by to visit Ms. B.J. Riley's 3rd grade class March 27 at Ramstein Intermediate School.

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Mrs. Robbin Hobbins stopped by to visit Ms. B.J. Riley's 3rd grade class March 27 at Ramstein Intermediate School.

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Lt. Gen. Rod Bishop, U.S. Air Forces in Europe vice commander (right), presents an Airmen Committed to Excellence coin to Lt. Col. Greg Petrequin for his contributions to the Rhein-Main Transition Program.

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Lt. Gen. Rod Bishop, U.S. Air Forces in Europe vice commander (right), presents an Airmen Committed to Excellence coin to Joe Ventrice for his contributions to the Rhein-Main Transition Program.

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Lt. Gen. Rod Bishop, U.S. Air Forces in Europe vice commander (right), presents an Airmen Committed to Excellence coin to Chuck Williams for his contributions to the Rhein-Main Transition Program.

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Lt. Gen. Rod Bishop, U.S. Air Forces in Europe vice commander (right), presents an Airmen Committed to Excellence coin to Col. Tom Schnee for his contributions to the Rhein-Main Transition Program.

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Gen. Tom Hobbins, U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Allied Component Command Ramstein commander, spoke with his Allied Component Command deputy commander, Lt. Gen. Horst Martin, at a USO sponsorship appreciation ceremony at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, March 14. (Photo by 1st Lt. Elizabeth Culbertson)

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RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany--Gen. Tom Hobbins (left), U.S. Air Forces in Europe commander, attended a USO sponsorship appreciation ceremony here March 14 with Lt. Gen. Horst Martin, Allied Air Component Command Ramstein deputy commander, the Honorable Edward Powell Jr., USO President and CEO, Herr Karl-Heinz Stahl, President of TKS Telepost Kabel-Service, and David McIntyre, Jr., President and CEO of TriWest Healthcare Alliance. (Photo by 1st Lt. Elizabeth Culbertson)

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In front of 400 wing personnel, 435th Air Base Wing Commander Col. Kurtis Lohide promoted two Airmen under the Stripes for Exceptional Performers Program, Jan. 20 on the Ramstein flight line. Promoted to the rank of technical sergeant was Aaron Caldwell. Sergeant Caldwell is a dental laboratory technician assigned to the 435th Dental Squadron. After receiving his stripes, the NCO joined a flight of 12 other NCOs and completed the wing run with Colonel Lohide. His promotion was effective immediately.

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In front of 400 wing personnel, 435th Air Base Wing Commander Col. Kurtis Lohide promoted two Airmen under the Stripes for Exceptional Performers Program, Jan. 20 on the Ramstein flight line. Promoted to the rank of master sergeant was Jimmy D. Scott, 435th Mission Support Squadron. Sergeant Scott is the NCO in charge of reenlistments and special action for the Military Personnel Flight.

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Mr. John Curry, 435 MSS Casualty Affairs Liaison was recognized by Col. Kurt Lohide, 435th Air Base Wing Commander, for outstanding dedication and service.

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Col Kurt Lohide presented the 435 ABW Annual Award winners with their awards at the wing ceremony Feb 24th at the Ramstein Officers Club. Pictured, left to right, MSgt Stephen Watson, 435 CES, 1st Sgt OTY; TSgt Edward Watson, 435 MMS, NCO OTY; Ms. Christina Fornander, 435 MSS, Civ Cat II OTY; Col Kurt Lohide, 435 ABW/CC; SrA Chris Gerdes, 435 CES, Amn OTY; Mr. Bruno Kappel, 435 CES, Civ Cat I OTY; Mrs. Teresa Guionnaud for SMSgt Rene Guionnaud, 435 LRS (deployed), SNCO OTY; Capt Jason Campbell, 735 CES, CGO OTY; CMSgt Dennis Norman, 435 MSG/CCC.

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RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany -- Gen. Tom Hobbins bids farewell to Maj. Scott Benson as he prepares to deploy to Southwest Asia. General Hobbins is commander of U.S. Air Forces in Europe, and Major Benson is assigned to the 32nd Air and Space Operations Center. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Rasheen Douglas)

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RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany -- Gen. Tom Hobbins bids farewell to Senior Airman Jeffrey Camacho as he prepares to deploy to Southwest Asia. General Hobbins is commander of U.S. Air Forces in Europe, and Airman Camacho is assigned to the 32nd Air and Space Operations Center. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Rasheen Douglas)