86th Aeromedical Evacuation mission with the HAW

U.S. Air Force members from the 86th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron, Ramstein Air Base, Germany conduct medical training scenarios aboard C-17 Globemaster III aircraft from the Heavy Airlift Wing (HAW) during a training flight to Tbilisi, Georgia, July 25, 2012. The mission marked the first aeromedical training mission executed by the HAW, a multinational C-17 Wing comprised of members from 12 nations. (U.S. Air Force photo/MSgt Wayne Clark, AFNE Regional News Bureau) (Released)

86th Aeromedical Evacuation mission with the HAW

U.S. Air Force members from the 86th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron, Ramstein Air Base, Germany conduct medical training scenarios aboard C-17 Globemaster III aircraft from the Heavy Airlift Wing (HAW) during a training flight to Tbilisi, Georgia, July 25, 2012. The mission marked the first aeromedical training mission executed by the HAW, a multinational C-17 Wing comprised of members from 12 nations. (U.S. Air Force photo/MSgt Wayne Clark, AFNE Regional News Bureau) (Released)

86th Aeromedical Evacuation mission with the HAW

U.S. Air Force members from the 86th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron, Ramstein Air Base, Germany conduct medical training scenarios aboard C-17 Globemaster III aircraft from the Heavy Airlift Wing (HAW) during a training flight to Tbilisi, Georgia, July 25, 2012. The mission marked the first aeromedical training mission executed by the HAW, a multinational C-17 Wing comprised of members from 12 nations. (U.S. Air Force photo/MSgt Wayne Clark, AFNE Regional News Bureau) (Released)

86th Aeromedical Evacuation mission with the HAW

U.S. Air Force members from the 86th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron, Ramstein Air Base, Germany configure the C-17 Globemaster III aircraft from the Heavy Airlift Wing (HAW) before a training flight to Tbilisi, Georgia, July 25, 2012. The mission marked the first aeromedical training mission executed by the HAW, a multinational C-17 Wing comprised of members from 12 nations. (U.S. Air Force photo/MSgt Wayne Clark, AFNE Regional News Bureau) (Released)

86th Aeromedical Evacuation mission with the HAW

Staff Sergeant Ieshia Pledger, aeromedical evacuation technician Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron, Ramstein Air Base, Germany observes the configuration process for safety aboard an C-17 Globemaster III aircraft from the Heavy Airlift Wing (HAW) before a training flight to Tbilisi, Georgia, July 25, 2012. The mission marked the first aeromedical training mission executed by the HAW, a multinational C-17 Wing comprised of members from 12 nations. (U.S. Air Force photo/MSgt Wayne Clark, AFNE Regional News Bureau) (Released)

Coalition forces train with partners in arms to enable CSAR readiness

CAMPIA TURZII, Romania -- Romanian air force special forces members use their nation’s combat search and rescue procedures to identify U.S. Air Force Capt. Maureen Hartney, 81st Fighter Squadron executive officer, as a survivor July 19 during a training mission a part of the Dacian Thunder exerise here. The 81st FS A-10 Thunderlbolt II pilots worked with Romanian air force IAR helicopter pilots to locate and safely rescue Hartney in this mission. Dacian Thunder is a month-long partnership building exercise in which the U.S. Air Force, Romanian air force, U.S. Marine Corps and the Royal Air Force exchange techniques, tactics and procedures to strengthen coalition and joint capabilities. Faces have been blurred to protect the identity of special forces members. (U.S. Air force photo by Senior Airman Natasha Stannard/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 addresses Airmen 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) 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 Papa Air Base, Hungary

Col. Keith Boone, commander of the Heavy Airlift Wing (HAW) greets Secretary of the Air Force Michael Donley after his arrival at 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 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 Dover Air Force Base 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.

USAFE Squadron Commanders' and Spouses' Seminar attendees (June 22, 2012)

Gen. Mark A. Welsh III, U.S. Air Forces in Europe commander, and his wife Betty, pose with attendees of the USAFE Squadron Commanders’ and Spouses’ seminar held June 18 to 22 at Ramstein Air Base. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Christopher Willis/released)

U.S. Air Forces in Europe vice commander

Maj. Gen. Noel T. Jones officially assumed his new position as the U.S. Air Forces in Europe vice commander here today. Jones came to USAFE from Washington where he was the Director, Operational Capability Requirements, Deputy Chief of Staff for Operations, Plans and Requirements, Headquarters U.S. Air Force. (Courtesy photo)

Saber Strike

Airmen from the 127th Wing, Michigan Air National Guard, disembark from a C-17 Globemaster at Amari Air Base, Estonia, June 8, 2012. The C-17 was delivering cargo and Air Force personnel to Estonia to participate in Saber Strike 2012, a multi-national exercise based in Estonia and Latvia. (National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Dan Heaton)

Saber Strike

Master Sgt. Mike Earley and Senior Amn. Joseph Mack, maintainers for the 127th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron from Selfridge Air National Guard Base, Mich., work together fastening a loading ejector rack to an A-10 Thunderbolt II Aircraft from the 107th Fighter Squadron, Selfridge, while deployed to Amari Air Base, Estonia. Michigan Air National Guard Airmen deployed in mid June, 2012 in support of the Saber Strike Exercise. (Air National Guard Photo by Staff Sgt. Rachel Barton)

LIEUTENANT GENERAL STEPHEN P. MUELLER

LIEUTENANT GENERAL STEPHEN P. MUELLER

11 nations share lessons learned at medical symposium

RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany – Attendees of the International Health Symposium pose for a photo April 18, 2012. Representatives of the military medical community from 11 Partnership for Peace and NATO countries met to discuss common problems and solutions within the career field. (courtesy photo)

Woodward reflects on AFAFRICA’s success

aj. Gen. Margaret Woodward has been taking time from her whirlwind schedule lately to reflect on the achievements of her unit and her time at Ramstein. With the pending inactivation of the 17th Air Force (Air Forces Africa) April 20, the general has kept up the command’s obligations as the air component for U.S. Africa Command, visiting Ghana, Djibouti and Morocco in the last 30 days. She has also been taking time to eflect and recognize the contributions of AFAFRICA since its 2008 stand up. (Courtesy photo)

OAY, USAFE, seven outstanding USAFE Airmen at Ramstein Air Base, Germany

(Left) Gen. Mark Welsh III, U.S. Air Forces in Europe commander and USAFE Command Chief Master Sgt. David Williamson stand with the seven outstanding USAFE Airmen at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, March 30, 2012. From left to right they winners are: Patricia Gill, Civilian Category I, 65th Air Base Wing, Lajes Field, Azores; Capt. Anthony Behney, Company Grade Officer, 31st Fighter Wing, Aviano Air Base, Italy; Senior Airman Anna Maria Al Dabbagh, Airman Category, 31st Fighter Wing, Aviano Air Base, Italy; Tech. Sgt. Robert M. Graves, NCO Category, 86th Airlift Wing, Ramstein Air Base, Germany; Adam Ross, Civilian Category II, 435th Air Ground Operations Wing, Ramstein Air Base; Senior Master Sgt. Emilio Hernandez, Senior NCO Category, 100th Air Refueling Wing, Royal Air Force Mildenhall, United Kingdom; Senior Master Sgt. Manny Pineiro, First Sergeant Category, 3rd Air Force, Ramstein AB. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Christopher Willis/Released)

Airman chokes in competition

Tech. Sgt. Chales Baker (above), 17th Air Force, puts an Ezekiel choke on Tech. Sgt. Ricardo Henry, 603rd Air and Space Operations Center, during a training session. The choke was Baker's wining move at the recent International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Foundation's European Open in Lisbon, Portugal. Baker and Henry are both members of Ramstein Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Jim Fisher)

CJCS presents Purple Heart to Ramstein Airman

RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany -- A Purple Heart medal rests on the chest of Tech. Sgt. Richard Chwalik, Headquarters U.S. Air Forces in Europe A4 command equipment manager. Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Gen. Martin E. Demplsey presented the Purple Heart medal to Chwalik Dec. 19 at a town hall meeting during the chairman's visit here. Chwalik was injured during his deployment to Afghanistan in 2009. (U.S.Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Markus M. Maier/Relased)

Thanksgiving Dinner

Chief Master Sgt. David Williamson, USAFE command chief, serves a slice of pumpkin pie to a diner during the Rheinland-Inn Dining Facility Thanksgiving dinner service, Nov. 24, 2011, Ramstein Air Base, Germany. The dining facility host Thanksgiving dinner annually to ensure every Airman has a place to go for a thanksgiving meal. (U. S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt Tyrona Lawson)

USAFE Command Chief Visits GSUs

U.S. Air Forces in Europe’s Command Chief Master Sgt. David Williamson (right) meets with Staff Sgt. Johnny Escobar, 731st Munitions Squadron precision guided maintenance crew chief, during a command visit to Camp Darby, Italy, Nov. 2, 2011. The visit was part of Chief Williamson’s two-country, three-day trip to geographically-separated units (GSUs) in USAFE. In addition to the 731st MUNS, Chief Williamson visited the 704th MUNS at Ghedi Air Base, Italy, and the 425th Air Base Squadron at Izmir, Turkey. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kalob Hinners)