Family support, youth programs benefit from CFC-Overseas generosity

Ms. Renee Acosta, President and CEO of the Dept. of Defense’s Combined Federal Campaign Overseas management organization Global Impact, presents a ceremonial check for more than $95,000 Jul. 21 to Maj. Gen William Chambers, U.S. Air Forces in Europe vice commander. The check represents donations that civilian and military employees in USAFE donated to Family Support and Youth Programs through CFC-O during the 2008 campaign. (USAF photo/ Master Sgt. Corey Clements)

Speaking the language of a C-130 can overcome cultural barriers

POWIDZ AIR BASE, Poland--Master Sgt. Peter Schussler, 182nd Guidance and Control Shop Chief, discuss C-130 avionics and the diversity of Polish and American culture with Capt. Dawid Florczak, 13th Squadron Avionics Shop Commander during a recent visit by the Peoria Air National Guard to Powidz Air Base, Poland. Schussler called his experience 'remarkable' when he compared careers with Florczak. (Photo by Tech Sgt. Shane Hill)

86th CTS engineers build road at Feltwell

RAF FELTWELL, England--SSgt Aaron Hite, Structures Craftsman, 86th Construction and Training Squadron Military Construction Flight, prepares to dump excess material dug out for the future perimeter road here at RAF Feltwell. (USAF photo)

86th CTS engineers build road at Feltwell

RAF FELTWELL, England--SSgt Brendan Allen, Engineering Craftsman, 86th Construction and Training Squadron Military Construction Flight, meticulously set's up the surveying equipment for the days work at RAF Feltwell. (USAF photo)

86th CTS engineers build road at Feltwell

RAF FELTWELL, England--TSgt Lamont Hall, NCOIC, Electrical Systems, 86th Construction and Training Squadron Military Construction Flight, and SSgt Bobby Martin, Pavements & Equipment Operator, 86th CTS/MCF operate a bulldozer during construction of a road on the installation. Every civil engineering trade gains experience on all heavy equipment at RAF Feltwell. (USAF photo)

86th CTS engineers build road at Feltwell

RAF FELTWELL, England--SSgt Ian Aeppli, Utilities Systems Craftsman, 86th Construction and Training Squadron Military Construction Flight, SrA Jacob Bailey, Pavements & Equipment Operator, 86th CTS/MCF, and SSgt Bobby Martin, Pavements & Equipment Operator, 86th CTS/MCF, SSgt Aeppli gains real world grading experience during recent construction at RAF Feltwell. (USAF photo)

86th CTS engineers build road at Feltwell

RAF FELTWELL, England--MSgt Craig Baller, Superintendant, 86th Construction and Training Squadron Military Construction Flight, SSgt Raymond Stokes, NCOIC, Engineering, 86th CTS/MCF, and SSgt Bobby Martin, Pavements & Equipment Operator, 86th CTS/MCF, deliver a mini-excavator bucket to start proper sloping of the ditch lines before geo-textile can be laid out for a new perimeter road at RAF Feltwell. (USAF photo)

86th CTS engineers build road at Feltwell

RAF FELTWELL, England--SSgt Raymond Stokes, NCOIC, Engineering, 86th Construction and Training Squadron Military Construction Flight, surveys the final road depth before grading operations start the next morning for a new perimeter road project at RAF Feltwell. (USAF photo)

CMSAF Airey

Paul W. Airey, first Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force, greets Airman 1st Class Matthew Shaffer and Chief Master Sgt. Pamela Derrow, USAFE command chief, following a presentation. Escorting Chief Airey is current CMSAF Rodney McKinley. (Courtesy photo)

Super Bowl

Multinational forces enjoy the Super Bowl at the Heavy Airlift Wing at Pápa Air Base.

USAFE vice commander receives flu shot

RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany — Maj. Gen. Marc Rogers, U.S. Air Forces in Europe vice commander, receives a flu shot from Staff Sgt. Ericka Pinder, 435th Medical Special Operations Clinic. Immunization is the key to seasonal influenza epidemics that occur annually in the U.S. According to the Air Force 2008-2009 Influenza Immunization Program Guidance, estimates of influenza-related events include 95 million infections, 25 million physician visits, 200,000 hospitalizations, and 36,000 deaths annually in the United States. Air Force medical staff will administer influenza vaccines either through a shot or nasal mist spray, depending on established personal health or duty requirements, to all military members, and offer vaccines to eligible beneficiaries as appropriate. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Air Force Airman 1st Class Caleb Pierce)

COMUSAFE receives flu shot

RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany — Gen. Roger Brady, U.S. Air Forces in Europe commander, receives a flu shot from Staff Sgt. Ericka Pinder, 435th Medical Special Operations Clinic. Immunization is the key to seasonal influenza epidemics that occur annually in the U.S. According to the Air Force 2008-2009 Influenza Immunization Program Guidance, estimates of influenza-related events include 95 million infections, 25 million physician visits, 200,000 hospitalizations, and 36,000 deaths annually in the United States. Air Force medical staff will administer influenza vaccines either through a shot or nasal mist spray, depending on established personal health or duty requirements, to all military members, and offer vaccines to eligible beneficiaries as appropriate. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Air Force Staff Sgt. Stephen Otero)

USAFE Outstanding Airmen of the Year

U.S. Air Forces in Europe Commander Gen. Tom Hobbins, left, and USAFE Command Chief Master Sergeant Gary Coleman, right, stand with the USAFE 2006 Outstanding Airmen of the Year. They are (left to right) Capt. Jerry Ruiz, Donald Ehrman, Darren Penrose, Senior Master Sgt. Robin McNatt , SMSgt. Gerald Euler Jr., Tech. Sgt. Sachiko Jones, and Staff Sgt. Dominick Griego. U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Chuck Roberts

Col. Ty Thomas presents squadron coin to Gen.-Col. Anatoliy Yakovich Toropchyn

Col. Ty Thomas (left), deputy commander of the 603rd Air and Space Operations Center, presents Gen.-Col. Anatoliy Yakovich Toropchyn, Chief of the Ukrainian Air Forces, with a squadron coin. During his four-day visit to Ramstein Air Base, Germany, General Toropchyn met with senior U.S. Air Forces in Europe leaders to become familiar with organizational missions, air operations and planning, as well as enlisted and officer training and development. ( U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Amber Bressler)

Tour of the future

FETESTI AIR BASE, Romania--Gen. Tom Hobbins (second from right), U.S. Air Forces in Europe commander, and (from left) Cmdr. Dan Buciuman, Fetesti Air Base commander, Lt. Gen. Gheorghe Catrina, Romanian Air Force Chief of Staff, Captain Cmdr. Adrian Vasile, Festesti AB vice commander and Maj. David Simpson, USAFE plans and programs, tour Mihail Kogalniceanu Air Base Oct. 20. The air base has several projects underway for the base's use as a U.S. forward operating site. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Capt. Elizabeth Culbertson)

Maintaining relations

FETESTI AIR BASE, Romania--Gen. Tom Hobbins (left), U.S. Air Forces in Europe commander, receives an orientation briefing to a maintenance hangar by Romanian First Lieutenant Peceta during the general's base visit Oct. 20. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Capt. Elizabeth Culbertson)

Orientation

MONTE REAL AIR BASE, Portugal--Gen. Tom Hobbins (right), U.S. Air Forces in Europe commander, receives an orientation visit to the 201st Falcon Squadron at Monte Real Air Base, Portugal, from Portuguese Major Joao ?Speedy? Goncalves Sep. 29. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Capt. Elizabeth Culbertson)

A bright future

MONTE REAL AIR BASE, Portugal--Gen. Tom Hobbins (second from right), U.S. Air Forces in Europe commander, examines a sundial monument below the air traffic control tower here with Portuguese General Manuel Jose Taveira Martins (right), Portuguese Air Force Chief of Staff, U.S. Ambassador to Portugal Alfred Hoffman (left), and Portuguese Colonel Joao Luis Ramirez de Carvalho Cordeiro, Monte Real Air Base commander, Sep. 29. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Capt. Elizabeth Culbertson)

Parish Enlisted Heritage Room

Former Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force Sam E. Parish (left) talks with U.S. Air Forces in Europe Commander Gen. Tom Hobbins (center) and USAFE Command Chief Master Sgt. Gary Coleman inside the Parish Enlisted Heritage Room soon after a ceremony marking the opening of the heritage room bearing his name. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Christopher Willis)

AF BALL

RAF MILDENHALL, ENGLAND – Gen. William T. Hobbins, left, USAFE commander, takes a photo with Tech. Sgt Molly Denham, 100th CS, and her husband MSgt Andrew Denham, 100th SVS, and Chief Master Sgt. Gary G. Coleman, far right, USAFE command chief ,during the Air Force Ball here, Sept. 9, 2006.

Bronze Star recipient

Gen. Tom Hobbins (left), U.S. Air Forces in Europe commander, presents the Bronze Star medal to Lt. Col. Craig W. Romero at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Sep. 5. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Amn Marc Lane)

Building cooperation

LIPETSK AIR BASE, Russia -- Gen. Tom Hobbins, U.S. Air Forces in Europe commander, views various Russian aircraft weapons with Gen.-Maj. Aleksandr Kharchevsky, Chief of the 4th Center for Combat Use and Flight Training, following his MiG-29UB and SU-27UB flights Aug. 15. (U.S. Air Force Photo\Maj. Jay Sabia)

Chief Coleman at Lajes Top III

Chief Master Sgt. Gary Coleman, U.S. Air Forces in Europe command chief, speaks to Lajes senior noncommissioned officers at a Top III meeting in the Top of the Rock Club here. Chief Coleman joined Gen. Tom Hobbins, U.S. Air Forces in Europe commander, in meeting Lajes Airmen at various facilities and venues during a visit here July 18-19. (U.S. Air Force photo/Guido Melo)

Greet COMUSAFE at Lajes

Col. Robert Winston, 65th Air Base Wing commander (left) and Portuguese Air Force Col. João Lopes da Silva, Air Base 4 commander (center), welcome Gen. Tom Hobbins, U.S. Air Forces in Europe commander, here July 18 during the general's visit with Lajes Airmen at various facilities and venues. (U.S. Air Force photo/Guido Melo)