EIAMDC officially opens

Admiral James Stavridis, Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe commander, (left) looks on, as Gen. Philip M. Breedlove, Allied Air Command Ramstein commander, addresses NATO and senior leaders prior to the European Integrated Air and Missile Defense Center ribbon-cutting ceremony Sept. 26, 2012. The EIAMDC addresses increased education and training requirements driven by a new approach to missile defense and the emerging NATO territorial ballistic missile defense mission. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Tyrona Lawson)

EIAMDC officially opens

Admiral James Stavridis, Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe commander, (center) and Gen. Philip M. Breedlove, Allied Air Command Ramstein commander, cut the ribbon to the European Integrated Air and Missile Defense Center held by Maj Judson B. Jones, Deputy Director, European Integrated Air & Missile Defense Center during a ceremony Sept. 26, 2012, Einsiedlerhof, Germany. The EIAMDC addresses increased education and training requirements driven by a new approach to missile defense and the emerging NATO territorial ballistic missile defense mission. (U.S. Air Force photo/Capt. William Russell)

U.S. participates in South African Exposition

WATERKLOOF AIR FORCE BASE, South Africa -- U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Jason Cale, U.S. Air Forces in Europe rock band lead guitarist and singer, performs for attendents of the 2012 South Africa Aerospace and Defense Exposition here, Sept. 22. More than 100,000 visitors attended the event which filled seven hangars with displays and included more than 90 aircraft, land vehicles and watercraft. Event coordinators said this was the largest air show in this area in the last five years. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Debbie Lockhart)

U.S. participates in South African Exposition

WATERKLOOF AIR FORCE BASE, South Africa -- U.S. Army Sgt. David Bardo, B Company, 1st Battalion, 112th Infantry stryker crew member from Cambridge Springs, PA., explains how the M-1126 Stryker armored vehicle is utilized to Leon Anderson and Lydia Mow, both air show attendees, during the 2012 South Africa Aerospace and Defense Exposition here, Sept. 22. The South African and U.S. Air Forces have a long-lasting relationship that was highlighted by the partnership and cooperation between the nations during the event. More than 100,000 visitors attended the event which filled seven hangars with displays and included over 90 aircraft, land vehicles and watercraft. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Debbie Lockhart)

Michigan Air National Guard Joins Forces for International Airshow

U.S. Ambassador to South Africa Donald H. Gips meets with Michigan Air National Guard KC-135T Stratotanker aircraft commander, Lt. Col. Paul Beck (left) to learn about the aircrafts mission and capabilities during the opening day of the 2012 Africa Aerospace and Defense Airshow and Exhibition, Sept. 19. (Photo/Master Sgt. Corine Lombardo)

Michigan Air National Guard Joins Forces for International Airshow

U.S. Ambassador to South Africa Donald H. Gips sits in a KC135T Stratotanker cockpit with Michigan Air National Guard aircraft commander, Lt. Col. Paul Beck (left), Sept. 19. The two discussed the aircrafts mission and capabilities during the opening day of the 2012 Africa Aerospace and Defense Airshow and Exhibition. (Photo/Master Sgt. Corine Lombardo)