2012 International Military HIV/AIDS Conference

U.S. Deputy Chief of Mission to Mozambique, Ms. Christine Elder delivers closing remarks for the 2012 International Military HIV/AIDS Conference, May 10. Military and civilian delegates and subject matter experts from 77 nations gathered for the 2012 IMilHAC in Maputo, Mozambique, May 7-10, to share best practices in HIV prevention, care and treatment.

2012 International Military HIV/AIDS Conference

Distinguished visitors deliver closing remarks for the 2012 International Military HIV/AIDS Conference, May 10. Military and civilian delegates and subject matter experts from 77 nations gathered for the 2012 IMilHAC in Maputo, Mozambique, May 7-10, to share best practices in HIV prevention, care and treatment.

COMUSAFE presents medal of distinction to German doctor

Gen. Mark Welsh, U.S. Air Forces in Europe commander, presents German Professor Dr. Kai Zacharowski the USAFE Medal of Distinction and citation during a ceremony at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, March 2, 2012. Dr. Zacharowski was honored for his role in saving the lives of two USAFE Airmen who were critically injured during a shooting incident at the Frankfurt International Airport, Germany, March 2, 2011. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech Sgt. Markus. M. Maier) (Released)

Medal of Distinction

Gen. Mark Welsh, U.S. Air Forces in Europe commander, presented the United States Air Forces Europe Medal of Distinction to Professor Dr. Kai Zacharowski during a ceremony here March 2, 2012. Professor Dr. Zacharowski was honored for his role in saving the lives of two Airmen who were critically injured during a shooting at the Frankfurt International Airport one year ago. In attendance was the Honorable Philip D. Murphy, U.S. Ambassador to the Federal Republic of Germany (pictured) along with the Dr. Zacharowski's family and military members directly affected by the shooting. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Patrick Mitchell) (Released)

Paris Air Show wrap up

People flock to see the 11 U.S. aircraft on display at the 49th International Paris Air Show, Le Bourget Airport, France. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Francesca Popp)

Paris Air Show wrap up

Many people are drawn to see the C-5M Super Galaxy from Dover Air Force Base, Del., up close. The C-5M is the largest and one of 11 U.S. aircraft on display at the 49th International Paris Air Show. Here, one of the thousands of people to take in the event, stops to take photo of the Super Galaxy. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Francesca Popp)

49th International Paris Air Show

Lt. Col. Mark Alderson (center), a pilot with 709th Airlift Squadron at Dover Air Force Base, Del., tells an Italian army lieutenant general (right) about the capabilities of C-5M Super Galaxy. The C-5M is one of the 11 U.S. aircraft on display at the 49th International Paris Air Show, Le Bourget Airport, France, June 20-26. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Francesca Popp)

49th International Paris Air Show

An Army CH-47F Chinook and the Air Force C-5M Super Galaxy are two of the 11 U.S. aircraft on display at the 49th International Paris Air Show, Le Bourget Airport, France, June 20-26. The C-5M transported the Chinook to the show and both aircraft are making a first appearance at the event. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Francesca Popp)

Lafayette Escadrille Memorial

PARIS - (left to right) Lt. Gen. Paul Fouilland, Commander in Chief, French Strategic Air Force, and Gen. Mark A. Welsh III, U.S. Air Force in Europe commander; present a salute while Ms. Christiane Barody-Weiss, Mayor, Marnes-la-Coquette; and Honorable Charles Rivkin, U.S. Ambassador to France, also show respect during the 21-gun salute and the playing of taps during the Lafayette Escadrille Memorial ceremony outside of Paris, May 28, 2011. The memorial honors the American pilots of the Escadrille La Fayette and the Lafayette Flying Corps who died during service to the Allies. (U.S. Air Force photo/Maj. Beverly Mock)

Lafayette Escadrille Memorial

PARIS - Gen. Mark A. Welsh III, U.S. Air Forces in Europe commander, delivers a speech to the crowd gathered for the ceremony at the Lafayette Escadrille Memorial outside of Paris, May 28, 2011. The memorial honors the American pilots of the Escadrille La Fayette and the Lafayette Flying Corps who died during service to the Allies. (U.S. Air Force photo/Maj. Beverly Mock)

Military pilgrimage to Lourdes

The Honor Guard from Ramstein Air Base stands with thousands of other pilgrims during the Marian Procession that leads to the Rosary Esplanade during the International Military Pilgrimage. The Pilgrimage originated in Lourdes, France, in 1944 when several multi-national military units came together to share a Mass in the Rosary Basilica. This marks the 53rd year of this event that has grown to more than 34 nations participating. (U.S. Air Force photo by Chief Master Sgt. David W. Richards)

Military pilgrimage to Lourdes

Lt. Gen. Frank Gorenc, 3rd Air Force commander, walks along with thousands of other pilgrims during the Marian Procession that leads to the Rosary Esplanade during the International Military Pilgrimage. The Pilgrimage originated in Lourdes, France, in 1944 when several multi-national military units came together to share a Mass in the Rosary Basilica. This marks the 53rd year of this event that has grown to more than 34 nations participating. (U.S. Air Force photo by Chief Master Sgt. David W. Richards)

Military pilgrimage to Lourdes

Multi-national wounded warriors pay their respects during the War Memorial ceremony at the Place Peyramale during the International Military Pilgrimage. The Pilgrimage originated in Lourdes, France, in 1944 when several multi-national military units came together to share a Mass in the Rosary Basilica. This marks the 53rd year of this event that has grown to more than 34 nations participating. (U.S. Air Force photo by Chief Master Sgt. David W. Richards)

Military pilgrimage to Lourdes

The Honor Guard from Ramstein Air Base marches in the procession of the Blessed Sacrament and Benediction during the International Military Pilgrimage. The Pilgrimage originated in Lourdes, France, in 1944 when several multi-national military units came together to share a Mass in the Rosary Basilica. This marks the 53rd year of this event that has grown to more than 34 nations participating. (U.S. Air Force photo by Chief Master Sgt. David W. Richards)

Military pilgrimage to Lourdes

The Honor Guard from Ramstein Air Base stands tall as Bishop Neal Buckon, the auxiliary bishop for the Military Archdiocese gives a reading during the morning mass at the Grotto during the International Military Pilgrimage. The Pilgrimage originated in Lourdes, France, in 1944 when several multi-national military units came together to share a Mass in the Rosary Basilica. This marks the 53rd year of this event that has grown to more than 34 nations participating. (U.S. Air Force photo by Chief Master Sgt. David W. Richards)

Actor Angelina Jolie Visits Wounded Warriors

Actor Angelina Jolie meets with wounded warriors as they prepare to travel back to the U.S. for the first time since their injuries during a visit to Ramstein Air Base, Germany, May 13, 2011. Jolie took time to meet with the military members as a part of her United Service Organizations tour in an effort to boost their morale. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Caleb Pierce)

Aladdin's Lamp

EINDHOVEN, The Netherlands -- After months of coordination, computers once used in various NATO offices found their way to a school in Afghanistan. Dubbed Aladdin's Lamp, a multi-national crew from the Heavy Airlift Wing transported more than 24 computers and 130 flat screen monitors from Eindhoven, The Netherlands, to Kandahar. From there, the equipment made its way to a final destination in Kabul and were donated to SOZO, a non-profit charity organization. The computers are now in a SOZO School, where teachers are educating more than 150 students. (Courtesy photo)

Aladdin's Lamp

EINDHOVEN, The Netherlands -- An unidentified flightline worker points out the final destination for computers heading to Kabul. After months of coordination, computers once used in various NATO offices found their way to a school in Afghanistan. Dubbed Aladdin's Lamp, a multi-national crew from the Heavy Airlift Wing transported more than 24 computers and 130 flat screen monitors from Eindhoven, The Netherlands, to Kandahar. From there, the equipment made its way to a final destination in Kabul and were donated to SOZO, a non-profit charity organization. The computers are now in a SOZO School, where teachers are educating more than 150 students. (Courtesy photo)

Aladdin's Lamp

KABUL, Afghanistan -- Unidentified SOZO School teachers and students learn to use a computer. After months of coordination, computers once used in various NATO offices found their way to a school in Afghanistan. Dubbed Aladdin's Lamp, a multi-national crew from the Heavy Airlift Wing transported more than 24 computers and 130 flat screen monitors from Eindhoven, The Netherlands, to Kandahar. From there, the equipment made its way to a final destination in Kabul and were donated to SOZO, a non-profit charity organization. The computers are now in a SOZO school, where teachers educating more than 150 students. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Kevin Williams)

Aladdin's Lamp

KABUL, Afghanistan -- Members of SOZO, a non-profit charity organization, cut a ribbon to symbolize the opening of computers to their students. After months of coordination, computers once used in various NATO offices found their way to a school in Afghanistan. Dubbed Aladdin's Lamp, a multi-national crew from the Heavy Airlift Wing transported more than 24 computers and 130 flat screen monitors from Eindhoven, The Netherlands, to Kandahar. From there, the equipment made its way to a final destination in Kabul and were donated to SOZO, a non-profit charity organization. The computers are now in a SOZO School, where teachers are educating more than 150 students. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Kevin Williams)

Aladdin's Lamp

EINDHOVEN, The Netherlands -- Computer equipment is loaded on to a Heavy Airlift Wing C-17. After months of coordination, computers once used in various NATO offices found their way to a school in Afghanistan. Dubbed Aladdin's Lamp, a multi-national crew from the HAW transported more than 24 computers and 130 flat screen monitors from Eindhoven, The Netherlands, to Kandahar. From there, the equipment made its way to a final destination in Kabul and were donated to SOZO, a non-profit charity organization. The computers are now in a SOZO School, where teachers are educating more than 150 students. (Courtesy photo)

Normandy Camporee

NORMANDY, France -- Maj. Gen. Jack Egginton, U.S. Air Forces in Europe director of operations, speaks with Zachary Shumaker, from Cub Scout Pack 97, Ansbach, Germany. Zachary explains to General Egginton that he just earned his Bear rank. General Egginton is the council president of the Boy Scouts of America Transatlantic Council and emceed the ceremony at the American Cemetery at Colleville sur Mer as part of the Boy Scouts' triennial Normandy Camporee. More than 3,000 people attended the event April 15-17, 2011. (U.S. Air Force photo/Lt. Col. Pamela A.Q. Cook)

Normandy Camporee

NORMANDY, France -- New Eagle Scout Victor Simpson from Troop 401 in London, and Maj. Gen. Jack Egginton, U.S. Air Forces in Europe director of operations, sing "America the Beautiful" at the American Cemetery at Colleville sur Mer April 17, 2011. More than 3,000 Boy Scouts gathered in Normandy for the Boy Scouts of America Transatlantic Council’s triennial Normandy Camporee April 15-17 and concluded the campout with a ceremony honoring those buried at the cemetery overlooking Omaha Beach. (U.S. Air Force photo/Lt. Col. Pamela A.Q. Cook)

Normandy Camporee

NORMANDY, France -- Members of Five Star Brass, U.S. Air Forces in Europe Band, entertain attendees at the Boy Scouts of America Transatlantic Council's triennial Normandy Camporee. More than 3,000 people attended the event April 15-17. (U.S. Air Force photo/Lt. Col. Pamela A.Q. Cook)