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)