COMUSAFE visits Spangdahlem, discusses CAF redux

SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany – Gen. Roger Brady, U.S. Air Forces in Europe commander, speaks to approximately 1,250 Sabers about the proposed combat Air Force’s restructuring, the importance of the Air Force in today’s operations and how Spangdahlem AB fits into the USAFE mission. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Benjamin Wilson)

COMUSAFE visits Spangdahlem, discusses CAF redux

SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany – Master Sgt. Jason Hall, 52nd Equipment Maintenance Squadron, explains to General Roger Brady, U.S. Air Forces in Europe, commander, the new processes they are implementing to streamline maintenance on aircraft here Jan. 8. During General Brady’s visit with the 52nd EMS he emphasized the importance of innovating and standardizing procedures throughout the Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Benjamin Wilson)

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)

Four-star greeting

It was a warm greeting on a cold morning between Gen.-Col. Anatoliy Yakovich Toropchyn (left), Commander in Chief of the Ukrainian Air Forces, and Gen. Tom Hobbins, U.S. Air Forces in Europe Commander, during a four-day visit focused on bilateral relations. During his visit, General Toropchyn visited Ramstein Air Base to meet with senior USAFE leadership and receive familiarization of organizational missions, air operations/planning, and enlisted/officer training and development. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Chuck Roberts)

Gen. Hobbins presents coin to TSgt. Johns

Gen. Tom Hobbins presents a coin to Tech. Sgt. Derek Johns from the 420th Munitions Squadron during the general's visit to Royal Air Force Fairford, England. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Master Sgt. Jon Nicolussi)