Mayors Conference

Gen. Roger A. Brady, USAFE commander, addresses German government officials from western Rheinland-Pflaz and Saarland, Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Feb 18, 2009. The purpose of the visit was to explain USAFE's critical flying mission and training requirements, and to solicit the officials' continued support. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Caleb Pierce)(Released)

Meritorious Service Medal

Capt. Erin Dorrance is presented a Meritorious Service Medal by Brig. Gen. Bill Bender, KMC commander and 86th Airlift Wing commander, Oct. 8,2008. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tony R. Ritter) (Released)

''Hot Shot performer of the week Oct 1

Tech. Sgt. Ben Burk is recognized as a “Hot Shot” by Col. Douglas Sevier, 86th Airlift Wing vice commander, Oct 1. 2008. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt John Ross) (Released)

Change of command

United States Army Gen. William E. Ward, Commander, U.S. Africa Command and U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Ronald R. Ladnier unfurl the 17th Air Force guide-on during an assumption of command ceremony, Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Sept. 18, 2008. Maj. Gen. Ladnier is assuming command of the United States Air Forces in Europe, 17th Air Force, Air Component to U.S. Africa Command. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kenny Holston)(Released)

"Hot Shot performer of the week Sept 3

Staff Sgt. Anna Dunker, 86th Maintenance Squadron, is recognized as the ‘Hot Shot Performer of the Week’ by Col. Doug Sevier, 86th Airlift Wing vice commander on Ramstein Sept. 3, 2008. ( U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tony R. Ritter)( Released)

"Hot Shot performer of the week July 30

Tech. Sgt. Felicia Burnett-Holm, 86th Air Mobility Squadron, was recognized as a "Hot Shot" by Col. Doug Sevier, 86th Airlift Wing deputy commander, July 30. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Amber Bressler)

"Hot Shot'' performer of the week July 16

Staff Sgt. Timothy Brace, 86th Operations Support Squadron, was recognized as a "Hot Shot" by Col. Bill Bender, 86th Airlift Wing and KMC commander, July 16. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Amber Bressler)

"Hot Shot'' performer of the week July 2

Space Communications Squadron, for being selected as a Hot Shot performer July 2 on Ramstein Air Base, Germany. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman 1st Class Tony Ritter)

"Hot Shot" performer of the week June 18.

Staff Sgt. Andrew Wojciuch (right), 86th Maintenance Squadron, is coined by Col. Bill Bender, 86th Airlift Wing and KMC commander, for being a "Hot Shot" performer of the week June 18.(U.S. Air Force Photo/A1C Amber Bressler)

Hot Shot performer of the week

Tech. Sgt. Michael Burke, 786th Security Forces Squadron, was awarded the 86th Airlift Wing Hot Shot performer of the week by Col. Bill Bender, 86th AW commander, May 14 on Ramstein. (Photo by Airman 1st Class Heidi Holston)

Hot Shot performer of the week

Staff Sgt. Jennifer Zeitler, 76th Airlift Squadron flight attendant, was awarded Hot Shot Performer of the Week by Col. Bill Bender, 86th Airlift Wing commander, May 7, 2008. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Heidi Holston)

"Hot Shot" performer of the week

Col. Bill Bender, 86th Airlift Wing commander, congratulates 2nd Lt. Jessica Lanigan, 1st Air and Space Communications Squadron, on her recognition as an 86th AW Hot Shot April 30 on Ramstein.(U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Nathan Lipscomb)