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)

KMC Annual Volunteer of the Year Award Ceremony

Jenna McHargue, wife of Tech. Sgt. James McHargue, receives an award for Outstanding Volunteer of the Year 2007 from Col. Earl Matthews, 435th Air Base Wing commander April 21 at the Ramstein Officers' Club.(U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kenny Holston)

KMC Annual Volunteer of the Year Awards Ceremony

Master Sgt. Eric Cooley, U.S. Air Forces in Europe CSS, receives the KMC Outstanding Volunteer of the Year 2007 award from Col. Earl Matthews, 435th Air Base Wing commander, April 21 at the Ramstein Officers' Club.(U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kenny Holston)

KMC Annual Volunteer of the Year Awards Ceremony

Kimberly Goodnough receives the KMC Outstanding Volunteer of the Year 2007 award from Col. Earl Matthews, 435th Air Base Wing commander, April 21 at the Ramstein Officers' Club.(U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kenny Holston)

KMC Annual Volunteer of the Year Award Ceremony

Master Sgt. Tim Cook, 435th Air Base Wing Public Affairs, receives the KMC Outstanding Volunteer of the Year 2007 award from Col. Earl Matthews, 435th Air Base Wing commander, April 21 at the Ramstein Officers' Club. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kenny Holston)

KMC Annual Volunteer of the Year Awards Ceremony

Col. Kevin Ross, 86th Contingency Response Group commander accepts the Outstanding Active Duty Group/Unit of the Year 2007 award from Col. Earl Matthews, 435th Air Base Wing commander, April 21 at the Ramstein Officers' Club. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kenny Holston)

KMC Annual Volunteer of the Year Awards Ceremony

Senior Master Sgt. Margaret DeLorenzo, U.S. Air Forces in Europe Directorate of Intelligence, receives the KMC Outstanding Volunteer of the Year 2007 award from Col. Earl Matthews, 435th Air Base Wing commander, April 21 at the Ramstein Officers' Club.(U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kenny Holston)

86th Airlift Wing Quarterly Award Ceremony

Staff Sgt. Joseph Klimaski, 786th Security Forces Squadron, was awarded U.S. Air Forces in Europe's Outstanding Security Forces Support Staff Airman Award April 16. (U.S. Air Force photo by Photo by Airman 1st Class Tony Ritter)

86th Airlift Wing Quarterly Awards Ceremony

Lynee Schott, 86th Airlift Wing Budget Office, was awarded The American Society of Military Comptrollers' U.S. Air Forces in Europe Financial Analysis Civilian of the Year award April 16 by Col. Cam Torrens, 86th AW vice commander and Chief Master Sgt. Steve McDonald, 86th AW command chief. . (U.S. Air Force photo by Photo by Airman 1st Class Tony Ritter)

86th Airlift Wing Quarterly Award Ceremony

Jessica Payne, 1st Air and Space Communications Squadron, was awarded the 86th Airlift Wing Civilian (Cat I) of the Quarter, April 16 by Col. Cam Torrens, 86th Airlift Wing vice commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Steve McDonald, 86th AW command chief. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tony Ritter)

86th Airlift Wing Quarterly Award Ceremony

Tech. Sgt. Jessica Hillar, 86th Contingency Response Group, was awarded the 86th Airlift Wing Volunteer of the Quarter, April 16 by Col. Cam Torrens, 86th Airlift Wing vice commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Steve McDonald, 86th AW command chief. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tony Ritter)

"Hot Shot" performer of the week

Staff Sgt. Anthony Puepke, 1st Combat Communications Squadron, is coined by Col. Bill Bender (left), 86th Airlift Wing commander, for being one of the "Hot Shot" performers of the week March 26. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Melissa Sheffield)

"Hot Shot" performer of the week

Staff Sgt. Stacey Pritts, 1st Communications Maintenance Squadron, is coined by Col. Bill Bender (left), 86th Airlift Wing commander, for being one of the "Hot Shot" performers of the week March 26. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Melissa Sheffield)