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

LAJES FIELD, Azores, Portugal -- Tech. Sgt. Russell Michaud, 65th Air Base Wing and 65th Security Forces Squadron, receives a presentation of the Air Force Achievement Medal from Col. Jeff Derrick, 65th Air Base vice commander here. (U.S. Air Force photo by Eduardo Lima)

Promotion

LAJES FIELD, Azores, Portugal -- Col. Jeff Derrick, 65th Air Base Wing vice commander, congratulates recently promoted Airman 1st Class Jonathan Corado, 65th Logistics Readiness Squadron, during the Wing Recognition Ceremony here April 5, 2007. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Taylor Marr)

Meritorious Service

LAJES FIELD, Azores, Portugal -- Col. Jeffrey Derrick, 65th Air Base Wing vice commander, presents Tech. Sgt. Lisa Nelson, 65th Air Base Wing Military Equal Opportunity, a Meritorious Service Medal March 27, 2007, for her outstanding service while assigned here. Sergeant Nelson is departing Lajes Field for her next assignment at Hurlburt Field, Fla. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Shilo Weir)

E-8 Select

LAJES FIELD, Azores, Portugal -- Master Sgt. Christopher Thurlow, 65th Communications Squadron, poses alongside Col. Robert Winston, 65th Air Base Wing commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Laten Williams, 65th ABW command chief, during an E-8 promotion party in the Top of the Rock Club here March 14, 2007. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Taylor Marr)

E-8 Select

LAJES FIELD, Azores, Portugal -- Master Sgt. Antonio Rita, 65th Air Base Wing Political Affairs, gets his E-8 stripes tacked on by Col. Robert Winston, 65th ABW commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Laten Williams, 65th ABW command chief, during a promotion party in the Top of the Rock Club here March 14, 2007. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Taylor Marr)

Power of Presence

Gen. Tom Hobbins (left), U.S. Air Forces in Europe commander, receives an orientation to Alcochete Range, a Portuguese tactical fighter training range, from Portuguese Colonel Carlos Rocha Sep. 29.

Power of Presence

Gen. Tom Hobbins (left), U.S. Air Forces in Europe commander, greets Portuguese Maj. Luis Graca, before departing Monte Real Air Base, Portugal, Sep. 29.

Power of Presence

(From left) Capt. Dan Munter, Capt. Elizabeth Culbertson, Maj. Julie Olson, Portuguese Maj. Joao "Skipper"Perera and Capt. Ryan Wierzbanowski at Monte Real Air Base, Portugal, Sep. 29.

Power of Presence

Gen. Tom Hobbins (center), U.S. Air Forces in Europe commander, greets Capt. Elizabeth Culbertson (left) and Maj. Julie Olson during the general's trip to Monte Real Air Base, Portugal, Sep. 29.

Promotion

Tech. Sgt. Joseph Plummer,65th Operations Support Squadron, getting his new stripes tacked on by Lt. Col. Jack Sproul, 65th OSS commander, and Master Sgt. Ricky Herring. (Photo courtesy of the 65th OSS)

Promotion

Senior Airman Eric Kleckner, 65th Operations Support Squadron, gets recognized on his promotion by Lt. Col. Jack Sproul, 65th OSS commander. (Photo courtesy of the 65th OSS)

Award Winner

Gabrielle Carter of the 65th Mission Support Squadron won the 2005 65th Mission Support Group award for US Civilian Category I. (Photo by Senior Airman Tabitha Larson)

Award Winner

Franklin Carnley, 65th Civil Engineer Squadron, won the 65th Mission Support Group US Civilian Category II award for 2005. (Photo by Senior Airman Tabitha Larson)

Award Winner

Tech. Sgt. Yvonne Fischer, 65th Mission Support Group NCO of the year for 2005, teaches during an Airman Leadership School class. (Photo by Senior Airman Tabitha Larson)

Award Winner

Lt. Col. John Oliver, 65th Services Squadron commander, presents Master Sgt. Henry Parker with an award for 65th Mission Support Group senior NCO of the year for 2005. (Photo by Senior Airman Tabitha Larson)

Anderson

Col. Danny Leonard, 65th Air Base Wing vice commander presents Chaplain (Capt.) Richard Anderson, 65th ABW Chapel, with his second Air Force Commendation Medal on April 11. (Photo by Capt. Melissa Waheibi)

Goodridge

Col. Danny Leonard, 65th Air Base Wing vice commander presents Master Sgt. Leatha Goodridge, 65th ABW Command Post, with a Department of Defense Meritorious Service Medal on April 11. (Photo by Capt. Melissa Waheibi)

Power of Presence

LAJES FIELD, Azores, Portugal – Master Sgt. Doug Fritts presents the 65th Medical Group Top IV Scholarship Fund Award and a check for $150 to Yvonne Spinola from 65th MDOS.

Power of Presence

Staff Sgt. Gregory Jones is in disbelief as Col. Robert Winston, 65th Air Base Wing commander, presents him with technical sergeant stripes. Sergeant Jones was promoted as part of the Stripes for Exceptional Performers program Jan. 6, 2006.