Bulgarian Air Chief Visits USAFE-AFAFRICA

Gen. Philip M. Breedlove, U. S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa commander, welcomes Bulgarian Air Chief, Maj. Gen. Costantin Popov, Feb. 11, 2013 to Ramstein Air Base, Germany. Breedlove and Popov conducted a routine Air Chief office call to build partnerships and discuss the betterment of both nations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Dymekre Allen/Released)

Polish AvDet Activates

LASK AIR BASE, Poland -- U.S. Air Force Col. David Lyons, left, 52nd Operations Group commander passes a guidon to Maj. Matthew Spears, 52nd OG Detachment 1 commander during an Aviation Detachment(AV DET) activation ceremony on the flightline of Lask Air Base, Poland, Nov. 9, 2012. Spears is the first commander of the AV DET in Poland, which will facilitate bilateral and eventually multinational joint training exercises while optimizing the use of Poland's ranges and airspace and enhancing interoperability of both countries' flight tactics and maneuvers . The AV DET will be an enduring presence with 10 Airmen, but F-16 and C-130 crews and aircraft will rotate periodically for training, where the total number of personnel could surge up to 250. The AV DET supports Poland's continued defense modernization and standardization with the U.S. and North Atlantic Treaty Organization. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Gustavo Castillo/Released)

Air National Guard commander show cases C-17 at international airshow

Maj. Gen. Verle Johnston, the New York Air National Guard commander (left) and Col. Thomas McEntee, C-17 pilot and 105th Airlift Wing Operations Group commander discuss the C-17 Globemaster III’s capabilities with Col. Jurgens Prinsloo, commanding officer of the South African Air Force’s 28th Squadron (center), Sept. 20. The unit is part of a U.S. military contingent displaying aircraft and equipment during the Africa Aerospace and Defense Airshow and Exhibition at the South Africa National Defense Force’s Waterkloof Air Force Base. (U.S. Army photo/Master Sgt. Corine Lombardo)

Touch N Go shares music with South Africa

CULLINAN, South Africa -- Staff Sgt. Robert Browning, U. S. Air Forces in Europe Band percussionist, plays the drums with members of the De Beers PPC Cullinan Field Band drumline during a performance here, Sept. 18. The band, Touch 'n Go, has made three performances in local communities across South Africa and will be performing at the Africa Aerospace and Defense Exposition Sept. 22-23 at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. on both days. This year's exposition which is free and open to the public is expected to draw 50,000 visitors each day. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Debbie Lockhart)

Touch N Go shares music with South Africa

CULLINAN, South Africa -- Staff Sgt. Robert Browning, U.S. Air Forces in Europe Band drummer, thanks children from the Cullinan Field Band after performing a joint drum solo during a performance here, Sept. 18. The band, Touch 'N Go, performed three shows in communities across South Africa and will be performing at the Africa Aerospace and Defense Exposition Sept. 22-23 at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. on both days. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Debbie Lockhart)

Touch N Go shares music with South Africa

CULLINAN, South Africa -- Staff Sgt. Matthew Peacock, U.S. Air Forces in Europe Band keyboardist, sings back-up vocals while performing a show for students and instructors of the Cullinan Field Band here, Sept. 18. The band, Touch 'n Go, has made three performances in local communities across South Africa and will be performing at the Africa Aerospace and Defense Exposition Sept. 22-23 at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. on both days. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Debbie Lockhart)

ILA 2012 features US military aircraft

BERLIN - Trade show patrons from across the world visited the Berlin Air Show, commonly known as ILA 2012, to view more than 300 aircraft to include a U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III from Charleston AFB, N.C. here Sept. 11. ILA 2012 is an international event hosted by Germany. More than 50 U.S. military personnel from bases in Europe and the United States were on site to showcase the various U.S. military aircraft and equipment on display. The U.S. aircraft featured at ILA 2012 were the UH-60 Black Hawk, UH-72A Lakota, F-16C Fighting Falcon, C-17 Globemaster III, and C-130 Hercules. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Tabitha Lee)

ILA 2012 features US military aircraft

BERLIN - Chancellor Angela Merkel of Germany, greets Philip Murphy, U.S. ambassador to Germany, and Gen. Philip Breedlove, U.S. Air Forces in Europe and U.S. Air Forces Africa commander, during a tour of the U.S. military aircraft “corral” at the Berlin Air Show, commonly known as ILA 2012, here Sept 11. ILA 2012 is an international event hosted by Germany. More than 50 U.S. military personnel from bases in Europe and the U.S. show cased various U.S. military aircraft and equipment on display. The U.S. aircraft featured at ILA 2012 are the UH-60 Black Hawk, UH-72A Lakota, F-16C Fighting Falcon, C-17 Globemaster III, and C-130 Hercules.

Regional Air Chief Conference 2012

Maj. Gen. Carlton Everhart, 3rd Air Force vice commander speaks to various African air chiefs at the Regional Air Chief Conference in Dakar, Senegal, Aug. 28, 2012. The conference was used to promote regional partnerships in Northern and Western Africa and to help find African solutions to African problems. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Travis Edwards)

Regional Air Chief Conference

Air chiefs and representatives from all over North and Western Africa and the United States gather for a group photo Aug 28, 2012, in Dakar, Senegal. The conference was used to promote regional partnerships to find African solutions to African problems. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Travis Edwards)

Regional Air Chief Conference, Senegal

Gen. Philip Breedlove, U.S. Air Forces Africa commander, address a crowd of more than 100 air chiefs, distinguished guests and media personnel during the Regional Air Chiefs Conference Aug 28, 2012 in Dakar, Senegal. The conference was used to promote the idea of a multi-national African and U.S. partnership to help improve regional stability in Northern and Western Africa. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Travis Edwards)

Regional Air Chief Conference

Brig. Gen. Thomas Sharpy, director of plans, programs and analyses for headquarters U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Africa, talks with Brent Bohne, political advisor, prior to the start of the Regional Air Chief Conference Aug. 28, 2012, in Dakar, Senegal. The conference was used to promote regional partnerships in Northern and Western Africa to find African solutions to African problems. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Travis Edwards)