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  • CMSAF No. 15 visits Ramstein

    The 15th chief master sergeant of the Air Force visited Ramstein Monday and shared his perspective as the service's top enlisted member.Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force No. 15 Rodney McKinley retired from active duty at the highest enlisted level of leadership in June 2009, but despite the

  • USAFE propels surge into Afghanistan

    Ongoing U.S. Transportation Command surge operations into Afghanistan are being fully supported by U.S. Air Forces in Europe Airmen, who are integral in pushing through the increased numbers of deploying combat troops and war-sustaining equipment. USAFE air bases have proven essential to these

  • Closing time at Farnborough

    The 2010 Farnborough International Air Show came to a close July 25 and the more than 70 U.S. aircrew and support personnel, 11 participating aircraft and countless hours of coordination and follow-thru's has come to a successful culmination. The U.S. military's participation in the Farnborough

  • Secretary of the Air Force visits Lakenheath

    Secretary of the Air Force Michael Donley paid a visit to the 48th Fighter Wing here July 22 to meet with wing leadership and speak with Airmen serving in England.While here, Secretary Donley had lunch with base Airmen at the Knight's Table Dining Facility."This is my first visit to the 48th Fighter

  • Closest thing to combat: ALLIED STRIKE 10

    Air Force, Army and NATO joint terminal attack controllers and tactical air control party members joined together here to participate in exercise Allied Stirke 10 July 23 to Aug. 5.Allied Strike is Europe's premier close air support exercise, which is held annually to conduct robust, realistic CAS

  • CSAF ends Turkey visit at Incirlik

    Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Norton Schwartz capped a multi-day visit to Turkey by meeting with U.S. and Turkish Airmen here July 21. The Air Force's top uniformed officer visited with Airmen around the base and addressed issues affecting the Air Force with more than 500 Airmen during an "all call"

  • Behind the scenes of the Farnborough International Air Show

    Support personnel for the 2010 Farnborough International Air Show arrived July 11 to set up for the weeklong event that brings over 1300 exhibitors and 165 air frames from around the world into one arena to enjoy this global iconic event. As thousands of people look to the skies at the aerial

  • The multiple roles of the C-17 Globemaster

    The C-17 III Globemaster towers over the flightline here serving as the visual centrepiece of the United States' static display coral at the 2010 Farnborough International Air Show.The crew of eight accompanying the newest cargo aircraft to this prominent international event is from the 301st

  • CSAF starts Turkey visit with ceremony honoring national leader

    The U.S. Air Force's top uniformed officer started a multi-day trip to Turkey by participating in welcome events here July 19.Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Norton Schwartz began his visit with a wreath-laying ceremony honoring the founder of the Republic of Turkey, Mustafa Kemal Ataturk, at

  • Herculean efforts strengthen relationships at Farnborough

    Approximately 285,000 spectators are catching a glimpse of the C-130J Super Hercules here at the Farnborough International Air Show July 19-25.A lot of work went into bringing the premier cargo giant from Ramstein Air Base, Germany, to participate in this weeklong air show. In addition to a static