F-22 Raptors arrive in Europe

F-22 inaugural deployment to Europe

Four F-22 Raptors, one C-17 Globemaster III, and approximately 60 Airmen arrived at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, to train with allied air forces and U.S. services through mid-September.This first-ever F-22 training deployment to Europe is funded by the European Reassurance Initiative, and provides

New 3rd AF commander charts path to organizational success

In 9th grade he made up his mind.Lt. Gen. Timothy M. Ray, 3rd Air Force and 17th Expeditionary Air Force commander, had dreams of flying his whole life and, at the end of his freshman year of high school, determined the Air Force Academy would make his dream a reality.Thirty years after graduating

Lajes MDSS commander provides update on heroic Airman

A press conference was held to discuss the medical condition of Airman 1st Class Spencer Stone at the west gate of Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Aug. 26.Stone's commanding officer, Lt. Col. Richard Smith, 65th Medical Operations and Support Squadron commander at Lajes Field, Azores, held the

US Airman, 3 others awarded French Legion of Honor

Carpathian Summer's first week closes on high spirits

Spirits were high among the participants of exercise Carpathian Summer as the first week came to a close Aug. 20, at Otopeni Air Base, Romania.The exercise, which was designed to increase readiness and interoperability between the U.S. Air Force and Romanian air force, was not the first time the

POL Airmen fuel mission success

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 31st Logistics Readiness Squadron petroleum oils and lubricants shop are responsible for receiving, storing and tracking all petroleum products used by government vehicles and aircraft at Aviano Air Base, Italy. They ensure the quality of all fuel by performing

US service members receive 'heroic welcome' at Ramstein

Airman First Class Spencer Stone arrived safely at Ramstein Air Base today via military airlift after receiving emergency medical care for injuries sustained while subduing an armed gunman aboard a French train, Aug. 21, 2015. Stone was subsequently transported to Landstuhl Regional Medical Center

F-16 Crash Update #5: Initial Recovery Efforts Complete; Local Partnership Continues

U.S. Air Force recovery and environmental teams from Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, have completed initial recovery efforts following an F-16C Fighting Falcon fighter aircraft accident near Engelmannreuth in the county of Bayreuth, Germany, Aug. 11, 2015.All six of the F-16's 25-pound training

US Airman recognized as 'hero' in Paris

U.S. Ambassador to France, Jane D. Hartly, recognized Airman 1st Class Spencer Stone for his actions in saving countless lives during a terrorist attack aboard a train headed toward Paris Aug. 21, 2015."We often use the word hero, and in this case I know that word has never been more appropriate,"