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  • U.S. Air Force Col. Mark Ciero, U.S. Air Forces in Europe-United Kingdom director, gives a speech to civic leaders during the USAFE-UK annual summer reception June 21, 2019, at RAF Mildenhall, England. The USAFE-UK director serves as the U.S. European Command’s country representative in the United Kingdom and is entrusted with maintaining the force readiness for the UK-based units. U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Luke Milano)

    New USAFE-UK director hosts summer reception, welcomes civic leaders

    U.S. Air Forces in Europe-United Kingdom hosted their annual summer reception and welcomed new director Col. Mark Ciero June 21, 2019, at RAF Mildenhall, England. Ciero took over as director on March 15, 2019, and hosted the reception to meet civic leaders and discuss the unique role the U.S. visiting forces have throughout the United Kingdom.
  • U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jared, 57th Rescue Squadron aircrew flight equipment technician and drop zone control officer, right, communicates with aircrew via radio during over-water parachute training off the coast of Italy, July 9, 2019. The 57th RQS trains periodically to keep their Airmen technically proficient in their job and to provide day or night personnel recovery operations in and out of combat. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kelsey Tucker)

    57th Rescue Squadron stays rapidly ready

    Two boats idled together in the Adriatic Sea just off the coast of Northern Italy, battered mercilessly by the waves as eight pairs of eyes searched the sky. The silence stretched for long moments, a hint of anticipation on the cool sea breeze before a radio crackled to life.
  • A C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 37th Airlift Squadron takes off from Powidz Air Base, Poland, July 10, 2019. Aviation Rotation is a continuing bilateral training exercise between the U.S. and Polish air forces to increase partnership capacities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jimmie D. Pike)

    US, Polish air forces kick off Aviation Rotation 19-3

    Airmen assigned to the 37th Airlift Squadron kicked off Aviation Rotation (AvRot) 19-3 with C-130J Super Hercules operations over Powidz Air Base, Poland, July 10, 2019.
  • Firefighters from the 100th Civil Engineer Squadron extinguish an engine fire aboard a B-52H Stratofortress from Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, at RAF Mildenhall, England, June 17, 2019. The B-52 was taking part in an exercise over Europe when it experienced an in-flight emergency declared as a result of an engine fire warning. (Courtesy photo)

    All hands on deck: Airmen respond to unexpected B-52 landing

    A B-52H Stratofortress from Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, made an unexpected appearance on the RAF Mildenhall flightline June 17, 2019, after experiencing an in-flight emergency, but landed safely and no one was injured. The aircraft had been operating in the European theater in support of several exercises in the region. Members from throughout Team Mildenhall were put into action – maintenance, command post, air traffic control from the 100th Air Refueling Wing, a B-52 subject matter expert from the 95th Reconnaissance Squadron, and more.
  • Members of the 494th Aircraft Maintenance Unit weapons load crew equip ordnance onto an F-15E Strike Eagle during the 48th Fighter Wing 2019 second quarter Load Crew competition at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, July 3, 2019. Load crew competitions help Airmen test their speed and accuracy while focusing on safety and efficiency in a controlled environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Malcolm Mayfield)

    Liberty wing loaded

    Members of the 494th Aircraft Maintenance Unit weapons load crew equip ordnance onto an F-15E Strike Eagle during the 48th Fighter Wing 2019 second quarter Load Crew competition at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, July 3, 2019. Load crew competitions help Airmen test their speed and accuracy while focusing on safety and efficiency in a
  • U.S. Air Force Col. Troy Pananon, 100th Air Refueling Wing commander, poses for a photo at RAF Mildenhall, England, July 9, 2019. Pananon served five years as an enlisted Marine prior to receiving his commission from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Daytona Beach, Fla., in 1996. He was initially assigned as a maintenance officer at Hurlburt Field, Fla., and then attended Undergraduate Pilot Training at Columbus Air Force Base, Miss. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Benjamin Cooper)

    From enlisted marine to 100th ARW commander: dreams, hard work pay off

    At first glance, Col. Troy Pananon, 100th Air Refueling Wing commander, seems to be what many U.S. Airmen would expect a U.S. Air Force wing commander to be: energetic, driven, sociable and of course, intelligent. What might not be apparent are the struggles he faced in his quest to become the Airman he is today.
  • This month, Aviano Air Base will be the first in U.S. Air Forces in Europe (USAFE) to try out an innovative new frequency monitoring system.

    Aviano AB Innovation: Electromagnetic Visual Recording System

    This month, Aviano Air Base will be the first in U.S. Air Forces in Europe (USAFE) to try out an innovative new frequency monitoring system.
  • U.S. Air Force Airman Basic Jeffery Jenkins, aircraft metals technology technician from the 31st Maintenance Squadron, works on the MJ-1 STEP project, July 1, 2019 at Aviano Air Base, Italy. Jenkins’s primary duties on the project are to analyze and interpret the blueprints of the MJ-1 STEP. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ericka A. Woolever)

    Innovation at its finest: MJ-1 STEP

    Munitions Airmen often use the MJ-1 series bomb lift truck to help transport, load and unload a wide variety of munitions and other supplies. Typically, a ladder is used to make small adjustments for precise positioning of supplies during loading. But now, members from the 31st Maintenance Squadron are innovating a locally manufactured platform called the MJ-1 STEP. It’ll be attached to the front wheel area of the MJ-1, where the weapon troops can step up on, eliminating the need for a ladder.
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    USAFE-AFAFRICA commander visits Spangdahlem

    U.S. Air Force Gen. Jeffrey L. Harrigian, U.S. Air Forces in Europe - Air Forces Africa commander meets with service members assigned to 421st Fighter Squadron, Hill Air Force Base, Utah, on temporary duty assignment at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, July 3, 2019. The 421st FS is flying F-35A Lighting II on training missions with F-16 Fighting
  • Photo of an Airman stacking body armor plates for a story on the Logistics Readiness Squadron.

    Supply and demand

    The 39th Logistics readiness Squadron is made up of four flights. Within the squadron individual flights such as individual protection equipment, hazardous materials pharmacy and distribution and deployment provide Incirlik Air Base services to keep the Airmen ready to complete various missions across the installation.
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