New coalition member flies first sortie enforcing no-fly zone over Libya

Qatar, the newest member to the coalition supporting the enforcement of United Nations Security Council Resolution 1973, flew its first operational sortie today as part of Operation Odyssey Dawn.A Qatari Emiri Air Force Mirage 2000-5 flew alongside a French Mirage 2000-5 as part of a formation

Former NASA lead spacewalker visits Lajes Airmen

After retiring from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, a former astronaut arrived at Lajes Field March 17, and got a chance to thank base members for their contribution to the space shuttle program.Dr. Scott E. Parazynski visited to get a first-hand view of Lajes operations, as an

Spangdahlem Airmen supports Operation Odyssey Dawn

In support of Operation Odyssey Dawn

RAF Alconbury recognizes Cambridgeshire firefighter

A local Cambridgshire British firefighter was honored by the 423rd Civil Engineer Squadron during an Air Force coining tradition March 18 at the RAF Alconbury Fire Department.Joe Ruane, 423rd CES deputy fire chief, presented the coin to Kevin James, for his efforts in educating the base populace on

Spangdahlem supports Operation Odyssey Dawn

Ramstein supports JTF Odyssey Dawn

General Ham visits air operations center responsible for Operation Odyssey Dawn air campaign

U.S. Africa Command Commander Army Gen. Carter Ham and his top enlisted advisor, Command Chief Master Sgt. Jack Johnson Jr., paid a visit to their air component here March 22. Air Forces Africa (17th Air Force) Commander Air Force Maj. Gen. Margaret Woodward greeted General Ham at the 603rd Air

Aviano supports Operation Odyssey Dawn

Joint Task Force Odyssey Dawn is the U.S. Africa Command task force established to support the larger international response to the unrest in Libya. A broad coalition of nations are partnering to enforce U.N. Security Council Resolution (UNSCR) 1973, which authorizes all necessary means to protect

Firefighters give commanders insight into fire training