Princess unveils WWII memorial at RAF Greenham Common

Her Royal Highness, Princess Anne, The Princess Royal officially dedicated three memorial stones for U.S. Visiting Forces at the Greenham Business Park in Greenham Common, United Kingdom, Sept. 21.The three-part memorial is in remembrance of 16 service members killed when two B-17 Flying Fortresses

Recon crew receives top award

U.S. participates in South African Exposition

More than 130 U.S. military members were invited to demonstrate the air and ground capabilities of American forces as they partnered with the South African air force during the 2012 Africa Aerospace and Defense Exposition here, Sept. 22-23."This was a tremendous opportunity for the U.S. military to

Touch ‘n Go shares music with South Africa

The U.S. Air Forces in Europe rock band, Touch 'n Go, performed in local communities here and will be making appearances during the Africa Aerospace and Defense Exposition, Sept. 22-23. The band will perform at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. on both days of the exposition which will be free and open to the

Michigan Air National Guard joins forces for international airshow

U.S. Ambassador to South Africa Donald H. Gips met with a Michigan Air National Guard KC-135 Stratotanker crew to learn about their aircraft, here, Sept 19.Personnel from the 171st Air Refueling Squadron, Selfridge Air National Guard Base in Mount Clemens, Mich. discussed their aircrafts'

Lest we forget

The Liberty Wing recognized Prisoners of War and Missing in Action Remembrance week with events Sept. 17 - 21, sponsored by Chapter 1669 of the Air Force Sergeants' Association. The theme, "Never Forgotten," referred to not only the hardships and sacrifices former POWs made, but also served as a

Be prepared: New visa rules now in effect

Family members in possession of a British visa must ensure their paperwork is in order. A new United Kingdom Border Agency policy effective Oct. 1, requires all persons issued a U.K. visa to renew or apply for a new one no later than 28 days after expiration.If visa applications are not received by

Changing lives through music

Music filled the air and children danced as the U.S. Air Forces in Europe rock band, Touch 'n Go, performed a concert for students and instructors of the De Beers PPC Cullinan Field Band here, Sept. 18.This is the second year Touch 'n Go has visited the Field Band Foundation and worked with young

39th ABW visits Adana airport, flight school

Several members of the 39th Air Base Wing visited Turkish air traffic controllers and flight instructors to build upon local community relationships and discuss mid-air collision avoidance procedures Sept. 12, at the Adana airport and a nearby flight school.The Incirlik air traffic controllers talk

ILA 2012 features US military aircraft

More than 300 aircraft from about 50 nations were on display Sept. 11 during the kickoff of Berlin Air Show, commonly known as ILA 2012.The Berlin Air Show is considered to be one of the premier air shows in the World, and the U.S. military has five types of aircraft on display this year.Navy Cmdr.