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  • Exercise readies U.S., international forces for cooperative efforts

    Anatolian Eagle, a multi-national, large-force employment exercise, was held to provide a realistic, scenario-based training environment to test combined aerial combat skills June 13 through 24.In its 10th year, the exercise involved participation from Turkish, U.S., Saudi Arabian, Jordanian and

  • RAF Mildenhall welcomes new 100th ARW commander

    As groups stood in formation, a KC-135 Stratotanker framed the doorway of Hangar 814 and a Scottish piper played the bagpipes, the 100th Air Refueling Wing greeted its newest commander, Col. Christopher J. Kulas, as he took the reins of leadership from Col. Chad T. Manske June 24.Colonel Kulas joins

  • 86th LRS helps Marines, Soldiers stay combat ready

    The 86th Logistics Readiness Squadron loaded up a KC-130J with seven tons of containers and heavy equipment here for the Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 252 (VMGR-252) "Otis" to drop in Germany June 20 through 21.According to the crew of nine, without this specific training their ability

  • Allied Strike 2011 kicks off in Grafenwoehr, Germany

    Allied Strike 2011, the largest JTAC and Close Air Support exercise in Europe, kicked off here this morning with an opening ceremony which included three airmen jumping out of a C-130J aircraft and a welcome address by Col. Nick Vite, commander of the 4th Air Support Operations Group, the unit

  • Propulsion Flight turns Golden Wrench

    The Pratt & Whitney aircraft engine company presented the 48th Maintenance Group Propulsion Flight with its Golden Wrench Award June 21, 2011."On behalf of the dedicated men and women at Pratt & Whitney, we feel proud to be connected to the U.S. Air Force and all of you," said Mark Buorgiorno,

  • U.S. military, aircraft highlighted at international air show

    U.S. military pride, strength and technology are on display at the 49th International Paris Air Show at the Le Bourget Airport here June 20-26. Held every two years, the Paris Air Show provides an opportunity for the U.S. to showcase the very best the Department of Defense has to offer in people,

  • Inactivation ceremony held for 39th Maintenance Group

    A relinquishment-of-command ceremony marked the inactivation of the 39th Maintenance Group June 14 at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey.Col. Eric Gates, 39th MXG outgoing commander, relinquished command of the group to Col. Eric Beene, 39th Air Base Wing commander."This is an important day in the 39th Air