Energy awareness focus of command conference

Professionals from around the command gathered here Dec. 14-16 for the first U.S. Air Forces in Europe Energy Facility Conference. The conference was designed to improve the USAFE Energy Management Program effectiveness through enhanced program management and collaboration. Todd Grimes, USAFE chief

Touch 'n Go brings holiday cheer to Camp Leatherneck

The U.S. Air Forces Central Band, "Touch 'n Go," spread some holiday cheer with a performance for service members here, Dec. 22.The USAFCENT Band is the first permanently assigned Air Force Band to the CENTCOM area of responsibility. Based in Southwest Asia, the band is comprised of deployed airmen

U.S. tanker refuels British fighters

Heavy Airlift Wing reaches 3,000 flight hours

The multinational Heavy Airlift Wing has had a busy year full of missions. The missions for the 12 participating Strategic Airlift Capability nations are running on a routine basis to many areas of combat operations. In addition to that, the HAW has been able to conduct rapid response missions for

Lajes garners command accolade: 2010 Best Clinic in USAFE

Lajes Clinic continues to excel, not just at the wing level but at the command level through various outstanding programs and services.Recently, the 65th Medical Group Airmen, consisting of servicemembers and their Portuguese partners, garnered a U.S. Air Forces in Europe's accolade, when the clinic

Lajes provides fuel for the oldest Navy P-3 squadron

More than five Navy P-3 Orions from the 46th Patrol and Reconnaissance Squadron stationed at the Navy Air Station Whidbey Island, Wash., touched down at Lajes Field to receive more than 15,000 gallons of JP8 jet fuel. The P-3s were returning home from a deployment in support of Operation Iraqi

Officials announce command's annual Manpower, Personnel and Services award winners

U.S. Air Forces in Europe Manpower, Personnel and Services officials announced the 2010 USAFE/A1 annual award winners Dec. 16. These individual and group superstars provided outstanding support to the USAFE personnel and their families. They have proven that they are the "best of the best."Airman

First day at NATO for commander Allied Air Command Ramstein

U.S. four-star Gen. Mark A. Welsh III, commander of NATO Air Forces here, had his first day in his NATO office Nov. 16.General Welsh arrived at building 313 early in the morning, where he was greeted by his deputy, German air force Lt. Gen. Ploeger and a multinational honor guard.General Welsh got

USAFE ensemble spreads cheer in Trier

Six servicemembers from Sembach Kaserne, Germany, spent an evening at the Christmas market in the German city of Trier enjoying the company of a crowd of locals and Americans in a cold but comfortable setting.They didn't, however, visit Germany's oldest city to take care of Christmas shopping, or to

New 'bird' finds home with 76th AS

A C-37A was introduced to team Ramstein and the 76th Airlift Squadron Dec. 7 to help increase the flying capabilities of the distinguished visitor mission here.The new aircraft is the military version of the Gulfstream V ultra-long-range-business aircraft and is the first C-37A to be stationed here.