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  • Sweeney takes command of 423rd ABG

    RAF MOLESWORTH, United Kingdom - Col. Steve Sweeney assumed command of the 423rd Air Base Group during a change of command ceremony at Hangar 84 on RAF Molesworth June 21.After accepting the 423rd ABG guidon from Col. Brian Kelly, 501st Combat Support Wing commander, Sweeney addressed the audience

  • Air Force Deputy Undersecretary addresses aviation industry in Paris

    The Air Force Deputy Undersecretary of International Affairs spoke June 18 at an industry-sponsored breakfast during the 50th anniversary of the International Paris Air Show. Heidi Grant focused on how the aviation industry has evolved over time and the technological advances that have changed the

  • Commander discusses values, expectations for Airmen

    Editor's note: After a week on the ground and getting to know the Airmen of the 86th Airlift Wing, Brig. Gen. Patrick X. Mordente, the wing's new commander, discussed his values and expectations for Airmen and the wing. HH:  Welcome back to Ramstein. Sir, how do you like being back?BG Mordente:  The

  • 435th CTS completes humanitarian project

    A 435th Construction and Training Squadron engineering team recently completed a humanitarian-assistance renovation project in the country of Georgia. The nine-member team of four different Air Force specialty codes hailed from CTS's military construction flight, which is responsible for

  • Vienna Document tour encourages transparency

    More than 60 delegates from nearly 60 countries will visit Spangdahlem Air Base June 27, 2013, to gain an understanding of the daily maintenance and operations of a combat air base.The visit is part of the Vienna Document 11 agreement, which is a politically binding measure designed to enhance

  • Life-savers honored for valor demonstrated in Afghanistan

    A Distinguished Flying Cross with Valor and a Bronze Star Medal with Valor were presented to two RAF Lakenheath pararescue Airmen at the Strike Eagle Complex, June 19. Staff Sgt. Nicholas Miller and Master Sgt. Tracy Debbs, 56th Rescue Squadron, received these honors from Lt. Gen. Craig Franklin,

  • Ramstein Airmen build capability with Polish air force

    The 86th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron and 435th Contingency Response Group continuously train to meet sustainable medical readiness throughout the European theater. Training not only benefits Ramstein Airmen, but also other allies like the Polish air force who have consistently engaged in AE

  • Accessing higher education track now a part of Aviano's transition GPS

    Aviano service members separating from active duty can soon expect the arrival of three new, two-day specialized classes in addition to the mandatory five-day transition program. Previously known as the Transition Assistance Program, military branches began the development of the Transition Goals