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  • Team Ramstein trains with Israeli Air Force

    The 86th Airlift Wing and 435th Contingency Response Group conducted a Flying Training Deployment with the Israeli Air Force's 103rd Squadron Jan. 27 to Feb. 8 here. The FTD advanced the ability of both American and Israeli air and ground crews to perform in combat operations, as well as

  • COMUSAFE addresses USAFE-AFAFRICA staff

    Gen. Philip M. Breedlove, U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa commander, addressed hundreds of USAFE-AFAFRICA staff members during two all calls here Feb. 4.During each all call, Breedlove, accompanied by Chief Master Sgt. Craig A. Adams, USAFE-AFAFRICA command chief, covered numerous

  • 1,000 supporters pay respects during memorial service for fallen pilot

    Airmen, civilians, family and friends honored the life and memory of U.S. Air Force Academy graduate and combat veteran, Maj. Lucas "Gaza" Gruenther, during a memorial service here Feb. 6.The 31st Fighter Wing aviator went missing during a nighttime training mission over the Adriatic Sea Jan. 28. In

  • Multinational operation supported by 39th FSS

    It takes a lot to support U.S. Patriot batteries and personnel from three nations arriving at Incirlik. Fortunately, the 39th Force Support Squadron is prepared.With more than 1,200 NATO personnel from the U.S., Netherlands and Germany transitioning through Incirlik Air Base, there is a need for

  • For deployed aircraft maintainers, flightline is front line

    The KC-135 Stratotanker was the U.S. Air Force's first jet-powered refueling tanker, and the newest one in the service's inventory was built in 1965.The plane has seen action above countless areas of military operations worldwide, but without the attention and care of some seriously skilled

  • New surcharge on Visa purchases

    As of January 27, merchants in the United States and U.S. Territories are permitted to impose a surcharge on any credit card transaction that uses a MasterCard or Visa branded card, which includes the Government Travel Charge Card, both Individually Billed Accounts (IBAs) and Centrally Billed