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  • 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,

  • High Praise for Heavy Airlift Wing at Change of Command Ceremony

     U.S. Air Force Colonel Keith P. Boone assumed command of the Heavy Airlift Wing (HAW) from U.S. Air Force Colonel John Zazworsky at a ceremony here June 17, becoming only the second commander of the unique wing since it was established in 2008. Major General Mark Schissler, Chairman of the

  • 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

  • SecAF visits Airmen at Aviano

    Secretary of the Air Force Michael Donley visited the 31st Fighter Wing June 16-17 to meet with Airmen and wing leadership here and tour the installation and its facilities.During his visit, the secretary received briefings on the wing's mission and operations, dined with junior enlisted Airmen,

  • COMUSAFE visits Airmen, emphasizes pride, accountability

    Gen. Mark A. Welsh III, U.S. Air Forces in Europe commander, Chief Master Sgt. David Williamson, USAFE command chief, and their spouses visited the Airmen of the 86th Airlift Wing Jun. 15, to see firsthand the different capabilities the unit brings to the fight."You do phenomenal work," General