The multiple roles of the C-17 Globemaster

The C-17 III Globemaster towers over the flightline here serving as the visual centrepiece of the United States' static display coral at the 2010 Farnborough International Air Show.The crew of eight accompanying the newest cargo aircraft to this prominent international event is from the 301st

CSAF starts Turkey visit with ceremony honoring national leader

The U.S. Air Force's top uniformed officer started a multi-day trip to Turkey by participating in welcome events here July 19.Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Norton Schwartz began his visit with a wreath-laying ceremony honoring the founder of the Republic of Turkey, Mustafa Kemal Ataturk, at

Herculean efforts strengthen relationships at Farnborough

Approximately 285,000 spectators are catching a glimpse of the C-130J Super Hercules here at the Farnborough International Air Show July 19-25.A lot of work went into bringing the premier cargo giant from Ramstein Air Base, Germany, to participate in this weeklong air show. In addition to a static

Incirlik perfects its abilities

Members of the 39th Air Base Wing demonstrated their abilities and knowledge during a Major Accident Response Exercise here July 13, 2010. The exercise tested the base's ability to quickly respond to a major incident involving mass causalities to include accurate and timely accountability. The

Farnborough International Air Show highlights U.S. servicemembers, aircraft

One of the largest air shows in the world kicked off here July 19, and U.S. servicemembers are among 1,500 exhibitors from around the world showing off the latest in aviation technology. Approximately 70 U.S. military and support personnel from bases across the world are participating in the

Army UAV Shadow shines at Farnborough International Air Show

Sitting in the shadows of a C-17 Globemaster at the Farnborough International Air Show here, is the much smaller, but equally important, RQ-7B Shadow. Weighing in at approximately 460 pounds fully fueled, this compact unmanned aerial vehicle provides critical battlefield intelligence to key

Lajes Airmen support Pakistan air force on first deployment to Red Flag

On their way to the U.S. for the first time to sharpen their close-air-support skills, six F-16 fighter jets from Pakistan and their crew members took a quick stop at Lajes Field July 14-15 before heading to Red Flag at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev.About 100 Pakistan air force pilots, maintainers and

USAF represented at RIAT

AMC commander visits Incirlik

Gen. Raymond E. Johns Jr., Air Mobility Command commander, visited the AMC Airmen at various locations including Incirlik. This was his first visit to Incirlik since taking command.

AFAfrica Sijan Award Winners Announced

The 2010 Lance P Sijan award winners for 17th Air Force (Air Forces Africa) have been selected. The following members should be congratulated: Junior Enlisted Category: Tech Sgt. Jeffrey Griffith (A4/7) Senior Enlisted Category: Master Sgt. Jason Focht (A4/7) Junior Officer Category: Capt.