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  • Students build proficiency at Malian Air Force's English Language Lab

    Before an international student can apply to attend a U.S. Air Force training program, he or she must demonstrate a proficiency in the English language. During a recent visit to Mali, where the official language is French, members of U.S. Air Forces Africa were treated to a tour of the Malian Air

  • Air Forces Africa conducts senior leader engagement to Mali, Senegal

    For many nations across the African continent with air forces, building Airman skill sets and improving capacity within their air domain two are key objectives they often engage with U.S. Air Forces Africa. Those were the key sentiments echoed by U.S. Embassy and host nation defense officials during

  • ATSEP, SEPWO inspectors declare Sabers 'Excellent'

    The 52nd Fighter Wing was recognized by U.S. Air Forces in Europe inspectors after receiving an "Excellent" rating following the Air Traffic System Evaluation and Standardization Evaluation Program for Weather Operations inspections conducted Oct. 19-23. The results were announced in an out brief

  • Commentary: I just ask myself, 'What's in it for me?'

    If we were living 100 years ago, by this point in my life most of my family would probably be dead. My wife almost certainly would have died during childbirth with our son -- after a picture perfect pregnancy, she developed toxemia during labor, and our son had to be delivered by Caesarean section.

  • Reserve, Guardsmen ensure Ramstein's contribution to AF Total Force package

    In February 2009, an Air Force Print News article quoted Secretary of the Air Force Michael Donley as saying, "I am proud to report that the Total Force team of regular, Reserve, Guard and civilians - along with our Joint partners - continues to provide world-class air, space and cyber capabilities

  • First Romanian NCO graduates Kisling NCO Academy

    The first official international student graduated from the Kisling Noncommissioned Officer Academy Thursday as part of USAFE efforts to build the capabilities of its partner nations. Romanian air force Plutonier (technical sergeant equivalent) Diana-Cristina Mireuta completed the six-week course

  • Last C-130E Hercules aircraft leaves Ramstein

    After more than 30 years of flying for the Air Force, the last C-130E Hercules aircraft here set forth Nov. 2 destined for a new life. Tail number 1299, which has been at Ramstein since 2007, departed for Poland, under a Foreign Military Sales lease agreement between Air Force Materiel Command and

  • Air Force announces USAFE command changes

    The Air Force announced Friday that U.S. Air Force Gen. Roger A. Brady, commander of U.S. Air Forces in Europe, will retire early next year, concluding a 40-year career. In addition to serving as commander of USAFE since January 2008, General Brady is commander of NATO's Air Component Command,

  • Incirlik's chapel teaches faith at harvest fest

    Incirlik's chapel sponsored a harvest festival Saturday, Oct. 31, 2009, at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey. The theme of the evening was 'Walking through the Bible' and was the church's alternative to secular Halloween celebrations. Over 300 people participated in arts and crafts and activities based on