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  • USAFE sets course with AFSO 21

    To best meet the challenges of the road ahead, Gen. Tom Hobbins, U.S. Air Forces in Europe commander, assembled leaders throughout the command here to initiate USAFE-wide implementation of Air Force Smart Operations for the 21st Century. "We're going to determine where we're going in the future, and

  • USAFE sets course with AFSO 21

    To best meet the challenges of the road ahead, Gen. Tom Hobbins, U.S. Air Forces in Europe commander, assembled leaders throughout the command here to initiate USAFE-wide implementation of Air Force Smart Operations for the 21st Century. "We're going to determine where we're going in the future, and

  • HQ USAFE member awarded Bronze Star

    A member of U.S. Air Forces in Europe headquarters staff received the Bronze Star medal here recently. Lt. Col. Craig W. Romero was recognized for his achievements as deputy commander for the 379th Maintenance Group, Al-Udeid Air Base, Qatar, June 11, 2005 through June 16, 2006. Gen. Tom Hobbins,

  • COMUSAFE awards excellence with ACE coins

    Three members of U.S. Air Forces in Europe headquarters staff received Airmen Committed to Excellence coins here recently. Maj. Robert Pope, chief of long-range strategy and policy for the Plans and Programs Directorate; Tech. Sgt. Anita Howey, non-commissioned officer in charge of officer

  • USAFE Band Sponsor Information

    GENERAL INFORMATION -USAFE Band is prohibited from supporting charity, benefit, or fund-raising events (DoD 5500.7-R, 3-210, DoDD 5410.18, 3.7). -The band cannot be scheduled to perform at events that appear to selectively endorse or favor any commercial business, political party, or private

  • COMUSAFE concludes Russian AF visit

    The commander of U.S. Air Forces in Europe returned from a historic four-day trip to Russia enthusiastic about future cooperation between U.S. and Russian Air Forces. Gen. Tom Hobbins, who visited Moscow and Lipetsk Air Base Aug. 14-17, said the military-to-military relationship building was

  • Change in Basic Allowance for Housing for Overseas Personnel

    A recent change to United States Code will impact housing allowance for military members arriving overseas. Beginning August 1, the rules for Basic Allowance for Housing no longer allowed a continuation of housing allowance after signing into a new overseas base. Members will continue to receive

  • COMUSAFE boosts U.S.-Russian AF relations with visit

    The commander of U.S. Air Forces in Europe is in Russia to bolster relationships and security cooperation between U.S. and Russian Air Forces during a historic four-day trip Aug. 14-17. Gen. Tom Hobbins is the first commander in recent USAFE history to visit Russia. His visit is reciprocal for one

  • Life support technicians ensure gear is safe during VIPER LANCE 2006

    Five life support technicians with the 22nd Expeditionary Fighter Squadron work split shifts to ensure the equipment entrusted to their team is in stellar condition for the pilots and their mission. About 275 Airmen are here until Aug. 25 supporting the 22nd EFS in Exercise VIPER LANCE 2006, an