Press Releases - Page 170

Aug. 1, 2018
Teams prepare for return of Defender Challenge

Fourteen Security Forces teams from U.S. Air Force major commands, Great Britain and Germany are training to compete in San Antonio, Texas, Sept. 10-14 when Defender Challenge returns after a 14-year hiatus.
July 26, 2018
Air Force announces 2018 Innkeeper Award winners

The Air Force recently announced the winners of the 2018 Innkeeper Awards for best lodging operations across the service to recognize inns that provide the best hotel-type lodging and customer service to Air Force travelers.
July 26, 2018
5th EAMS teams up with USAFE maintainers during C-17 engine swap

The 5th Expeditionary Air Mobility Squadron recently teamed up with the 721st Air Mobility Operations Group from Ramstein Air Base, Germany, to replace an engine on a C-17 Globemaster III aircraft at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia.
July 25, 2018
Mildenhall Transportation: Critical to mission success

Whether it is driving a distinguished visitor around base or delivering equipment too heavy to fit in a sedan, Airmen from the 100th Logistics Readiness Squadron ensure the base is fully functional.The ground transportation element’s mission it to provide quick, safe and cost-efficient
July 24, 2018
USAFE showcases military interoperability, capabilities at Farnborough Air Show

United States Air Forces in Europe and Department of Defense senior leadership wrapped up a week-long presentation of military aircraft and capabilities at Farnborough International Airshow, July 15-22, 2018 at Farnborough, United Kingdom.
July 20, 2018
US, Italian air forces, NATO work together for exercise Spartan Alliance 18-8

More than 80 service members, civilians and contractors from U.S. Air Forces in Europe, the Italian air force and NATO participated in exercise Spartan Alliance 18-8, July 17 - 20 from three locations in Germany and Italy. Spartan Alliance 18-8 is a large command and control weapon system, air, and
July 20, 2018
Secretary Wilson returns to RAF Mildenhall, discusses innovation, strategy

When then second lieutenant Heather Wilson joined the Air Force in 1985, her very first assignment was to the 3rd Air Force at RAF Mildenhall. Now, as the Secretary of the Air Force, Wilson returned to RAF Mildenhall July 12 to learn about the new innovations the Airmen here have since created and
July 19, 2018
Royal International Air Tattoo draws record visitors to RAF Fairford

The 2018 Royal International Air Tattoo, held here from July 13th to 14th, attracted a record 185,000 visitors for a weekend full of aviation displays, aerial acrobatics, and events celebrating the 100th anniversary of the Royal Air Force.
July 19, 2018
USAFE launches inaugural Combat Ammunition Production exercise

Airmen from the 48th Fighter Wing Maintenance Group hosted approximately 160 Airmen to participate in the United States Air Forces in Europe-Air Forces Africa’s inaugural Combat Ammunition Production Exercise at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England July 16-19, 2018.
July 18, 2018
US Presents Apollo 15 Flag to Royal Air Force during Farnborough Opening Ceremony

Following the Royal International Air Tattoo, Department of Defense senior leadership kicked off the week-long Farnborough International Airshow at the opening ceremony July 16, 2018, in Farnborough, United Kingdom.