Hydraulics Airmen keep tankers in the sky

AFCEC drives new training to USAFE

The Air Force Civil Engineer Center held a Tractor Trailer Training, or 3T, program for civil engineer pavements and equipment operators from Aug. 3 through 14 here.This is the first time the course is being taught in U.S. Air Forces in Europe and is designed to improve the skills of an Air Force

F-16 Fighting Falcons take off from Incirlik AB

An F-16 Fighting Falcon takes off from Incirlik Air Base, Turkey in support of Operation Inherent Resolve Aug. 12, 2015. This follows Turkey's decision to host the deployment of U.S. aircraft conducting counter-ISIL operations. The U.S. and Turkey, as members of the 60-plus nation coalition, are

F-16 Crash Update #4: Recovery Efforts Ongoing; Spangdahlem's Flying Operations Continue

U.S. Air Force recovery and environmental teams from Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, are continuing recovery operations in the area surrounding the F-16C Fighting Falcon fighter aircraft that crashed near Engelmannreuth in the county of Bayreuth, Germany, Aug. 11, 2015."We are grateful for the

100th FSS civilian receives 30-year pin for dedicated service

For some serving their country means long hours away from loved ones while fixing aircraft, flying missions, cooking meals for Airmen or moving cargo.It's often a worry for many service members with young family members what to do with their children so they can concentrate on the job at hand. Who

TCCC helps Airmen save lives

First responders from Ramstein Air Base, Germany came together to train on urban evacuation procedures at the bi-annual Tactical Combat Casualty Care course Aug. 3 through 6, on Baumholder, Germany.More than 20 Airmen from the 435th Contingency Response Support Squadron, 435th Security Forces

435th AGOW, AEW Airmen showcase capabilities for 3AF commander

The 435th Air Ground Operations Wing smashed down doors and rappelled down buildings to highlight their unique skills and mission sets for the 3rd Air Force commander here Aug. 6.Lt. Gen. Timothy M. Ray, 3rd Air Force commander, recently took command and received immersion tours from the 435th AGOW

F-16 Crash Update #3: Investigation Process Continues; Public Report Expected Within 90 Days

The investigation into the Aug. 11 F-16C Fighting Falcon fighter aircraft crash near Engelmannreuth in the county of Bayreuth, Germany, is currently ongoing."The purpose of this investigation is to determine what caused the incident so we can take steps in the future to prevent a similar outcome,"

KC-135 delivers OIR force equipment, personnel

490th Bomb Group remembered by Airmen, community

After 71 years, Liberty Airmen gathered in Eye, England, along with local citizens on Aug. 9, to commemorate the contributions of the 490th Bombardment Group, who flew out of Royal Air Force Eye during World War II.In October 1943 at Salt Lake City Army Air Base, Utah, the 490th BG was activated. In