• Building partnerships through universal language of music

    The U.S. Air Forces in Europe Band joined bands from seven other nations here at the Musikschau Der Nationen (Music Show of the Nations) Jan. 23 - 27 to remember veterans of all nations that fought in World War I and World War II. The five-day festival, which was attended by 22,000 people, displayed

  • 81st departs for final European exercise

    A-10 Thunderbolt II aircraft from the 81st Fighter Squadron departed Feb. 8 for Air Base 5, Monte Real, Portugal, in support of REAL THAW 13.REAL THAW is an exercise that tests the Portuguese military's combat capabilities and also incorporates other nations to improve interoperability for

  • Team Ramstein trains with Israeli Air Force

    The 86th Airlift Wing and 435th Contingency Response Group conducted a Flying Training Deployment with the Israeli Air Force's 103rd Squadron Jan. 27 to Feb. 8 here. The FTD advanced the ability of both American and Israeli air and ground crews to perform in combat operations, as well as

  • COMUSAFE addresses USAFE-AFAFRICA staff

    Gen. Philip M. Breedlove, U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa commander, addressed hundreds of USAFE-AFAFRICA staff members during two all calls here Feb. 4.During each all call, Breedlove, accompanied by Chief Master Sgt. Craig A. Adams, USAFE-AFAFRICA command chief, covered numerous

  • 1,000 supporters pay respects during memorial service for fallen pilot

    Airmen, civilians, family and friends honored the life and memory of U.S. Air Force Academy graduate and combat veteran, Maj. Lucas "Gaza" Gruenther, during a memorial service here Feb. 6.The 31st Fighter Wing aviator went missing during a nighttime training mission over the Adriatic Sea Jan. 28. In

  • Multinational operation supported by 39th FSS

    It takes a lot to support U.S. Patriot batteries and personnel from three nations arriving at Incirlik. Fortunately, the 39th Force Support Squadron is prepared.With more than 1,200 NATO personnel from the U.S., Netherlands and Germany transitioning through Incirlik Air Base, there is a need for