• Ramstein Airmen 'deploy' to Fairford, England

    More than 140 personnel and four C-130J Super Hercules aircraft from the 37th Airlift Squadron, 86th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron and the 435th Contingency Response Group arrived to begin off-station training here April 23.This OST was put together to test Team Ramstein's ability to deploy its

  • 603rd AOC demonstrates capabilities with 3rd AF commander

    In the command room overlooking the combat operations division, a computer monitor on the wall suddenly filled with blinking lights and symbols as ballistic missiles from the enemy launched at friendly targets. Communication equipment in the room burst to life as operators identified and tracked

  • USAFE CV departs Europe, thanks teammates for ‘can-do’ attitude

    Optimism--it's what keeps Lt. Gen. Stephen P. Mueller passionate and energetic enough to tackle the challenges put before him. The U.S. Air Forces in Europe vice commander leaves the command April 27, after 20 months of service here.He spent his tenure leading the headquarters staff on a journey to

  • U.S., Bulgarian Airmen repair parks, build bridges

    More than 150 U.S. and Bulgarian air force members volunteered free time to clean up two parks in the community here April 22.The U.S. forces are deployed to Bulgaria for Thracian Star 2012, a coalition exercise geared toward strengthening partnerships with NATO allies. In keeping with that theme,

  • U.S., Bulgarian Airmen renovate hospital

    More than 60 U.S. and Bulgarian air force members worked together to clean, paint and decorate 11 post-operation rooms in the pediatric surgery ward of a local hospital here April 21 and 22. The U.S. Air Force volunteers are deployed to Bulgaria from Aviano Air Base, Italy, to participate in

  • F-16s, MiGs engage in combat training over Bulgaria

    U.S. pilots from the 555th and 510th Fighter Squadrons based out of Aviano Air Base, Italy, have been given a rare opportunity to train and share experiences with Bulgarian air force MiG-21 and MiG-29 pilots during their deployment here in support of Thracian Star 2012.Since the start of the

  • New program, same card: CSA transitions to GTC

    The transition from the Controlled Spend Account Travel Card Program to the Government Travel Card Program occurs June 18 and runs through Sept. 1.This transition makes travel easier for cardholders. The CSA program brought unique challenges to some frequent travelers. The new GTC can meet mission

  • 11 nations share lessons learned at medical symposium

    Representatives of the military medical community from 11 Partnership for Peace and NATO countries met to discuss common problems and solutions within the career field here April 18 - 20.The three-day International Health Symposium addressed the topics of medical logistics, enlisted force