• COMUSAFE addresses Lakenheath Airmen about Frankfurt shooting incident

    Gen. Mark A. Welsh III, U.S. Air Forces in Europe commander, spoke to more than 200 Airmen from the 48th Security Forces Squadron at the RAF Lakenheath Gymnasium here, March 3, urging them to take care of each other in the wake of a shooting that claimed the lives of two Airmen and wounded two more.

  • Ramstein units partner to assist evacuees from Libyan conflict

    In recent weeks, nations around the world have watched the developing humanitarian crisis on Libya's borders and been formulating ways to respond. U.S. President Barack Obama publicly outlined his approval of the U.S. military assisting the State Department, the U.S. Agency for International

  • U.S. military aircraft bring displaced Egyptians home

    Air Force C-130J Super Hercules aircraft from Ramstein Air Base, Germany, joined Marine Corps KC-130 aircraft in airlifting displaced Egyptian citizens here from Djerba, Tunisia, March 5, 2011. More than 300 passengers were afforded safe passage during four flights. The aircraft and teams conducted

  • Air Force joins effort to help Libyan evacuees

    The U.S. military's contribution to an international effort to end the suffering of Libya's evacuees began in Italy today when two C-130J Super Hercules aircraft picked up humanitarian aid and headed to Tunisia.The 37th Airlift Squadron, from Ramstein Air Base, Germany, stopped in Pisa, Italy, where

  • 48th FW commander speaks to media on Frankfurt shooting

    Col. John T. Quintas, 48th Fighter Wing commander, addressed media about the March 2 shooting incident at Frankfurt International Airport, Germany, which involved 15 Airmen from RAF Lakenheath, England, during a press conference March 4. "On the second of March, the 48th Fighter Wing family suffered

  • 501st CSW remember fallen Defender

    A memorial service was held at the Alconbury chapel March 4 to celebrate the life of a 423rd Security Forces Airman who died in the line of duty Feb. 17.More than 250 people from across the Tri-Base community came together to remember Airman 1st Class Christoffer Johnson, who died while on final

  • 31st MXG: Air Force's top maintenance unit

    The 31st Maintenance Group recently earned the 2010 Air Force Clements McMullen Memorial Daedalian Weapon System Maintenance Trophy, excelling in all graded areas."This was not just a group win, but a win for the entire wing," said Col. Fredrick Plaumann, 31st MXG commander. "Our group could not

  • Air Force officials identify Frankfurt Airport shooting deaths

    Air Force officials announced March 3 the deaths of two Airmen as a result of the March 2 shooting at Frankfurt International Airport, Germany.Killed were:Senior Airman Nicholas J. Alden , 25, of Williamston, S.C., assigned to the 48th Security Forces Squadron at Royal Air Force Lakenheath,

  • COMUSAFE statement on shooting at Frankfurt Airport

    Gen. Mark A. Welsh III, U.S. Air Forces in Europe Commander, statement on shooting at Frankfurt Airport:"Chief Williamson and I are deeply saddened by the senseless attack at the Frankfurt International Airport that took the lives of two USAFE Airmen and left two others fighting for their lives. Our

  • UPDATE: USAFE Airmen killed in shooting were from Ramstein, Lakenheath

    One of the Airmen killed in yesterday's shooting at Frankfurt International Airport was a vehicle operator stationed at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, while the other Airman killed was part of a Security Forces team stationed at RAF Lakenheath, U.K. The two injured Airmen are being treated at a German