17th Air Force enhances Ugandan humanitarian airlift capability

During crises around the world, the U.S. Air Force is often called upon to assist with humanitarian relief efforts. That may mean the evacuation of people from the path of destruction, or it could be simply air dropping food and medical supplies to those who have been cut off from life's

Safety-- more than just 101 critical days

Just because you fly a "desk job" in an administrative work area, doesn't me you don't have to worry about safety. In fact, according to the 86th Airlift Wing Safety officials, one of the more extreme mishaps that happened this year took place in an administrative environment. One unlucky person

Sponsorship key to mission success

All my life I've dreamt of seeing Europe, but as I stepped off the plane at Heathrow International Airport in London ... I couldn't have been more frightened. Not only was I worried about my wife and children and our 18 pieces of luggage, I was worried about what to do once I arrived on base. After

449th Air Expeditionary Group Change of Command

Vaccines: more than just a one-time deal

With the beginning of the school year right around the corner and flu season starting in October, there is no better time than now to get vaccinated. That is why the U.S. Center for Disease Control and Prevention recognizes August as National Immunization Awareness Month. But awareness doesn't stop

Sembach clinic customers to move to Ramstein

Members of Team Ramstein will soon be seeing some new faces at the medical clinic when the Sembach Annex Medical Clinic closes. Military members and their families assigned to the Sembach clinic for care will be transferred to Ramstein Sept. 1 upon closure. The Air Force continues to find ways to

U.S. Air Forces Africa help Nigerian C-130 fly again

A group of active duty Air Force and Tennessee Air National Guard members recently helped restore one of Nigeria's C-130 transport aircraft to flying condition as part of an ongoing Military-to-Military engagement between 17th Air Force (U.S. Air Forces Africa) and the West African nation. Lt. Col.

Air Forces Africa Commander visits Kenyan Air Force

Air Forces Africa touched down in Kenya Monday for the latest in a series of engagements between U.S. and Kenyan forces. AFAFRICA, also known as 17th Air Force, is the air component for U.S. Africa Command. AFAFRICA Commander Maj. Gen. Ronald R. Ladnier led the visit, which came in the wake of U.S.

AGOS helps NATO train Estonian, Swedish troops for deployment

Two Estonian air force members and a Swedish army ranger spent a week in pre-deployment briefings, computer simulation, and field training as forward air controllers thanks to the joint efforts of the staff at the U.S. Air Forces in Europe Air Ground Operations School and the International Security

Sabers drilling other Sabers