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May 28, 2020
EUCOM theater bands start virtual after-school program for DoDEA students

In total, 33 service members from three EUCOM theater bands conducted a total of 98 classes for over 300 students from 30 schools in seven countries.
April 16, 2020
AFIMSC geospatial tools help commanders manage COVID-19 risk

Geospatial tools developed by the detachment’s GeoBase team are providing commanders with near real-time data detailing the spread of the disease in their areas of responsibility. Commanders are using this capability to make decisions to sustain mission readiness and help mitigate the threat of
March 11, 2020
USAF Stratotankers provide air refueling capabilities for exercise Cold Response 20

Cold Response is a Norwegian national readiness and defense exercise, with participation from each of Norway’s military services, as well as eight additional NATO allied nations and regional partners. The U.S. Air Force’s KC-135R Stratotankers extend missions by providing aerial refueling for U.S.,
March 9, 2020
Air Force announces 2019 Safety Awards

Maj. Gen. John T. Rauch Jr., Air Force Chief of Safety, recently announced the recipients of the Secretary of the Air Force, Chief of Staff of the Air Force Safety Awards and the Air Force Chief of Safety Awards for 2019.
Feb. 21, 2020
USAFE, Bosnia and Herzegovina build partnerships through force development

The force development program provides an opportunity for the U.S. Air Force to enhance relations, share ideas and build partnership capability in the region.
Jan. 21, 2020
USAFE-AFAFRICA builds partnership with Malawian air force

Since 2018, the USAFE-AFAFRICA Manpower, Personnel and Services Directorate, Force Development team, has been coming to Malawi to partner with the Malawian air force to provide them with tools to build, sustain and stand up an independent air force.
Jan. 9, 2020
Air Force announces Spark Tank 2020 selectees

Spark Tank also offers Airmen the opportunity to get their ideas in front of key enabling agencies that can share expertise and resources such as funding or personnel for the projects being presented and demonstrate pathways for intrapreneurs to make their initiatives successful.
Dec. 23, 2019
Air Forces Africa establishes Cadre of African Bridge Advisors

U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa recently implemented a new program, AFAFRICA Cadre of African Bridge Advisors, across the command aimed at improving the cultural and language gap when operating in Africa.
Dec. 11, 2019
Squadron of the Future: Creating more effective defenders

The 422nd Security Forces Squadron has been selected to undergo a six-month trial in a complete revitalization of the squadron.
Dec. 4, 2019
Kisling NCOA partners with Botswana Air Arm to develop professional curriculum

Since late 2018, the Kisling NCOA has been partnering with the Botswana Air Arm to help stand up their first NCOA.
Nov. 26, 2019
SecAF, CSAF end overseas tour with visit to Ramstein AB

While visiting Ramstein Air Base, Secretary of the Air Force Barbara M. Barrett and Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David L. Goldfein met Airmen from the 86th Airlift Wing, 435th Air Ground Operations Wing and 521st Air Mobility Operations Wing as they presented an array of capabilities to give the
April 16, 2019
Vigorous Warrior 19 ensures readiness, strong partnerships for US Air Force medics

Beginning April 3, approximately 50 Airmen from the 86th Medical Group, Ramstein Air Base, Germany, worked with over 2,500 military personnel from 39 NATO and partner countries to improve interoperability and readiness in a simulated Article 5 combat scenario.
July 27, 2018
Air Force announces 2018 Innkeeper Award winners

The Air Force recently announced the winners of the 2018 Innkeeper Awards for best lodging operations across the service.
April 12, 2018
An opportunity for multilingual Airmen

Do you know one or more foreign languages? You may be eligible for the Language Enabled Airman Program.
Feb. 16, 2018
Ramstein AB welcomes new Ravens

Security forces Airmen from across the Kaiserslautern military community graduated from a Phoenix Raven Qualification Course at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Feb. 12, 2018.
Nov. 13, 2017
Ramstein AB Airmen honor U.S. veterans in Belgium

Bad weather did not deter Airmen from Ramstein Air Base, Germany, from celebrating Veteran’s Day Nov. 11, 2017, at Henri-Chapelle American Cemetery and Memorial in Belgium. The ethereal curtain of fog and delicate rainfall only added to the poignancy of the ceremony.
Oct. 17, 2017
Nordic Air Chiefs sign letter, develop Arctic Challenge

Defense officials from four Nordic countries signed a letter of intent alongside Gen. Tod D. Wolters, U.S. Air Forces in Europe Air Forces Africa commander, Oct. 16, 2017, in a formal acknowledgment that opens doors to the development of a European flag-level exercise.
June 9, 2017
Air Force B-2 Spirit Stealth Bombers arrive in UK

Two B-2 Spirit stealth bombers joined B-1B Lancers and B-52H Stratofortresses June 9, 2017, to participate in theater bomber assurance and deterrence operations.Three B-52Hs from Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, and three B-1Bs from Ellsworth AFB, South Dakota, along with approximately 800
May 16, 2017
Birds of a feather: brother promotes sister via VTC

The video stream stuttered, lagged and occasionally froze, but it ended with Col. Theresa Goodman looking into a webcam and rendering a perfectly clear salute to her brother stationed 5,296 miles away from her location, Kirtland Air Force Base, New Mexico. Col. Joseph McFall, the 52nd Fighter Wing
March 13, 2017
10,000 and counting; DTC here to serve more re-deployers

The Air Force Deployment Transition Center is continuing to push forth its mission to support the Air Force’s most valuable assets: Airmen.The deployment decompression facility, which recently marked the arrival of its 10,000th redeployer on Ramstein Air Base, Germany, aims to help Airmen coming

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