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  • Gen. Frank Gorenc, the commander of NATO Allied Air Command and U.S. Air Forces in Europe - Air Forces Africa, shakes hands with MC-12W Liberty maintenance crewmembers during a visit to Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, March 10, 2014. (U.S. Air Force photo/Capt. Brian Wagner)

    Gorenc discusses European Reassurance Initiative, air police mission

    The commander of U.S. Air Forces in Europe - Air Forces Africa said April 5 that the increase in European Reassurance Initiative funds next year will allow his command to improve its presence and facilities on the eastern side of NATO and to deter Russia. Gen. Frank Gorenc also told the Defense Writers’ Group that his command is working on transferring the air policing mission over the Baltic States into an air defense mission.
  • At the residence of the U.S. chief of mission in Havana, President Barack Obama and National Security Advisor Susan E. Rice receive an update via telephone from Homeland Security Advisor Lisa Monaco on the terrorist attacks in Brussels, March 22, 2016. (White House photo/Pete Souza)

    Airman, family injured in Brussels bombings

    A U.S. Airman from Joint Force Command Brunssum in the Netherlands and members of the Airman’s family were injured in an attack at the Brussels airport March 22, Air Force officials confirmed.
  • A 7th Weather Squadron Airmen looks at weather patterns near his location during a daily forecasting competition during Cadre Focus Sept. 17, 2015, at Grafenwohr Training Area, Germany. Approximately 30 Airmen attended Cadre Focus 2015 to sharpen their weather forecasting and Army combat skills. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Armando A. Schwier-Morales)

    Airmen learn to weather missions with Cadre Focus

    To provide real-time weather intelligence for Army operations in Europe, the 7th Weather Squadron honed their skills at Grafenwoehr Training Area, Germany, Sept. 14-18 during Cadre Focus 2015.
  • A pair of F-22 Raptors fly near the coastline of Panama City Beach, Fla. (Courtesy photo)

    F-22 inaugural deployment to Europe

    Four F-22 Raptors, one C-17 Globemaster III, and approximately 60 Airmen arrived at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, to train with allied air forces and U.S. services through mid-September.

  • Manassas airport hears ‘true sound of freedom’

    There’s no mistaking the sound of four Wright Cyclone 1,200-horsepower engines pulling a B-17 Flying Fortress into the air. The press and local dignitaries watched as two B-17s, a B-24 Liberator and the only remaining airworthy B-29 Superfortress taxied down the ramp at Manassas Regional Airport, Virginia.

  • U.S. resupplies Kurdish forces fighting ISIL near Kobani

    U.S. military forces conducted multiple airdrops near Kobani, Syria, Oct. 20, to resupply Kurdish forces on the ground defending the city against Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant terrorists, U.S. Central Command officials reported.

  • 'Day in the Life' project showcases right Airman, right job, right time

    The 86th Airlift Wing at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, spent months of pre-planning, coordination and post-production efforts to create a multimedia project titled, "Day in the Life of the 86th Airlift Wing" showing how the wing supports multiple Air Force, joint and international missions daily.
  • Gen. Phillip Breedlove informs the assembled crowd about the results of the recent NATO Summit and the areas of instability that affect Europe that have regional implications. Seated in the front row are the NATO air chiefs who are participating in the 2014 Air Force Association's Air & Space Conference and Technology Exposition Sept. 15, 2014, in Washington D.C. Breedlove is NATO's supreme allied commander. (U.S. Air Force photo/Michael J. Pausic)

    Future of NATO: Adapting to a new security environment

    NATO’s Supreme Allied commander introduced new initiatives geared toward re-embracing its mission of collective defense. Gen. Philip M. Breedlove discussed NATO’s newest plans during the 2014 Air Force Association Air & Space Conference and Technology Exposition, Washington D.C, on Sept. 15.
  • Staff Sgt. Joshua VanHorn dons his helmet before a rally race in Praia da Vitoria, Azores. VanHorn competes in car races with Portuguese local nationals in the Azores while building friendships and host nation relations within the local community. As the only U.S. participant, VanHorn displays an American flag with his last name on his rear driver's-side window. VanHorn is a 65th Medical Operations Squadron.

    Airman builds international relations through love of cars

    Staff Sgt. Joshua VanHorn is living his dream. He races cars in the Azores while building friendships and host nation relations within the Portuguese community.
  • Mike Nishimuta, on the left at 17 years old with the bike he used to travel more than 3,000 miles through Europe, February 1969, in Lawton, Okla., and on the right, after celebrating the 45th anniversary of his trip, October 2013, at Aviano Air Base, Italy. Nishimuta rode along the same 50-mile path from Venice to Bassano, Italy, Oct. 19

    3,000-mile bike trek sparks Air Force career

    In 1968, a 16-year-old Oklahoma native and veteran Boy Scout traversed more than 3,000 miles of Europe on a bicycle, changing his life forever. Recently, Mike Nishimuta celebrated the 45th anniversary of his historic trip by revisiting part of his journey through Europe and biking along the same 50-mile path from Venice to Bassano, Italy, Oct. 19.
  • Chief Master Sgt. Christopher Moore (far left), Kisling NCO Academy commandant, gives a tour to Warrant Officer 1st Class Krzysztof Gadowski (second from right) and his staff Sept. 17, 2013, at Kapaun Air Station, Germany. The visit gave the Polish senior NCO leaders a chance to further military relations and improve military education programs for Polish airmen.

    Poland's top enlisted airman tours PME facilities

    Poland's air force senior enlisted leader is partnering with U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa officials to strengthen his service's operational capacity. But his efforts are focused on a more foundational level of airpower - enlisted professional military education.
  • From left to right, Gen. Frank Gorenc, U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa commander, Air Vice Marshal Michael Samson-Oje, Ghanaian chief of air staff, and Lt. Gen. Craig A. Franklin, 3rd Air Force commander, discuss the importance of regional cooperation with members of the local press in Africa, Aug. 20, 2013, Accra, Ghana. The Regional African Air Chiefs Symposium brings air chiefs together to discuss how their unique air capabilities can be collaborated to resolve regional issues.

    Regional African Air Chiefs Symposium begins

    The U.S. 3rd Air Force commander and the Ghanaian chief of air staff hosted opening ceremonies for the second Regional Air Chiefs Symposium at the Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Center Aug. 20.
  • Gen. Philip M. Breedlove, U.S. European Command commander and NATO Supreme Allied Commander Europe (left), gives Gen. Frank Gorenc the command of Allied Air Command during an assumption of command ceremony at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Aug. 2, 2013. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Holly Mansfield)

    Gorenc assumes command of USAFE, AFAFRICA, Allied Air Command

    Three consecutive generations of U.S. Air Forces in Europe commanders and the U.S. Africa Command deputy commander took to the stage as Gen. Frank Gorenc assumed command of USAFE, U.S. Air Forces Africa and Allied Air Command during a ceremony here Aug. 2.Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Mark A. Welsh III voiced his confidence in the new commander,
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