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A U.S. Air Force Airman assigned to the 776th Expeditionary Air Base Squadron fires a handgun at the newly opened on-site small arms range at Chabelley Airfield, Djibouti, Jan. 31, 2026. Chabelley Airfield marked a major operational milestone with the opening of its small arms range, a $1.6 million project that significantly expands on-site training capacity and operational flexibility for U.S. and partner forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Christian Silvera)

Chabelley Airfield adds on-site firearms training capability

Chabelley Airfield marked a major operational milestone with the opening of its small arms range, a $1.6 million project that significantly expands on-site training capacity and operational flexibility for U.S. and partner forces.

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Under Secretary of War visits Ramstein, engages with Child Development Center leaders

Under Secretary of War visits Ramstein, engages with Child Development Center leaders

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Al Udeid Air Base hosts Partnership Day

Al Udeid Air Base hosts Partnership Day

AL UDEID AIR BASE, Qatar — The 379th Air Expeditionary Wing hosted a Partnership Day at Al Udeid Air Base, Feb. 11. The event showcased interoperability and appreciation for host nation partners, bringing together Qatari military members, families, U.S. Embassy Doha representatives, joint U.S. service members and coalition forces. “This […]

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USAFE-AFAFRICA welcomes Bundeswehr Joint Forces Command

USAFE-AFAFRICA welcomes Bundeswehr Joint Forces Command

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Alliance in focus: USAFE commander hosts German government officials for key talks

Alliance in focus: USAFE commander hosts German government officials for key talks

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POL Airmen conduct fuel sampling, maintenance operations

POL Airmen conduct fuel sampling, maintenance operations

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512th Field Hospital conducts a field training exercise

512th Field Hospital conducts a field training exercise

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USAFA graduate named Cadet of the Year

USAFA graduate named Cadet of the Year

Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Ken Wilsbach presented 2nd Lt. Renata Russell, a U.S. Air Force Academy graduate, with the Cadet of the Year award during a ceremony at the Pentagon, Jan. 30. Russell was selected from nearly 5,000 cadets commissioned into the Air Force nationwide. “To be quite […]

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Nils Hilmer, German State Secretary at the Federal Ministry of Defence, and U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Jason T. Hinds, commander, U.S. Air Forces in Europe – Air Forces Africa, meet at Ramstein Air Base,  Jan. 21. As part of the visit, the leaders discussed bilateral efforts to advance security and military readiness. Photo by Tech. Sgt. Alexandra M. Longfellow

German State Secretary at the Federal Ministry of Defence visits Ramstein Air Base

Nils Hilmer, German State Secretary at the Federal Ministry of Defence, visited Ramstein Air Base, Jan. 21, to discuss bilateral efforts to advance security and military readiness.

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Hudson native, combat veteran promoted to rank of colonel in US Army

Hudson native, combat veteran promoted to rank of colonel in US Army

A Hudson, Illinois native and 1998 graduate of Normal Community West High School was promoted to the rank of colonel in the U.S. Army Dec. 19, 2025. U.S. Army Col. Paul Hester, who currently serves as the Force Health Protection Officer at Medical Readiness Command Europe, has had a long […]

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