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‘RUfit?’ jumpstarts resiliency, overall fitness

‘RUfit?’ jumpstarts resiliency, overall fitness

by Staff Sgt. Ryan Crane
U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa Public Affairs

“RUfit?” officially rolled out Oct. 1 across bases in U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa to focus Airmen on a culture of balanced, holistic health.

October 9, 2014 ×

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A U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa Band trumpet player plays the German national anthem while the flag is lowered during a retreat ceremony on Ramstein.

Band honors nations during retreat

Photos by Airman 1st Class Jordan Castelan

         

July 17, 2014 ×

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Photo by Airman 1st Class Jordan CastelanLt. Gen. Tom Jones, U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa vice commander and KMC commander, listens to a discussion during the KMC Mayors Forum July 2 in Ramstein as Maj. Gen. John O'Connor (left), 21st Theater Sustainment Command commanding general, and Brig. Gen. Patrick Mordente (second from right), 86th Airlift Wing commander, and Klaus Layes (second from left), lord mayor of Ramstein, look on. The forum brought together local mayors and U.S. military leaders from the Kaiserslautern area to discuss issues of common interest.

KMC leadership meets with mayors

July 10, 2014 ×

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Photo by Airman 1st Class Jordan CastelanLt. Gen. Tom Jones, U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa vice commander, and his wife, Debbie, welcome U.S. Sen. Ben Cardin and his congressional delegation to Ramstein July 3. The six members of Congress had lunch with Airmen from their home states during a brief stop here.

Congressional delegation meets with Ramstein Airmen

July 10, 2014 ×

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Photo by Airman 1st Class Jordan CastelanLt. Col. Richard Mench, U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa Band commander, conducts the band 
during the sounding of retreat on Ramstein Air Base. The USAFE-AFAFRICA Band and the 86th Aircraft 
Maintenance Squadron both took part in retiring the American and German national flags for the day.

Putting the colors to sleep

July 10, 2014 ×

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Photo by Senior Airman Jonathan StefankoA U.S. Air National Guard captain from the 148th Fighter Wing taxis out in an F-16 Falcon at Amari Air Base, Estonia, June 13 in support of various exercises being conducted in the Baltic region, including Saber Strike and Baltic operations.

Total force brings air power to Saber Strike

by Kristal Gault
U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa

Saber Strike 2014 concluded June 20 with a closing ceremony at the Adazi Training Area here.

June 26, 2014 ×

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Dress to impress: Are you ready?

by Chief Master Sgt. Michael Dahlhoff
U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa Emergency Management Functional manager

If you had to wear your service dress uniform tomorrow for an official picture, to meet a dignitary, for a retreat ceremony, a memorial or to report to the commander, would your uniform be ready?

June 26, 2014 ×

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Staff Sgt. Mo Gadiaga, U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa cultural adviser, speaks with airmen from the Mauritanian air force during African Partnership Flight Monday in Dakar, Senegal. USAFE-AFAFRICA Airmen are in Senegal for APF, a program designed to improve communication and interoperability between regional partners in Africa.

African Partnership Flight takes off in Senegal

Story and photo by Staff Sgt. Ryan Crane
U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa Public Affairs

More than 40 U.S. Air Force Airmen arrived here this week to participate in African Partnership Flight, co-hosted by Senegal and the U.S.

June 19, 2014 ×

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Capt. Jeff Broffman, C-130J Super Hercules pilot, watches as a Turkish F-16 demonstration pilot performs at the 2014 Berlin Trade and Air Show May 21 in Berlin. The biannual trade show was open to the public and provided Airmen with the opportunity to showcase the nation’s leading aerospace technologies and equipment used by the U.S. Air Force.

Ramstein Airmen strengthen partnerships at Berlin Trade Show

Story and photo by 2nd Lt. Clay Lancaster
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Airmen with the 37th Airlift Squadron represented U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa and the U.S. at this year’s Berlin Trade and Air Show May 20 to 25.

May 29, 2014 ×

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COMUSAFE shares leadership perspective

by Tech. Sgt. James M. Hodgman
U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa

Gen. Frank Gorenc, U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa commander, addressed many issues during a commander’s call May 9 at the Ramstein Officers’ Club.

May 15, 2014 ×
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