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AGOW, USAFE, 493rd FW work with Hungarian AF

by Master Sgt. Albert Black
435th Contingency Response Group Air Adviser Branch

Building upon a long history of cooperation between the United States and Hungary, members of the 435th Air Ground Operations Wing, U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa staff and 493rd Expeditionary Fighter Wing spent three days with partners from the Hungarian air force at Kecskemét Air Base.

April 10, 2014 ×

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Airmen from the 435th Construction and Training Squadron show Lithuanian and Bosnian military members how to rescue a victim from a tall building during the Firefighters Fundamentals Course. With three squadrons, 45 separate Air Force Specialty Codes, 40 Building Partnership Capacity missions a year and being ready within a moment’s notice to forward deploy, the 435th Contingency Response Group has an uncommon mission in the Air Force.

435th CRG: melting pot of Airmen

Story and photo by Senior Airman Hailey Haux
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

With three squadrons and 45 separate Air Force Specialty Codes dedicated to expeditionary operations, being ready to deploy within a moment’s notice means the 435th Contingency Response Group has an uncommon mission in the Air Force.

April 10, 2014 ×

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Photo by Tech. Sgt. Daylena S. RicksSecretary of the Air Force Deborah Lee James shares her top three priorities, Air Force challenges and the way ahead at an Airmen’s call Monday on Ramstein.

SECAF visits Ramstein, shares insight on way ahead

by Staff Sgt. Sara Keller
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

For her first stop during her first overseas trip, Secretary of the Air Force Deborah Lee James toured Ramstein and spoke with U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa Airmen Monday.

March 20, 2014 ×

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A footprint in mud is measured and photographed similar to the way an Air Force Office of Special Investigations criminal investigator would collect evidence. The U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa OSI criminal investigators use many different detailed methods to collect evidence and intelligence to solve crimes.

AFOSI cracks codes on crimes

Story and photo by Airman Dymekre Allen
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Like a jigsaw puzzle, an investigation can’t be completed without all the pieces in their precise position, so Air Force Office of Special Investigations Airmen work tirelessly searching through jumbled pieces of information, using their skills of detection to fit the puzzle together and help catch criminals.

March 6, 2014 ×

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More than 120 students listen to a presentation about the responsibilities of a U.S. Air Force 
first sergeant during the KMC First Sergeant Council’s Additional Duty First Sergeant Symposium Feb. 18 on Kapaun.

Ramstein makes history with first sergeant symposium

Story and photo by Tech. Sgt. James M. Hodgman
U.S. Air Forces in Europe-Air Forces Africa Public Affairs

More than 120 military members from nine nations took part in the KMC First Sergeant Council’s annual First Sergeant Symposium Feb. 18 to 21 on Ramstein.

February 27, 2014 ×

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Airman 1st Class Melissa Lackore, U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa Band vocalist, runs through new Christmas music she plans to perform at an event on Ramstein.

USAFE Airman rocks her way to top

Story and photo by Airman 1st Class Holly Mansfield
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Service members usually end up in the spotlight because of their ability to get the job done efficiently, going above and beyond to make it happen no matter what. Though that plays a big part, for one U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa Airman, standing out is not just because of her talent for “making it happen,” but her ability to pour her soul into her work in the form of music.

December 19, 2013 ×

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Photo by Senior Airman Jose L. LeonGen. Frank Gorenc, U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa commander, addresses members of the 86th Airlift Wing during a commander’s call Dec. 3 on Ramstein. After a day of touring the base, Gorenc took time to answer questions and discuss concerns from the audience about issues concerning the  Air Force.

86th AW hosts COMUSAFE, Command Chief

by Maj. Tony Wickman
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Gen. Frank Gorenc, U.S. Air Forces in Europe and U.S. Air Forces Africa commander, and USAFE-AFAFRICA Command Chief Master Sgt. James Davis visited the 86th Airlift Wing for an immersion tour Dec. 2 to see firsthand the capabilities the wing brings to the command.

December 12, 2013 ×

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U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa medical unit members simulate reviving a wounded victim during Expeditionary Medical Support training Aug. 28 on Ramstein.

USAFE-AFAFRICA medical units conduct EMEDS

Story and photos by Airman Dymekre Allen
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa medical units participated in Expeditionary Medical Support training to challenge their medical readiness skills Aug. 25 through 30 on Ramstein.

September 5, 2013 ×
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