Training builds stronger Air Force, allies

As quickly as is it began, exercise Swift Response 2016 came to a conclusion after a total of 163 airlifts and airdrops were completed by squadrons from throughout the U.S. Air Force and NATO allies June 18, 2016, at Ramstein Air Base, Germany.

NATO partners close out Saber Strike 16

More than 200 NATO service members gathered at Tapa Training Base, Estonia, for the closing ceremony of Saber Strike 16 June 21.

4th ASOG Airmen join allies, test firepower

An FGM-148 Javelin missile makes impact as part of a live-fire event during exercise Anakonda 2016 June 16, 2016, in Poland. The event was an opportunity for U.S. Airmen to train alongside allies and test aircraft, vehicles and other equipment in a live-fire exercise. The event served as a wrap up

Exercise Anakonda 16 wraps up on a high

Exercise Anakonda 2016 came to a close June 17, in Poland.

Airmen welcome new 521st AMOW commander

Airmen from the 521st Air Mobility Operations Wing give a final salute to the outgoing commander, Col. Nancy Bozzer, at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, June 14, 2016. Bozzer handed command to Col. Thomas Cooper during the change-of-command ceremony. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Armando A.

Combat Comm transitions comm infrastructure: no mission impact

A group of ambitious and innovative Airmen from the 1st Combat Communications Squadron recently completed a mission that has never been accomplished by the total force combat communications community.

Trace Adkins visits Ramstein

Trace Adkins, country music singer, shakes audience members’ hands during a free concert at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, June 11, 2016. Adkins came down from the stage to greet fans after the event was briefly interrupted by heavy rain. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class Joshua Magbanua)

US, Latvian air forces partner for Saber Strike 16

Polish Forces, Allies integrate for Exercise Anakonda 2016

The joint, multinational event is scheduled from June 7 to 17 with service members participating from approximately 24 nations, including the U.S., Turkey, Finland, Bulgaria, the U.K., Spain and more.

USAFE Honor Guard Airmen sharpen skills, graduate course

Tech. Sgt. Daniel Whiteman, 786th Force Support Squadron NCO in charge of base honor guard, salutes during a funeral ceremony demonstration as a part of the Air Education and Training Command’s Class 5 Basic Protocol, Honors and Ceremonies Course graduation June 9, 2016, at Ramstein Air Base,