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  • EO implements new sexual orientation policy

    The Department of Defense implemented a change to the military equal opportunity directive in June to resolve unlawful discrimination complaints based on sexual orientation.Prior to the change, there were five stand-alone categories that fell under EO: race, color, sex, national origin and

  • Bonds strengthened behind handlebars

    Tightening their helmets and straddling their seats, ten motorcyclists from Ramstein Air Base rev their engines before the ride begins, Aug. 15, here.Airmen assigned to the 435th Contingency Response Group came together for a mentorship ride in the local area to show new riders what it's like behind

  • NCOA, Romanians share culture, knowledge

    Two instructors visited the Romanian Warrant Officer and NCO Military School at Boboc Air Force Base, Romania, for two weeks to show 12 Romanian future and current NCOs how the U.S. Air Force develops and trains its NCOs.Tech. Sgts. Arionea Adams and Tamera Hall, Kisling NCOA instructors, shared the

  • AFCEC drives new training to USAFE

    The Air Force Civil Engineer Center held a Tractor Trailer Training, or 3T, program for civil engineer pavements and equipment operators from Aug. 3 through 14 here.This is the first time the course is being taught in U.S. Air Forces in Europe and is designed to improve the skills of an Air Force

  • 3rd AF commander experiences 86 AW capabilities firsthand

    The 3rd Air Force Commander,  Lt. Gen. Timothy M. Ray, toured 86th Airlift Wing units here and on Kapaun Air Station Aug. 4.The immersion tour gave Ray the opportunity to see the  bigger picture as well as speak with Airmen in their units about their individual impacts.After a mission brief given by

  • TCCC helps Airmen save lives

    First responders from Ramstein Air Base, Germany came together to train on urban evacuation procedures at the bi-annual Tactical Combat Casualty Care course Aug. 3 through 6, on Baumholder, Germany.More than 20 Airmen from the 435th Contingency Response Support Squadron, 435th Security Forces

  • 435th AGOW, AEW Airmen showcase capabilities for 3AF commander

    The 435th Air Ground Operations Wing smashed down doors and rappelled down buildings to highlight their unique skills and mission sets for the 3rd Air Force commander here Aug. 6.Lt. Gen. Timothy M. Ray, 3rd Air Force commander, recently took command and received immersion tours from the 435th AGOW

  • NATO reserve officers hone leadership skills

    More than 70 guard and reserve officers from NATO-allied countries came together for the annual  International Junior Officer Leadership Development Course July 18 through 25.Reserve officers from the U.S., Canada, the United Kingdom, Netherlands, Denmark, Germany and Switzerland gathered at