Master of craftsmanship
Michael Heinz, a civilian shop supervisor from the 786th Civil Engineer Squadron paint and sign shop, was named Airlifter of the Week May 27, for his innovation and creativity.
Michael Heinz, a civilian shop supervisor from the 786th Civil Engineer Squadron paint and sign shop, was named Airlifter of the Week May 27, for his innovation and creativity.
Due to host nation regulations to prevent the spread of COVID-19, some community events may be cancelled or postponed. Please verify the status before making plans to attend a community event. The bazaar is back with vendors from across Europe! Shop the Destination Bazaar Escape, June 18-20 and take advantage […]
Open communication is key to the success of any working relationship; however, due to COVID-19, the ability to travel and meet face-to-face has become limited, making leaders rely on communication through video teleconference capabilities. Ensuring the U.S. Air Force keeps the lines of communication open with its allies and African […]
The 521st Air Mobility Operations Wing conducted its first Nodal Lightning exercise of 2021 at Ramstein AB and geographically separated units across the European theater from May 17-20. “We integrate all our units through live, virtual and constructed events, taking into consideration the dynamics of each unit’s unique location,” said […]
Operation Stolen Cerberus VIII, a bilateral training event between Hellenic armed forces and U.S. military members, concluded on May 23. The successful two-week training featured multiple events, including low-level defensive flying maneuvers, cargo air-drops, combat offloads for cargo pallets, attempted mid-flight interception simulations and emergency medical evacuations. “Through this exercise, […]
The 435th Contingency Response Group executed the opening and operating of an airfield after joint forcible entry into Cheshnegirovo Airfield, Bulgaria, during exercise Swift Response 21, May 11-12.
Joint Terminal Attack Controllers (JTAC) from the US Air Force and the Italian army conducted an exercise with RAF Typhoons operating out of Mihail Kogalniceanu Air Base in Romania, May 20. Two RAF Typhoons from 121 Expeditionary Air Wing, based out of Mihail Kogalniceanu Air Base, near Constanta in Romania, […]
The morning of May 12, Spc. Clint Kindlesparker woke up about 5,000 miles away from where he grew up in Garretsville, Ohio. His job demanded it. Kindlesparker, a U.S. Army Parachute Rigger with the 5th Quartermaster Theater Aerial Deliver Company, 16th Special Troops Battalion, 16th Sustainment Brigade, was participating in […]
Mihai Kogalniceanu Air Base, Romania — Swift Response is part of a U.S Army-led exercise known as Defender-Europe 21 which involves more than 7,000 troops and 12 countries. The exercise is designed to build interoperability among U.S. and NATO allies. This year’s portion in Romania was NATO-led by the Royal […]
Airman 1st Class Kiera Christensen portrays Air Force values. On May 25, 86th Airlift Wing leadership recognized her efforts, naming her Airlifter of the Week.