News Ramstein welcomes 3rd Air Force commander December 8, 2016 Photos by Senior Airman Jimmie D. Pike Lt. Gen. Richard M. Clark, 3rd Air Force and 17th Expeditionary Air Force commander, tours the 86th Airlift Wing Dec. 2 on Ramstein. During his visit, Clark was able to meet with Airmen throughout multiple organizations to learn about their duties and how they impact the 86 AW mission. During an “All-Call,” Clark spoke about the importance of taking care of family, wingmen and accomplishing the mission. Third Air Force and 17th Expeditionary Air Force are U.S. Air Forces in Europe and U.S. Air Forces Africa’s component numbered air forces for U.S. European Command and U.S. Africa Command. Based at Ramstein, 3rd Air Force and 17 EAF direct all USAFE-AFAFRICA forces engaged in contingency and wartime operations in the EUCOM and AFRICOM areas of responsibility. Along with its headquarters operations directorate, the command is comprised of 10 wings, two groups and the 603rd Air Operations Center. Third Air Force and 17 EAF prepare and employ ready airpower, build partnerships and conduct full-spectrum operations to secure U.S. national interests in Europe, Africa and the Middle East. Lt. Gen. Richard M. Clark, 3rd Air Force and 17th Expeditionary Air Force commander, tours the 86th Airlift Wing Dec. 2 on Ramstein. During his visit, Clark was able to meet with Airmen throughout multiple organizations to learn about their duties and how they impact the 86 AW mission. Lt. Gen. Richard M. Clark, 3rd Air Force and 17th Expeditionary Air Force commander, tours the 86th Airlift Wing Dec. 2 on Ramstein. During his visit, Clark was able to meet with Airmen throughout multiple organizations to learn about their duties and how they impact the 86 AW mission. Lt. Gen. Richard M. Clark, 3rd Air Force and 17th Expeditionary Air Force commander, tours the 86th Airlift Wing Dec. 2 on Ramstein. During his visit, Clark was able to meet with Airmen throughout multiple organizations to learn about their duties and how they impact the 86 AW mission. Lt. Gen. Richard M. Clark, 3rd Air Force and 17th Expeditionary Air Force commander, meets members of the 86th Logistics Readiness Squadron Dec. 2 on Ramstein. During his visit to the 86 LRS, Clark learned about the missions they support and the impact made to multiple combatant commands. Senior Airman Taylor Still, 86th Logistics Readiness Squadron aerial delivery specialist, shows a recovered air drop load to Lt. Gen. Richard M. Clark, 3rd Air Force and 17th Expeditionary Air Force commander, Dec. 2 on Ramstein. Lt. Gen. Richard M. Clark, 3rd Air Force and 17th Expeditionary Air Force commander, listens to a brief about aeromedical and critical care air transportation teams Dec. 2 on Ramstein. While touring Ramstein, Clark had the opportunity to see the back of a C-130J Super Hercules set up for an aeromedical flight. Senior Airman Daneeka Mucker, 86th Logistics Readiness Squadron hazardous material pharmacy journeyman, salutes Lt. Gen. Richard M. Clark, 3rd Air Force and 17th Expeditionary Air Force commander, after being coined Dec. 2 on Ramstein. Mucker was recognized for her outstanding Airmanship and for providing honor guard support for the 3rd Air Force change of command. Tags: 17th Expeditionary Air Force × 3rd Air Force « Previous × Next » Share Tweet