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Lt. Gen. Richard M. Clark, 3rd Air Force commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Phillip Easton, U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa command chief, receive a brief from Staff Sgt. McKenzie Lauber, 1st Combat Communications Squadron combat readiness instructor, during an immersion tour of the 435th Air Ground Operations Wing Feb. 3 on Ramstein. Clark and Easton toured squadrons within the wing’s three local groups, ate lunch with several 435 AGOW Airmen and spoke at a commander’s call during the tour.

3rd Air Force commander: Balance work, life

Story and photo by Senior Airman Tryphena Mayhugh 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Lt. Gen. Richard M. Clark, 3rd Air Force commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Phillip Easton, U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa command chief and former 3rd Air Force command chief, participated in an immersion tour of the 435th Air Ground Operations Wing Feb. 3.

February 16, 2017 ×

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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.

Ramstein welcomes 3rd Air Force commander

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.

December 8, 2016 ×

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Photo by Senior Airman Nicole Sikorski Lt. Gen. Timothy M. Ray, 3rd Air Force and 17th Expeditionary Air Force incoming commander, takes the guidon from Gen. Frank Gorenc, U.S. Air Forces in Europe and U.S. Air Forces Africa commander July 2 on Ramstein. It is military tradition that a guidon is exchanged between commanders, symbolizing the passing of command.

Lt. Gen. Ray takes command of 3rd AF

by Capt. Lauren Ott U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa Public Affairs

Lt. Gen. Timothy Ray took command of 3rd Air Force from Lt. Gen. Darryl Roberson during a change of command ceremony July 2 on Ramstein.

July 9, 2015 ×

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A World War II veteran salutes during "The Star-Spangled Banner" during a ceremony at the Picauville 9th Air Force monument June 4 in Normandy, France. More than 380 service members from Europe and affiliated D-Day historical units participated in the 71st Anniversary as part of Joint Task Force D-Day 71.

NATO partners honor past, present and future

Photos by Senior Airman Nicole Sikorski

A World War II veteran salutes during “The Star-Spangled Banner” during a ceremony at the Picauville 9th Air Force monument June 4 in Normandy, France. More than 380 service members from Europe and affiliated D-Day historical units participated in the 71st Anniversary as part of Joint Task Force D-Day 71.

June 11, 2015 ×

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Brig. Gen. Patrick Mordente, 86th Airlift Wing commander, briefs Chief Master Sgt. Kaleth Wright, 3rd Air Force command chief, March 2 on Ramstein. Mordente and Wright discussed Ramstein’s mission and the capabilities of the Airmen during Wright’s immersion tour. During his visit, Wright toured many facilities, in addition to a C-130J Super Hercules modified for in-flight surgeries.

3rd Air Force command chief tours Ramstein

Photos by Airman 1st Class Larissa Greatwood

   

March 12, 2015 ×

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Chief Master Sgt. Kaleth O. Wright, 3rd Air Force and 17th Expeditionary Air Force command chief

New 3rd AF command chief talks mission, family

by Staff Sgt. Ryan Crane
U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa Public Affairs

The new 3rd Air Force and 17th Expeditionary Air Force command chief, Chief Master Sgt. Kaleth O. Wright, outlined his priorities and leadership philosophy for the command during an interview Feb. 5 on Ramstein.

February 12, 2015 ×

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Lt. Gen. Darryl Roberson, 3rd Air Force and 17th Expeditionary Air Force commander, meets with Airmen from the 435th Air Ground Operations Wing during the 3rd Air Force immersion tour at the 435th Construction and Training Squadron compound Sept. 30 on Ramstein. During his tour of multiple units within the wing, Roberson learned about their day-to-day tasks and how they contribute to the overall Air Force mission.

3rd AF commander emphasizes competence, care, character to 435th AGOW

Story and photo by Senior Airman Holly Mansfield
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Lt. Gen. Darryl Roberson, 3rd Air Force and 17th Expeditionary Air Force commander, toured units of the 435th Air Ground Operations Wing Sept. 30 on Ramstein.

October 9, 2014 ×

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Photo by Senior Airman Hailey HauxLt. Gen. Darryl Roberson, 3rd Air Force commander, meets Airmen from the 48th Fighter Wing, Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, on their temporary duty to Plovdiv, Bulgaria, Aug. 20. Roberson got the chance to meet a few Airmen who have gone above and beyond during this bilateral training event, Thracian Eagle 2014, in Bulgaria.

New 3rd AF commander talks priorities, shares experiences

by Capt. William-Joseph Mojica
U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa Public Affairs

Lt. Gen. Darryl L. Roberson, 3rd Air Force and 17th Expeditionary Air Force commander, outlined his priorities, challenges, leadership philosophy and personal experiences during an interview Sept. 2 on Ramstein.

September 18, 2014 ×

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Photo by Airman 1st Class Jordan CastelanLt. Gen. Darryl Roberson, 3rd Air Force commander, returns a salute to Lt. Col. Mike Mench, U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa band commander, during the 3rd Air Force assumption of command ceremony June 11.

Gen. Roberson assumes command of 3rd AF

by Staff Sgt. Ryan Crane
U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa

Lt. Gen. Darryl Roberson assumed command of 3rd Air Force during a ceremony June 11 on Ramstein.

June 19, 2014 ×