Airmen from the 555th Fighter Generation Squadron cheer for the newly appointed Dedicated Crew Chiefs during a DCC Induction Ceremony at Aviano Air Base, Italy, May 2, 2025. The title of DCC honors a crew chief’s exceptional performance, marking their names on a specific jet that they will work to
Military service is a massive sacrifice made by those courageous enough to put service before self. For the Lopez family, that commitment is generational. At Aviano Air Base, the bond between service and family takes on a whole new meaning. Service is not just a job; it’s a family business.
U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Joseph Daniel, 31st Communications Squadron operations flight commander, stands at attention during Retreat at Aviano Air Base, Italy, April 24, 2025. Retreat is a military tradition that occurs at the end of the duty day and involves the playing of, “Retreat,” while
Maj. Gen. Paul Moga, Third Air Force commander, visited key forward-operating units across Europe from April 29-30, 2025, including the Heavy Airlift Wing (HAW) at Pápa Air Base, Hungary; the 731st Expeditionary Attack Squadron (EATKS) at Campia Turzii, Romania; and the 717 EATKS at Larissa
Maj. Gen. Paul Moga and Chief Master Sgt. Stephanie Cates, Third Air Force commander and command chief, hosted an office call with Department of Defense Education Activity-Europe (DoDEA-Europe) Director, Dr. Michelle Howard-Brahaney April 25, 2025. This is a continuation of a series of quarterly
Brig. Gen. Jacob Middleton, commanding general of U.S. Space Forces Europe and Africa, and Chief Master Sgt. Alex Birkle, command senior enlisted leader, joined international dignitaries in Cairo for the inauguration of the African Space Agency 20 April.