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
U.S. Air Force Expeditionary Center Commander Brig. Gen. Stephen Snelson and USAFEC Command Chief Master Sgt. Dennis Fuselier arrive at the 724th Air Mobility Squadron passenger terminal for an immersion tour at Aviano Air Base, Italy, April 18, 2025. The 724th AMS consists of a Combat Readiness
Gen. James B. Hecker, commander of U.S. Air Forces in Europe – Air Forces Africa and NATO Allied Air Command, is set to retire this summer after serving 36 years in the U.S. Air Force. Hecker departs Ramstein Air Base on 3 May after nearly three years as the 37th USAFE-AFAFRICA commander. Since
Maj. Gen. Paul Moga, Third Air Force commander, visited the 1st Air and Space Communications Operations Squadron to observe their critical mission firsthand. The 1st ACOS is the only squadron of its kind in the Air Force, delivering and defending enterprise and tactical command & control,
U.S. Vice President JD Vance, Second Lady Usha Vance, and their children visited Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Thursday, April 24, 2025.