Photos from June, 2008

HOHENFELS, Germany — An Aviation Detachment "Falcon Team" Observer/Controller UH-1 helicopter lands to pick up a group of German Soldiers during U.S.-German Army partnership air assault training at the Joint Multinational Readiness Center here on June 25, 2008. (Department of Defense photo by Army Spc Kelley Fox) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
GARMISCH, Germany — U.S. Navy Adm. Mike Mullen, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, left, and Dr. John P. Rose, director of the George C. Marshall European Center for Security Studies, on their way from the center's helipad to the plenary hall, here, June 25, 2008. (Marshall Center Photo by Karlheinz Wedhorn) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
FRANKFURT, Germany — Air Force Staff Sgt. Federico Hudson cleans the nose art on a static C-54 aircraft on display at the Berlin Airlift Memorial site at the former Rhein Main Air Base here. Hudson and a team of approximately 30 volunteers from the US Air Force base in Ramstein spent three days cleaning the display aircraft for refurbishing in prepartion for a Berlin Airlift 60th Anniversary Celebration to take place there in June. (Department of Defense photo by Air Force Tech. Sgt. Corey Clements) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
TEL AVIV, Israel — Navy Rear Adm. Steven Romano, European Command's Director of Logistics and Security Assistance, signs a new Acquisition and Cross Servicing Agreement here on June 24 with the Comptroller of Israel Ministry of Defense, and the Head of the Directorate of Procurement and Production, Israel Ministry of Defense. The signing culminated almost two years of work on both sides resulting in a more flexible agreement to provide the exchange of logistics support, supplies and services. (Department of Defense photo by Air Force Lt. Col. Clay Mason) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
MK AIRFIELD ADMINISTRATION CENTER, Romania — US Air Force firefighters Master Sgt. James R. Beasley and Airman 1st Class Andrew Fruehan show how to safely use a fire hose to a Romanian student as part of their demonstration during Kid's Day here, June 19. (Department of Defense photo by Air Force Sgt. Aimee Millham) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
HAIFA NAVAL BASE, Israel — Chief of Naval Operations (CNO), Adm. Gary Roughead salutes members of the Israel Navy as he departs the Eilat-class corvette INS Lavhav (SAAR 502) here on June 21, 2008. Roughead is participating in a counterpart visit to continue strengthening and developing global maritime partnerships to increase maritime security. (Department of Defense photo by Navy Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Tiffini M. Jones) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
MK AIRFIELD ADMINISTRATION CENTER, Romania — U.S. European Command's (USEUCOM)Command Sgt. Maj. Mark Farley is briefed on renovations made by the Air National Guard's civil engineering assets to buildings, which will be used as office space for units here. (Department of Defense photo by Army Sgt. Aimee Millham) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
BALTIC SEA - Navy Gunner's Mate Second Class Travis Wilson, a member of the visit board, search and seizure team aboard the guided-missile cruiser USS Gettysburg (CG 64), prepares for a maritime security operations drill with the Military Sealift Command fleet replenishment oiler USNS Patuxent (T-AO 201) during an exercise here supporting Baltic Operations (BALTOPS), an annual international exercise involving 13 countries. (Department of Defense photo by Navy Mass Communication Specialist Second Class Mike Banzhaf) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
RHODES, Greece - Former President George H.W. Bush congratulates Navy Chief Engineman Lyndra McClain and Navy Damage Controlman 1st Class Tim Taylor on their re-enlistment during an awards ceremony here onboard amphibious dock landing ship, USS Ashland (LSD 48), June 15. Ashland is part of the Nassau Strike Group, currently operating in the Mediterranean Sea to support maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts. (Department of Defense photo by Navy Chief Hospital Corpsman Ashley Kelly. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
GRAF IGNATIEVO, Bulgaria - Bulgarian Defense Minister Nikolay Tsonev (backseat) prepares for a flight in an Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter jet here on June 13, 2008. Ten F-16 jets and support personnel from the 93rd Fighter Squadron, from Homestead Air Reserve Base, Fla., are here to participate in a joint air force drill with 15 Bulgarian MiG-21 and MiG-29 fighters. The F-16 was flown by Air Force Lt Col. Jose Monteagudo assigned to 93rd Fighter Squadron. (Department of Defense photo by Darik Plovdiv) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
MIHAIL KOGALNICEANU AIRBASE, Constanta — Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class William Potter, with Naval Military Construction Battalion (NCMB) 74, dances a Romanian dance with Mitran Mariana, principal of Kindergarten 31 here, during a June 3 ribbon-cutting ceremony marking the end of renovations done by members of NMCB 74 at the school. (Department of Defense photo by Army Sgt. Aimee Millham) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
MIHAIL KOGALNICEANU AIRFIELD ADMINISTRATION CENTER, Romania — The North Dakota Adjutant General, Maj. Gen. David A. Sprynczynatyk (right), and Command Chief Master Sgt. Brad Childs, the 119th Wing command chief, get an eagle's eye view of the construction site during their visit June 6 to the 119th Civil Engineering Squadron's worksite in Romania. (Department of Defens photo by Sgt. Maj. Kimberly Williams) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
MIHAIL KOGALNICEANU AIRBASE, Romania — Romanian and American service members salute during the Romanian national anthem at a June 5 memorial ceremony. (Department of Defense photo by Sgt. Aimee Millham) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
CORNWALL, England — Navy Musician 1st Class David Baine, with the Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Europe (CNE) Band, performs at the Royal Cornwall Show here June 5. The CNE Band played at the Royal Cornwall Show June 5-7 as part of a community relations project to foster the long-standing partnership between the Joint Maritime Facility at Royal Air Force St. Mawgan and the U.S. Navy. (Department of Defense photo by Navy Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class David C. Holmes) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
STUTTGART-VAIHINGEN, Germany Vice Adm. Richard Gallagher, Deputy Commander U.S. European Command (USEUCOM), speaks during the opening of the new Joint Exercise, Simulation and Training Conference Center (JEST-CC) at Patch Barracks June 8. EUCOM would save more than $500,000 annually in TDY travel expenses by using the center instead of traveling to off-post facilities. (Department of Defense photo by Air Force Tech. Sgt. Rob Hazelett) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
MOSTAR, Bosnia Herzegovina — Navy Vice Adm. Richard Gallagher, U.S. European Command deputy commander, stands with Amb. Charles English, U.S. Amb. Bosnia Herzegovina to view an open-house display, June 5, 2008. The event was part of a day of friendship to commemorate defense cooperation between Bosnia Herzegovina and the U.S. The day of friendship also included a Ramstein C-130 airdrop and jump; a wing pinning ceremony; an F-16 fly over; short speeches from the two countries' leaders; and a parade of troops from both countries. Leaders of the countries met for discussions and signed a Memorandum of Agreement for military assistance. (Department of Defense photo by Navy Lt. Bernie Dobner) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
BERLIN-SCHOENEFIELD AIRPORT, Germany — U.S. aircraft were a prominent feature at the 2008 Berlin Airshow here May 27 - June 1. Since 1909 the Berlin Airshow offers aviation enthusiasists, military leaders, and industry representatives an opportunity to learn about aircraft from around the world. (Photo courtesy of the Berlin Airshow) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
ZAGREB, Croatia — Army Lt. Col. Brett Turner, U.S. European Command Logistics and Security Assistance directorate, briefs Croatian military logistics professionals on U.S. joint logistics and U.S. joint training management here, May 27-29. The Croatian participants were members of various logistics organizations within the armed forces with additional personnel from the Special Police and Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The overall purpose of the visit was to enhance logistics engagement with our allies while also helping Croatia to meet its NATO Parnership for Peace goals. (Department of Defense photo by Michael "Max" Heidt) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
RIGA, Latvia ? Army soldiers from the Latvian Home Guards 34 unload a desk the Naujenes Orphanage in the region of Daugavpils, June 4, 2008. This is one of several humanitarian assistance projects undertaken by the U.S. Embassy's Office of Defense Cooperation within the framework of the U.S. European Command's Humanitarian Assistance program. The complete shipment consists of furniture; bedding; linens; sports and camping equipment; television sets; a refrigerator; dishwasher; washing machine and dryer; and tents for outdoor activities. (Department of Defense photo by Kristine Fridberga ) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
BELLEAU, France — Marines from the Commandant's Own, United States Marine Corps Drum and Bugle Corps, Battle Color Detachment and the Silent Drill stand in position on the parade field at the Aisne-Marne American Cemetery and Memorial during a Memorial Day service here May, 25. (Department of Defense photo by Marine Sgt. Rocco DeFilippis) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
MANNHEIM, Germany — German and U.S. medics work at a casualty collection point, using similar cards to identify and categorize role players during an emergency response exercise here May 31. (Department of Defense photo by Christine Gebhard) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
ATLANTIC OCEAN — Sailors assigned to the guided-missile destroyer USS Winston S. Churchill (DDG 81) conduct a refueling at sea with a stranded British sailboat in the Atlantic Ocean, May 28. (Department of Defense photo by Navy Chief Intelligence Specialist Kenneth Anderson) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
KUPARI, Croatia — Senior logistics leaders from Croatia, Macedonia and the United States participated in the annual Adriatic 3 Chiefs of Logistics meeting here May 27-29. The event was used to discuss issues related to current NATO accession process, provide a venue to exchange logistics experiences from missions abroad and discuss logistics transformation with each county. U.S. European Command and U.S Joint Forces Command worked with the participants to shape future logistics engagment events in each country, as well as shape upcoming logistics exercises and workshops during 2008 and 2009. (Department of Defense photo) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
BERLIN, Germany — Air Force Airman First Class Matthew Coyle shows off a C-130J at the Berlin Air Show here, June 1 2008. The show offers the U.S. an opportunity to showcase capabilities while building relationships with international militaries. (Department of Defense photo by Air Force Capt. Darrick Lee) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
STUTTGART, Germany — (left to right) Navy Master Chief Julian Talosig, EUCOM Senior Navy enlisted leader, Navy Vice Adm. Richard K. Gallagher, EUCOM Deputy Commander, and Navy Career Counselor 1st Class Joseph Parent, Navy Support Element Leading Petty Officer, cut the ribbon at the new Navy Support Element office in a small ceremony here June 2, 2008. The addition to EUCOM comes after a significant increase of Navy personnel stationed in EUCOM's area of responsibility. (Department of Defense photo by Navy Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Dana M. Clark) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
BERLIN-SCHOENFELD AIRPORT, Germany — A C-5 Galaxy from the 433rd Air Wing rests with its visor lifted at the 2008 Berlin Air Show May 30. The aircraft was a hit at the show, with the C-5 crew providing personal tours to attendees. The Berlin Air Show offers the Air Force an opportunity to display aircraft capabilities while forging relationships with international military aviators. The show took place May 27 through 1 June. (Department of Defense photo by Air Force Capt Darrick Lee) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
GERDEC, Albania — Members of the U.S. European Command Humanitarian Assistance Survey Team (HAST) examine damage caused by a March 15 series of explosions at a weapons demilitarization facility here on April 8. The HAST, including specialists in environmental science, engineering, explosive ordnance disposal, civil affairs and mortuary affairs, assisted Albanian citizens and military and government officials in the aftermath of a disaster that killed 22 people and destroyed more than 400 homes. (Department of Defense photo) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
STUTTGART, Germany — U.S. European Command Chief of Staff Marine Maj. Gen. William D. Catto accepts the 2007 Combined Federal Campaign check from Renee Acosta, President and CEO of Global Impact, here June 2. The not-for-profit organization is the Defense Department's campaign manager for the CFC-Overseas. One hundred percent of the $286,920, which was collected through donations from the EUCOM community, will go directly back into military communities with the command for family support and youth programs. (Department of Defense photo by Kevin Koehler) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...