AGOW Visit

U.S. Army General Carter F. Ham, commander of U.S. Africa Command poses for a group photo on Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Jan. 7, 2013. General Ham visited with members of the 435th Air Ground Operations Wing and received mission briefs that showcased capabilities the wing provides to AFRICOM. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Dymekre Allen)

AGOW Visit

U.S. Army General Carter F. Ham, commander of U.S. Africa Command informs Airmen on the importance of mission readiness on Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Jan. 7, 2013. General Ham visited members of the 435th Air Ground Operations Wing and received mission briefs that showcased capabilities the wing provides to AFRICOM. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Dymekre Allen)

AGOW Visit

U.S. Army General Carter F. Ham, commander of U.S. Africa Command (Center) informs Master Sgt. Michael A. Shaffer, 435th Construction and Training squadron superintendent, (Left) on the importance of mission readiness while Lt. Gen. Craig A. Franklin, Commander of the 3rd Air Force, observes on Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Jan. 7, 2013. General Ham visited with members of the 435th Air Ground Operations Wing and received mission briefs that showcased capabilities the wing provides to AFRICOM. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Dymekre Allen)

AGOW Visit

U.S. Army General Carter F. Ham, commander of U.S. Africa Command thanks Airmen for his informative brief on Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Jan. 7, 2013. General Ham visited with members of the 435th Air Ground Operations Wing and received mission briefs that showcased capabilities the wing provides to AFRICOM. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Dymekre Allen)

Team Ramstein Israel FTD

A C-130J Hercules takes off from a civilian airfield in Masada, Israel, Feb. 5, 2013. The 86th Airlift Wing conducted a flying training deployment with the Israeli Air Force in order to strengthen partnerships and maintain readiness for contingency operations. (U.S. Air Force photo / 2nd Lt. Kay M. Nissen)

Team Ramstein Israel FTD

A C-130J Hercules takes off from a civilian airfield in Masada, Israel, Feb. 5, 2013. The 86th Airlift Wing conducted a flying training deployment with the Israeli Air Force in order to strengthen partnerships and maintain readiness for contingency operations. (U.S. Air Force photo / 2nd Lt. Kay M. Nissen)