From left, Anne Batey and Patricia Levrington watch a demonstration from the 100th Security Force’s Military Working Dogs section as part of a base tour Aug. 21, 2012, at a soccer field on base. The demonstration consisted of different search techniques and situations under which the MWD would attack a perpetrator.
RAF MILDENHALL, England – Anne Batey, school governor at Beck Row Primary School, takes a ride in the KC-135 Stratotanker flight simulator Aug. 21, 2012, in Bldg. 816. The simulator is used as a training tool for pilots to practice flying as well as how to deal with scenarios such as in-flight emergencies and flying in varying weather conditions.
RAF MILDENHALL, England – Terry Hamill, a worker at a local autistic home, takes a look at parts of the landing gear of a KC-135 Stratotanker Aug. 21, 2012, on the flightline. Hamill and seven other members of the local community were invited by the British-American Committee for a tour of the base. The tour also consisted of wing mission brief, visits to the air traffic control tower, a ride in the KC-135 Stratotanker flight simulator and a tour of a static aircraft on the flightline.
RAF MILDENHALL, England – Stuart Cook, a local business owner, looks out the boom operator’s pod of a KC-135 Stratotanker as part of a base tour Aug. 21, 2012, on the flightline. Following a ride in the KC-135 flight simulator, the group was given a tour the aircraft where they had the opportunity to climb into the boom pod and sit in the pilot and co-pilot seats in the flight deck.
Four Romanian Master Chief Petty Officers attended a senior non-commissioned officer (NCO) training course at U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa/U.S. 6th Fleet headquarters in Naples, Aug. 13-16.
TALLINN, Estonia – Andrus Ansip, Prime Minister of Estonia, receives honors from sideboys as he arrives aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Farragut (DDG 99). Farragut is on a scheduled deployment in support of maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility.
American and Ukraine militaries taking part in Exercise Sea Breeze took a break from the action to pay a visit to some local kids in Odessa, Ukraine. SSgt Joshua Peargin takes us along for the visit.
COPENHAGEN, Denmark – USS Taylor (FFG 50) moored pier side in Copenhagen, Denmark, Aug. 10, to participate in the 500 year anniversary of the Danish navy.
HOHENFELS, Germany-- The Joint Multinational Readiness Center hosted a visit from the Serbian Land Forces Commander Lt. Gen. Ljubiša Dikovic and V Corps Deputy Commanding General Brig. Gen. Michael A. Ryan, July 29.
RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany — The 15th chief master sgt. of the Air Force visited Ramstein July 26 and shared his perspective as the service's former top enlisted member.
ODESSA, Ukraine – John F. Tefft, the U.S. ambassador to Ukraine, paid a visit to USS Taylor (FFG 50) upon the ship’s return to Odessa, Ukraine, July 24.
ROYAL AIR FORCE LAKENHEATH, England — Secretary of the Air Force Michael Donley paid a visit to the 48th Fighter Wing July 22 to meet with wing leadership and speak with airmen serving in England.
ANKARA, Turkey &8212; The U.S. Air Force's top uniformed officer started a multi-day trip to Turkey by participating in welcome events in Ankara, Turkey July 19.
VILNIUS, Lithuania — Supreme Allied Commander Europe, Navy Adm. James Stavridis visited Lithuania July 13 as part of his outreach effort to establish close relationships with the leadership of NATO member countries.
DURRES, Albania — Enlisted members of the Albanian Armed Forces Non Commissioned Officers (NCO) Academy visited USS Taylor (FFG 50) June 17 as part of their professional development curriculum and cross cultural exposure to NATO allies.
BUDAPEST, Hungary -- Supreme Allied Commander Europe Navy Adm. James Stavridis visited Hungary 7-8 June to congratulate the new leadership as they set forth on their new responsibilities, and to thank the people of Hungary for their armed forces contributions to missions all around the world.
The national commander of the American Legion and the president of the American Legion Auxiliary spent Memorial Day weekend in Kosovo, visiting troops and learning more about the U.S. role in the Balkans.
HELSINKI, Finland -- After visiting Sweden, Navy Adm. James Stavridis, the Supreme Allied Commander Europe (SACEUR), visited Finland from May 11-12 where he met with several government officials.
The famous rocker who said, "You get what you put in and people get what they deserve," is keeping his word. Kid Rock put on a show to say thanks to U.S. service members in Ramstein,Germany.
CAMP BONDSTEEL, Kosovo - Ivo H. Daalder, the U.S. ambassador to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization; and Stephen Covington, international affairs adviser to Supreme Allied Commander Europe, were special guests here, Dec. 9, for lunch, tours and meetings with Multi-National Task Force-East leaders.
COLUMBUS, Ohio - In September 2006, Serbian President Boris Tadic arrived in Columbus to inaugurate a partnership between the Ohio National Guard and the Serbian Armed Forces. On Dec. 2, 2009, Serbian Minister of Defense Dragan Sutanovac led a delegation to Ohio as part of that ongoing partnership.
