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Volume 29, No. 8 NATO Air Base Geilenkirchen 30 August 2013

Photo by Staff Sgt. R. Michael Longoria Maj. Gen. Andrew Mueller, E-3A Component commander, and Maj. Dean Jackson fly a NATO AWACS on a simulator using the upgraded flight-deck and avoinics. NATO AWACS arrives in Seattle for major upgrade By David Sloan engineering, manufacturing and development contract. The move A NATO Airborne Warning and from analog systems to a digital flight Control System aircraft arrives at deck will enable the AWACS fleets Boeing Field in Seattle on Aug. 1, 2013, to meet current and future air traffic in preparation for a flight-deck and management requirements for flying avionics upgrade. The move from in worldwide airspace. 60¡ 65¡ 70¡ 75¡ 80¡ 85¡ 90¡ 95¡ 100¡ 105¡ 110¡ 115¡ 120¡ 125¡ 40¡ analog systems to a digital flight deck UZBEKISTAN will enable the NATO and U.S. AWACS During a meeting with Boeing KAZAKHST AN MONGOLIA Dzungar ia fleets to meet current and future air employees the following day, Maj. Almaty Bishkek †rŸmqi GOBI Beijing Dalian Bukhara Oz. Issyk Kul' N traffic management requirements Gen. Andrew Mueller, commander Tashkent H A UZBEKISTAN KYRGYZSTAN S Hami Baotou Tianjin Bo Hai N for flying in worldwide airspace. The of NATO’s E-3A Component, thanked Samarkand E I Turfan Depression Aksu TURKMENISTAN T modification begins next month. them for the engineering already 35¡ Mashhad ORDOS Shijiazhuang 35¡ Dushanbe Qingdao TAJIKISTAN During the next few weeks, BoeingYinchuan completed and for their work to make Yumen Taiyuan T ARIM PENDI crews will analyze performance the modification more affordable.YELLOW Sheberghan Mazar-e Sharif N Q I L I SEA CHINA OPERATION H A A N IRAN S S T U N characteristics ofH the legacy systems Herat A L A N Ho ng that will Qinghairemain Hu on the aircraft, wa“I standZhengzhou behind you and your work. AFGHANIST AN AHotanFGHAN H S H Luoyang Kabul N A such as the automatic pilot.Lanzhou The I’m out there every day sayingShanghai this Farah L A N K U N Xi'an H ASSIST data will be usedu to confirm that the modification is important and that30¡ Srinagar an A N g H H U A S H Hangzhou performanceN of thosee systems will be we’re going to make it, we’re going 30¡ Qandahar Islamabad H O H X I L S H A BAYAN HAR SHAN DABA SHAN Wuhan INDIA as good or better after the upgrade. to make it on time, and it’s going to QING ZANG Tongtian He g CHINA Jian Poyang Hu Zahedan XXX DAYS ng Quetta a Lahore 60¡ 65¡ 70¡ 75¡ 80¡ 85¡ 90¡ h 95¡work 100¡when we105¡ deliver110¡ it,” General115¡ 120¡ 125¡ T C G 40¡ ANG Nanchang Multan UZBEKISTAN GU Dongting Hu PAKISTAN A Photo by Jim Anderson TheLA upgrade to the NATO Airborne Mueller said. N KAZAKHS SH T AN H G AN Chengdu Dzungar ia MONGOLIA Sutlej D Warning andQamdo Control System, or Changsha A NATO E-3A Airborne Warning and Control System aircraftI touched down at Almaty RED Chongqing Fuzhou Sukkur Bahawalpur S Bishkek †rŸmqi GOBI Beijing Dalian E Bukhara 25¡ I Oz. Issyk Kul' BASINA N Boeing Field in Seattle on Aug. 1, 2013, in preparation for a majorS flight-deck and AWACS,Tashkent aircraft,H along withS aH U.S. The modification Baotouis scheduled s H UZBEKISTAN KYRGYZSTEAN Hami Tianjin Bo Hai Gwadar u Lhasa N N Hengyang A Samarkand G E Turfan Depression avionics upgrade. d N Xigaze AWACS, is partD ofI a $368 million to be completed in 2015. 25¡ n M T U Aksu 35¡

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Component is mainstay in NATO operations On August 10, 2013, General David Jones maintained a strong advocacy and control capability for NATO Information Technology Wing. She C. Jones, a retired four star general for a NATO AWACS capability, both Commanders. joins an outstanding team of people in the United States Air Force, passed justifying the need for the capability working side-by-side everyday to away at the age of 92. While I never to the NATO Military Committee and Without question, as I look at the accomplish our mission. had the privilege of meeting General advocating for the first ever NATO E-3A Component mission today, it Jones, he is known to me through program to procure the E-3A aircraft. is much different than the mission Thanks to the efforts of the his efforts in the 1970s to establish His efforts during this period led requirements stated in the 1970s. 20,000+ people who have created the NATO AWACS program. In some Colonel Arnold Tessmer to conclude Regardless, there is an enduring and sustained the NATO AWACS ways, the capability of the E-3A that General Jones was willing to quality which has remained in the program, the E-3A Component Component today is a realization of “reluctantly trade combat aircraft for Component since the beginning -- stands as an excellent example of the the efforts of NATO Commanders AWACS.” Not something that would the professionalism of the men and capability which can be delivered by like General Jones. make one popular in the Ramstein women who represent their nations through cooperation among airmen, Officers’ Club, for sure... by serving in the NATO AWACS under the umbrella of the NATO From 1971-1974, General Jones program. This is an intangible quality Alliance. was the Commander of NATO’s In 1978, the vision of NATO leaders in all of you which sustains our Fourth Allied Tactical Air Force, like General Jones was put into action operations today. Had I ever had the chance to meet responsible for several missions, when 12 NATO nations entered General Jones, I am certain, he the most important being the Air into unique agreement to create a I am willing to bet that throughout would be proud to be a part of our Defense of Central Europe. A priority- NATO Airborne Early Warning and the difficulties he faced advocating outstanding team, like me. one requirement to enable this air Control Force. Since then, the E-3A for a NATO AWACS capability, defense mission was an early warning Component has been a mainstay General Jones never doubted the capability. For General Jones, it was in NATO operations. Through 30 ability of the people assigned to the clear: the AWACS capability was years of operations, the Component E-3A Component to make it happen. needed to support his mission. has evolved from a unit focused on air defense to a 16-nation airborne This month, the Component During his tenure as 4ATAF/CC command and control force capable welcomed its 20,000th member in and as the Chief of Staff of the USAF of employing the NATO E-3A aircraft Senior Master Sergeant Corena L. Maj Air Force from 1974-1978, General worldwide to deliver command Grey-Kannegaard, who will join the

always has been ready to support FOB Konya gets new commander E-3A operations and still does with the current ISAF Afghan Assist Operation. By Maureen Geraets-Head the FOB’s main building. The work of FOB Konya personnel The Aug. 20, 2013, is an stands as a strong foundation for The forward operating base looks important date for the personnel supporting these operations. impeccable. The clean buildings shine of FOB Konya. During a change of under a warm sun; the blue sky reflects command ceremony, the NATO A gift exchange and the planting into the shiny floor tiles. The spotless flag is being handed back from the of a memorial pine tree by the white tablecloths blow with the breeze outgoing commander, Lt. Col. Murat outgoing Commander, Colonel and colorful refreshments add a festive Çentinkaya, to the Component Çentinkaya, ended the official part of touch to the official ceremony. commander, Maj. Gen. Andrew the ceremony which was followed by Mueller, who then in turn passed the luncheon with Turkish specialties. “I feel proud and honored to be the flag on to Colonel Eravs,ar, the new next commander of FOB Konya. I feel FOB Konya commander. Photo by Hay Janssen very privileged and will work hard to Lt. Col. Mehment Eravs,ar addresses accomplish what I have been tasked General Mueller addresses the E-3A Component personnel during for,” says Lt. Col. Mehmet Eravs,ar to audience and emphasizes that FOB his first speech as the new FOB Konya the audience that gathered outside Konya has demonstrated that it commander.

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By Maj. Marcus Glatt-Kallenberg and Col. Aage Lyder Longva, MAS retired Lt. Col. Ulrich Metternich Ørland Base commander, stated with extreme pleasure, “It was a This summer, Main Air Station great logistical challenge to host so (MAS) Ørland, Norway, hosted the many personnel in the limited space largest Air Force exercise in Europe. available, but with the experience gained over the last years, we could For two weeks, roughly 70 master it without problems.” aircraft from 13 nations practiced the execution of combined air The concentration of exercise operations and the interaction and participants to the base facilities cooperation between squadrons and bears great advantages. Besides the Norwegian Joint Headquarter having short distances between (NJHQ). This was augmented by facilities, close quarters greatly national Norwegian assets, ground foster cooperation, coordination forces, and during week one, three and communication between all ships from the Royal Norwegian participants. Navy. NATO Tiger Meet 2013 was not Twice a day, up to 60 aircraft and only this year’s largest exercise, Photo by retired Lt. Col. Ulrich “Fürst” Metternich, NATO Tiger Association Photographer helicopters launched and executed but also the largest Tiger Meet in Members of the E-3A Component’s Flying Squadron 1 pose for a group photo during Composite Air Operations (COMAO) in the 50 year history of the NATO the 2013 NATO Tiger Meet in Ørland, Norway. the exercise area, which extended 450 Tiger Association. Even though very km x 180 km mainly over sea, but also traditional squadrons have been interoperability. With the setup here squadron skit, and the all desired over sparsely populated areas of land. decommissioned over the years, in Orland, the very large exercise area “Silver Tiger Award” for the best unit the community still continues to and the changing exercise scenarios overall. This year, the “Silver Tiger This exercise was controlled mainly grow. The Hungarian Air Force 591st we can guarantee this. Compared Award” was won by Reconnaissance by two E-3As operated by the NATO Squadron, the Polish 6th Squadron to NATO Tiger Meet 2012, we have Wing 51 “Immelmann” (AG 51 E-3A Component, Squadron 1 and both Eurofighter squadrons of put even more emphasis on Joint “I) from Schleswig-Jagel, whose Tigers in cooperation with the local German Fighter Wing 74 are the Operations between Army, Navy, and corporate identity was an exceptional Norwegian Deployable Air Control newest Tiger Community members. Air Force.” example of the “Tiger Spirit”. Unit (D-ACU). Exercise control logged a total of 812 combat training The exercise scenario concentrate Besides forces from the Royal For aircrews, this large exercise missions amongst the participating on airborne operations, but no Norwegian Army with their Air- is one of the best opportunities to 20 Squadrons of NATO and PfP mission would be possible without Defense Missile System NASAMS broaden one’s view outside the own (Partnership for Peace) countries. the support of ground personnel, (Network Centric Air Defense System), unit because it is one of the best and maintenance, mission planning and the Royal Norwegian Navy participated most intense challenges in aviation. Squadron 1 deployed for two evaluation specialists. All of them are with one Frigate and two Corvettes. Aircrew personnel were able to weeks to the Component’s forward generally joined in “Tiger Village” and participate in a joint and combined operating location in Orland with are part of the Tiger Community. For the future of NATO Tiger exercise and learn about the working 50 personnel to include main Meets, General Guttormsen has one processes and skills of their fellow operating base maintenance. With One of the overarching objectives important vision. comrades. the outstanding support of Lt. of this year’s NATO Tiger Meet was Col. Per Birger Mathisen and his on interoperability and the ability “We have to provide our squadrons Moreover, it offered the unique team in Norway, the Squadron 1 to successfully interact with foreign the best training possible with special opportunity for experiencing a detachment was able to fly a total of nations in a foreign environment. emphasis on their individual training different airframe from within 14 flights controlling up to 58 aircraft requirements,” he explained. “Outside and often tied bonds that extend simultaneously on various COMAOs. “It is an important aspect that the operational aspect it is moreover beyond the line of duty into personal we create an opportunity, so important to keep up the well friendships. For the third time, Royal exercise participants can operate established traditions of the NATO Norwegian Air Force’s 338th in a multinational environment,” Tiger Association.” The Tiger Community is looking Squadron and 138th Air Wing hosted articulated Exercise Director, Brig. forward to exercising together again the NATO Tiger Meet, welcoming Gen. Tom Guttormsen. “One of Part of which are the squadron at NATO Tiger Meet 2014 hosted by more than 800 flight crews, the keys to success for a successful challenges like best flying unit, the German Reconnaissance Wing 51 technicians and support personnel. exercise and real operations is aircraft paintjob, sporting skills, “Immelmann”. NATO AWACS participates in one of Europe’s largest air shows

By Chief Master Sgt. Michael Möller show as well as other family and children programs. An AWACS and crewmembers of the E-3A Component took part in This first air show in Kescemét the 10th International Air Show and took place in 1990. The arrival of two Military Display on Aug. 3 and 4, Soviet Air Force Mikoyan MiG-29s 2013, at Kescemét, Hungary. and two U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons at the inaugural air show Despite the hot weather of 40 marked the first occasion where degrees Celsius, approximately NATO and former Warsaw Pact 100,000 guests found their way to military aircraft met in peaceful the Air Base, which is located nearly conditions. Twenty-three years later, 80 kilometers south of Budapest. this event has continued to grow and highlights international airpower.This Visitors were entertained with year’s air show featured more than aerial demonstrations by the Turkish 80 aircraft from 19 countries. Stars, the Italian Frecce Tricolori Photo by Chief Master Sgt. Michael Möller and the Russian Air Force’s Russkiye The Hungarian Ministry of Defence A NATO AWACS from the E-3A Component sits on the flightline after arrival Aug. 2, Vityazi. The two-day event also used the event to celebrate the 75th 2013, at Kescemét, Hungary. The Component was in Kescemét to participate in the included static displays and military anniversary of the Hungarian Air Force. 10th International Air Show and Military Display. Beauty is nothing without brains Mercedes-Benz Intelligent Drive - test drive now!

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By Staff Sgt. R. Michael Longoria “I have the highest appreciation Photo by Wiel Borghans for the work that you do.” The NATO Airborne Early Warning and Control Force commander Pauw was acknowledged for presented certificates of recognition his efforts in the Component’s to three members of the E-3A Operations Wing during 2011. Component Aug. 8, 2013, in front of a standing-room-only crowd at Kammer was praised for his work the E-3A Club on NATO Air Base in the Component’s Information Geilenkirchen, Germany. Technology Wing during 2012.

Maj. Gen. Jochen Both, Force Rienties was commended for his commander, recognized Lt. Col. contributions to the Component’s Cornelis Pauw, Lt. Col. Hans Peter Logistics Wing during 2012. Kammer and Gerardus Rienties as superior performers. “These are not individual awards,” General Both explained. “The “I’m really impressed with all of Component does such a great job your efforts,” General Both said. because everyone works together.” Component issues 20,000th identification card to Sergeant GK

Story and photo by Recently, the Component reached Staff Sgt. R. Michael Longoria an ID card milestone signaling it continued presence and success in Everyone at the E-3A Component is NATO. issued an identification card (ID card) when they arrive at NATO Air Base The Component issued its 20,000th Geilenkirchen, Germany. The number ID card Aug. 9, 2013, to Senior Master associated with one’s ID card is often Sgt. Corena L. Grey-Kannegaard. a talking point and can indicate when they arrived on base. Sergeant Grey-Kannegaard, or Sergeant GK, was recently assigned “Over the years, a lot of people have to the Component’s Information come and gone,” explained Maj. Gen. Technology Wing. She was Andrew Mueller, Component previously stationed at Kadena Air commander. “Some have stayed and Base, Japan. others have returned for multiple tours.” ‘Welcome,” General Mueller said. Senior Master Sgt. Corena L. Grey- “We waited a long time for you to get Kannegaard is presented a welcoming here. I look forward to seeing your gift by the pass and identification office. leadership in action.” 8 NATO Skywatch 30 August 2013

The E-3A Component held its 30th Sports and Family Day Aug. 22, 2013. The Component has been hosting a sports day annually since 1983 as a way to raise unit morale and esprit de corps through competitive competition. This year, approximately 500 people participated in more than 25 events ranging from soccer and basketball to archery and long jump. “Today was a wonderful opportunity to enjoy the great weather,” said Maj. Gen. Andrew Mueller, Component commander. “Thanks for coming out and participating in all the Sports Day activities. Remember, it is okay to have fun here.” For results from the Component Sports Day, please check the Sports WSS Portal page. 30 August 2013 NATO Skywatch 9

By Maj. Johannes M. Glowka “We can always rely on you. You’re there whenever we need you. You’re so dependable!” The first words of the Training Squadron commander at Nordholz.

On Aug. 18, 2013, the rain seems to be coming from all directions, but just before opening time there is a huge line of people waiting to visit the E-3A.

The AWACS crewmembers are kind to the wet visitors and try to let as many as possible into the dry interior of the plane. The children look wide- eyed at the crew and their sand-coloured overalls and each crewmember takes time to answer visitors’ questions and to give detailed explanations.

The long line of people includes many members of other flight crews. Everyone is very interested in the AWACS, which has the longest waiting queue. The various crews quickly engage in conversation and the sentence “Yes, we’ve often been controlled by you,” is frequently to be heard. These airmen already know each other.

This Nordholz Air Day is being held by the German Navy to celebrate the 100th anniversary of naval aviation in Germany. The event features not only naval aircraft and helicopters but also planes from all over Europe. Vintage airplanes such as the Do 24 ATT flying boat and the Do 28 are on display too. Spectacular demonstration flights are performed by an Austrian Air Force Saab 105 OE and a German BO 105.

But at ground level the E-3A and its rotodome dominate the scene on the apron, towering over all the other aircraft and making a distinctive impression. Even after three decades, people still have great admiration for the ‘old lady’, and its capabilities are highly regarded by all air forces.

Moreover, NATO AWACS is a widely acknowledged example of successful cooperation between 17 nations. The E-3A is a welcome, highly appealing guest at public events of this kind. 30 August 2013 NATO Skywatch 11 Bittersweet Progress Nordholz Air Day By Maj. Dean Jackson As the first aircraft (N-1, tail number 0459) goes in for 100th A1nn9iver1sar3y o-f G2erm0an N1av3al Aviation modification, it’s hard to accept as a Navigator, knowing it will come back to the component without a Navigator as a crew member. As difficult as this is, it shows the component has not stopped moving forward and making progress.

The 14 hour flight was similar byPhoto Staff Longoria Sgt. R. Michael to the challenges the Component Photo by Staff Sgt. R. Michael Longoria has seen over the last 35 years. Our outlook required a lot of planning. Merlins make op stop at GK The pessimistic ones said we couldn’t A Royal Air Force crew chief looks over the flightline from the back of a British make it with the forecast. The Merlin MK3 helicopter after taking off Aug. 21, 2013, from NATO Air Base optimistic ones said we could do it, Geilenkirchen, Germany. Three British Merlin MK3 helicopters arrived at the and in less time than planned. E-3A Component on Aug. 20 for an operational stop, or op stop, while on their way to Albania, where they will participate in a naval exercise. The helicopters The optimistic ones were right. experience and varied backgrounds departed the base on Aug. 22. We made smart choices, took that we can come up with out best advantage of opportunities to save ideas to keep the component strong time, and asked for shortcuts from for the NATO alliance. ATC when we could. Similarly in the Component, smart, economic choices Leverage current technology, and looking for smarter ways to do create part partnerships internally business has saved manpower and and externally to prevent duplication money. of effort, reduce or eliminate redundancy, solidifying… Just as aircraft 459 progressed forward toward modification, so Just as we leveraged our flight must the Component continue to experience on our 14 hour flight, move forward on its flight plan, saving gas by climbing into more fuel with the energy of the component efficient flight levels, and asking for members. We made the flight 1 hour ATC approved shortcuts, so can the faster than scheduled with ingenuity component look for ways to save, and and teamwork. Without a doubt, the constantly be alert to opportunities Component can continue to make to save time and money. “near Mach” progress with the same Photo by Staff Sgt. R. Michael Longoria skills. As we leverage our unique international backgrounds, we can 157th ARW refuels AWACS over Canada Anyone can work with an unlimited produce and deliver on time or A NATO AWACS approaches a KC-135 Stratotanker, from the New Hampshire budget, but it takes ingenuity and early, just as we did on our flight. Air National Guard’s 157th Air Refueling Wing, for air-to-air refueling (AAR) creativity to work with less. We must We landed early and with more fuel Aug. 1, 2013, over St. John’s, Canada. The AAR allowed the E-3A Component continue to learn to make forward than needed, all possible through to complete its 13-and-a-half-hour, transatlantic flight from NATO Air Base progress, because it’s with those the teamwork of our collective Geilenkirchen, Germany, to Seattle, Wash. lessons, our broad international knowledge and experience. German Minister of Defence tours Geilenkirchen NATO Air Base

By Staff Sgt. R. Michael Longoria While the focus was on the base’s current personnel and The German Federal Minister of equipment, Minister de Maizière Defence, Thomas de Maizière, visited took the opportunity to increase the E-3A Component Aug. 7, 2013, at his understanding of the E-3A Geilenkirchen NATO Air Base. Component and the complex mission it accomplishes on a daily basis. As The minister was accompanied NATO’s first integrated, multinational by the Force Commander, Maj. flying unit, the Component is Gen. Jochen Both, the Component responsible for providing airborne Commander, Maj. Gen. Andrew M. surveillance, command, control Mueller, and the Component’s Chief and communication to NATO of Staff, Col. Werner Nemetschek. commanders around the globe.

Upon arrival at the base, the During his visit to the air base, minister visited the Component the minister assured base personnel headquarters and signed the base’s that “the existence of the E-3A guestbook. From there, Minister de Component and NATO AWACS is Maizière headed to the flightline secure until at least 2025.” for a meet and greet with mayors and other city officials from the Photo by Hay Janssen surrounding area. The minister’s The German Federal Minister of tour ended with a flight on the “most Defence, Thomas de Maizière, sits in modern AWACS in the world.” the flight deck of a NATO AWACS. Heating oil

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By Capt. Mario Di Virgilio The roots of the Schützenschnur Photo by Andrea Hohenforst date back as early as to the Eighty On Aug. 1, 2013, the German NSU Years’ War. The tradition of awarding hosted an award ceremony to award a cord as decoration began in the the German Armed Forces Badge of early 18th century in Prussia under Marksmanship (Schützenschnur) to Frederick William I of Prussia. With international Component members the reorganization of the Prussian from Italy, Spain and USA. Army the Schützenschnur became the official military award which it still is. Since May of this year, the German NSU has been offering international The Schützenschnur is awarded personnel the opportunity to qualify in three classes (Bronze, Silver and on German weapons (the pistol Gold) to military personnel of all HK P8 and rifle HK G36) and earn grades but is only allowed to be worn im Truppendienst) was also Test, Marksmanship as well as the the decoration. Out of about forty by enlisted members. awarded. USAF OR-6 Christian Rucksack March. military personnel from various Casciola was presented with nations who participated in these During this award ceremony the Leistungsabzeichen in Gold This decoration comes in three grades shooting events, twenty five soldiers one German Armed Forces for completing the necessary and is awarded to and worn by soldiers met all the requirements and were Badge for Military Proficiency requirements in Evaluation Report, of all ranks as a sign of outstanding decorated that day. (Leistungsabzeichen für Leistungen First Aid Course, German Sports physical and moral standards.

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Courtesy photo Photo by André Joosten Ladies’ Soccer Team wins 3rd place Component installs new radar dome On Aug. 22-23, 2013, the JFC Brunssum German National Team (GNT) hosted Personnel from the Air Field Services Squadron and the German Air Maintance their 33rd International Soccer Tournament. The Devil’s Angels GK have played in Group 22 installed a new, climate-controlled radar dome to protect future this tournament for the past six years and are always a very cosmopolitan team. upgrades to the system at NATO Air Base Geilenkirchen. At 8.6 meters in This year’s team consisted of 3 Component members, 1 player from Spang- diameter and standing 7.7 meters high, the new radar dome is made of a harder dahlem and 4 players from local Dutch teams affiliated with Component members. material than the previous tent used to cover the E-3A Component’s ground The GK ladies only lost one game in penalty shoot-out during the semi-finals, radar. hence they played for the third place and beat the Concordia-Haaren team 3-0. Major Laboy assumes command of the Component’s Supply Squadron

By Staff Sgt. R. Michael Longoria As the new Supply Squadron commander, Major Laboy will With an E-3A aircraft in the direct the activities of 144 supply background, Maj. Alfredo Laboy II and transportation personnel, assumed command of the NATO who support NATO’s fleet of AWACS Supply Squadron July 25, 17 E-3As. 2013, at NATO Air Base Geilenkirchen. The University of Puerto Rico Major Laboy took the “reigns of graduate came to Geilenkirchen from responsibility” from Lt. Col. Norm Ramstein Air Base, Germany, where Prue during a change-of-command he served as the Chief, Building ceremony, which was presided over Partnership Capacity, Logistics Air by Col. Greg Bell, E-3A Component Advisor for the 435th Contingency Logistics Wing commander. Response Group.

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