Seven Turkish officers are visiting US European Command at Stuttgart, Germany, in an effort to increase cooperation between the Turkish General Staff and the regional combatant command, reports journalist TSgt. Devin Fisher. The eight-day indoctrination, which includes stops at facilities in Heidelberg and Kaiserslautern once they leave Stuttgart, is the culmination of a two-year effort. Air Force Maj. Gen. Robertus Remkes, EUCOM director of strategy, policy, and assessments, said the visit would foster transparency and trust between the two nations. He also said EUCOM is looking “forward to building on the already strong military-to-military relationship and strengthening this partnership starting at the action officer level.”
U.S. Air Force F-15C Eagles have roared out of Barnes Air National Guard Base, Mass., for the last time. The 104th Fighter Wing’s last three F-15Cs departed the base Oct. 23 for the “Boneyard” at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., ending the aircraft's era on the frontlines of homeland defense.
