These emblems reflect the Air Force’s emphasis on tactical ... where there is overlap is at the operational level. For example, 3rd Air Force is the overarching numbered air force in Europe but was ...

RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany — The 32,000 American airmen in 3rd Air Force have a new boss, and he knows his way around the controls. Maj. Gen. Derek France took the reins of the only numbered air ...