USAFE commander bids farewell

Gen. William T Hobbins, U.S. Air Forces in Europe commander, gives his last speech to RAF Mildenhall Airmen Dec. 3, 2007, at the Hardstand Fitness and Wellness Center. General Hobbins is retiring as the commander of USAFE and leaves behind 38 years of powerful support and dedication to air power and the Air Force. (U.S Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brad Smith)

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USAFE commander bids farewell

Gen. William T. Hobbins, U.S. Air Forces in Europe commander, STEP-promotes Tech. Sgt. Christopher Allen, 100th Communications Squadron, after giving his last speech at RAF Mildenhall Dec. 3, 2007. (U.S Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brad Smith)

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USAFE commander bids farewell to Team Mildenhall, Air Force

Published Dec. 5, 2007
By Airman 1st Class Brad Smith
100th Air Refueling Wing Public Affairs

RAF MILDENHALL, England -- Gen. William T. Hobbins, U.S. Air Forces in Europe commander, visited RAF Mildenhall Dec. 3, 2007, for his farewell speech to the men and women of Team Mildenhall. The general is retiring from his position as USAFE commander, and is doing a farewell visit to bases under his command.

While at RAF Mildenhall, General Hobbins STEP-promoted Tech. Sgt. Christopher Allen, 100th Communications Squadron. The general was then presented a Box D plaque from the 100th Air Refueling Wing commander, Col. Eden Murrie.

General Hobbins leaves behind 38 years of powerful support and dedication to air power and the Air Force.