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  • NCO sentenced for larceny, bomb threat

    A non-commissioned officer pleaded guilty to several violations of the Uniform Code of Military Justice April 28 and was sentenced th next day to 24 months confinement, a bad conduct discharge and a reduction in rank to airman. Staff Sgt. Arthur Miller, 65th Logistics Readiness Squadron, who has

  • Communicators "tune-in" on heritage

    Twenty personnel from the 48th and 100th Communications Squadrons traveled to the Imperial War Museum Duxford April 24 to meet with a World War II veteran who served as a wireless radio operator. Denis Willis, flew 17 combat missions in the Lancaster Bomber while he served in the Royal Air Force

  • Hercules takes another step into history

    After a pre-flight briefing, a ride from the 37th Airlift Squadron to the flight line, firing up four Allison T56-A-15 turboprop engines and a short flight from Ramstein to Grafenwoehr Army Airfield, the mighty C-130 Hercules and the 86th Airlift Wing took another step into history. For the last

  • Discipline and vigilance keys to Information Protection

    In the age of cyberspace, protecting information should be a priority for every member associated with the military. The Air Force's annual Information Protection training defines Information Protection as "the collective policies, processes and implementation of risk management and mitigation

  • Sabers turn empty SU-25 hangar into A-10 maintenance, support hub

    As Spangdahlem aircraft maintenance and support Airmen packed to support "Reunion April 2009," an A-10 training exercise at Bezmer Air Base, Bulgaria, they had to be prepared for any problem that might arise. "This is the first time a USAFE fighter squadron has deployed to this location, so setting

  • F-15E Airmen train in Romania

    Airmen from the 48th Fighter Wing at RAF Lakenheath, England, are at Campia Turzii, Romania, with their F-15E Strike Eagles to train with Romanian Air Force counterparts.Strike Lance 2009, a recurring flying training deployment, lasts through April 30 and includes more than 250 Air Force personnel

  • 2009 USFE Road Cycling, Mountain Bike Series in full swing

    Military and civilian cyclists and mountain bikers from Germany and Italy descended upon the base of the Dolomite Mountains in Italy April 18-19 to take part in the first race of the 2009 U.S. Forces Europe Road Cycling and Mountain Bike Series. "A very high caliber of athletes participated," said

  • Command honors best of the best

    U.S. Air Forces in Europe honored its top people in seven categories April 17, 2009, at an awards dinner here. The top Airman, NCO, senior NCO, first sergeant, company grade officer and civilians were recognized for their achievements in 2008. Winners were: Airman of the Year - Senior Amn. Zachary