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  • COMUSAFE visits 435th AGOW

    Gen. Roger Brady, Commander, U.S. Forces in Europe, and Chief Master Sgt. Pamela Derrow, USAFE command chief master sergeant, visited the Airmen of the 435th Air Ground Operations Wing March 16 to see the unique blend of capabilities the unit brings to USAFE.The visit allowed General Brady to hear

  • Lajes takes first step to save energy consumption with solar power

    As part of the Air Force's renewable energy initiative, Lajes is committed to meeting its goal and saving taxpayers money by conserving most of its electric energy. The 65th Civil Engineer Squadron has taken a step forward Feb. 22 after installing and testing its first solar energy-producing panels

  • Lajes Airman wins AF award

    A Lajes Airman received a grand welcome from his unit members during his recent return to Lajes after attending the World Wide A1 Conference in San Antonio held March 11, where he was honored for winning an Air Force-level award.Senior Airman Byran Petry, Installation Personnel Readiness Journeyman,

  • Medical professionals save millions with common-sense concept

    As caretaker of the "Gateway to Europe," the 86th Airlift Wing is frequently rolling out the red carpet for visitors from across the globe. While many units focus on the protocol aspect of such visits, the 86th Medical Special Operations Clinic here has developed a way to maximize time spent by

  • Three Aviano personnel receive 2009 A1 award

    One civilian employee and two Airmen from the 31st Force Support Squadron were recently selected as 2009's best of the best for the A1 community by the deputy chief of staff for manpower, personnel and services.At the installation level, Dianna Doggette was selected as the Force Support Manager of

  • CRG, Army build airborne partnership with France

    Members of the 435th Contingency Response Group enhanced the relationship between U.S. and French military forces March 1 through 5 here as part of a French airborne mission.Consisting of 19 Airmen from the CRG and eight Soldiers from the 5th Quartermaster Company based out of Panzer Kaserne,

  • Sabers exercise

    Sabers across the base took part in the first Phase II exercise this year March 1-3 designed to prepare them for upcoming inspections this summer.A Phase II evaluates a unit's ability to meet wartime and contingency taskings of employing the force, sustaining the force and the ability to survive and

  • COMUSAFE visits 86th AW, discusses future challenges

    The U.S. Air Forces in Europe commander recognized the contributions of 86th Airlift Wing Airmen to the U.S. military, as well as to all of Europe during his visit here March 2.Though a frequent customer of many of the services the wing provides due to his residency here, Gen. Roger A. Brady's visit