May 1, 2020 100th Maintenance Group Wins Maintenance Effectiveness Award The 100th Maintenance Group won the Category 2 Maintenance Effectiveness Award for 2019, recognizing it as the top medium-aircraft maintenance unit in the Air Force.The Maintenance Effectiveness Award is presented annually to the unit who has most successfully managed resources to provide safe and
April 30, 2020 Refueling German allies A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker from the 100th Air Refueling Wing, RAF Mildenhall, England, refueled a German air force Tornado from the Tactical Air Force Squadron 51, Schleswig Air Base, Germany, over Germany, April 29, 2020.
April 30, 2020 Continuing the mission during COVID-19 INCIRLIK AIR BASE, Turkey - As a majority of base functions have come to a halt and physical distancing methods were implemented to prevent the spread of COVID-19, the 39th Air Base Wing continues to support and protect U.S. and NATO assets.
April 30, 2020 52 OSS Weather Flight storm through COVID-19 pandemic During the COVID-19 pandemic, service members have to quickly adapt and do what they can to accomplish the mission. Having to physically distance themselves or stay home to protect their health can cause challenges and new ways of not only doing their jobs, but keeping their stress levels low.
April 29, 2020 Spangdahlem block 50 F-16 first in USAFE to cross 10,000 flight hours threshold Aircraft 91-0343, a U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 480th Fighter Squadron, became the first block 50 F-16 in U.S. Air Forces Europe-Air Forces Africa and the second in the U.S. Air Force to cross the 10,000 flight hours milestone, at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, April 23,
April 27, 2020 Military Personnel Exchange Program officers strengthen partner countries’ military response U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa Airmen around the theater have played a variety of roles in supporting the Department of Defense COVD-19 response.Several Airmen, however, have had the unique opportunity to directly assist the Italian air force, the French air force and the United
April 24, 2020 Refueling Eagles The 100th Air Refueling Wing refueled F-15C Eagles and F-15E Strike Eagles from the 48th Fighter Wing, RAF Lakenheath, England, off the English coast, April 23, 2020.
April 23, 2020 Security Forces augmentees support base defense The 48th Security Forces Squadron mission is to protect and defend U.S. Air Force in Europe’s largest fighter wing from possible risks. However, in times of increased threat levels or reduced manpower, an augmentation program is needed to fulfill the need for additional personnel to support
April 23, 2020 The unique challenge of working in Norway The 426th Air Base Squadron is a small unit and so Airmen and civilians who work there have to wear many hats. One of those Airmen is Tech. Sgt. Leon Charles, NCOIC of the administration flight. Charles has lived in Norway for a little over a year and works directly for the commander of the 426th.
April 23, 2020 “This is our moment to shine”: Chapel unites community during COVID-19 crisis Social distance does not mean social isolation: this is the message the 39th Air Base Wing chapel team is sending to U.S. personnel at Incirlik during the COVID-19 crisis.