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  • 52nd FW Commander: The nation needs us to be ready

    The 52nd Fighter Wing commander addressed Airmen during two commander's calls at the base theater at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, March 29, 2016.U.S. Air Force Col. Joe McFall highlighted the Airmen's ability to carry out the mission of Fueling Forward-Ready-Now with Airpower Options."It all

  • State Department and DOD approve departure of dependents from Turkey

    The Secretary of Defense, in coordination with the Secretary of State, has authorized the ordered departure of all DoD dependents not assigned to Chief of Mission authority from Adana (to include Incirlik Air Base), Ismir, and Mugla, Turkey. This decision allows for the deliberate, safe return of

  • Air National Guard F-15s head to Iceland and the Netherlands

    Twelve F-15C Eagles and approximately 350 Airmen and support equipment from the 131st Fighter Squadron, Barnes Air National Guard Base, Massachusetts, and the 194th Fighter Squadron, Fresno Air National Guard Base, California, will deploy to the European theater beginning April 1, 2016.The arrival

  • Off-duty defenders take action, save life

    "I didn't think about anything...but saving his life."These were the words of Airman 1st Class Ryan Green, 48th Security Forces Squadron alpha flight response force member, as he reflected on a recent event which involved saving a runner's life during a half marathon in Cambridge last month.Green,

  • Mental Maintenance; Tools to keep the mind fit

    Each day Airmen go to the fitness center. Some spend several hours a week toning their bodies, strength training or increasing their endurance, while others go to simply maintain their physique. Some even go as far as hiring a fitness specialist to reach their goal, but what about the mind? Who's

  • Joint training strengthens partnerships

    The 31st Security Forces Squadron K-9 unit hosted local Italian K-9 units and other task forces for an international joint training event, March 21, 2016, at Aviano Air Base, Italy.The event was designed to enhance joint tactics and strengthen relationships within the local area."The event was first

  • Strength through diversity

    With a bachelor's degree in engineering, a master's degree in mining and three languages under her belt Odile Thomas, 501st Combat Support Wing energy manager, is already exceptional. But her experience isn't all that sets her apart.Her accent gives her away."I'm originally from Belgium," said