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  • 1st CBCS return home from Israel, Juniper Cobra 16

    Approximately 25 Airmen from the 1st Combat Communications Squadron left Israel, March 8, 2016, after providing network support which ensured the success of Juniper Cobra 16.Juniper Cobra 16 is a combined ballistic-missile defense exercise held every two years by the United States European Command

  • Surge ops increases air traffic

    The 48th Fighter Wing's jets are flying more sorties during the month of March."We are exercising the ability to fly a massive amount of sorties in a short amount of time, and preparing our pilots for operations that are outside the norm, so that they are ready in a stressful environment, to go out

  • Exercise SERPENTEX 16; cleared hot

    U.S. Air Force Airmen, along with 11 additional NATO countries officially kicked off the French-led Exercise SERPENTEX 16 on the island of Corsica, France, March 7.Approximately 215 U.S. Air Force Airmen, including joint terminal attack controllers from the 2nd Air Support Operations Squadron, from

  • US, NATO Allies strengthen ties during Real Thaw 16

    Six Allied nations gather to reflect on lessons and partnerships formed as exercise Real Thaw 16 comes to a close March 4, 2016, in Beja, Portugal.Real Thaw 16 is a Portuguese-hosted NATO exercise that provided tactical training to participating nations. Its aim was to merge and employ different

  • Vive la liberté: B-52s join French forces for close air support exercise

    U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortresses joined French aircraft and ground troops from a dozen nations to kick off a close air support exercise in the Mediterranean Monday, March 7.Serpentex, an annual French-led exercise, involves joint-terminal attack controllers from 12 partner countries. Operating

  • Turning pages: A chaplain's story

    The drug dealer stands in the corner waiting to be relieved by another "bagman".  When he leaves, another one comes; that corner is always occupied. From childhood through her teenage years, she witnessed the routine from her bedroom window. If a young Donnette Boyd wanted, she could easily get her

  • USAFE-AFAFRICA announces annual award winners

    Gen. Frank Gorenc, U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa commander, announced the 2015 Twelve Outstanding Airmen of the Year and USAFE-AFAFRICA Annual Award winners last week. Below is the list of winners.USAFE-AFAFRICA 12 OAY nominees:   Airman of the Year:  Senior Airman Derek F. Miles,

  • AFREP saves dollar bills

    As budget constraints increase, Airmen may be forced to choose between essential items to successfully carry out their mission. Luckily, there's an office Team Aviano members can call to help avoid this dilemma.Members of Aviano's Air Force Repair Enhancement Program work behind the scenes,

  • 6 helos, 12 jets, one sky: US, UK forces train together

    The 56th Rescue Squadron from Royal Air Force Lakenheath and the 7th Special Operations Squadron from RAF Mildenhall flew to Hullavington Airfield to train alongside the British Army and Royal Air Force during exercise Voijek Valour, Feb. 29 - March 3.The exercise included six helicopters, 250

  • Exercise Cold Response underway in Norway

    Exercise Cold Response 16 is underway at Bodø Main Air Station, Norway, as Norwegian, U.S. and Belgian air forces continue to showcase NATO's and the Partners for Peace's ability to defend against any threat, in any environment-especially a frozen one."Cold Response is designed to test our Airmen