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  • F-16 Crash Update #2: 52nd FW leadership statement

    Leadership from the 52nd Fighter Wing provided the following statement regarding the F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter aircraft crash near Engelmannreuth in the county of Bayreuth, Germany, Aug. 11, 2015."Our pilots go through extensive emergency procedure training, preparing them for a variety of crises

  • 728th AMS supports OIR arrivals

    In support of Operation Inherent Resolve, Airmen from the 728th Air Mobility Squadron supported the reception of six F-16 Fighting Falcons from Aviano Air Base, Italy, support equipment and approximately 300 personnel Aug. 9, 2015, here.This follows Turkey's decision to host the deployment of U.S.

  • F-16 Crash Update #1: Pilot safe, aircraft contained no live munitions

    A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter aircraft assigned to the 480th Fighter Squadron from Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, crashed Aug. 11, 2015, at approximately 9:38 a.m. near Engelmannreuth in the county of Bayreuth, Germany.The pilot safely ejected and jettisoned fuel tanks over an

  • F-16 crashes in Bavaria

    A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter aircraft assigned to the 480th Fighter Squadron from Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, crashed Aug. 11, 2015, at approximately 9:38 a.m. near Engelmannreuth in the county of Bayreuth, Germany. The accident happened during a training flight at U.S. Army

  • Making the melting pot: Senior Airman Belinda Boateng

    A slender wooden cane hangs loosely beside the teacher's desk. Her students, pristine and perfectly uniformed, quietly speak with friends nearby in the Ghanaian classroom. The bell rings, signaling the start of class right before a student whips through the door.He's late.As if spring-loaded, the

  • Aviano F-16s deploy to Turkey

    The U.S. Air Force deployed a small detachment - six F-16 "Fighting Falcons," support equipment and about 300 personnel - to Incirlik Air Base, Turkey, in support of Operation Inherent Resolve.This follows Turkey's decision to host the deployment of U.S. aircraft conducting counter-ISIL

  • USAFE-AFAFRICA leadership visits Liberty Wing

    Distinguished guests visited units across RAF Lakenheath to discuss hot topic issues and processes at units across the Liberty Wing. Select Airmen were also recognized for their accomplishments within their respected career fields.Gen. Frank Gorenc, U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa

  • Secretary balances schedules, sees person, not just uniform

    (Editor's note: This is the first installment of a two part series on commander's secretaries and their importance to the mission).Some people on base may only see the wing commander once in a while when he is either touring their shop, presenting awards or leading a commander's call. They may even

  • Deployed husband's wife finds strength within squadron

    A woman sits in a crowded conference room with her baby girl curled up in her arms and a six-year-old son on her lap. The room is filled with family members learning what their Airmen do at the 31st Munitions Squadron.On the day Anna Bledsoe, wife of U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Troy Bledsoe, toured