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  • CSAF, spouse visit Aviano Air Base

    Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Norton Schwartz and his wife Suzie visited the 31st Fighter Wing here July 10-12, meeting with Airmen and their families while touring the installation and its facilities.During his visit, Schwartz received briefings on the wing's mission and operations, dined with

  • KMC All Stars slay regionals, advance to European finals

    The Kaiserslautern Military Community All Stars boys baseball team swept through another victory July 8 beating the Baden-Württemberg All Stars with a dominating score of 13-1. The second win, aided by a two-run homerun by centerfielder, Daniel Harrington, ended after just three and a half innings

  • 569th USPFS deploys bike patrol on Vogelweh

    There is something about on duty patrol cars that makes people feel safe. As they drive by people might nod, give a smile or just wave, but most wouldn't stop them unless there was an emergency.Some people may just want to talk to the law enforcement in the community, but don't know how to approach

  • 48th SFS member selected as one of 12 Outstanding Airmen of the Year

    Tech. Sgt. Dustin Goodwin, 48th Security Forces Squadron flight chief, was notified by Col. John Quintas, 48th Fighter Wing commander, about his selection as one of the 12 Outstanding Airmen of the Year for 2011 when the colonel visited the squadron, July 7, 2011. "This is one of the highest awards

  • AF Academy cadets take trial run at Aviano

    Eight U.S. Air Force Academy cadets recently visited Aviano Air Base, Italy, as part of Operation Air Force, a program designed to give cadets operational Air Force experience.Instead of taking a summer break as students would at a civilian university, Air Force Academy cadets participate in summer

  • 435th CTS 'grows' new green visitor center

    The 435th Construction and Training Squadron built a new "green" visitor control center here, which opened July 6 at the entrance of the West gate.The new facility houses many initiatives that put it in the running for a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design certification. The LEED

  • Airmen, Portuguese citizens celebrates July 4 picnic together at Lajes

    Airmen of the 65th Air Base Wing spent about eight hours with their host-nation's partners having fun at the Independence Day picnic July 4.The event, called Freedom Fest 2011,  was organized by the 65th Force Support Squadron and had various entertainment, including games and bouncy castles, food

  • Touch 'n Go plays in German documentary

    The U.S. Air Forces in Europe Band played for a German television station here July 1.The band's ensemble, Touch 'n Go, lead by front man Staff Sgt. Craig Bowman, rocked out a condensed version of "Don't Stop Believing," by the classic rock group Journey in front of one of Ramstein's C-130J Super