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  • RAF Mildenhall hosts Sexual Assault Senior Leader Summit

    Senior leaders from RAFs Mildenhall, Lakenheath and Alconbury gathered together for the first-ever United Kingdom U.S. Air Force Sexual Assault Senior Leader Summit at the Galaxy Club here April 5. "Every year, we [our bases] send the vice commander to the Senior Leader Sexual Assault Summit in

  • U.S. and Portuguese support Russian An-124

    A Russian An-124 stopped here April 1 before continuing on its mission across the Atlantic.In a true demonstration of the international support, the Russian An-124, the world's largest cargo aircraft currently in use, was taxied by Lajes Field Airmen and fueled by a Portuguese fuel company.The

  • Incirlik CDC has it down to a Science

    Officials at the Child Development Center here hosted a science fair and open house event for Incirlik families March 30 to promote awareness of their recent accreditation with the National Association for the Education of Young Children. Children and parents participated in hands-on activities

  • Spangdahlem goes 'green'

    Sabers here are working to make the world a cleaner place, starting with Spangdahlem Air Base. In an effort to make the base more environmentally friendly, the Sustainable Saber Team has developed ways to raise environmental awareness within the 52nd Fighter Wing and to make lasting changes to the

  • Safety Investigation Board convenes for A-10 crash

    Thirteen individuals from various locations, along with three Spangdahlem Airmen aiding with administrative tasks, convened at Spangdahlem Air Base April 5 to form a Safety Investigation Board tasked with investigating the A-10 Thunderbolt II crash that occurred April 1 in a field outside Laufeld,

  • Former COMUSAFE awarded highest Latvian honor

    A former commander of U.S. Air Forces in Europe was presented the highest honor given by the country of Latvia in a ceremony in Washington D.C. on April 1. Retired Gen. William Tom Hobbins, USAFE commander from 2005 to 2008, was awarded the Order of Viesturs, First Grade, by Latvian president Valdis

  • Spangdahlem Earth Month 2011 events

    The following events will be held in recognition of Earth month:· German-American stream clean-up will take place 10 a.m. on April 16 in the Spangdahlem village. To participate in this event, meet at the Scheuermuehle.· An Earth Day 5K fun run will be held at noon and 4 p.m. on April 20 at the

  • Drop it like its art

    When most people hear the word "art," they imagine a canvas hanging on a wall in a museum. Senior Airman Sarah Hathaway's art is displayed in a different manner -- falling from 800 feet in the air. As part of the 86th Logistics Readiness Squadron aerial delivery section, Airman Hathaway and her