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  • Building partnership capacity in Portugal

    The men and women of the "small but mighty" 65th Contracting Squadron at Lajes Field, Azores, Portugal, continue their national strategic impact on U.S. military operations and capability in Portugal. The 65th ABW, the Air Force's preeminent expeditionary combat support wing, moved 15,000 aircraft

  • USAFE Band members pave way for relationships

    During his first visit to Lajes Field Dec. 15-19, Senior Master Sgt. Douglas Sheaffer, the superintendent of the U.S. Air Forces in Europe Wings of Dixie Band, couldn't help his amazement at the overwhelming friendliness he encountered. "Everyone from the wing commander down has just welcomed us as

  • Lajes works with Lakenheath for barrier certification

    Two F-15 Strike Eagles visited Lajes to conduct an annual barrier certification test on the flightline here Dec. 29. The F-15s, originally from Royal Air Force Lakenheath, United Kingdom, helped conduct the certification while Lajes deployed the Barrier Arrestor Kit, a standard emergency aircraft

  • 'Winds Aloft' bring holiday cheer to Incirlik

    When you combine the flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon and horn you make the U.S. Air Forces in Europe Winds Aloft Woodwind Quintet, a premier component of the USAFE Band.Winds Aloft, a five-member team, visited various work centers Dec. 16 and 17 at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey, to help spread holiday

  • 493rd EFS brings Christmas cheer, presents to Lithuanian orphanage

    For many people around the world, Dec. 25 is a day for spending time with friends and relatives, perhaps eating a Christmas dinner and opening presents. However, for children at Siauliai City Baby's Orphanage in Siauliai, Lithuania, there were not many presents to be opened Christmas morning. That

  • Energy awareness focus of command conference

    Professionals from around the command gathered here Dec. 14-16 for the first U.S. Air Forces in Europe Energy Facility Conference. The conference was designed to improve the USAFE Energy Management Program effectiveness through enhanced program management and collaboration. Todd Grimes, USAFE chief

  • Touch 'n Go brings holiday cheer to Camp Leatherneck

    The U.S. Air Forces Central Band, "Touch 'n Go," spread some holiday cheer with a performance for service members here, Dec. 22.The USAFCENT Band is the first permanently assigned Air Force Band to the CENTCOM area of responsibility. Based in Southwest Asia, the band is comprised of deployed airmen