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  • Lajes supports YoAFF campaign with quality-of-life improvements

    In the midst of many budget cuts, Lajes Field, Azores, officials are improving the quality of life for Airmen and their families, with a focus on improving programs geared toward areas of concern for Air Force families.Secretary of the Air Force Michael Donley and Air Force Chief of Staff Gen.

  • Jump week brings five NATO countries together

    The Heavy Airlift Wing at Papa Air Base, Hungary, conducted their first personnel drop here June 15 during a four-day joint country exercise.The training is a part of International Jump Week which includes five NATO countries participating in airborne jump operations to build partnerships and

  • Allied troops banter World Cup results

    In training missions and real-world operations, NATO allies work together seamlessly, executing their orders with unwavering precision.Helping continue worldly freedom and stability is the fact that the Alliance persists to work as one team.However, when it comes to sports, all bets are off - and

  • Home sweet home! Incirlik's newest housing opens

    Phase three of Eagle Housing officially opened Tuesday, June 15, 2010 at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey. Replacing facilities built in 1961, Incirlik is in the final stages of the housing project that will improve the quality of life for its members. There were 44 new townhomes were added to the

  • Crew shows unique capabilities of B-1 Lancer at Berlin Air Show

    A B-1 Lancer aircrew is participating in the ILA 2010 Berlin International Aerospace Exhibition and Conferences from June 8 to 13 to show off the bomber's unique capabilities. The B-1 is one of the aircraft being featured in the Berlin Air Show's 1,153 exhibits from 47 countries."We are excited and

  • C-130J propels to Berlin Air Show

    Hundreds of people visiting the ILA 2010 Berlin International Aerospace Exhibition and Conferences are flocking to the Air Force's C-130J Hercules to see the unique capabilities of the aircraft. The C-130 is one of the aircraft being featured by the U.S. military in the weeklong Berlin Air Show that

  • U.S. military shows air power in Berlin

    More than 200,000 people caught a glimpse of the United States military's airpower during the ILA 2010 Berlin International Aerospace Exhibition and Conferences June 8 to 13.Approximately 90 military aircrew and support personnel as well as six aircraft participated in the Berlin Air Show, one of

  • Top government official honors Kaiserslautern High School seniors

    Secretary of Defense Robert Gates delivered the commencement address to more than 120 Kaiserslautern High School graduates June 11 here.He came by invitation of the students to honor the many graduates who are also military dependents."At the beginning of the year, the senior class and student

  • YoAFF: USAFE invests $240 million in housing

    The continuing investment in military family housing and dormitories is keeping U.S. Air Forces Europe in line with the Year of the Air Force Family theme of building a great place to live, work, and play.USAFE completed the construction or renovation of numerous family housing units and dormitories

  • 48th Fighter Wing gains new commander

    Col. John Quintas took command of the 48th Fighter Wing here during a June 14 ceremony officiated by Lt. Gen. Frank Gorenc, 3rd Air Force commander."I take the responsibility of command very seriously," Colonel Quintas said after he received the wing guidon from General Gorenc. "I am entrusted with