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  • USAFE's finest honored at Outstanding Airmen of the Year banquet

    U.S. Air Forces in Europe recognized seven standouts from across the command at the 2009 12 Outstanding Airmen of the Year banquet April 2.From 86 award nominees selected from among nine wings, two numbered Air Forces and the USAFE headquarters staff, USAFE's top Airmen are:Airman of the Year:

  • Multinational wing feeds Afghanistan surge

    The Heavy Airlift Wing, comprised of 12 nations, recently moved 2.1 million pounds of equipment essential to surge operations supporting the International Security Assistance Force in Afghanistan.The international wing has been part of the operation to move more than 6 million pounds of basic

  • Incirlik turns NFL MVP to VIP

    Only two months ago Incirlik's consolidated club was jam-packed with football fans to witness the New Orleans Saints crush the Indianapolis Colts and take home their first-ever Super Bowl trophy. Drew Brees, quarterback for the Saints, was named Most Valuable Player of that game, and from March 23

  • 37th AS, MCCE team up to support Dutch paratroopers

    Airmen from the 37th Airlift Squadron helped the Royal Army of the Netherlands finish their winter training exercises and conduct airborne operations March 6 and 7 in Sweden. What may have seemed like a routine training mission was actually a significant first of its kind. This mission was the also

  • Air Force leaders expand force management options

    Air Force leaders expand force management options Tech. Sgt. Amaani Lyle Secretary of the Air Force Public AffairsWASHINGTON - Air Force leaders announced March 25, 2010 an expansion of force management measures designed to bring the service closer to its authorized funded end strength. Fewer Airmen

  • NTC opens at RAF Lakenheath

    The 48th Force Support Squadron Education Center, in conjunction with the University of Maryland University College, recently opened the first National Testing Center in the United Kingdom. The NTC has 20 stations available for testing per session and offers immediate test results. There is no limit

  • COMUSAFE visits 435th AGOW

    Gen. Roger Brady, Commander, U.S. Forces in Europe, and Chief Master Sgt. Pamela Derrow, USAFE command chief master sergeant, visited the Airmen of the 435th Air Ground Operations Wing March 16 to see the unique blend of capabilities the unit brings to USAFE.The visit allowed General Brady to hear

  • Lajes takes first step to save energy consumption with solar power

    As part of the Air Force's renewable energy initiative, Lajes is committed to meeting its goal and saving taxpayers money by conserving most of its electric energy. The 65th Civil Engineer Squadron has taken a step forward Feb. 22 after installing and testing its first solar energy-producing panels