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  • Lajes supports Egyptian C-130

    It's not just a saying that Lajes Airmen, including Portuguese and Americans, are a vital part of ensuring airpower gets across the Atlantic. An Egyptian C-130 Hercules that landed during a mission to refuel at Lajes Field, Azores, Feb. 20 received help from Team Lajes members. The aircraft and its

  • Base to transform through Spangdahlem Evolution

    The 52nd Civil Engineer Squadron is managing many construction projects to move facilities from Bitburg Annex to here. The original goal was to have these projects completed by 2015, but circumstances have pushed out the completion dates for some of these projects. It has also led to a name change

  • Air Force has new weapon in fight against Spice

    Air Force officials began drug testing Airmen Feb. 22 to determine whether they are using Spice -- the street term for a range of designer synthetic-cannabinoid products. With the implementation of testing, officials intend to send a very clear message: use Spice, and you may lose your career, end

  • USAFE announces annual ISR awards winners

    The U. S. Air Forces in Europe Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance Award winners for 2010 were announced Feb. 22. These winners go on to compete against their peers Air Force-wide:A. Outstanding Active Duty Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Field Grade Officer of the Year -

  • NASA Award recognizes Air Force remote-sensing program

    NASA and the U.S. Department of the Interior presented the 2010 William T. Pecora group award to the U.S. Air Force Eagle Vision program Tuesday at a Pentagon ceremony. Eagle Vision was recognized for contributions in the United States and abroad to homeland security, humanitarian aid and natural

  • 501st Airman dies in Southwest Asia

    An Airman assigned to the 423rd Security Forces Squadron here died while deployed to Southwest Asia in support of Operation New Dawn.Airman 1st Class Christoffer Johnson, 20, died Feb. 17 due to a non-combat related incident."Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends during this

  • RAF Lakenheath hospital earns second-consecutive best in AF

    The 48th Medical Group's commitment to "your health care right - the first time, every time," was once again proven true when they were named best hospital in the Air Force for the second year in a row.The defending champions were pronounced the Air Force Surgeon General's Best Hospital of the Year

  • RAF Chief of Chaplains addresses Team Croughton

    The 21st Chaplain in Chief of the Royal Air Force spoke at the National Prayer Breakfast here Feb. 16. The Venerable (Air Vice-Marshal) Ray Pentland was invited to speak to the 422nd Air Base Group during the annual breakfast, which was started by Congress in 1953, and allows all members regardless