Lajes Airmen refuel Naval "Greyhound'

Two C-2A Greyhounds stopped at Lajes Field for a "gas-and-go" Jan. 21, while providing critical logistics support from a Carrier Strike Group in San Diego, Calif.The C-2s belong to the Fleet Logistics Support Squadron 40 (VRC-40), also known as the "Rawhides." Before coming to Lajes, the team of

Dormitory maintenance teams improve quality of life

The 31st Civil Engineer Squadron recently implemented a new concept that will greatly improve the quality of life of dorm residents.The newly formed Dormitory Maintenance Teams allow dorm residents to take their maintenance issues straight to the team to be resolved, significantly shortening the

Controlled Spend Account: Launching new force in travel card programs

The new Controlled Spend Account card is replacing the traditional Government Travel Card. But, what does it all mean? And more importantly, how will it impact you?The Air Force has begun phasing out the Government Travel Card program by issuing Controlled Spend Account cards to select individuals.

Shadow program sheds light on PMEL

The 86th Maintenance Squadron's Precision Measurement Equipment Laboratory kicked off its new shadowing program when a group of maintenance Airmen came together to train with PMEL members Jan. 19.The program was designed so PMEL could educate their customers on how their items are calibrated."The

Red Flag 11-2 provides combat experience

Red Flag 11-2 began here Jan. 24, sending its first pilots into a simulated combat environment designed to give aircrew members the skills needed to survive in war."The mission of every Red Flag is to expose our combat aircrew to realistic training," said Col. S. Clinton Hinote, Red Flag 11-2 Air

IEA: Day one complete

Command chaplain announces award winners

The U.S. Air Forces in Europe Command Chaplain Directorate announced the 2010 USAFE Chaplain Corps Awards Program Recipients Jan 21. These individual and team superstars provided outstanding ministry and service to USAFE members and their families. They have epitomized the USAF Chaplain Corps values

Communications officials announce annual award winners

U.S Air Forces in Europe Communications officials announced the winners for annual communications awards Jan 20. "Congratulations go out to not only the winners, but also to all nominees for their outstanding efforts, said Col. Nancy Reeves-Flores, USAFE Communications director. "The awards process

Airmen, Soldiers join to put out fires at Ramstein

Five Army firefighters from the Army Garrison Grafenwoehr, Germany, joined some of their Air Force counterparts for joint training here Jan. 18.The Soldiers, assigned to the 18th Combat Support Sustainment Regiment's 23rd Ordinance Company, are working side-by-side with Airmen from with the 886th

Gabon commanders visit German bases in security familiarization

When it comes to air base defense, Airmen in Germany share many challenges with their partners in the African nation of Gabon. Two Gabonese air base commanders came to this conclusion as they visited Ramstein, Sembach and Spangdahlem air bases Jan. 17-20.The trip, focusing on air base defense, was