Airmen work with NATO partners to accomplish mission

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

Lajes Airman wins AF award

A Lajes Airman received a grand welcome from his unit members during his recent return to Lajes after attending the World Wide A1 Conference in San Antonio held March 11, where he was honored for winning an Air Force-level award.Senior Airman Byran Petry, Installation Personnel Readiness Journeyman,

Medical professionals save millions with common-sense concept

As caretaker of the "Gateway to Europe," the 86th Airlift Wing is frequently rolling out the red carpet for visitors from across the globe. While many units focus on the protocol aspect of such visits, the 86th Medical Special Operations Clinic here has developed a way to maximize time spent by

Air Forces Africa visits Botswana, emphasizing partnership with embassy team, State Dept.

For 17th Air Force (Air Forces Africa) Commander Maj. Gen. Ron Ladnier, building partnerships with countries in Africa means making regular contact. That philosophy led the General and members of his 17th AF staff to touch down here March 9 for a senior leader engagement. "Visiting is a vital part

Three Aviano personnel receive 2009 A1 award

One civilian employee and two Airmen from the 31st Force Support Squadron were recently selected as 2009's best of the best for the A1 community by the deputy chief of staff for manpower, personnel and services.At the installation level, Dianna Doggette was selected as the Force Support Manager of

CRG, Army build airborne partnership with France

Members of the 435th Contingency Response Group enhanced the relationship between U.S. and French military forces March 1 through 5 here as part of a French airborne mission.Consisting of 19 Airmen from the CRG and eight Soldiers from the 5th Quartermaster Company based out of Panzer Kaserne,