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  • Base responds to simulated attack

    Incirlik Air Base responds to a simluated attack during an exercise March 1, 2010.  The exercise was held to ensure Airmen follow correct procedures in case of a real world crisis.

  • Silver Flag builds NATO partnerships

    U.S. Air Forces in Europe's top priority is to partner with the Joint and Combined team to win today's fight. To achieve this priority, USAFE Airmen often work side by side with other nations, learning from each other's missions and how each country trains for contingencies. The latest USAFE Silver

  • DASD Huddleston visit to 17 AF highlights progress, innovation

    Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for African Affairs Vicki Huddleston visited 17th Air Force Feb. 24 to get a first-hand look at the air component's programs and objectives in support of U.S. Africa Command. A career diplomat with the Department of State, including service as U.S. Ambassador to

  • 501st EO director selected as best in AF

    The 501st Combat Support Wing Equal Opportunity office and EO director were selected as the very best in the Air Force during the annual A1 awards Feb. 21.Master Sgt. Matthew Wendel, 501st CSW EO director, received the Solomon Stark, Jr. Director of the Year award and his program was selected

  • 3rd AF commander discusses CAF, AMC surge

    Lt. Gen. Frank Gorenc, 3rd Air Force commander, visited Spangdahlem Air Base Thursday to receive a visual update on recent changes and innovations in operations at the 52nd Fighter Wing. General Gorenc offered insight into upcoming operational changes Sabers and members of the local community could

  • 617th AOC orchestrates African aeromedical evacuation

    When the 617th Air and Space Operations Center's Aeromedical Evacuation Control Team picks up the phone, the clock starts to work against them.Part of 17th Air Force (Air Forces Africa) and serving in the 617th AOC's Air Mobility Division in support of U.S. Africa Command, the AECT has the

  • Triple Nickel returns from Spain

    The 555th Fighter Squadron and the 555th Aircraft Maintenance Unit returned to Aviano after a training deployment to Zaragoza Air Base, Spain, Jan. 22 to Feb. 12, during which the pilots and maintainers were given opportunities to work side-by-side with the Spanish air force and accomplish vital

  • Combat Comm provides vital 'link' to Marines in Republic of Georgia

    A small detachment of Ramstein Airmen camp out in the foothills of Georgia's Caucasus Mountains, enclosed by snow capped peaks and kept company by stray dogs and roaming cattle. But what may sound like a wintertime camping excursion or a ski trip possibly gone awry, is actually a highly technical