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  • Oregon ANG begins training in Romania

    U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 142nd Fighter Wing, Oregon Air National Guard, Portland, Oregon, commenced training with the Romanian air force as part of a theater security package of F-15C Eagle fighter aircraft deployed to Campia Turzii, Romania, July 6, 2015.More than 200 Airmen from various

  • Hobby keeps Airman 'fit to fight'

    Many Airmen keep themselves 'fit-to-fight' by working out in the gym before or after work. They may spend hours pounding the sidewalks jogging through their new neighborhood to get fit.Tech. Sgt. Darell Rudo, 100th Logistics Readiness Squadron NCO in charge of inspections from White Plains, New

  • Lt. Gen. Ray takes command of 3rd AF

    Lt. Gen. Timothy Ray took command of 3rd Air Force from Lt. Gen. Darryl Roberson during a change of command ceremony here, 2 July.Gen. Frank Gorenc, Commander, U.S. Air Forces in Europe and U.S. Air Forces Africa, Ramstein Air Base, presided over the change of command ceremony and began with his

  • 10 AFI 36-2903 reminders for the 'super' Airman

    Sifting through your closet for work is never a problem while serving in the U.S. Air Force, but complying with proper dress and appearance regulations is something every Airman should be aware of.The "guide to looking good" falls under Air Force Instruction 36-2903 and undergoes changes quite

  • Flat tire

    A steady stream of cars and trucks sped past along the highway as she looked down at the flat tire which seemed to embody everything going wrong in her life.She felt her belly move, as the baby inside shifted position. Not long to go before the big day, and her husband was in the hospital with

  • Top 6 'stays' to beat the heat

    1. Stay Indoors."Limit your exposure to the sun during extreme temperatures. Sunburn slows the skin's ability to cool itself. If you are outside, use sunscreen with a high SPF (Sun Protection Factor) rating. Use sunscreen, regardless of your skin tone," said Tech Sgt. LeeGale Irving, 501st Combat

  • SecAF visits key operating locations in European theater

    Secretary of the Air Force Deborah Lee James completed a multi-nation visit throughout Europe June 13-24.The secretary met with Airmen, civilians, host nation community leaders and allied and partner nation military leaders in countries including Germany, Belgium and Poland during her second visit

  • CMSAF reaches out to USAFE-AFAFRICA Airmen

    "There's a lot going on in our Air Force; and rightly so, our Airmen have a lot of questions," said Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force James Cody, during an interview here, June 23.The Chief wrapped up his second visit to U.S. Air Forces in Europe-U.S. Air Forces Africa this year, tackling

  • US, Polish air forces participate in Ramstein Guard

    The Air Force, along with its Polish counterparts, participated in NATO exercise Ramstein Guard with the first F-16 flights from the South Carolina Air National Guard, and the 32nd Tactical Wing here June 15.Ramstein Guard, held June 15-19, was an electronic warfare exercise in which Poland was the