Wingmanship: An inspiring bromance of excellence

I never thought I'd buy into the Wingman concept.In basic military training, it just meant I couldn't go to the latrine by myself. In technical training school, it meant always marching with someone during the duty day. Now, after a series of unfortunate events, I understand that a Wingman isn't

5 ways to bulletproof your next EPR

Action, impact, result - when it comes to enlisted performance reports those three words can be the bane of many Service members. Every year, Airmen struggle to find just the right words to accurately fill the 15 lines comprising their EPRs.With the static closeout for staff sergeants right around

USAFE Concert Band spreads holiday cheer throughout UK

More than 100 people joined in a holiday celebration at Burgess Hall in St. Ives, Cambridgeshire, England, Dec. 18, 2014, where they watched the U.S. Air Forces in Europe Concert Band play a medley of holiday music.The nearly 40-member band played songs ranging from "O Holy Night" to "Jingle Bells"

General promotes 4 Airmen on the spot

Gen. Frank Gorenc, U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa commander, rewarded four Airmen with on-the-spot promotions to the rank of technical sergeant, effective Dec. 17, through the Stripes for Exceptional Performers program.Tech. Sgt. Adam Culver, Tech. Sgt. Mauhamed Gadiaga, Tech. Sgt.

Veterans return 70 years later

Luxembourg, US leaders commemorate Battle of the Bulge

Nearly 200 Luxembourgers and Americans observed the 70th anniversary of the Battle of the Bulge during a commemorative ceremony at Luxembourg American Cemetery and Memorial in Luxembourg, Dec. 16, 2014.Grand Duke Henri of Luxembourg; Xavier Bettel, prime minister of Luxembourg; Robert Mandell, U.S.

RUfit? Team sports maintain social fitness

U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa began a new campaign called "RUfit?" Oct.1, which focuses on the four pillars of fitness: social, mental, physical and spiritual. Some Ramstein High School students highlighted the importance of team sports to maintaining social fitness."Being part of

PJ’s extraordinary heroism earns Air Force Cross

Recognizing extraordinary heroism shown in combat, Secretary of the Air Force Deborah Lee James presented the Air Force Cross to an Air Commando during a ceremony here, Dec. 17.Master Sgt. Ivan Ruiz, a pararescueman deployed with the 22nd Expeditionary Special Tactics Squadron, was awarded the U.S.

Mission Spotlight: Diagnosing Airmen from the inside out

One department here gets to see Aviano's Airmen from a different perspective than most others; they get to see what Airmen are made of - from the inside out.The 31st Surgical Operations Squadron Radiology Department is made up of eight enlisted diagnostic technicians and one doctor who use imaging

Thousands honor returning WWII veterans at Bastogne

More than 40,000 American and European citizens honored the service and legacy of more than 40 surviving World War II veterans as part of a 70th anniversary celebration of the Battle of the Bulge at Bastogne, Belgium, Dec. 13, 2014.The veterans, who served in the six-week long and costliest campaign