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  • Digital battlefield: 423rd CS shines during CCRI

     "Every second of every single day the U.S. military could be under attack."U.S. Air Force Maj. John Riester, 423rd Communications Squadron commander, leaned back in his chair - allowing the gravity of his words to sink in. He was right. At any given moment a government, organization,

  • A day in their shoes: Launching a Fighting Falcon

    The steady screech of the F-16 Fighting Falcon can be heard for miles around; an imposing bird soaring through the sky, ready to strike those who wish to do harm to the U.S. and its NATO allies.Its warden, an Airman on the ground who meticulously maintains every aspect of the multimillion-dollar

  • Firefighters educate base during fire prevention week

    Each year in the U.S., more than 2,500 people die from home fires and approximately 14,000 are injured, according to the National Fire Protection Association.In recognition of National Fire Prevention Week, firefighters at the Aviano Air Base Fire Department hosted a series of events oriented at

  • Ramstein launches first C-130J flight to assist Ebola outbreak efforts

    Airmen from the 37th Airlift Squadron here loaded a C-130J Super Hercules with needed supplies and launched their first mission Oct. 7 to West Africa in support of Operation UNITED ASSISTANCE.The team of Airmen flying with the aircraft made stops in Spain, Senegal and Liberia, which is one of the

  • 606th ACS departs for Operation Enduring Freedom

    Members of the 606th Air Control Squadron departed for Southwest Asia today to provide air defense of the Arabian Gulf for the next several months in support of Operation Enduring Freedom.The 606th ACS is a self-sustaining squadron consisting of maintenance, supply and approximately 19 other

  • NATO secretary-general visits Poland

    The new NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg visited Lask Air Base, Poland, Oct. 6, to express his gratitude to NATO partners for their on-going dedication to the security of the region and commitment to NATO."We come together to deliver one clear common message, that NATO is here to protect all

  • 727th Airman moves cargo at moment's notice

    Senior Airman Felicia Zimmer is a 727th Air Mobility Squadron Air Freight specialist from Nashville, Tennessee, and she said she chose her career field wisely."I believe that my career field is one that offers Airmen so many opportunities. We are able to develop and learn many types of skills

  • 3rd AF commander emphasizes competence, care, character to 435th AGOW

    Lt. Gen. Darryl Roberson, 3rd Air Force and 17th Expeditionary Air Force commander, toured units of the 435th Air GroundOperations Wing here, Sept. 30.Roberson spoke to company grade officers from the 435th AGOW about how they directly affect the mission of the Airmen they supervise."If you lead