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  • The sound of giving

    Through donations collected amongst African Partnership Flight participants, the U.S. Air Forces in Europe band, "Afterburner", purchased and donated $450 worth of rice, pasta, powdered milk, drinks, candy and water to three orphanages in Dakar, Senegal June 17-18.The band traveled to each orphanage

  • USAF builds partnership with Baltic States

    Airmen from the 435th Contingency Response Group arrived at Lielvarde Air Base, Latvia in Europe, June 16, 2014, to participate in the Air Force-specific portion to Saber Strike 2014.Saber Strike is a regularly scheduled, reoccurring exercise that promotes the enduring commitment the United

  • Global Strike bombers complete their deployment

    U.S. Air Force Global Strike Command Airmen flew to RAF Fairford, United Kingdom as part of a mission to train and integrate with U.S. and allied military forces in the U.S. European Command region.Along with them came three B-52 Stratofortesses and two B-2 Spirits. All five bombers departed the

  • First USAF aircraft to land at Latvian Air Base

    A runway was used for the first time by the U.S Air Force when three C-130 J-models assigned to the 37th Airlift Squadron landed on the Lielvarde Air Base, Latvia, June 17, 2014 in part of the Saber Strike exercise.Few pilots have the rare opportunity to be the first to land on a new runway and for

  • US Ambassador visits Team Aviano

    The U.S. Ambassador to Italy, John R. Phillips, visited Aviano Air Base, Tuesday, familiarizing himself with the mission and the leadership of the 31st Fighter Wing. On his first trip to Aviano, Ambassador Phillips met with Brig. Gen. Barre Seguin, 31st Fighter Wing commander, and Col. Valentino

  • Mission Spotlight: Storing Aviano's mission

    To ensure the mission capability of Aviano's F-16 Fighting Falcons, security forces, explosive ordnance disposal and more, the 31st Munitions Squadron provides comprehensive munitions support 24/7. Within the 31st MUNS, the materiel flight oversees the storage, maintenance, delivery, safety and

  • Standing ready to guard the future

    The Air and Army National Guard came together with allied nations to participate in Saber Strike 2014 here recently. With the responsibility of standing ready to respond to natural disasters, civil emergencies and military operations, it is critical for the citizen Soldiers and Airmen to participate

  • African Partnership Flight takes off in Senegal

    More than 40 U.S. Air Force Airmen arrived here this week to participate in African Partnership Flight, co-hosted by Senegal and the U.S. The opening ceremony, held June 16, marked the first day of instruction and partnership with the attending African partners.This event will feature Airmen from