RAF Mildenhall hosts second European Tanker Symposium

The 100th Air Refueling Wing hosted the 2014 European Tanker Symposium at Royal Air Force Mildenhall April 29 to May 2, 2014, with participants from the British, French, Italian, and U.S. air forces, as well as civilian authorities.The ETS, hosted for the first time at RAF Mildenhall in 2012, was

56th RQS trains to rescue in contested environments

"These things we do, that others may live." This phrase is always in the back of a rescue Airman's mind. For them to be certain they're trained for the mission when the call comes, they train how they fight.The 56th Rescue Squadron spent a week at Royal Air Force Leeming training to survive, deny

U.S. bakery in Europe saves you dough, feeds force

With more than 60,000 U.S. military members and their families stationed throughout Europe, feeding them could be a daunting task, but the Army & Air Force Exchange Service bakery in Gruenstadt has been doing so since 1953.On April 30, ten Chief Master Sergeants from Ramstein Air Base toured the

Heavy Airlift Wing supports landforce exercise

Editor's note: This is a courtesy article from the Strategic Airlift Capability Heavy Airlift Wing public affairs office.During May 2nd and 3rd 2014, the Strategic Airlift Capability Heavy Airlift Wing achieved a significant milestone in the history of the multinational SAC airlift program by

EUCOM Commander visits Lajes

Canadian CF-18s fly to NATO mission via Spangdahlem

'The Trial of the Big Bad Wolf': Alconbury Elementary students hold mock trial

The courtroom fell silent as the prosecutor confidently stood and faced the jury, adjusting his glasses and bow tie before he spoke. "Once upon a time, there were three little pigs who lived in the forest," he said, quoting The Trial of the Big Bad Wolf: A Fairy Tale Fantasy for All Ages by Joseph

Comprehensive Airman Fitness gains official AFI

Comprehensive Airman Fitness is not a new term, however, Air Force Instruction 90-506 was released April 2, 2014 and further defines requirements for CAF in an effort to enhance the resilience of individuals, families, and communities. CAF is described as a holistic approach to develop over-arching

Breathe easy: Firefighters train on SCBA to ensure own, others lives kept safe

When rescuing people from a fire, trying to save a house or other structure, or even performing live-fire training, firefighter safety is paramount. If their own safety is put in jeopardy, that could lead to risking the lives of others.Personal protective equipment, specifically a self-contained

Medication misuse: A growing problem

An estimated 2.4 million Americans used prescription drugs nonmedically for the first time in the past year. That equates to more than 6,550 new cases of improper use each day.Air Force members contribute to this statistic, too.Prescription medication use falls into three main categories: correct