Aircraft Metals Technology: Putting square pegs in round holes while making sparks fly

The refueling mission of the 100th Air Refueling Wing is absolutely vital to aircraft of other nations around the world, who rely on it to carry out their own missions. However, there's no getting away from the fact that the KC-135 Stratotankers are a little older than many other aircraft and,

Combat Comm enables Greek, US flight training

The success of a flying training deployment involving U.S. and Hellenic Air Forces hinges on an array of variables, and one quick-response communications force is ensuring tactical messages are delivered at Souda Bay, Greece. Combat Communications Squadron's 11-personnel deployed team established

F-15E live weapons drop - an explosive first

In order to become fully prepared for their upcoming Air Expeditionary Force deployment, the 492nd Fighter Squadron pilots must meet an annual requirement of participating in one live weapons drop.Before a deployment, the 492nd FS pilots would typically attend a temporary duty in the U.S. to meet

Airmen prep Strike Eagles for Hellenic skies

Growing Airmen, modernization and change vital to preserving airpower advantage

Growing Airmen, dealing with organizational change and modernizing the force were key points from the top ranking officer in U.S. Air Forces in Europe during a presentation focusing on preserving airpower advantage at the 30th annual Air Force Association Air Warfare Symposium and Technology

Joint airdrop in Greece: Combined efforts key to success

In true Greek fashion, a few select service members from the Kaiserslautern Military Community area have undertaken a momentous task. Though lacking the same herculean strength outlined in Greek mythology, these Airmen make up for it with sheer determination and the will to succeed in their task ...

NDI protects lives, saves money

In today's Air Force, Airmen around the globe handle and utilize multi-million dollar pieces of equipment and vehicles. Some of these, such as an aircraft, need regular maintenance and inspections to make sure they are in working condition. However, routine inspections aren't always enough. This is

REAL THAW 14 comes to a close

After two weeks of participating in large force exercises with various NATO militaries, the 555th Fighter Squadron officially completed their inaugural year of REAL THAW on Feb. 14, 2014, at Monte Real Air Base, Portugal. The closing ceremonies allowed service members from the U.S., Portugal,

Lajes Field hit with strong winds, recovery underway

Lajes Field was hit with a low pressure weather system Feb. 13, and strong winds caused damages to base facilities and military family housing here. Gusts as high as 100 miles per hour were reported on Terceira, the mid-Atlantic, Azorean Island where the 65th Air Base Wing is located. The 65th

Aviano member sings way into Tops in Blue

After more than a year of waiting, one Airman finally has a chance to pursue his passion.Last year, Senior Airman Jeffrey Ellis, 31st Security Forces Squadron defender, was selected in Jan. 2013 to join, the U.S. Air Force's premiere entertainment group Tops in Blue, but due to budget cuts, Ellis