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  • Aviano tests emergency response

    Wing inspection MAROON BACKHOE was held during the week of Feb. 3-7. During the inspection, several scenarios tested the emergency responses of the base. Each scenario allowed inspection teams to accurately analyze each unit's skill sets needed to effectively complete the mission and showcase their

  • Stay vigilant for cyber threats

    In the modern world, threats to the United States and its defenses come from different angles. Today, the government may not be attacked by physical threats obvious to all, such as bombs; however they are often at risk from something just as damaging - cyber threats. Most people in the Air Force use

  • USAFE-AFAFRICA commander visits Airmen in Turkey

    The U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa commander Gen. Frank Gorenc, visited the 39th Air Base Wing at Incirlik Air Base, Izmir Air Station and Ankara support facility Feb. 4 through 6.He traveled to Incirlik and other U.S. military units across Turkey to visit service members and to see

  • 65 ABW events focus on spirituality, Comprehensive Airman Fitness

    Military life brings many challenges. Sometimes it gets really tough, and trials become overwhelming. How do you respond as an individual, a couple or a family when the wind knocks you off your feet, and life delivers an unseen blow?The Lajes Field Chapel presented two seminars and a luncheon Feb. 4

  • MC-130P Combat Shadow takes final flight in UK

    The last MC-130P Combat Shadow assigned to the 67th Special Operations Squadron here took its final flight while based in the U.K. Jan. 24, 2014, visiting several locations the 67th SOS has called home in the past. Its departure marks the final step of Special Operations Command Europe's transition

  • Italian, American Airmen honor 50th anniversary at Ghedi Air Base

    More than 100 Italian and American Airmen gathered at Ghedi Air Base, Italy, Jan. 31 to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the installation's bilateral partnership. The U.S. Air Force's 704th Munitions Support Squadron and the Italian Air Force's 6th STORMO jointly hosted a flagpole rededication

  • Triple Nickel kicks off REAL THAW 14

    Approximately 260 personnel from the 31st Fighter Wing arrived in Monte Real Air Base, Portugal, in support of REAL THAW 14--a two-week close air support exercise hosted by the Portuguese Air Force.Comparable to Operation Red Flag hosted at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, REAL THAW 14 will attract

  • SecDef promotes partnership at Aviation Detachment

    U.S. Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel visited with U.S. and Polish airmen at Powidz Air Base, Aviation Detachment, 52nd Operations Group, Jan. 31, 2014. Hagel traveled to Poland to discuss U.S. and Polish partnerships and defense alliances across a range of global security issues. He also thanked them

  • Nigerian, U.S. Air Forces partner for disaster relief seminar

    "If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together."This African proverb was referenced several times during a disaster relief seminar hosted by the Nigerian air force at the National Defense College here, Jan. 27-30. More than 40 senior service members from various career fields