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  • Air control squadron returns from deployment

    U.S. Air Force Airmen with the 606th Air Control Squadron returned Jan. 15, 2014, following a deployment to Southwest Asia in support of Operation Enduring Freedom.More than 100 families reunited during a homecoming ceremony at one of the squadron's maintenance bays.The squadron comprises Airmen

  • In uniform or not, teal ribbon meant for all Airmen

    Wearing a teal ribbon may not be compliant with AFI 36-2903--but the spirit behind it is intended for every Airman both in and out of uniform. To raise awareness among Saber Airmen, the sexual assault response coordinator office incorporated a teal ribbon as part of their marketing campaigns. Since

  • Spangdahlem opens doors to new fitness center

    Spangdahlem's new fitness center officially opened its doors during a ribbon-cutting ceremony Jan. 13.Construction of the new $23.5 million, 69,843-square foot facility began in July 2011. "Our new fitness center demonstrates just how much the Air Force values physical fitness and its direct link to

  • 728th AMS supports German arrival at Incirlik

    The 728th Air Mobility Squadron provided aircraft and personnel reception for more than 100 German soldiers who arrived at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey Jan. 9, 2014.The German personnel who arrived will continue to Kahramanmaras, Turkey where they will assume responsibility for manning two Patriot

  • Lajes Post Office wins 2013 Information Dominance Air Force award

    The 65th Communications Squadron Postal Service team was recently awarded the Information Dominance Air Force Outstanding Small Postal Facility Award for 2013."This award recognizes military post offices for superior performance and professional excellence while managing and providing a full range

  • Commentary: Redefining self - victim to survivor

    Editor's note: "The author of this commentary is being kept anonymous due to privacy concerns."Trust is a valuable asset in our Air Force. To me it is the cornerstone to our core values.Throughout our military education we are taught to trust our fellow Airmen. We build a foundation around that

  • Airmen's identities released following fatal USAF helicopter crash

    Capt. Christopher S. Stover, Capt. Sean M. Ruane, Tech. Sgt. Dale E. Mathews, and SSgt Afton M. Ponce were the HH-60G aircrew members killed in a crash on the Norfolk coast Tuesday evening.An HH-60G Pave Hawk helicopter carries a four-person aircrew - a pilot, co-pilot, and two special mission

  • Gen. Gorenc statement on 3rd Air Force Commander's retirement

    Statement from General Frank Gorenc, U.S. Air Forces in Europe and U.S. Air Forces Africa commander:"After more than 32 years of honorable service to the nation, Lt. Gen. Craig Franklin has requested to retire. This is his personal decision and I regrettably support it. Craig is an honorable man and

  • 3rd Air Force Commander requests retirement

    Statement from Lieutenant General Craig A. Franklin, 3rd Air Force commander:"After much consideration and discussion with my family, I am retiring from the Air Force. In the last 10 months as the Commander of Third Air Force and 17th Expeditionary Air Force, my judgment has been questioned publicly

  • USAF helicopter crashes on Norfolk coast

    A U.S. Air Force HH-60G Pave Hawk helicopter crashed at about 6 p.m. today near Salthouse on the Norfolk coast. The aircraft, assigned to the 48th Fighter Wing, was on a low-level training mission when the crash occurred. The conditions of the four crew members are unknown at this time.As soon as