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  • LQA Update: All submitted debt waivers approved

    Twenty-seven more living quarters allowance debt waivers were approved in full for affected civilian employees assigned to U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa.According to the USAFE-AFAFRICA personnel division, all 43 full debt waivers submitted to date were approved by the Department of

  • Team Aviano donates more than 800 presents to local Italian community

    Since Dec. 19, more than 800 donated gifts have been distributed by 31st Fighter Wing Airmen and a local motorcycle club, to children in the local Italian community.This year, Airmen donated gifts to children, ages 3 to 5 years old, through a campaign known as 'Toys for Tots'. The donations lasted

  • Team effort brings together successful simulator upgrade

    The 488th Intelligence Squadron is undergoing upgrading its flight simulator for its RC-135 Rivet Joint aircrew, and it's teamwork that's making this venture a success.Service members, civilians and contractors from RAF Mildenhall's 488th IS, 100th Civil Engineer Squadron and 100th Communications

  • Mobility Airmen ready and responsive anytime, anywhere

    As the death of former South African president Nelson Mandela drew the world's attention to the African continent, mobility Airmen raced against the clock to ensure President Obama's security, communications, and mission support was in place.Within days those would become part of an international

  • Bioenvironmental flight: 'Detect to protect'

    While most individuals may only know them for the gasmask fit test they receive, bioenvironmental engineering flight's motto and mission to 'Detect to Protect' is a vital part in ensuring all Airmen are able to safely and effectively complete their jobs, day in and day out. Also known as BEE, the

  • RAF Fairford supports training mission

    The sound of aircraft is a regular occurrence at most U.S. Air Force bases, but at RAF Fairford those noises are only heard when another unit comes in to test a new capability, evaluate their ability to deploy or for the annual Royal Internal Air Tattoo.RAF Fairford opened its gates to more than 150

  • Lajes civilian earns 2013 DoD Disability Award

    A U.S. civilian from the 65th Civil Engineer Squadron was recently recognized by the U.S. Air Force as a recipient of the 2013 Department of Defense Disability Award for his outstanding accomplishments.John Henry, 65th CES operations flight deputy commander, has led a diverse workforce composed of

  • Close air support exercise a success

    Before the sun rises, the sound of an F-16 Fighting Falcon can be heard taking off, breaking the dull silence of the morning as they participate in a two week close air support training exercise with various squadrons and units.Known as CAS, the training uses military aircraft in an attack against