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  • Lajes Airmen campaign, help birds return to sea

    The Lajes Cory's Shearwater Rescue Campaign is on the road in support of the Azores SOS Cagarro campaign Oct. 15 through Nov. 15.Also known as Cagarro in Portuguese, the Cory's Shearwater sea bird is unique in that 75 percent of the world's population mates here in the Azorean archipelago.As such,

  • Forging Iron: A Triathlete's Legacy

    Nine hours and 38 minutes of nonstop physical endurance requires commitment, motivation and the will to push the human body beyond the realm of what many consider to be possible. Ironman competitions which are three-part races consisting of a swim, bike and run, are one of the world's most strenuous

  • It's not a race, but a challenge

    Disclaimer: In order to perform a high-risk activity, it is recommended that Team Aviano members fill out an AF Form 4391 detailing specific hazards and safety concerns. With any activity, it is imperative to do proper research prior to the event and have a plan in place and approved through

  • Airmen Work hand-in-hand with Polish counterparts

    Ramstein Airmen were involved with members of the Polish air force Oct. 14 through today during the fiscal year's first rotation of aircraft to the U.S. Air Force Aviation Detachment in Poland.U.S. and Polish air force members trained and learned from each other on several airlift functions,

  • USAFE-AFAFRICA leadership to Airmen: Cultivate a culture of change

    U.S. Air Force Gen. Frank Gorenc, U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa commander, and Chief Master Sgt. James Davis, USAFE and AFAFRICA command chief, toured Spangdahlem Air Base Oct. 18 to tout the value of mentorship and leadership development during times of change. The visit

  • Base volunteers, Italians rebuild historic canal

    Armed with shovels, gloves, and a heightened sense of camaraderie, roughly 30 Americans from Aviano Air Base marched alongside Italian volunteers to the bank of the Artugna River to help reconstruct a historic canal in Dardago. Behind the crowd, organizer Valentino Zambon could barely contain his

  • Trivia champion wins big on 'Jeopardy!'

    With a love of trivial knowledge, one Team Aviano member's dream came true this fall with one simple sentence -- "Can you phrase your answer in the form of a question?" On Sept. 10, 2013, Capt. Stuart Anderson, 31st Judge Advocate chief of military justice, fulfilled a life-long goal of being a

  • 100th MXS keeps aircraft flying high

    Everyone assigned to RAF Mildenhall sees the planes lining the runways as they drive to work. People in the local community also see the planes flying over the base. But many people don't think of what it takes to keep those planes in top condition. The 100th Maintenance Squadron inspection

  • Load crews compete for top honors

    The best load crew teams from the 492nd, 493rd and 494th Aircraft Maintenance Units competed in the Load Crew of the Quarter competition at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, Oct. 10, 2013 . The winner was determined by the fastest time loading munitions with the least amount of errors.

  • AGE: No air power without ground power

    Known as the "lifeline to the flightline", the 31st Maintenance Squadron's aerospace ground equipment flight works around the clock to provide support for Aviano's flying mission, while also providing multiple squadrons with ground equipment.Located along the runway, the AGE shop is comprised of 71