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  • First responders: when every minute counts

    The 48th Fighter Wing fire department, security forces and emergency medical technicians participated in a vehicle crash rescue training exercise at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, Sept. 26. The objective of the exercise was to practice a quick response to the situation and establish open

  • AF releases government shutdown-related pay and leave impacts

    Air Force officials just released the following furlough-related questions and answers to inform military and civilians about pay impacts as a result of the government shutdown. Late in the recent pay cycle, the Air Force received updated guidance on how to record time and attendance for those

  • Future deicing facility to improve mission capabilities

    Ramstein aircraft deicing operators will have enhanced capabilities when servicing aircraft this winter after the installation of a more efficiently designed deicing chemical refueling facility. The new facility will increase fluid storage capacity, operator safety and the ability for deicing

  • Incirlik Airmen, families and pets prepare to exercise

    Airmen and family members across Incirlik AB are preparing for an upcoming noncombatant evacuation exercise scheduled to take place at the end of this month. U.S. military installations all over the world practice noncombatant evacuation operations which can be triggered for a variety of reasons

  • Americans, Norwegians work together to establish critical care unit

    Members of the Norwegian Armed Forces medical branch visited aeromedical evacuation assets assigned here, Oct. 2-4.A three-person team from the Norwegian armed forces medical branch visited Ramstein Air Base to get an overview of how the U.S. Air Force's AE and critical care aeromedical

  • Government Shutdown: Frequently Asked Questions

    Below are frequently asked questions about the current government shutdown. If you don't find the answer to a question you have about the government shutdown and its impact on the Air Force, post your question as a comment below. We will research and try to find the answer(s) for you and respond to

  • 100 Miles of Memories

    With less than five minutes until the start of the race, a pilot from the 555th Fighter Squadron and his wife began warming up and eyeing the 100-mile journey that laid before them. He briefly adjusted the memorial bracelet on his arm, silently paying tribute to a friend who would not be able to

  • 39th SFS Airmen practice for fire

    Airmen assigned to the 39th Security Forces Squadron prepare for force-on-force training Sept. 25. Fire teams for the 39th SFS participated in an exercise that challenged Airmen with possible real-world situations.

  • Hagel announces recall of most Defense Department civilians

    Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel announced today he is recalling most of the Defense Department civilians who were placed on furlough as a result of the government shutdown which began Oct. 1."Today, I am announcing that most DOD civilians placed on emergency furlough during the government shutdown