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  • Specialized Contracting Squadron stands up

    The 764th Specialized Contracting Squadron was officially activated Oct. 2 at the U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa conference center following the creation of the newly centralized Air Force Installation Contracting Agency.Maj. Rachelle Osborn assumed command of the newly activated

  • Defenders teach, learn from NATO allies

    Airmen from the 48th Security Forces Squadron, teamed with the Norwegian Force Protection Office and Finnish Military Police to conduct a close-quarters battle training exercise Sept. 26, 2013 to practice readiness and response.The event presented a unique opportunity for U.S. Air Force personnel to

  • Sexual assault, what is being done about it

    Combating sexual assault is the number one priority in the Department of Defense, according to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. Through mandatory training, initiatives and stand down days, each service is taking this issue seriously. The Air Force incorporated another tactic to address

  • Civilian Personnel Furlough Guidance

    In the event of a government shutdown the following information resources are available to our civilian employees:Civilian personnel should go to the Defense Civilian Personnel Advisory Service website for guidance regarding the government shutdown.http://www.cpms.osd.mil/Subpage/FurloughGuidance/

  • MSAS, AFAFRICA, share ideas with Angolan AF

    U.S. Africa Command and U.S. Air Forces Africa worked together with a 621st Contingency Response Wing traveling contact team to conduct a building partnership engagement in Luanda, Angola, from Sept. 9 to 13. The engagement gave 818th Mobility Support Advisory Squadron air advisors and Angolan

  • Ghana looks to USAFE-AFAFRICA for PME model

    A team of Ghanaian airmen visited professional military education facilities here to take back best practices to their air force headquarters.Group Capt. Mike Kwame Appiah-Agyekum, the director of administration for Ghana's air force, toured the First Term Airmen Center, the Kisling NCO Academy, and

  • Metals Technology: creating art piece by piece

    The metals technology shop at Aviano has a reputation for fixing and creating almost anything. From aircraft parts to specialized tools, these Airmen accept all challenges.The 12 Airmen of the 31st Maintenance Squadron aircraft metals technology shop are responsible for creating and fixing Fighting

  • Poland's top enlisted airman tours PME facilities

    Poland's air force senior enlisted leader is partnering with U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa officials to strengthen his service's operational capacity. But his efforts are focused on a more foundational level of airpower - enlisted professional military education. Warrant Officer

  • NCO trades stripes for first lieutenant bars

    A technical sergeant from the 65th Civil Engineer Squadron was commissioned Sept. 20 and will move on to accept higher responsibilities in the U.S. Air Force as a medical entomologist. Tech. Sgt. Elizabeth Foley, 65th CES Pest Management, became 1st Lt. Elizabeth Foley within less than an hour of