Proven partners: all ACES

Approximately 600 U.S. Air Forces in Europe-Air Forces Africa Airmen from three bases continue the enduring partnerships with their NATO and Nordic allies during the Arctic Challenge Exercise 2013 (ACE-13.)The exercise, hosted by Norway, Finland and Sweden, started Sept. 16, 2013, with the primary

Memo prepares DOD employees for government shutdown

Although Defense Department officials believe a government shutdown can be avoided when the new fiscal year begins Oct. 1, they want DOD employees to be prepared for the possibility, Deputy Defense Secretary Ash Carter said in a memo issued to the workforce Sept. 23. The fiscal year ends Sept. 30,

Joint Biological Response Training Exercise

The 65th Civil Engineer Squadron and Medical Operations Squadron conducted a joint biological response training exercise Sept. 20, 2013. This exercise tested the effectiveness of emergency managers and bioenvironmental engineers working together in a crisis situation, helped maintain proficiency in

501st CSW member wins Fitness title in Florida

Nearly 400 people, including one member of the 501st Combat Support Wing, participated in a two-day Throwdown Fitness Festival competition at Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park in Tampa, Fla., Sept. 14 and 15.Matt Kaleikini, from the 423rd Force Support Squadron, joined the competition which consisted of

56 RQS, 748 AMXS return from Afghanistan

Allied forces exercise over Norwegian training area

The first-ever Exercise Arctic Challenge, which includes more than 60 aircraft from five partner nations, began here Sept. 16. Norwegian F-16 Fighting Falcons, Swedish JAS-39 Gripens, Finnish F/A-18 Hornets and U.K. Eurofighter Typhoons took to the skies with U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagles,

422nd ABG participates in Battle of Britain parade

More than 35 U.S. Air Force servicemen from RAF Croughton showed solidarity with their British Royal Air Force (RAF) counterparts Sept. 15 by joining the annual Battle of Britain anniversary parade through the village of Banbury.The American Airmen joined members of the Banbury RAF Association and

USAFE-AFAFRICA commander addresses Liberty Wing

The new U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa commander, Gen. Frank Gorenc shared his perspective on Air Force changes and the importance of the 48th Fighter Wing during a visit to RAF Lakenheath, Sept. 11-12. Gorenc assumed command of USAFE-AFAFRICA Aug. 2. He is responsible for Air Force

NATO partners compete in Incirlik Air Force half-marathon

Runners gathered for Incirlik's annual Air Force half-marathon at Arkadash Park Sept. 14.More than 120 service members and civilians showed up at 5:30 a.m. ready to run the 13.1 mile race. While many chose to run the entire distance themselves, others chose to run as teams of four and divide the

CFC begins

The Combined Federal Campaign begins Sept. 16, 2013. The CFC is the world's largest and most successful annual workplace charity campaign, with almost 200 CFC campaigns throughout the country and overseas raising millions of dollars each year. Please contact your local CFC representative to request