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  • LQA-affected employees push forward

    Civilian employees affected by the living quarters allowance audit voiced more concerns regarding secondary effects of losing LQA at a town hall here Sept. 12, 2013.Experts from U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa command answered questions and addressed lingering concerns while

  • Aviano couple receives first same-sex join spouse assignment

    They waited patiently each day, week and month checking the news, filing repeals and losing hope. But, Master Sgt. Angela Shunk and Tech. Sgt. Stacy Shunk received the news they had been longing for on Sept. 3, 2013, when the two Aviano Airmen were informed that they had received an assignment

  • Lajes Airmen honor first responders, victims of 9/11

    Airmen of the 65th Air Base Wing honored the victims of Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks through a ceremony and wing formation run in boots and utility uniforms on the 12th anniversary of one of the nation's darkest days.A ceremonial bell ringing honored the lives of the 418 first responders who

  • Team Incirlik reflects on 9/11

    Airmen gathered at the 39th Air Base Wing headquarters building for a 9/11 Retreat Ceremony Sept. 11. The ceremony honored the lives lost 12 years ago during the terrorist attacks.  Airmen from the 39th Security Forces Squadron were chosen to lower the flag to represent the first responders that

  • Lajes Airmen complete UEI, earn "highly effective" rating

    Airmen of the 65th Air Base Wing earned a "highly effective" rating during a Unit Effectiveness Inspection here Sept. 5 - 10. The wing was inspected and evaluated by the U.S. Air Forces in Europe Inspector General Team. The UEI provides leadership with an evaluation of a unit's ability to

  • Team Aviano honors 9/11 heroes

    Normally filled with the silence of students studying, a small classroom in New York was suddenly disrupted by whispers claiming that something tragic had occurred. Staff Sgt. Krystle Harris, 31st Security Forces defender, was in her senior year math class Sept. 11, 2001 when an announcement

  • Aviano Airmen restore South African smiles

    "It was one of those moments that was bigger than you," said Tech. Sgt. Rowan Strong, 31st Dental Squadron clinical flight chief. "At the end of every day, I was proud to wear the uniform. It was an honor to help so many people and take away so much pain." Three Airmen from Aviano provided dental

  • MDSS Airmen ensure success through support

    "No support, no success," is the 31st Medical Support Squadron motto, encompassing everything from processing travel vouchers to preparing prescriptions. Airmen assigned to the unit provide support to the 31st Medical Group and help keep the Airmen at Aviano mission ready.MDSS Airmen are responsible