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  • RACS emphasizes partnerships

    As the 2013 Regional African Air Chiefs Conference came to a close here Aug. 22, some of the U.S. and African leaders in attendance shared their thoughts on the event. "We are at the end of what has been an extremely valuable symposium," said Lt. Gen. Craig A. Franklin, 3rd Air Force commander. "The

  • Quick reactions from RAF Alconbury firefighters save life

    The 423rd Civil Engineer Squadron fire emergency services flight responded to a call that a person was unconscious at the Alconbury Middle/High School at around 1 p.m. Aug. 5.When the crew of seven RAF Alconbury firefighters arrived on-scene, they discovered that Dave White wasn't breathing and his

  • AF leaders cite Airmen as bedrock in new core mission document

    The Air Force released a new document explaining how the service provides airpower for America - titled "Global Vigilance, Global Reach, Global Power for America." The paper follows the January release of the Air Force's Vision, "World's Greatest Air Force - Powered by Airmen, Fueled By Innovation,"

  • We did start the fire

    The 48th Civil Engineer Squadron Fire Department conducted live-fire training on a mock-up F-15 Aug. 19-23. "Live-fire training on our aircraft trainer is required twice a year to keep up our firefighter certifications," said Tech. Sgt. Scott Stroble, 48th CES Fire Department NCO in charge of

  • Upholding military tradition of honor, dignity

    On the first day of the job all he wanted to do was comfort the woman who kept crying, but he couldn't. The only thing he could do was perform his duty as an honor guard member by maintaining his composure and honoring the creed he vowed to uphold."She wouldn't stop crying or screaming, it was a

  • Former USAFE commander passes away at 90

    A retired Air Force general passed away Aug 7, 2013 due to natural causes in Colorado Springs, Colo. Retired Gen. John Pauly, who was 90 years old at the time of his death, retired Aug 1. 1980 after serving his last assignment as commander, Allied Air Forces Central Europe and commander in chief,

  • Incirlik hosts multi-national triathlon

    Americans stationed at Incirlik Air Base and Dutch soldiers competed in a sprint triathlon organized by the 39th Force Support Squadron fitness center Aug. 17."This event was created to encourage a fitness lifestyle and help increase base morale," said Master Sgt. Ann Mitchell, 39th Force Support

  • Radar modernization improves capabilities, saves money

    After more than 3 years of coordination, installation and testing, two new air traffic control systems were activated Aug. 2 as part of a Department of Defense and Federal Aviation Administration project to update terminal area radars here. Air traffic control systems are used to safely coordinate

  • Maintaining aircraft integrity one coat at a time

    With a new state-of-the-art Corrosion Control Facility on Aviano, aircrafts are now serviced in-house for a quarter of the cost.Up until last year, all F-16 Fighting Falcons on Aviano were sent to either Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, or a Belgian based aerospace company for repainting, costing the

  • Team Mildenhall prepares for inspection

    An inspection is an opportunity to validate compliance and mission readiness. It's a time to prove an installation's preparedness, professionalism, and highlight its integrity. It's also a time for personnel to interact with the installation's inspection team. At RAF Mildenhall, members of the 100th