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  • A 5,000-mile journey to recovery

    An active duty Air Force crew aboard a C-17 Globemaster made history July 10 while flying specialized medical teams and a patient requiring equipment never before used on board a Transatlantic mission. The spouse of an active-duty Army service member, who wishes to remain anonymous, was being

  • 39th Air Base Wing changes command

    Command of the 39th Air Base Wing changed over in a ceremony here as Col. Chris Craige, outgoing 39th ABW commander, passed the guidon over to Col. Craig Wills, the new 39th ABW commander."We are sad to say good bye to Col. Craige as he departs from here, but excited to welcome Col. Wills," said

  • Leadership addresses LQA concerns

    The U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa commander met with civilian employees affected by a recent living quarters allowance audit during a town hall meeting here July 2."What I will share with you is not just the commitment of our Air Force, but also of others in addressing this issue

  • Responsible recycling saves base dollars

    In an economic climate where every penny counts, Team Aviano members are refining their habits to help save base funds while also supporting the environment.Aviano Air Base has seen a recent decrease in refuse costs largely due to people taking the time to better sort their trash and recycling into

  • Town hall addresses upcoming furlough days

    The civilian personnel office held a town hall meeting at the Strike Eagle Complex July 1, for Department of Defense civilian employees to address administrative furlough days.A furlough places an employee in a temporary non-duty, non-pay status because of lack of work, reduction or lack of funds,

  • 435th AGOW changes command

    Col. John S. Shapland relinquished command of the 435th Air Ground Operations Wing to Col. Joseph D. McFall during a change of command ceremony in Hangar 1 here July 1.Lt. Gen. Craig A. Franklin, 3rd Air Force commander, presided over the ceremony and thanked Shapland for his hard work during his

  • Senate confirms new USAFE commander

    Lt. Gen. Frank Gorenc, currently the Assistant Vice Chief of Staff and Director, Air Staff, Headquarters U.S. Air Force, Washington D.C, has received U.S. Senate confirmation for appointment to the grade of General and Commander, U.S Air Forces in Europe; U.S. Air Forces Africa; Allied Air Command;

  • Spangdahlem strengthens bond with 34 nations during Vienna Document visit

    Spangdahlem Air Base hosted more than 68 delegates from 34 nations for a tour of the base's operations, maintenance and support functions and facilities June 27, 2013.The delegates visited Spangdahlem as part of the Vienna Document 11 agreement. The agreement is a politically binding measure made to