480th Fighter Squadron deploys to Afghanistan

Airmen from Spangdahlem Air Base's 480th Fighter Squadron deployed to Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan, in support of contingency operations April 7, 2013.The 480th FS is deploying for approximately six months to provide air-to-air combat and air-to-surface attack capabilities."I'm looking forward to

Base medics, Italians team up for region's first international medical simulation

Members of the 31st Medical Group at Aviano Air Base and the local Italian hospital in Pordenone, Italy, came together April 17 to discuss the results of the region's first international patient care simulation.The collaboration, which took place in early March, encompassed all levels of care needed

USAFE-AFAFRICA considers Reduction in Forces actions

Air Force officials announced Wednesday that approximately 60 Air Force installations will implement the service's civilian Reduction in Force authority effective through about September 2013 to assist in the placement of employees not assigned against funded positions (termed "surplus

Confirmation of Next US European Command Commander and Supreme Allied Commander Europe

Philip M. Breedlove was confirmed by the United States Senate as the next U.S. European Command Commander and NATO's Supreme Allied Commander Europe (SACEUR) and will assume command from the current EUCOM commander and SACEUR,Adm. James Stavridis.General Breedlove is currently serving as Commander,

U.S., Portuguese contain fuel spill in joint exercise

U.S. and Portuguese Air Force and civilian personnel participated in a fuel spill response exercise April 18, to test their ability to respond quickly and effectively in the event of a fuel spill on the island of Terceira, Azores, Portugal."The fuel spill exercise highlighted the importance the 65th

Command officials honor top performers

U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa officials named its top standouts from across the command April 15. Gen. Philip M. Breedlove, USAFE-AFAFRICA commander, sent winners and their wing leadership a congratulatory note. "Recognition as one of the best out of our ranks reflects outstanding

Command organization hosts largest CPI Course in Air Force history

Airmen first class to colonels and civilians from more than 10 Air Force specialties discussed ways to improve work center processes and remove waste during the Air Force Smart Operations for the 21st Century Continuous Process Improvement Course here April 1-4.The four-day class, also referred to

COMUSAFE, Command Chief Support AFAF

Breedlove nominated as SACEUR, EUCOM Commander

Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel announced March 28 that the president has nominated Gen. Philip M. Breedlove to be the next Supreme Allied Commander, Europe and commander, U.S. European Command, succeeding Navy Adm. James G. Stavridis, who has served in that position since 2009. "I'm deeply honored by

Air Force's top enlisted leader visits Spangdahlem

The Air Force's top enlisted leader visited Spangdahlem Air Base March 25-26, 2013. As part of the tour, Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James Cody met with leaders of Spangdahlem's private organizations, held an Airmen's call and took briefings about fighter wing operations.First, he had lunch