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  • Fitness center gives advice to avoid injuries at gym

    When done properly, weight lifting can build muscle, improves fitness and promote an overall healthier lifestyle. However, if done improperly, it could lead to serious long-term injury."There are a lot of aspects to weight-lifting safety, but the main injuries are back injuries and muscle tears,"

  • Croughton defenders help local medieval-era parish

    Giving back to the community is a common theme for all Airmen; however, five Airmen at RAF Croughton had the uncommon opportunity to repair a 12th-century church.The church, located in Tingewick, was built in 1150 and was in need of hard labor to clear the centuries old French-style drainage system

  • 31st LRS trains Croatian officers, builds partnership

    The 31st Logistics Readiness Squadron trained four Croatian air force officers during their visit here July 18-22. The weeklong training familiarized the Croatians with pre-deployment logistics and planning processes. They learned how to handle material, set up supply stations in a deployed

  • Touch 'n Go makes impression on Terceira

    During the week of July 10-16, the U.S. Air Forces in Europe Band, Touch 'n Go, took the island of Terceira by storm with five crowd-pleasing, fun-filled rock concerts.The ensemble performed at Lajes Field during the base open house, in the town of Praia da Vitoria, twice in the city of Angra, and a

  • ANG, USAFE leaders visit Safe Skies 2011

    Mirgorod Air Base, Ukraine, opened its doors to the media and a few key military leaders July 22 to highlight the achievements and historic significance of Safe Skies 2011. The event is tied to the U.S. National Guard's State Partnership Program which partners U.S. states and territories with

  • Children learn to cope during deployment support camp

    Children learned how to deal with deployment stress during the "With You All The Way" camp July 13-15.The three-day camp, hosted by Trevor Romain, a Public Broadcasting Service children's series host, taught children to express and manage their feelings regarding their parents' deployments and

  • RAF Fairford hosts Royal International Air Tattoo

    Celebrating the 40th anniversary of what is billed as the world's largest military air show, Royal Air Force Fairford turned over the airfield to the Royal International Air Tattoo July 16-17.Hosted at RAF Fairford 21 times since 1985, the Royal International Air Tattoo featured more than 200

  • Mildenhall Airman instructs Afghan mechanics

    Far from home station and the KC-135 Stratotankers he normally maintains, one RAF Mildenhall Airman now spends much of his time around Russian-built helicopters as he instructs and prepares mechanics from the emerging Afghan air force on his trade.Master Sgt. David Penisten, 100th Maintenance

  • RAF Mildenhall supports NATO Libyan operations

    Joint Task Force Operation Odyssey Dawn began March 19 and the 100th Air Refueling Wing had an active role in supporting the operation, and now the wing continues to support the NATO-led Operation Unified Protector.Operation Unified Protector is an ongoing operation enforcing the United Nations

  • Safety Office offers tips to enjoy swimming season

    During the summer months, the pool or beach can be a popular spot, therefore the 39th Air Base Wing Safety Office has some tips to pass on that may save your life.One major tip for swimming safety starts with learning and practicing water-safety skills."Children should learn proper swimming