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May 28, 2019
ATSO Rodeo: Airmen test combat capabilities

Airmen from the 39th Civil Engineer Squadron hosted an Ability to Survive and Operate training to reinforce Airmen’s ability to utilize their Mission Oriented Protective Posture gear in a potential chemical environment, demonstrate proper usage of M9 tape and familiarize Airmen on unexploded
May 27, 2019
86th AW commander celebrates centennial Memorial Day, honors fallen Americans

In celebration of the 100th Memorial Day, Brig. Gen. Mark R. August, 86th Airlift Wing commander, attended a remembrance ceremony at Saint-Mihiel American Cemetery, Thiaucourt-Regniéville, France, May 26, 2019.
May 25, 2019
Command Senior Enlisted Leaders Attend European Air Forces Conference

U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa along with NATO Allied Air Command hosted senior enlisted leaders from across Europe at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, May 21-22, for the first biennial European Air Forces Senior Enlisted Leader Conference, a seminar designed to help enhance personal
May 20, 2019
U.S. Air Force Reservists participate in multi-national mass casualty exercise

U.S. Air Force Reserve medical personnel assigned to the 301st Fighter Wing, 301st Medical Squadron, out of Carswell Field, Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base Fort Worth, Texas; and the 433rd Medical Support Squadron out of San Antonio, Texas, were bombarded by simulated patients in a mass
May 10, 2019
Theater Security Package 19.1 strengthens deterrence capability, interoperability with Romanian partners

F-16C Fighting Falcon aircraft and Airmen assigned to the 301st Fighter Wing, Naval Air Station Joint Base Fort Worth, Texas, deployed earlier this month to Câmpia Turzii, Romania, as the 457th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron, marking the start of Theater Security Package 19.1, a deterrence and
May 6, 2019
Guard and Reserve Airmen provide ready, agile airlift capability for U.S. European Command during Silver Arrow 19

From April 9-24, two C-130H Hercules aircraft and more than 50 Airmen assigned to the 700th Airlift Squadron, 94th Airlift Wing, Dobbins Air Reserve Base, Ga., participated in the first two-week rotation of Silver Arrow 19, a six-month surge of airlift capability within the U.S. European Command
May 3, 2019
100th SFS: Defending our forces

They have been known by many names: cops, police, security forces, guardians of the gate and defenders. Some may say the word “Defender” is the most appropriate.According to Merriam-Webster, a defender is one who drives away danger or protects from attack and for the men and women of the 100th
May 3, 2019
Saber Nation honors fallen Airman

9/11, a tragic incident in U.S. history put fear in the hearts of many Americans, but for some it touched and inspired them, it was seen as their call to serve and protect.Jeanette Middleton-Sudano, mother of late Airman 1st Class Nathan McDavitt, said that is when she saw a change in her son, a
May 1, 2019
USAFE-AFAFRICA welcomes new commander

U.S. Air Force Gen. Jeffrey L. Harrigian took command of both U.S. Air Forces in Europe - Air Forces Africa and Allied Air Command from Gen. Tod D. Wolters during a ceremony here May 1.
April 25, 2019
HFI delivers nutritious, tasty food for today’s warfighters

Airmen want better food and easier access to healthy meals and the Air Force listened! The service's Healthy Food Initiative is a deliberate approach to delivering tasty food when, where and how Airmen need it.