Air bridge sustains coalition lives, Afghan security

There's a bridge connecting land-locked Afghanistan to America's East Coast.Metaphorically, the bridge has trusses spanning continents. Literally, it's a lifeline to ground combat units, as without that bridge Soldiers would lack vital life-sustaining supplies."Life at my combat outpost would be

Consolidated firing range reopened

Weapons controllers share knowledge with German counterparts

Effective communication and teamwork are an essential part of any long-term relationship. The relationship between Spangdahlem Air Base and its host country, Germany, is no different. Cultural exchange and international team building are a part of daily life in the Eifel region.Eight German officers

C-20, Airmen return after one-of-a-kind deployment

The 76th Airlift Squadron's C-20H Gulfstream IV returned to Ramstein after a 10-month deployment to Afghanistan Feb. 1.This deployment directly supported the International Security Assistance Force commander, marking the first time a C-20H was based in Afghanistan. "Our squadron stood up this

USAFE commander, command chief visit 435th AGOW

Gen. Mark A. Welsh III, U.S. Air Forces in Europe commander, and Chief Master Sgt. David Williamson, USAFE command chief, visited the Airmen of the 435th Air Ground Operations Wing Jan. 28, to see firsthand the different capabilities the unit brings to the fight.The visit gave General Welsh and

Sabers await IEA decision

Weeks from now, the winner for the Installation Excellence and Special Recognition Awards will be announced naming either Spangdahlem Air Base or Travis Air Force Base, Calif., the victor. No matter the outcome, according to Installation Excellence Award Selection Board team lead Maj. Gen. Anita

3rd AF commander visits Incirlik

Lt. Gen. Frank Gorenc, the 3rd Air Force commander, visited here Jan. 25 to see how he can better support the 39th Air Base Wing.General Gorenc took a tour of Incirlik and talked to Airmen about changes going on in the Air Force and force development during an All-Call briefing."I relish every

Commander AC Ramstein visits CAOC Uedem

General Mark A. Welsh III, commander of Allied Air Command Ramstein, Germany, paid his first visit to the NATO Combined Air Operations Centre at Uedem, Germany, Jan. 27. The CAOC at Uedem is one of two CAOCs in NATO's northern European region and NATO's only deployable CAOC. Together with the CAOC

Security forces K-9 a huge force multiplier at Lajes

There are two "Airmen" at Lajes. They both get the job done, for just a meager squeaky toy, called "Kong." Just like any Airman, they train and work hard, but, as "Airman's best friends," they never talk back at their trainer and handler. "Dan" and "Devil" are two military working dogs at Lajes

Lajes Airmen refuel Naval "Greyhound'

Two C-2A Greyhounds stopped at Lajes Field for a "gas-and-go" Jan. 21, while providing critical logistics support from a Carrier Strike Group in San Diego, Calif.The C-2s belong to the Fleet Logistics Support Squadron 40 (VRC-40), also known as the "Rawhides." Before coming to Lajes, the team of