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  • Bombers receive warm welcome for Cold Response

    B-52 Stratofortresses from Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana arrived in Europe Saturday, Feb. 27, in preparation for their participation in a large-scale NATO training exercise.This year's iteration of the biennial Cold Response NATO military training and exercise program will be held in the

  • Two countries, one team: A neighbor's perspective

    Andrew Aves remembers visiting Royal Air Forces Lakenheath and Mildenhall when he was only five years old.His fascination with aircraft and airshows, from a young age, led to the position he is in now; supporting military training operations on his land in Hinderclay, England.Aves lives on a large

  • Firefighters share skills, knowledge with host nation partners

    The 100th Civil Engineer Squadron Fire Department hosted a National Incident Management System 300/400 course Feb. 16 through 19, 2016, on RAF Mildenhall, England.The training was intended for senior personnel who are directly involved in emergency management and response. This includes all

  • Ramstein Airmen help kick-off Real Thaw 16

    Approximately 60 Airmen from Ramstein Air Base, Germany, along with six Allied nations, helped kick off Exercise Real Thaw 16 with an opening ceremony in Beja, Portugal, Feb. 21.Real Thaw 16 is a Portuguese-hosted NATO exercise that provides tactical training to participating nations. Its aim is to

  • Operation Juniper Micron support to continue from Istres

    Three KC-135 Stratotankers along with 50 Airmen from the 100th Air Refueling Wing, RAF Mildenhall, England, temporarily deployed to Istres-Le Tubé Air Base, France, in support of Operation Juniper Micron.The U.S. has been supporting the French Government in OJM at their request since 2013, providing

  • 'Every second counts': USAFE couple save man in Norway

    A pile of crispy, golden hash browns and a succulent sausage, egg and cheese sandwich lie on a crinkly wrapper. One by one, the hash browns disappear, bite by bite, the hot savory sandwich follows suit. A slight smirk of satisfaction fades; something is wrong. A slight discomfort slithers up the arm