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  • 100th SFS, MOD Police 'spot' way to improve security, community relations

    Base personnel may notice people at certain positions outside the perimeter fence with large cameras pointed towards the flightline of RAF Mildenhall. For those new to the base and their families, this may be a concern."New Airmen aren't used to seeing people so close to the fence with a camera,"

  • Wingmanship: An inspiring bromance of excellence

    I never thought I'd buy into the Wingman concept.In basic military training, it just meant I couldn't go to the latrine by myself. In technical training school, it meant always marching with someone during the duty day. Now, after a series of unfortunate events, I understand that a Wingman isn't

  • 5 ways to bulletproof your next EPR

    Action, impact, result - when it comes to enlisted performance reports those three words can be the bane of many Service members. Every year, Airmen struggle to find just the right words to accurately fill the 15 lines comprising their EPRs.With the static closeout for staff sergeants right around

  • USAFE Concert Band spreads holiday cheer throughout UK

    More than 100 people joined in a holiday celebration at Burgess Hall in St. Ives, Cambridgeshire, England, Dec. 18, 2014, where they watched the U.S. Air Forces in Europe Concert Band play a medley of holiday music.The nearly 40-member band played songs ranging from "O Holy Night" to "Jingle Bells"

  • General promotes 4 Airmen on the spot

    Gen. Frank Gorenc, U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa commander, rewarded four Airmen with on-the-spot promotions to the rank of technical sergeant, effective Dec. 17, through the Stripes for Exceptional Performers program.Tech. Sgt. Adam Culver, Tech. Sgt. Mauhamed Gadiaga, Tech. Sgt.

  • Luxembourg, US leaders commemorate Battle of the Bulge

    Nearly 200 Luxembourgers and Americans observed the 70th anniversary of the Battle of the Bulge during a commemorative ceremony at Luxembourg American Cemetery and Memorial in Luxembourg, Dec. 16, 2014.Grand Duke Henri of Luxembourg; Xavier Bettel, prime minister of Luxembourg; Robert Mandell, U.S.

  • RUfit? Team sports maintain social fitness

    U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa began a new campaign called "RUfit?" Oct.1, which focuses on the four pillars of fitness: social, mental, physical and spiritual. Some Ramstein High School students highlighted the importance of team sports to maintaining social fitness."Being part of

  • PJ’s extraordinary heroism earns Air Force Cross

    Recognizing extraordinary heroism shown in combat, Secretary of the Air Force Deborah Lee James presented the Air Force Cross to an Air Commando during a ceremony here, Dec. 17.Master Sgt. Ivan Ruiz, a pararescueman deployed with the 22nd Expeditionary Special Tactics Squadron, was awarded the U.S.