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  • Airman Basic to Command Chief, journey to the top

    In 1985, Mark Batzer was a young, motocross-loving, drag-car racing teenager coasting into adulthood without direction; however, his family would give him the push he needed to change his life for the better."I came home one night and my mother told me I was no longer welcome," said Chief Master

  • That's just your interpretation

    When an Airman is stationed somewhere English is not the primary language, there comes a time when basic-language skills fall short and the need for a professional linguist becomes apparent.This is where Biagino Giannotto plays a significant role in the day-to-day operations of the 31st Security

  • Polish help wheel and tire shop keep F-16s rollin'

    The F-16 Fighting Falcon is a highly technological, maneuverable, multi-role fighter aircraft capable of reaching speeds of Mach 2 when in the air, but without wheels and tires, it is nothing more than a static display.The Airmen of the 31st Maintenance Squadron wheel and tire shop ensure the

  • ‘RUfit?’ jumpstarts resiliency, overall fitness

    'RUfit?' officially rolls out Oct. 1 across bases in U.S. Air Forces in Europe to focus Airmen on a culture of balanced, holistic health.Being mentally, physically, socially and spiritually fit can help Airmen, civilians and their families cope with the strain of daily life and recover when

  • Liberty Airmen present flags at Wembley Stadium

    Underneath the lights at Wembley Stadium in London, approximately 100 48th Fighter Wing Airmen proudly held the flags of both the United States and the United Kingdom on Sept. 28 to kickoff the first of three international series football games this season.The first 2014 NFL game at Wembley Stadium

  • 100th LRS Airman 'pools' resources, ideas to save environment

    The 100th Logistics Readiness Squadron Fuels flight has a very dangerous job involving a flammable substance -- fuel. They ensure it's safely transported to aircraft and certain government-owned vehicles.Second Lt. Evan Tilton from Shawnee, Oklahoma, is the 100th LRS Fuels Flight commander and his

  • Storm blows through Incirlik

    Two severe weather storm cells collided over Adana, Turkey Sept. 27 and forced a wall of wind across the base here, leaving tons of debris in its wake.The storm brought heavy rain and gale-force winds which up-rooted trees from the ground, aluminum siding from structures and left debris covering

  • Innovation by air traffic control tower team saves money

    Coming together is something the Air Force takes pride in. Especially, when coming together promotes innovation and saves money. The Lajes Field air traffic control tower did just that when a new radar was installed in December of 2013. With that new radar, the Standard Terminal Automation

  • Team Aviano remembers POW/MIAs

    During an early reveille ceremony Monday morning, members of the Aviano Green Knights --a motorcycle club -- met the 31st Fighter Wing commander with the POW/MIA flag, which was then raised by the base honor guard team, marking the start of a weeklong remembrance ceremony Sept. 22 through 25The