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  • US begins Icelandic Air Policing

    U.S. Airmen will begin Icelandic Air Policing operations at Keflavik International Airport, Iceland, May 16, which will continue until June 5."We are excited to be back in Iceland again for Icelandic Air Policing," said Lt. Col. Lendy Renegar, 48th Air Expeditionary Group commander. "While our

  • Mission spotlight: Life support provisions at a moment's notice

    The responsibility of stocking, preparing and shipping more than $6 million worth of equipment and supplies falls upon the 31st Medical Support Squadron Airmen tasked with the preservation of medical supplies that might one day - save a life. Preparation is the key for medical logistics technicians

  • Forward, Ready, Now: US Airmen train with Nordic nations

    The U.S. called upon the 48th Fighter Wing to participate in a quick-response, cross-border, training exercise out of Bodo Main Air Station, Norway, May 6-8. The exercise involved air forces from Norway, Finland and Sweden, who make up part of the Nordic Defence Cooperation which also includes

  • COMUSAFE shares leadership perspective

    Gen. Frank Gorenc, U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa commander, addressed many issues during a commander's call at the Officer's Club here May 9. The general said he's proud of the work USAFE-AFAFRICA Airmen do every day.It has been a busy time, Gorenc said. "We're working really hard

  • Makings connections between the classroom, workplace

    In an effort to create a realistic connection between the classroom and the workforce, Aviano Middle/High School students and young dependents shadowed Airmen from several different career fields May 9. Approximately 160 school-aged kids were allowed the opportunity to experience the routine and

  • KMC Spring Special Olympics back in full swing

    Athletes gathered from all around the Kaiserslautern Military Community on an overcast spring morning. As the dark clouds rolled in, a line formed as registration began and the athletes found their buddies for the day.Over the loud speaker a voice could be heard directing people to stand in the

  • Pave Hawk maintenance crews sharpen expeditionary skills

    Airmen of the 748th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron worked tirelessly to keep HH-60G Pave Hawk helicopters mission ready for a 56th Rescue Squadron electronic warfare training event at Royal Air Force Leeming April 28-May 2.Practice makes perfect for these missions, which is why 748th AMXS Airmen

  • International Jump week; 9 Nations strengthen BPCs and share TTPs

    From May 4-9 a total of 97 foreign and allied partners tested, built and strengthened partnerships during International Jump Week alongside American Airmen and Soldiers in the skies over Ramstein.With eight European countries joining the event this year the clouds over Alzey landing zone parted ways