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  • SecDef visits Incirlik, conveys nation's thanks

    The U.S. Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta tends to be a busy man, but despite the global issues on his scope and the busy schedule he follows, taking time to meet with those instrumental to America's defense is important to him.Panetta demonstrated that Dec. 14 when he visited Incirlik to let

  • Lajes Field drawdown as part of force structuring announced

    Department of Defense officials announced today that Lajes Field will transition from an air base wing to an air base group with a reduction of more than 400 military personnel and 500 family members by the end of fiscal year 2014. "The drawdown of the 65th Air Base Wing is part of a larger Air

  • AF leader praises Saber safety

    The U.S. Air Force Chief of Safety visited Spangdahlem Dec. 12, 2012, as part of a familiarization tour.The U.S. Air Forces in Europe Safety Summit takes place at Ramstein Air Base this week, and U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Margaret Woodward took the opportunity to visit other air bases in the local

  • Lajes families embark on magical Polar Express ride

    More than 300 family members experienced the joy of the Polar Express at Lajes Dec. 8.Dressed comfortably in pajamas, children and adults filled the seats of the Lajes theater to view the holiday movie "The Polar Express" produced by Warner Bros. Entertainment, Inc., and inspired by the award

  • Nigerian air force visits contingency response group, shares ideas

    Colleagues from the Nigerian air force Quick Response Force visited members of the 435th Contingency Response Group here Dec. 4 through 6. Five members of the QRF came to the CRG to gain a better understanding of their construct, capabilities, and employment. "Our goal is to address their needs and

  • Airmen take first steps with FTAC

    In full service dress uniform, a group of brand new Airmen shuffle into the professional development center, unsure of what is to come next. Poised on the edge of their transition from the training environment to the operational world, the anticipation is palpable.Their first day at the First Term

  • AWAG hosts first Aviano volunteer conference

    Americans Working Around the Globe held their Northern Italy Area Conference to train, strengthen and connect volunteers Dec. 6 at Aviano Air Base, Italy. More than 115 people attended the conference by the non-profit private organization. Representing military members and civilians working

  • Joint effort enables fitness transfer

    After nearly one year of preparation, Airmen stood up the first fitness center for service members and dependents Nov. 21 at Papa Air Base, Hungary.Tanya McCormick, Aviano Air Base fitness center director, coordinated the transfer of more than $120,000 dollars worth of fitness equipment from the

  • AHS basketball members open homes, court for international competition

    Aviano High School basketball players and their families welcomed a Croatian team into their homes and onto their court for a weekend of culture and sports from Nov. 29 to Dec. 2.The team from Rijeka, Croatia visited Aviano for the first time, bonding with the AHS team on and off the court. During