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  • NASA's WB-57F Canberra refuels at Lajes

    A WB-57F Canberra, owned by NASA, landed at Lajes Field for a refueling mission on its way back to Ellington Field near the NASA Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas, Dec. 3. There are only two fully operational WB-57 aircraft in the world. Both have been flying research missions since the early

  • USAFE pilots new AF inspection process

    U.S. Air Force leaders continue to develop and refine the process in which service members maintain a high degree of job performance, military discipline and effective leadership.Specifically, revisions are being made to the force's ability to self inspect, evaluate findings and adhere to corrective

  • TAP improves resources for retiring, separating Airmen

    Airmen separating or retiring into the civilian sector are benefitting from recent changes made to the Department of Defense's Transition Assistance Program.The high unemployment rate among veterans, which reached an astounding 32.2 percent among veterans aged 18 to 24, according to a study done by

  • USAFE/AFAFRICA leadership challenges Team Incirlik, lauds Turkish Air Force

    United States Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa Commander Gen. Philip M. Breedlove and Command Chief Master Sgt. Craig A. Adams visited here Nov. 28 and 29 to interact with Airmen and gain first-hand knowledge of the current state of the 39th Air Base Wing and its partnership with the

  • Tail spotter tour gives enthusiasts inside view

    Eighteen aircraft enthusiasts attended the first Spotter Watch tour, which was specifically designed for tail spotters to show appreciation for the program at Royal Air Force Lakenheath Nov. 29, 2012. Started in May 2012, Spotter Watch provides the spotters an avenue to report suspicious activity

  • Airmen brief Duke of Cambridge about mentor program

    Five Airmen from the 501st Combat Support Wing briefed the Duke of Cambridge about a mentoring program established at The Manor School in Cambridge here Nov. 28.Working with their honorary commander, the Airmen from the 423rd Security Forces Squadron built a program where they mentor students at the

  • 422nd MDS activates at RAF Croughton

    Lt. Col. Stephanie McCue became the first commander of the 422nd Medical Squadron during an activation ceremony at the RAF Croughton Crown Nov 28. The newly formed 422nd MDS takes its lineage from the U.S. Air Force Clinic Fairford, which was activated Aug. 1, 1981, and deactivated Sept. 1, 1988.

  • African media delegation visits HQ AFAFRICA

    Twelve representatives of the Niger and Burkina Faso media visited U.S. Air Forces Africa Headquarters here Nov. 28 as part of U.S. Africa Command's public information initiative.The purpose of the delegation's visit was to inform international media outlets about AFAFRICA's mission and field any