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  • Be prepared: New visa rules now in effect

    Family members in possession of a British visa must ensure their paperwork is in order. A new United Kingdom Border Agency policy effective Oct. 1, requires all persons issued a U.K. visa to renew or apply for a new one no later than 28 days after expiration.If visa applications are not received by

  • Changing lives through music

    Music filled the air and children danced as the U.S. Air Forces in Europe rock band, Touch 'n Go, performed a concert for students and instructors of the De Beers PPC Cullinan Field Band here, Sept. 18.This is the second year Touch 'n Go has visited the Field Band Foundation and worked with young

  • USAFE firefighter combat challenge creates camaraderie

    The 2012 U.S. Air Forces in Europe Firefighter Combat Challenge took place Sept. 15 at the USAFE Fire Academy here.To win the challenge, participants must complete several events with the fastest time. Each event simulates exactly what firefighters do in real life. "Teamwork is huge for the tandem

  • First week of RARO 12 wraps up

    The first week of live training at Ramstein Rover 2012 (RARO 12) ended Sept. 16, here. RARO 12 is a NATO exercise focused on preparing forward air controllers to support ground commanders in Afghanistan within the next year. Multiple nations are participating to include the Czech Republic, United

  • Village remembers, honors bravery of Airmen

    A verse in the Bible states that there is no greater love than when a man lays down his life for his friends.It is because of that type of love that two Airmen were honored in an Act of Commemoration in Upper Heyford, United Kingdom, almost 20 years after their act of altruism.Capt. Jerry Lindh,

  • Unsung Eagles

    Members from the 48th Fighter Wing and 100th Air Refueling Wing participated in a Battle of Britain parade with the British Army and Royal Air Force Sept. 16, 2012. The Battle of Britain was fought in World War II from July - Oct. 1940 when the German Air Force, known as the Luftwaffe, began air

  • 39th ABW visits Adana airport, flight school

    Several members of the 39th Air Base Wing visited Turkish air traffic controllers and flight instructors to build upon local community relationships and discuss mid-air collision avoidance procedures Sept. 12, at the Adana airport and a nearby flight school.The Incirlik air traffic controllers talk

  • CFC: An opportunity to make a difference

    The 2012 Combined Federal Campaign-Overseas begins today with Gen. Philip M. Breedlove, U.S. Air Forces in Europe and U.S. Air Forces Africa commander, offering the first donation within USAFE."What's important for us all to know is that our contributions can make a significant impact in someone's