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  • US delivers aid to Turkish earthquake victims

    The U.S. European Command sent two C-130J Super Hercules loaded with cots, blankets, sleeping bags and hygiene kits to north-eastern Turkey, Oct. 29 to aid victims of a recent earthquake there.The C-130Js from the 86th Airlift Wing departed Ramstein Air Base, Germany, to deliver the supplies to the

  • Team Ramstein supports AFRICOM, transports wounded Libyans

    Four seriously wounded Libyan fighters were evacuated from Tripoli, Libya and transported here Oct. 29.At the request of the Department of State, U.S. Africa Command was directed by the Secretary of Defense to support the humanitarian relief effort in Libya by aeromedically transporting more than 30

  • RAF Mildenhall hosts honorary commanders Oct. 27

    Operation Unified Protector was one key point on local dignitaries and their guests' agenda during their Honorary Commanders' Day visit here Oct. 27.The focus was to educate the 17 guests and military commanders' spouses on what it takes to generate aircraft for missions such as OUP, which was

  • USAFE command chaplain speaks on the way ahead

    In an ever-changing Air Force, it's good to be inspired by leaders who've adapted and overcome the challenges they've faced. One such leader is the U.S. Air Forces in Europe Command Chaplain (Col.) G. Scott Henry, who spoke to Lajes Airmen about staying resilient and concentrating on the positive.

  • 48th MDG launches Wounded Warrior pilot program

    The 48th Medical Group launched an Air Force Wounded Warrior (AFW2) Group pilot program, Oct. 25, to improve the personal well-being and long-term healing of wounded Airmen.The 10-week program is open to 12 members from Royal Air Forces Mildenhall and Lakenheath. All members were wounded or received

  • AT/FP training readies families for life overseas

    To combat the potential risks of an overseas assignment and teach family members what to do if a dangerous situation arises or if they see a suspicious activity or person, all family members age 14 or older are required to complete antiterrorism/force protection level-one training upon arrival at an

  • Kids get new spin on basketball

    What happens when a basketball is crossed with four wheels?Students at Lakenheath Elementary School saw the answer Oct. 25 when the Bury Bombers, a wheelchair basketball team based in Bury St. Edmunds, paid a visit.Sponsored by the Parent Teacher Student Organization, the school has hosted the

  • Community relations score touchdown

    Roaring crowds of fans cheered and boasted their hopeful wins as pyrotechnics boomed and players ascended through the smoke onto Wembley Stadium's field, London, Oct. 23.Fans on both sides of the Atlantic watched as the Chicago Bears versus Tampa Bay Buccaneers kickoff was minutes away, and the

  • Motorcycle Rodeo gives Airmen crash course on safety

    A motorcycle rodeo Incirlik Oct. 21 highlighted the importance of motorcycle safety. The rodeo offered riders across the base a chance to take a ride around the local area and ride on a safety course to practice various safety procedures."What we're doing is a motorcycle rodeo, starting off with a