An Airman's inspiring journey to become an American

Raised by his mother, a small grocery store vendor making twenty dollars a month in Lagos, Nigeria, Staff Sergeant Olufemi "Femi" Owolabi conquered enormous odds to become an Airman in the U.S. Air Force. Femi, a Public Affairs Craftsman at the 65th Air Base Wing Public Affairs Office, is an

AF Energy Awareness Letter to Airmen

Energy Awareness Month is a federal campaign run by the Department of Energy that occurs in October every year to encourage the federal government to promote energy awareness. This year's Air Force theme is "A New Culture: Energy as an Operations Enabler." This theme highlights the ties between

Remember safety during ORE

The 48th Fighter Wing is about to enter its final exercise before the Operational Readiness Inspection.Even though Airmen at all levels will work hard, 48th FW Commander Col. John Quintas also wishes to remind everyone to keep safety in mind at all times."Unsafe practices lead to mission failure,"

Armed Services Blood Program visits RAF Lakenheath

The Armed Services Blood Program held a blood drive here Sept. 27-28 .The ASBP team provides 100 percent of the blood the 48th Medical Group uses, and ensures each donor is screened thoroughly before they donate. "Our goal is to ensure the safety of the blood and the donors," said U.S. Army Capt.

86 LRS deploys Ramstein Airmen around the clock

The 86th Logistics Readiness Squadron is the single point of contact for Ramstein's expeditionary logistics and combat readiness capability.From providing Airmen with the equipment they need while deployed, to preparing cargo to be moved down range, the squadron is responsible for the immense task

Programs help Airmen pick up the pace

With new Air Force physical training standards in full force, many Airmen are looking for ways to gain a few extra points on their scores.When it comes to the 1.5-mile run portion of the test, units are setting challenges and Airmen are starting programs designed to motivate testers and help them

Icelandic Air Policing: mission complete

Warning: armed aircraft

Airmen with the 493rd Expeditionary Fighter Squadron arm an F-15C Eagle with AIM-9X and AIM-120 Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missile munitions in support of NATO's Icelandic Air Policing Mission on Sept. 23.The 493rd EFS performed the IAP mission from Sept. 6 to 24. The squadron was comprised of

German, U.S. military support base transparency, compliance

As evidenced by military operations and humanitarian efforts across the entire globe, the U.S. has an important military role at the international level. Along with this role come responsibilities in treaties, agreements and conventions.As part of NATO with a presence on the European continent, for

Allied Air Command Izmir provides stability, security

The mission of Allied Air Command Izmir is to plan, execute and support air operations, deter any aggression and ensure the peace, stability and security for NATO's southern region."Our primary task is to have command and control for the air operations within NATO's southern region," said Lt. Gen.