Civil engineer earns USAFE recognition

One 31st Fighter Wing Airman received some exciting and surprising news recently when he was informed of his selection as the U.S. Air Forces in Europe Outstanding Military Airmen Dorm Leader of the Year. Staff Sgt. Robert Gamboa, a 31st Civil Engineer Squadron unaccompanied housing manager, was

Airman awarded AF Combat Action Medal

An Airman from the 435th Air Ground Operations Wing was awarded the Air Force Combat Action Medal in a ceremony here Oct. 14. Tech. Sgt. Robert Scheel, currently with the 7th Weather Squadron at Wiesbaden, Germany, was a staff sergeant serving as a battlefield weather forecaster with the 18th

CASF to reach major milestone in warrior care

The 86th Contingency Aeromedical Staging Facility here will soon be reaching a new milestone since opening its doors and receiving its first patient six years ago. A major player in providing critical care to wounded warriors, the facility is scheduled to complete its 100,000th patient movement

Multinational Strategic Airlift Capability supports NATO committee visit to Afghanistan

The newly formed multinational Heavy Airlift Wing recently provided the NATO Military Committee valuable airlift into Afghanistan for an opportunity to meet with Afghan and International Security Assistance Force leadership as well as their national contingents there. The HAW, based at Papa Air

Leadership in challenging times: Integrity also means consistency

Every Airman knows that "Integrity First" is the foundational pillar of our core values, and we all understand what it means. We will always strive to do the right thing and be honest in all that we do. I also believe integrity carries with it the idea of consistency in how we conduct every aspect

Third aircraft completes Heavy Airlift Wing

The third and final C-17 Globemaster III to comprise the Heavy Airlift Wing aircraft inventory arrived here Oct. 12 and was welcomed by the Hungarian Chief of Defense General Laszlo Tombol and other civic leaders from the surrounding communities. The delivery of the third aircraft marks the

USAFE units attend Spangdahlem's first CDDAR training

U.S. Ambassador to Germany visits Kaiserslautern Military Community

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Ramstein pilot receives Cheney Award

A C-130E Hercules instructor pilot was presented the Cheney Award by Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Norton Schwartz Oct. 8 for his leadership in planning humanitarian aid missions to the country of Georgia. The Cheney Award is presented each year to a service member who demonstrates an act of valor,