Communicators "tune-in" on heritage

Twenty personnel from the 48th and 100th Communications Squadrons traveled to the Imperial War Museum Duxford April 24 to meet with a World War II veteran who served as a wireless radio operator. Denis Willis, flew 17 combat missions in the Lancaster Bomber while he served in the Royal Air Force

Hercules takes another step into history

After a pre-flight briefing, a ride from the 37th Airlift Squadron to the flight line, firing up four Allison T56-A-15 turboprop engines and a short flight from Ramstein to Grafenwoehr Army Airfield, the mighty C-130 Hercules and the 86th Airlift Wing took another step into history. For the last

Children honor Turkish cultural heritage

Discipline and vigilance keys to Information Protection

In the age of cyberspace, protecting information should be a priority for every member associated with the military. The Air Force's annual Information Protection training defines Information Protection as "the collective policies, processes and implementation of risk management and mitigation

Sabers turn empty SU-25 hangar into A-10 maintenance, support hub

As Spangdahlem aircraft maintenance and support Airmen packed to support "Reunion April 2009," an A-10 training exercise at Bezmer Air Base, Bulgaria, they had to be prepared for any problem that might arise. "This is the first time a USAFE fighter squadron has deployed to this location, so setting

F-15E Airmen train in Romania

Airmen from the 48th Fighter Wing at RAF Lakenheath, England, are at Campia Turzii, Romania, with their F-15E Strike Eagles to train with Romanian Air Force counterparts.Strike Lance 2009, a recurring flying training deployment, lasts through April 30 and includes more than 250 Air Force personnel

2009 USFE Road Cycling, Mountain Bike Series in full swing

Military and civilian cyclists and mountain bikers from Germany and Italy descended upon the base of the Dolomite Mountains in Italy April 18-19 to take part in the first race of the 2009 U.S. Forces Europe Road Cycling and Mountain Bike Series. "A very high caliber of athletes participated," said

Command honors best of the best

U.S. Air Forces in Europe honored its top people in seven categories April 17, 2009, at an awards dinner here. The top Airman, NCO, senior NCO, first sergeant, company grade officer and civilians were recognized for their achievements in 2008. Winners were: Airman of the Year - Senior Amn. Zachary

A-10 pilots take to Bulgarian skies during 'Reunion April 2009'

U.S. and Bulgarian Air Force pilots are honing their close air support and combat search and rescue skills during "Reunion April 2009" at Bezmer Air Base, Bulgaria, April 7-28. While the joint training exercise was a reunion for Bulgarian and American partnership efforts, this is the first time the

U.S., Bulgarian fighter pilots train in combat search and rescue

Fighter pilots from Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, and Bezmer Air Base, Bulgaria, participated in an integrate combat search and rescue training scenario during the "Reunion April 2009" exercise.The A-10 and SU-25 pilots provided protective cover for three downed Airmen in hostile territory, while