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  • 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

  • Saber firefighters keep crews safe, share expertise

    The 52nd Civil Engineer Squadron fire department deployed a six man team from Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, to Bezmer Air Base, Bulgaria, to support "Reunion April 2009," a joint training exercise. "We are here to provide fire coverage for the 81st Fighter Squadron A-10s, for maintainers during

  • AFSO 21 helps AMS reduce steps, increase proficiency

    The 726th Air Mobility Squadron recently conducted an Air Force Smart Operations for the 21st Century value stream analysis looking for ways to streamline C-17 refueling and increase proficiency levels. The unit pooled Airmen from a variety of backgrounds to participate in the AFSO 21 event,

  • 494th Fighter Squadron deploys to Romania

    Twelve F-15E Strike Eagles from the 494th Fighter Squadron departed April 17, 2009, to participate in Strike Lance 2009 an exercise at Campia Turzii, Romania. The exercise will afford the squadron an opportunity to train against MiG-21L's to improve their tactical flying skills. To support the

  • Air Force trains foreign aircrews for multi-national mission

    The Air Force C-17 Aircrew Training Center here is preparing foreign aircrews for a first-of-its-kind mission in Hungary. A multi-national consortium consisting of 10 North Atlantic Treaty Organization countries and two Partnership for Peace nations created the Strategic Airlift Capability Program's

  • Lakenheath youth is top in command

    Kellie Schreiber, 18, of RAF Lakenheath, United Kingdom, has been selected as the 2009 Youth of the Year by U.S. Air Forces in Europe. Amaya Hamilton of Ramstein AB, Germany was runner-up. Ms. Schreiber will compete for the Boys and Girls Clubs of America European Youth of the Year honors against

  • Actors use humor to address tough topic

    A production featuring actors who use drama and humor to share information about sexual assault is touring U.S. Air Forces in Europe bases through April 28. "Sex Signals" actors demonstrate how to recognize early warning signs of relationship violence and prevent sexual assault, said Dr. Thomas

  • USAFE captures top safety awards

    U.S. Air Forces in Europe headquarters won two of the service's top safety awards for fiscal 2008."Safety is absolutely essential to conducting our mission and to protecting critical resources, including our people," said Gen. Roger A. Brady, commander of USAFE and NATO Allied Air Component