Giving thanks

Training key to understanding environmental responsibilities

Do you perform in a manner that will minimize your impact to the environment? Are you aware of the goals of the Executive Order 13423? Do you continuously strive for process improvements? Our challenges are increasing regulatory requirements, declining resources (manpower and funds), major climate

First mail truck arrives at Pápa

There were cheers when the first U.S. mail truck arrived at Pápa Airbase in Hungary Thursday. The mail arrived directly from the Frankfurt Aerial Mail Terminal. "It was so good to see the smiles on the airmen's faces, when they heard that the mail was coming," Technical Sergeant Jason Simpson

Military members provide necessities to wounded warriors

"When our troops are wounded, they must be confident that the military will do everything possible to help them heal," said Defense Secretary Robert Gates, during a May 15 speech in Washington, D.C. Soldiers from the 99th Movement Control Team at Aviano Air Base, Italy, have taken that message to

Nickels over Bulgaria: air, ground forces train side-by-side

Thirteen fighting falcons from 555th Fighter Squadron and approximately 250 Airmen from Aviano Air Base, Italy, returned home Nov. 24 after taking part in the Nickel Javelin 2008 exercise in Bulgaria.The 26-day exercise, which began Oct. 30, provided Aviano Airmen an opportunity to conduct bilateral

Services provides Airmen a taste of home

The 435th Services Squadron put together a vast Thanksgiving feast for Airmen and their families at the Rheinland Inn and Lindberg Hof Dining Facilities Nov. 27. As with most elaborate meals, cooking started long before Thanksgiving Day. Services members worked a 16-hour day prior to Thanksgiving to

Fuel ration card limits monthly fuel purchase amounts

The new Germany fuel ration card is proving to be as easy as swiping a credit card for most drivers. However, any resemblance to a credit card stops there. The card is not an open-ended purchasing tool. That's the message Dave Mattingly, Installation Management Command-Europe, Germany Fuel Ration

Working out raises $3,000 for CFC

A lot of jumping, pushing, crunching and running set the stage for a creative way of raising money for the Combined Federal Campaign during a PT-A-Thon held at the Dragon Fitness Center here Nov. 25. More than 150 Airmen participated in the 31st Logistics Readiness Squadron sponsored event, raising

Fire prevention office extinguishes competition

The 31st Civil Engineer Squadron's fire prevention office recently extinguished the competition, reeling in their third USAFE Fire Prevention Office of the Year award in four years. Protecting more than 9,000 people on base is no easy feat. For the prevention office and their fellow firefighters,

Smokeout for a healthier life

Hundreds of Airmen from the 31st Fighter Wing took the pledge to be tobacco-free for 24 hours during the Great American Smokeout Nov. 20. The Health and Wellness Center staff, along with two life-sized cigarettes named "Ciggy," passed out information at the main gate and at the BX on the Great