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  • Cyberspace, accountability are issues in new AF mission

    The Air Force has seen many changes since 1947, such as the conversion of several joint commands, the creation of cyberwarfare and the use of unmanned systems capable of long-range reconnaissance. The new mission statement of the United States Air Force is "to fly, fight and win ... in air, space

  • Five minutes with former Creed singer Scott Stapp

    Scott Stapp, the voice of the band Creed, performed a concert on RAF Mildenhall Oct. 16 as part of an ongoing Armed Forces and Navy Entertainment tour. Before the show, I had a chance to ask him a few questions about himself, the tour, and his music. What compelled you to do a tour of military

  • Project CHEER enhances quality of life for single Airmen in USAFE

    Enhancing the quality of life for single and unaccompanied Airmen in USAFE is what Project CHEER is all about! Project CHEER is in its fifth year and continues to offer a variety of amazing and unique programs for Airmen, as well as some great prizes! Project CHEER stands for Creating Hope, Energy,

  • 3AF/CC visits Aviano; presents 8 medals to TAC-P Airmen

    Lt. Gen. Phil Breedlove, 3rd Air Force commander and former 31st Fighter Wing commander, returned to his old stomping ground Oct. 16 after departing Aviano Air Base in June 2005."It's been a magnificent visit," said General Breedlove who previously commanded the 31FW from June 2004 to June 2005. "It

  • Botswanans learn from Ramstein Airmen

    Thirty Ramstein Airmen recently embarked on a long journey to the southern region of Africa to share some of their knowledge with their counterparts from the Botswana Defense Force. The team of pilots, navigators, flight engineers, loadmasters and personnel from security forces, supply and public

  • Bad weather, coincidences turn mountain climbing trip into rescue mission

    What started off as a personal challenge for three British employees from RAF Mildenhall, climbing three mountains in 24 hours to raise money for charities, ended up as a dramatic rescue mission when the trio helped save a man's life at the top of the final peak Oct. 3. Alan Coldwell, Chris Gould

  • Aviano Airman garners AF award

    An Airman from the 603rd Air Control Squadron here recently added another notch to her list of personal and professional achievements since joining the Air Force in March 2005.Senior Airman Abby Keffer, a native of Birdsboro, Pa., is an aerospace control and warning technician journeyman and is one

  • Lodging staff wins back-to-back AF Innkeeper award

    The Mountain View Lodge staff recently took home the 2008 Air Force Innkeeper Trophy. The Air Force presents the innkeeper awards each year to recognize bases that excel in running Air Force lodging operations."The mighty FSS Family keeps rolling along," said Maj. Jason Janaros, the commander of the