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  • 100th SFS MWD War remembered by handlers, base

    Military Working Dog War died in May, and a memorial ceremony in his honor was held June 23 at the RAF Mildenhall Chapel. Airmen from the 100th and 48th Security Forces Squadrons attended the ceremony. Squadron commanders and others from RAFs Mildenhall and Lakenheath, also came to pay their

  • New base gate opens at Spangdahlem

    The new privately owned vehicle and large vehicle inspection station gates at Spangdahlem opened with a ribbon cutting ceremony officiated by Col. Lee Wight, 52nd Fighter Wing commander, June 17, 2008. "We were able to construct a gatehouse and two small guardhouses, a canopy, a guardhouse, a new

  • General Bishop reflects on Third Air Force Tenure

    He is one of the Air Force's most experienced operators. He has deployed numerous times through a variety of operations ranging from Desert Storm to Shining Hope. As an ops group commander, he led his group in support of more than seven named contingencies. He has responded to numerous humanitarian

  • 37th AS participates in NATO airdrop demonstration

    Many Americans living in the KMC don't leave their house to go on a road trip without a GPS. The smart computers that receive a satellite signal from space save people time, reduce stress and get them to where they need to go. Similarly, cargo can find its way to an exact location when dropped out

  • 493rd FS awarded Raytheon Trophy

    The 493rd Fighter Squadron was recently selected as the Raytheon Trophy winners. "In 2007, the 493rd Fighter Squadron established itself as USAFE's premier engagement squadron," said Brig. Gen. John W. Hesterman III, 48th Fighter Wing commander. "In short, you will find no finer expeditionary

  • USAFE Airmen embrace command priorities

    I recently returned from visiting U.S. Air Forces in Europe bases in the United Kingdom, and I may be a bit biased, but I truly believe that USAFE is the best command in the Air Force! I'm so proud of the accomplishments I see and thankful for the sacrifices each of you make every day for the

  • Leaders change, standards and challenges do not

    This was a difficult week for our Air Force. On Thursday, June 5, our Secretary and Chief of Staff tendered their resignations to the Secretary of Defense. Secretary Mike Wynne and General Buzz Moseley are men of honor and integrity. Their resignations resulted from failures in a critical mission

  • Gate dedicated to Lakenheath hero

    A quiet reverence overtook Gate 2, June 1 as the 48th Security Forces Squadron dedicated the new gate to Senior Airman Jason D. Nathan. Senior Airman Nathan deployed to Iraq from RAF Lakenheath and was mortally wounded by an improvised explosive device June 23, 2007 while on combat patrol in Tikrit,