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  • USAFE Airmen beat the heat, manage air show crowd

    U.S. Air Forces in Europe Airmen are all smiles despite the heat and crowds of people wanting to tour of their aircraft at the 2008 Berlin Air Show here. USAFE has about 20 Airmen here showcasing two F-16 Fighting Falcons, two F-15 Strike Eagles (models C and E), and one KC-135R here at the

  • Defense Travel System changes in store for DoD travelers in Europe

    Several major changes are in store for U.S. Air Forces in Europe official travelers as modifications affecting the Defense Travel System take affect this summer and fall. A new commercial travel contract, expanded around-the-clock assistance, and a new Government Travel Charge Card are some of the

  • US-German exchange pilots showcase interoperability

    Enhancing the U.S.-German military-to-military relationship and promoting standardization and interoperability of equipment are key themes of the Berlin Air Show. These themes have been realized through the U.S. and German exchange pilot programs decades ago but are overtly apparent here at the air

  • Berlin Air Show kicks-off on a ‘high note’

    Aircraft soaring high over the crowd, music blaring at high levels, and numerous high-profile guests dropping in for a visit certainly helped kick the 2008 Berlin Air and Trade Show off on a high note here May 27. More than 15 flight demonstrations wowed the crowd during the first day here including

  • USO tour brings jokes to Germany

    In what Bill Bellamy called an "amazing experience," the actor/comedian had no idea that the last stop on his USO tour to Germany would include getting "Punk'd" on Spangdahlem's flight line. Wrapping up a four-day tour to Germany, Bellamy's "Who's Got Jokes" entourage arrived at Spangdahlem May 27,

  • Berlin Air Show kicks-off on a 'high note'

    Aircraft soaring high over the crowd, music blaring at high levels, and numerous high-profile guests dropping in for a visit certainly helped kick the 2008 Berlin Air and Trade Show off on a high note here May 27. More than 15 flight demonstrations wowed the crowd during the first day here including

  • Kicking off the 2008 Berlin Air Show

    German Chancellor Dr. Angela Merkel (on the microphone) addresses the audience during a Berlin Airlift 60th anniversary ceremony at the 2008 Berlin Air Show May 27. The ceremony, staged in front of the "Spirit of Berlin" C-17 Globemaster from Charleston Air Force Base, S.C., highlighted Col. (ret)

  • Faces and stories convey the true meaning of Memorial Day

    This year's Memorial Day weekend blessed me with another incredible experience made possible by my current position. Like the rest of the Air Force, USAFE Airmen covered many venues around the continent, providing static displays at air shows, honor guards, flybys, music from our USAFE band and

  • Airmen prepare for 2008 Berlin Air Show

    Aircrew and support personnel from bases in Europe and the U.S. have been hustling in over the last few days to prepare for one of the premier air shows in the world, the Berlin International Air Show. The "Spirit of Berlin" C-17 Globemaster III of Charleston Air Force Base, SC and C-47 heritage

  • AEF 1/2 Airmen return to Spangdahlem AB

    "It just seemed so long," said John Norrell as he waited to meet his girlfriend, Staff Sgt. Ladonna Griffin, 81st Fighter Squadron engine mechanic, who was deployed for four months. The wing welcomed Air Expeditionary Force 1/2 returnees from various areas of responsibility in Southwest Asia this