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  • 86th AW welcomes new commander

    Members of the 86th Airlift Wing gathered in Hangar 1 on Ramstein Dec. 19 to welcome their new commander. Col. Bill Bender, a command pilot with more than 4,000 hours in the C-130E, C-17 A, C-141B and other aircraft, was previously the executive officer to the deputy commander of U.S. European

  • Sabers capture Army powerlifting titles

    The ability to deadlift more than 500 pounds is not a talent that many people have, yet three Airmen in the 52nd Logistics Readiness Squadron did just that during the 2007 U.S. Army Europe Powerlifting Championships in Landstuhl, Germany Dec. 8, 2007. Mahlon McLean took home first place in the 90

  • Third Air Force plays Santa Claus for Sarajevo children

    Kris Kringle arrived a few days early for more than 120 young, unsuspecting patients of a children's hospital in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina, courtesy of the Third Air Force. Lt. Gen. Rod Bishop, 3rd Air Force commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Martin Klukas, 3rd Air Force command chief, along

  • EOD Airman awarded 2nd Bronze Star

    For the second time in five years, Senior Master Sgt. Ken Pettibone earned a Bronze Star medal for actions while deployed to the Middle East. The explosive ordnance disposal technician was awarded his medal in a squadron ceremony Dec. 14, 2007, for work he did after serving more than a year in Iraq.

  • FOB Lightning assists ANA with humanitarian assistance mission

    Late November, as folks were getting ready for their Thanksgiving dinners, service members from Forward Operating Base Lightning, Gardez prepared for a different event. Troops from the Afghan National Army were joined by U.S. service members from the Army, Navy and Air Force, as well as personnel

  • Bronze Star recipient speaks with PA

    Staff Sgt. Tom Pilla, 86th Construction and Training Squadron Explosive Ordnance Disposal instructor, was awarded the Bronze Star medal Dec. 13 for meritorious conduct during operations in Iraq. He shared his award experiences with Public Affairs: PA: How did you feel when you found out you were to

  • Cold weather fitness: Avoid Jack Frost

    The winter season is upon us, which provides cold weather challenges for staying physically fit. Many Airmen are well aware of major concerns when exercising in hot weather, but forget the risks that occur when working out in cold weather. "The cold weather tends to make individuals feel they don't

  • Planning critical to joint exercises

    Coalition and American pilots, aircrews and support members have to be trained to fight the enemy anytime, anyplace. To ensure mission success, servicemembers participate in large force exercises to hone joint fighter skills. Pilots from the 555th Fighter Squadron, the 510th FS and Grosseto air base

  • USAFE hosts AFSO21 Process Council

    The first Air Force Smart Operations for the 21st Century Process Council (AFSO21) held outside of the Washington D.C. area was hosted by U.S. Air Forces in Europe here on Dec. 10 and 11. The Process Council's goal is to intergrate and guide the transformation of the Air Force's governing, core and