Plate numbers key to reporting hit-and-runs

For some people, their first instinct when they hear that distinct metal-crunching sound is to run. For other people who see their vehicle has been hit, their first instinct is to find the person who did it. From Jan. 1, 2006, to Jan. 31, 2007, there have been 15 hit-and-runs reported to the 31st

USAFE, Liberia medics save lives

There would be no questions on this test. Within minutes of completing two days of rigorous training in Liberia taught by medics from the U.S. Air Forces in Europe, 23 Armed Forces of Liberia medical technicians were put to the test when they responded to a high-speed vehicle roll-over. Outside the

352nd MXS maintainers Lean forward to keep MC-130 fleet in top shape

Airmen in the 352nd Maintenance Squadron are inspecting and returning aircraft to the war fighter 20 days faster than they were last summer. Thanks to the 'Lean Flow' management program that was implemented about nine months ago, the average time operators take to complete an isochronal inspection

352nd MXS crew chief competes in mountain-X challenges

Hearts pound in the riders' chests and all eyes are on the starting lights as they flash first red, then yellow then green. The gate hisses as it raises into the starting position, to the sound of, "Riders ready ... watch the gate." Beep ... beep ... beeeeep! Crashing down, the gate drops sharply

Fighting decay

Enlisted leaders prepare for increased responsibility at Chiefs Orientation

Forty seven chiefs and chief-selectees left Ramstein recently with a firmer grasp of their new position in U.S. Air Forces in Europe after attending the Chiefs Orientation course. "It was an eye opener on the awesome responsibility being a 'Chief' encompasses," said Senior Master Sgt. Rodolfo

EOD staff sergeant receives Bronze Star

A 31st Civil Engineer Squadron member was awarded a Bronze Star for his actions while deployed in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. Staff Sgt. Howie Loughran, Explosive Ordnance Disposal team leader, was presented the medal in December. "Our squadron commander presented the medal to me, and our

The 2007 General Eugene L. Eubank Evaluation

The 39th Services Squadron, commanded by Lt. Col. Dale Bruner, is focusing in on winning its third Gen. Eugene L. Eubank Award in the past five years. This award recognizes the best small services squadron in the Air Force. The significance of this award is that it recognizes team effort and doesn't

NPO excels with dinner

More than 240 Team Incirlik members attended the National Prayer Observance dinner held Jan. 26 at the chapel which featured the Air Force chief of chaplains, Maj. Gen. Charles Baldwin. The observance which is traditionally held as a breakfast, was changed to a dinner to better accommodate the Team

RSDs: A thing of the past, present

In the late 1950s, political and religious turmoil caused tension in the Middle East in the late 1950s that was spawned by the Lebanon Crisis (click here for the rest of the 1956-1960 Incirlik history article). American military presence slowly diminished with the end of the Lebanon crisis and for