Airman faces court martial for murder

Airman Calvin Hil from the 56th Rescue Squadron at Naval Air Station Keflavik, Iceland, will face a capital murder trial for the death of Airman 1st Class Ashley Turner, who also was from the 56th RS in Iceland. The referral of charges was signed today by Lt. Gen. Robert D. Bishop, Jr.,  Air Command

COMUSAFE delivers Normandy Memorial Day address

The commander of U.S. Air Forces in Europe delivered the Memorial Day ceremony address at Normandy American Cemetery here May 28. Gen. Tom Hobbins said that U.S. participation in the ceremony was important. "[Memorial] Day is very memorable for all nations that have participated in ensuring the

COMUSAFE proposes future of global AF information sharing

Representing the U.S. Air Force, the commander of U.S. Air Forces in Europe proposed an avenue to knowledge-based operations at the Royal United Services Institute Air Power Conference here May 24. Gen. Tom Hobbins, speaking to an audience of British, French, Australian and American civil and

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Air Force names Lajes chaplain No. 1 for 2005

The Air Force recently named the flightline chaplain at Lajes as its Outstanding Company Grade Chaplain of the Year for 2005.Chaplain (Capt.) David Knight received the news from his Squadron Officer School commandant on the first day of class. “I was shocked and very humbled to find out about the

FUNDING SUPPORT FOR 14 USAFE LIBRARIES

Lt. Gen. Robert Bishop, US Air Forces in Europe Vice Commander, recently approved funding of over $130,000 in support of 14 USAFE libraries. The funds will be used to enhance library programs with books, audio visual materials and staff training. “We’re absolutely thrilled,” said USAFE Librarian

USAFE, 48th Fighter Wing personnel teams help ease Keflavik transitions

Base closures are never an easy thing to execute in the Air Force. Transitioning an overseas installation back to its host nation is even tougher, especially when the operational mission must continue even during the changes and upheaval it causes servicemembers and their families. Try accomplishing

LEAD program: Airman’s path to Air Force Academy

Airmen interested in challenging themselves while earning a degree and a commission can apply to the U.S. Air Force Academy through the Leaders Encouraging Airmen Development program. Every year, Airmen on active duty compete for appointments to the academy through the program. In 2007 there are 135

USAFE kicks off 101 Critical Days of Summer

U.S. Air Forces in Europe kicks off its annual 101 Critical Days of Summer campaign May 27 with two distinct goals -- zero fatalities and a 25-percent reduction in specific mishaps. During the past seven summers, USAFE has experienced 12 fatalities in 11 mishaps, and all of those mishaps involved

Thinking about cosmetic surgery? Think safety

As the popularity of cosmetic medical procedures continue to skyrocket, military families considering this option while serving in Germany should use discretion to ensure safety and avoid unexpected costs. While the majority of those who receive cosmetic procedures from host nation health care