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  • 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

  • Chievres fire fighters win best in USAFE

    Fire fighters from the 309th Airlift Squadron Fire and Emergency Services Flight are winners of the U.S. Air Forces in Europe Fire Department of the Year (Small Department) award. The flight now competes for Air Force-level honors. The 18-member unit never missed a step providing airfield support

  • Better halves: Military spouses play key role in morale of troops

    The mission here doesn’t always depend on the people wearing uniforms. Military spouses play a key role by supporting their loved ones. With that being said, it may be just as important to keep the morale of the military spouses as high as the troops here. "In my opinion, it’s important to keep

  • 2006 USAFE Youth of the Year winner announced

    An 18-year-old from Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, has been selected as the 2006 U.S. Air Forces in Europe Youth of the Year. By receiving the honor, Samantha Lamont is awarded a $3,000 scholarship for post high school education. The USAFE Services award recognizes superior leadership skills,

  • 2006 USAFE Idol winners announced

    The 2006 USAFE Idol winners were announced April 22 after a three-hour competition between eight base-level Idol winners. In addition to the base-level Idol contestants’ performances, the evening also featured music and entertainment by the USAFE Band “Direct Hit,” the 2005 USAFE Idol winner Maj.

  • USAFE announces 2006 USAFE Services Program Award winners

    U.S. Air Forces in Europe recently announced the 2006 USAFE Services Program Award winners. The winners are: Arts and Crafts: 48th Services Squadron, Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England Bowling: 39th SVS, Incirlik AB, Turkey Child Development: 435th SVS, Ramstein AB, Germany Golf: 31st SVS, Aviano

  • USAFE announces 2006 USAFE Services Individual Award winners

    U.S. Air Forces in Europe recently announced the 2006 USAFE Services Individual Award winners. The winners are: Field Grad Officer: Lt. Col. Michael Platt, Incirlik Air Base, Turkey Company Grade Officer: Capt. Rosalie Duarte, Royal Air Force Alconbury, England Senior Non Commissioned Officer:

  • USAFE announces 2006 Innkeeper Award winners

    U.S. Air Forces in Europe recently announced the 2006 Innkeeper Award winners. The winners are: Adnan Kocak, Incirlik Air Base, Turkey Maria Stannard, Royal Air Force Mildenhall, England Staff Sgt. Crystal Didolce, Mildenhall

  • High alert in 1986

    “In peace, we train for war and don’t you forget it,” was the inscription lettered on the base’s main gate while Col. Sam Westbrook was commander of the 48th Tactical Fighter Wing at RAF Lakenheath in 1986. Times were different. The Berlin Wall separated Germany and a hammer and sickle flag flew

  • Assignment worries addressed for Keflavik Airmen

    Air Force members at Naval Air Station Keflavik, Iceland, waited anxiously to hear their fate April 5 through 7 from a U.S. Air Forces in Europe assignments team visiting the base. The team came to NAS Keflavik to clarify the process people needed to follow to receive permanent change of station