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  • COMUSAFE forges multinational relations

    The commander of U.S. Air Forces in Europe stopped through Azerbaijan, Tajikistan, Afghanistan and Turkey to forge relations with a potential NATO nation and check on the status of several endeavors during a three-day whirlwind trip May 18 – 20. Wearing his NATO hat, Gen. Tom Hobbins’ first stop was

  • 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

  • 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