News

  • Windy winter weather: damage, mission concern during storms

    Chicago is known as the windy city, but actually it’s not a windy city at all. Terceira on the other hand is known for its high winds during winter months. Newcomers are briefed on how to park their vehicles in windy conditions and that hats can be carried in their left hand on windy days. Team

  • USAFE announces the 2005 USAFE Henry 'Red' Erwin award winner

    U.S. Air Forces in Europe recently announced the 2005 USAFE Henry "Red" Erwin award winners. The winners are: Outstanding Enlisted Aircrew Member of the Year (SNCO Category): Master Sgt. Lewis J. Holston, Jr., Ramstein Air Base, Germany Outstanding Enlisted Aircrew Member of the Year (NCO Category):

  • Flight leads versus Wingman culture

    “Safety is something that happens between your ears, not something you hold in your hands.” ¬— Jeff Cooper, former Marine Luitenant Colonel. Several months ago, while returning from a stateside TDY, I was waiting in the domestic terminal of the Istanbul Airport when I saw something quite unusual.

  • A branch of support: Family advocacy nurtures, strengthens relationships

    According to the National Domestic Violence Hotline, one out of three women around the world has been beaten, coerced into sex or otherwise abused during her lifetime. Domestic abuse occurs worldwide and despite the professional and upstanding reputation associated with today’s military, it is not

  • Aviano updates official travel system

    The Federal Automated System for Travel is fast, but the upcoming Defense Travel System will be even faster and more efficient. DTS will replace FAST as Aviano’s official travel computer system in July. DTS will allow users to not only create travel orders and file vouchers like the FAST system, but

  • Area Two gym renovated, improved

    For Aviano members living and working in Areas One and Two, exercising is now easier than ever. The 31st Services Squadron has renovated the Area Two fitness center and added part of the former child development center to create more space and upgrade the workout rooms. “We know the importance of

  • USAFE announces Theater Air Control System award winners

    U.S. Air Forces in Europe recently announced the 2005 USAFE Theater Air Control System Annual award winners. The winners are: Outstanding Aerospace Control and Warning Technician (SNCO): Master Sgt. Reynaldo O. Roura, Keflavik Naval Air Station, Iceland Outstanding Aerospace Control and Warning

  • KMCC Wins AF Award for Design Concept

    The team building the Department of Defense's current largest construction project now have something else to boast about -- they are the recipients of one of the Air Force 2006 Design Awards for an outstanding design concept. Currently under construction here, the Kaiserslautern Military Community

  • Innovation abound for ‘Lik’ outdoor recreation

    Work weeks can be long and demanding sometimes and everyone has their own way of unwinding. Some may find relaxation with a good book and warm bath while others may want to venture off base and experience the wonders of Turkey first hand. The 39th Services Squadron outdoor recreation office already