Advance planning key to deployment financial management, success

Get ready early. This is the common theme among base agencies that assist Airmen preparing for deployment. The preparation can be stressful, time consuming and exciting, but above all, requires planning and thinking ahead to the future.Oftentimes, the focus of deployment is on taking care of the

U.S., Russia strengthening ties through Moscow air show

When it comes to forging bonds and strengthening relationships, it seems that the U.S. and Russia are pretty good at it.Approximately 100 U.S. military members and eight U.S. aircraft are playing an active part in the Moscow International Air Show and Space Salon Aug. 16-21 at Ramenskoye Airfield.

Falcon flight

Only sky proves limit for 'mountain men'

For some people, reaching the top is enough. But the sky was the limit July 28 to 31 for two 352nd Special Operations Group pilots -- Rob Marshall, a captain in the 67th Special Operations Squadron, and Mark Uberuaga, a first lieutenant in the 21st Special Operations Squadron. For them, reaching the

Herculean strength

USAFE giving away car for Air Force's 58th birthday

USAFE Services and Exchange New Car Sales are celebrating the Air Force’s 58th birthday by giving away a car.One winner will receive a 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser as part of the USAFE Birthday Bash Celebration Sept. 18.The drawing is open to Airmen assigned to USAFE, their family members and DoD

U.S. Air Force lands at Moscow air show

U.S. Air Force maintainers chocked and secured six U.S. Air Force aircraft at Ramenskoye Airfield here Aug. 14, as they prepare to participate in the Moscow International Air Show and Space Salon.Approximately 100 U.S. military members are playing an active part in the Moscow Air Show Aug. 16-21, as

Ryanair mogul speaks at Aviano

In a Project Connect initiative, Aviano Airmen were treated to a motivational speech by the former director of ground operations and sales and marketing at Ryanair here Aug. 10.Kell Ryan, who has 43 years of commercial aviation experience, was invited to speak to Aviano Airmen by Gen. Robert “Doc”

USAFE announces Family Child Care Provider of the Year

U.S. Air Forces in Europe Services recently announced the 2005 USAFE Family Child Care Provider of the Year.Shannon Pearson of Royal Air Force Mildenhall, England , was named this year’s award winner.The Provider of the Year Program recognizes excellence as an early childhood educator, commitment to

Ramstein Community Center director grabs 'rings of excellence'

The Ramstein Community Center here has racked up the awards over the years, and now director Linda Crom can say she’s finally collected her five golden rings.She was recently selected as the 2005 Air Force Services Squadron Civilian Manager of the Year.“It is a great honor,” said the 27-year