USAFE Band brings American music, hospitality to Israel

Food on the grill, family and friends gathering, children playing, and music filling the atmosphere -- all ingredients for an American forth of July celebration.But, this isn't a standard celebration and it's not in America. The U. S. Air Forces in Europe Band brought music to the American military

Operations Season's Greetings '05 kicks off at USAFE bases

Several U.S. Air Forces in Europe bases will enjoy entertainment from country artists Trick Pony, Blues Traveler lead singer John Popper and the New England Patriot Cheerleaders this Thanksgiving.The performances are part of the seventh annual Operation Season’s Greetings tour, which will entertain

Combat ready

Education center assists potential students combating 'mammoth-sized' degree decisions

I suppose it makes sense to add the word “combat” on military programs. Life in the military has its own unique challenges, not typically experienced in the civilian world. But what does Combat Education, which has more to do with books than jets, have to offer our military community? Well, quite a

Lakenheath medical squadron treats injured servicemembers

A quiet morning was shattered and lives changed with a single phone call to the base hospital emergency room at 8:20 a.m. Oct. 9. The Airman who picked up the phone listened attentively to the urgent message and reacted. The caller relayed the details -- it’s possible an aircraft carrying 32

Readiness Flight ready, willing to react to disaster

As evident by recent natural disasters in the United States, preparation is key to averting major loss of life and property. One organization here is charged with ensuring the wing is ready “just in case” a worst-case scenario arises -- the 39th Civil Engineer Squadron Readiness Flight.“We

Project CHEER offers free movies during holidays

U.S. Air Forces in Europe Services and the Army and Air Force Exchange Service are teaming up to support Project CHEER by offering free movies at select Air Force base movie theaters on Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.In its second consecutive year, the free movie program, dubbed “Merry Movie

Combat Flightline program promotes excellence

Taking pride in their aircraft’s appearance and keeping them in top-notch shape has paid off for several dedicated crew chiefs within the command thanks to the Combat Flightline program.The program, which measures key maintenance data from the command’s flying wings in an effort to ensure aircraft

In public view

Gift of life starts with small blood sample

As soon as she saw the stuffed toy moose sent as a thoughtful gift with the bone marrow for her daughter, Elaina, Darlene Ladner knew her very sick child would be OK.“When I saw the moose, I cried,” said Mrs. Ladner. “My nickname in high school was ‘Moose’ -- almost everything I owned had ‘Moose’