Survey seeks input in shaping DOD civilian personnel system

U.S. Air Forces in Europe civil service employees who will come under the new National Security Personnel System have an opportunity to help shape the program.The new National Security Personnel System Factor Survey gives general schedule employees the chance to register their views about several

USAFE announces Youth of the Year

A dependent at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, was recently selected as the U.S. Air Forces in Europe 2005 USAFE Youth of the Year.Award winner Jose Tovar, age 17, is the son of Jose and Elsa Tovar, both teachers for Department of Defense Dependents Schools in the Spangdahlem AB area.The Youth of the

USAFE receives new vice commander

Lt. Gen. Robert D. Bishop Jr. assumed the position of U.S. Air Forces in Europe vice commander July 6.In his new position, General Bishop will conduct and coordinate offensive and defensive air and space operations for U.S. European Command on behalf of the USAFE commander. The general will also be

Becoming an AF Thunderbird is dream come true for Nevada native

She was only five years old when she saw an F-4 Phantom fighter jet soar and maneuver through the clouds during an air show. It was then, that she knew she would someday do the same.Now, 26 years later, Capt. Nicole Malachowski is getting her chance to do just that and making history while she’s at

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