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  • Officers nominated for brigadier general

    The Air Force Senior Leader Management Office has announced that several U.S. Air Forces in Europe colonels have been nominated by the President to the Senate for appointment to the grade of brigadier general, United States Air Force.The nominees are:Col. David L. Goldfein, Commander, 52nd Fighter

  • 23rd EFS protects Baltic skies

    Providing security over the Baltic countries of Eastern Europe is no easy task, but the 23rd Expeditionary Fighter Squadron is constantly training, even while deployed, to be able to effectively address any airborne threat to the area.The 23rd EFS is providing 24-hour air policing coverage over

  • Heart link prepares AF spouses for AF mission, tradition

    For new Airmen, adjusting to the Air Force way of life can be difficult. For new spouses this adjustment may be just as challenging.Heart Link, a program designed with the new AF spouses in mind, is available to help spouses transition into the military lifestyle.Heart Link was created in response

  • Joint Fires Center of Excellence begins training

    The Joint Fires Center of Excellence opened its doors to students for the first time Oct. 17 as the U.S. military’s only Europe-based joint firepower education center.The U.S. Air Forces in Europe-inspired initiative is designed to enhance close air support operations by providing a more convenient

  • Third Air Force inactivates

    Headquarters 3rd Air Force inactivated Nov. 1 during a ceremony here as part of a larger U.S. Strategic Theater Transformation.Although 3rd Air Force was inactivated, the U.S. Air Force will leave a general officer in country. Maj. Gen. Paul Fletcher will remain at Royal Air Force Mildenhall as U.S.

  • Military members have options during tax season

    With the tax season ready to begin, many may be either dreading the forms they will have to fill out or looking forward the return they will get on their money. In either case, taxpayers should be aware of a few things.The use of the Internet has made it easier and faster for online programs to

  • Staff sergeant claims gold in Armed Forces bowling tourney

    Staff Sgt. Kirsten Elmore was raised in a family of bowlers, so it was only appropriate her father was in the stands to watch his daughter claim a gold medal at the 2006 Armed Forces Bowling Championship.“I was a little nervous on the last game since I needed a 215 to win, but when I got the first

  • Enlisted leaders past and present shape future USAFE chiefs

    As they prepare to sew on their final stripe, 67 Airmen who attended the U.S. Air Forces in Europe 2006 Chiefs’ Orientation gleaned insight from leaders past and present -- including retired Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Sam E. Parish and Command Sgt. Major William J. Gainey, the first senior

  • USAFE announces winners of 2005 USAFE Chaplain Service Awards

    U.S. Air Forces in Europe recently announced the winners of the 2005 USAFE Chaplain Service Awards.The winners are:Outstanding Large Chapel Organization of the Year: 435th Air Base Wing Chapel, Ramstein Air Base, Germany.Outstanding Medium Chapel Organization of the Year: 52nd Fighter Wing Chapel,