Lajes boxers train for 'Rumble on the Rock'

For a group of boxers at Lajes Field, March 11 could be a luminous, hue-filled night.“It can be very colorful, getting hit,” boxer Ryan Smith said.“I’ve seen all kinds of colors after getting hit,” boxing trainer Chris Lance said.The ‘Rumble on the Rock’ amateur boxing event is scheduled for March

Aviano members visit Olympics

Aviano members watched history in the making during the 2006 Winter Olympics in Torino. For many it was an unforgettable experience.“It was an opportunity I couldn’t pass up, especially since we’re so close to the olympics. I can say I was there,” said Tech. Sgt. Andrea Birkland, Air Force Office of

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Lakenheath Airmen reach 500-day mark without DUI

Fifteen senior NCOs bought 30 dozen eggs to make breakfast burritos for the 48th Communications Squadron Feb. 3.The day celebrates a milestone for the squadron -- 500 days without a drunk driving incident.At a recent commander’s call, the squadron leadership promised that the senior NCOs would cook

LEAP Frogs enhance learning at Incirlik

With all of the giggles, exchange of smiles and shrieks of joy, it’s hard to believe learning is going on. For parents at Incirlik, the Learning Enrichment Activities for Preschoolers and Parents Program is an opportunity to leap into learning with their children; and for their children, it is an

Incirlik tower and RAPCON work together to keep skies safe

Aircraft are always coming and going at Incirlik, despite the fact that the base doesn’t have any aircraft permanently assigned. In order to move aircraft in and out of Incirlik safely, they need the assistance of the 39th Operations Squadron and the air traffic controllers in the Radar Approach

Croughton Airmen patrol base with ATVs

Royal Air Force Croughton is full of Romeos. Most people don’t know it, and the cops are fine with that.On horsepower instead of horseback, they visit porches at midnight but only have good intentions in mind. They’re not going to sweep Juliet off her feet ... unless she breaks the law.Not to worry,

USAFE announces 2005 USAFE Communications and Information Award winners

U.S. Air Forces in Europe recently announced the winners of the 2005 USAFE Communications and Information Award.The winners are:Field Grade Officer: Lt Col Jeffrey Maxwell, Ramstein Air Base, GermanyCompany Grade Officer: Capt. David Dethlefs, RamsteinCommunications-electronics systems (SNCO):

New training center to open at USAFE base in Germany

A new training center is opening at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, which will not only increase our combat readiness by providing critical training for U.S. Air Forces in Europe Airmen, but will save the Air Force money by eliminating expensive TDY travel to the west coast of the U.S.Col. Dave

COMUSAFE visits downrange U.S., NATO bases

The U.S. Air Forces in Europe commander visited multiple downrange locations Feb. 8-10 to fulfill USAFE and NATO objectives.Gen. Tom Hobbins traveled to Manas Air Base, Kyrgyzstan, Kandahar AB and Kabul, Afghanistan and Al-Udeid AB, Qatar with USAFE Band “Direct Hit” during the three-day trip,