World War II veteran makes final journey

For many members of the military, there is that one base or one assignment you really enjoy or will remember for the rest of your life -- for retired Tech. Sgt. Emil Dihlmann, that place was in the Royal Air Force Alconbury. Dihlmann enlisted in the U.S. Army Air Corps when he was 25 years old and

Honoring those who gave their lives

On the site liberated by the U.S. Army's 1st Infantry Division Sept. 11, 1944, more than 40 U.S. service members paid tribute to their sacrifice as part of a Veterans Day service at the Henri-Chapelle American Cemetery and Memorial Nov. 11. U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 52nd Fighter Wing in

Mission Spotlight Armament: Arming Aviano's mission

A day-to-day operation for the 31st Munitions Squadron's armament section includes one of the final step in preparing the F-16 Fighting Falcon for the 31st Fighter Wing's flying mission.The armament Airmen are responsible for loading all weapons onto the aircraft, performing function checks and

France, US remember men of Lafayette Escadrille

Representatives of the U.S. Air Force and the local French community came together to honor the members of Lafayette Escadrille during a Veteran's Day ceremony in Marnes-la-Coquette, France, Nov. 11, 2013.Lafayette Escadrille was a French Aviation Service squadron during World War I, comprised

Veterans honored during ceremony at WWII cemetery

Members of the 501st Combat Support Wing, Mission Partners and local English towns, villages and cities gathered at Cambridge American Cemetery, in Cambridge, United Kingdom, Nov. 11 to honor past and present veterans from the United States and United Kingdom.Standing in front of the Portland stone

Scramble, scramble, scramble

One final toast: RAF Mildenhall honors remaining Doolittle Raiders on historic achievement

In April 1942, 80 men known as the Doolittle Raiders took part in a daring mission to strike the Japanese homeland. Though things didn't go exactly as planned, the raid has been considered a great success for the United States. The 95th Reconnaissance Squadron has a very special connection to the

Aircrew's quick thinking ensure KC-135's safe arrival

What started as a regular mission Aug. 29, 2013, could have turned into a tragedy if it hadn't been for the quick actions of three members from the 100th Operations Group.Flying about 150 miles off the northeast coast of England over the North Sea, Maj. Matt Ritenour, aircraft commander from

100th CES Airmen help families, ensure memories live on

It's a damp, foggy morning in October amidst a sea of marble headstones; the sound of bells chiming out seems to echo through the air of somberness all around at Madingley American Cemetery, near Cambridge.The whole scene is humbling.Reason to rememberWith Veterans Day and Remembrance Day upon us,

USAF units combine to create 48th AEG in Iceland

The final members of the 48th Air Expeditionary Group arrived at Keflavik International Airport, Iceland, Nov. 4, 2013, to conduct air surveillance and policing missions.The group, which is made up of U.S. Air Force and other North Atlantic Treaty Organization personnel, is a specialized team