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  • Baltic air policing mission complete

    The 493rd Expeditionary Fighter Squadron, deployed from Royal Air Force Lakenheath, United Kingdom, relinquished command of the NATO Baltic air policing mission to the German air force at Lithuania Air Force Air Base here Jan. 5.The squadron, comprised of approximately 125 people, assumed

  • Cutting back everyday use

    The need for a great deal of electricity and energy significantly changes around the same time as snowfall starts - during the winter months. When moving to a country where energy conservation is strongly emphasized like Germany, reducing use can become a natural habit rather than a chore.The 52nd

  • Building partnership capacity in Portugal

    The men and women of the "small but mighty" 65th Contracting Squadron at Lajes Field, Azores, Portugal, continue their national strategic impact on U.S. military operations and capability in Portugal. The 65th ABW, the Air Force's preeminent expeditionary combat support wing, moved 15,000 aircraft

  • USAFE Band members pave way for relationships

    During his first visit to Lajes Field Dec. 15-19, Senior Master Sgt. Douglas Sheaffer, the superintendent of the U.S. Air Forces in Europe Wings of Dixie Band, couldn't help his amazement at the overwhelming friendliness he encountered. "Everyone from the wing commander down has just welcomed us as

  • Lajes works with Lakenheath for barrier certification

    Two F-15 Strike Eagles visited Lajes to conduct an annual barrier certification test on the flightline here Dec. 29. The F-15s, originally from Royal Air Force Lakenheath, United Kingdom, helped conduct the certification while Lajes deployed the Barrier Arrestor Kit, a standard emergency aircraft

  • 'Winds Aloft' bring holiday cheer to Incirlik

    When you combine the flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon and horn you make the U.S. Air Forces in Europe Winds Aloft Woodwind Quintet, a premier component of the USAFE Band.Winds Aloft, a five-member team, visited various work centers Dec. 16 and 17 at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey, to help spread holiday

  • 493rd EFS brings Christmas cheer, presents to Lithuanian orphanage

    For many people around the world, Dec. 25 is a day for spending time with friends and relatives, perhaps eating a Christmas dinner and opening presents. However, for children at Siauliai City Baby's Orphanage in Siauliai, Lithuania, there were not many presents to be opened Christmas morning. That