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  • Civil engineers bring unique capability to USAFE

    A new military contruction team has been created in the 86th Construction and Training Squadron that brings unique capabilities to U.S. Air Forces in Europe. This team, known as the Deployable Engagement USAFE Construction Engineers or DEUCE, is rapidly deployable and can build alongside units of

  • Use proper Internet etiquette when posting information online

    Keeping family and friends updated about recent adventures has never been easier for Airmen. With the numerous social networking sites available on the Internet, posting pictures and experiences can be a fun way to share details about life in Europe. Blogging has also become a great way to tell

  • Former 569th USFPS member honored with plaque from Tucson memorial

    Two former security forces members never imagined their paths would cross again years later with the 569th U.S. Forces Police Squadron. Eddie Schaeffer of Tucson, Ariz., an architect and former 569th USFPS member, flew to Germany to give the squadron a paver from a memorial in Tucson honoring

  • Robbery doesn't have to ruin holidays

    We were sitting on the beach talking for what felt like less than five minutes when we sat up and realized both our purses were gone. Our nonchalant conversation morphed into distress as we frantically scanned the beach for the perpetrator. I stood up and shouted, "Where are you?!" as though the

  • USAFE Airmen have new Housing Office support online

    A new advantage in house-hunting has recently become available to Airmen moving into or out of U.S. Air Forces in Europe command. USAFE housing offices are implementing the new Internet-based Automated Housing Referral Network, AHRN.com, to facilitate the long-distance house-hunting process

  • Aviano Airmen battle through 34-mile extreme race

    Two Aviano Airmen competed in the most challenging race of their lives June 6 - overcoming both mental and physical obstacles in order to cross the finish line. Jared Struck of the 31st Aircraft Maintenance Squadron and Douglas Campfield of the 31st Maintenance Group spent months training for the

  • 52nd Equipment Maintenance Squadron performs a balancing act

    Members of the 52nd Equipment Maintenance Squadron perform precise maintenance evaluations essential to ensuring flight controls are balanced on A/OA-10s based here.A-10/OA-10 Thunderbolt IIs have excellent maneuverability at low air speeds and altitude, and are highly accurate weapons-delivery

  • LEAD program is Airman's path to Air Force Academy

    Active-duty Airmen interested in getting a commission through the U.S. Air Force Academy can apply for one of 135 slots available through the Leaders Encouraging Airman Development Program. Commanders nominate Airmen to attend the Air Force Academy Prep School in Colorado Springs, Colo., with an

  • USAFE Men's Soccer Team compete in D-Day commerative competition

    The USAFE Men's Soccer team competed in the 65th D-Day Anniversary Soccer competition at the invitation of the Mayor of Saint Pierre Eglise Normandy, France.After a 10 hour bus ride the entire town of Saint Pierre Eglise turned out to greet the team's bus and kick off the competition.The team also

  • Fallen remembered at Madingley Cemetery Memorial Day ceremony

    American servicemembers stationed in the United Kingdom observed Memorial Day May 25 at Madingley American Cemetery near Cambridge. Several guest speakers, including the granddaughter of famous World War II hero Gen. James Doolittle, delivered messages of gratitude and inspiration to the crowd.