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  • Dental Squadron keeps Incirlik 'Ready to go'

    Steam escapes out of the giant "dishwasher" door when it is opened. Drill heads and mouth mirrors are now sterile and clean, left to dry before resuming another busy day at the 39th Medical Group Dental Clinic. Remaining ready to deploy is a top priority in U.S. Air Forces in Europe, and the 39th

  • ONE: hello, first sergeant

    |  ONE.1  |  ONE.2  |  He sighed. It wasn't an audible, overemphasized breath, but rather an expression of relief as he stared at the last email he needed to answer before he could go home and see his family. For the briefest of moments, he enjoyed the gentle

  • Belgians, Americans 'living the dream' at 701st MUNSS

    Most anniversaries for Belgium in 2014 bear very somber undertones: a plane crash, a costly liberation, the loss of a family members and friends gone way too soon. It all comes at a great expense, underscoring how freedom is never free. The last time Belgians and Americans presumably took arms in

  • Airman competes in first ever marathon

     "The marathon is a charismatic event. It has everything. It has drama. It has heroism. Every jogger can't dream of being an Olympic champion, but he can dream of finishing a marathon," said Fred Lebow co-founder of the New York City Marathon.Some people hope that when they compete in a marathon

  • 'So worth it': Sabers Jog for Joe

    As firefighters began putting on their dense flame-retardant gear, a group of explosive ordnance disposal Airmen arrived next to them, slipping their arms through the thick sleeves on their protective suits.Their appearance upon completion looked not unlike a wrapped-up child who couldn't move his

  • Shinning LIGHTS on community service

    Volunteer opportunities are a great way to get out into the local community and make a positive change. Volunteering while overseas can sometimes be a challenge due to cultural sensitivities, so it can take a little creativity to find appropriate ways to get out and help. Love Impact Give Help Teach

  • Saber firefighters to host firefighter combat challenge

    The Spangdahlem firefighter challenge team will host the Mosel Firefighter Combat Challenge July 5-6 at Ediger-Eller, Germany. The U.S. Fire Administration first developed the challenge to assess the physical performance of firefighters -- years later it turned into a unique sport recognized

  • Incirlik Innovation: How Team Incirlik saved a million dollars

    Editor's note: This series is designed to highlight innovative ideas, programs and actions that have or can save the Air Force money as well as improve mission readiness.With the geographical location of Incirlik Air Base being in a warm climate, a high rate of energy consumption could potentially

  • ONE: flight of the Ultra Lord

      A cocksure smile spread across his face, as eyes that had seen thousands of miles while staring beyond the curvature of the earth seemed to twinkle in the mid-morning sun. Slowly, the "Ultra Lord" leaned back in his chair as a

  • WWII vet gives final salute to friend, lifesaver

    Seventy years ago the world was at war and many lives were lost. June 6, 1944 was a day forever marked in history books as D-Day, the invasion of Normandy, France. There are many tales of heroism from that particular day, but one account has surfaced regarding the day after the initial invasion,