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    A new program is now available to help victims of sexaul assault.The program, known as the Special Victims Council (SVC), helps guide sexual assault victims through the complications of the legal system, much like the judge advocate general helps with legal proceedings."This is an opt-in program. All sexual assault victims are made aware of the
  • Airman 1st Class Matthew Dahlhauser, 39th Communications Squadron cyber transport technician, checks cables on an Ethernet port switch Feb. 22, 2013, at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey. The 39th CS provides communications support for the entire NATO-led Patriot battery deployment to Turkey. Throughout the deployment, members of the squadron will maintain the communication lines for more than 400 U.S. Army service members stationed in locations around Turkey. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Marissa Tucker/Released)

    39 CS provides support to NATO mission

    The United States, Germany and the Netherlands currently have Patriot batteries deployed throughout Turkey as a show of solidarity and support of NATO's commitment to the defense of its allies, and members of the 39th Air Base Wing are providing many vital services to NATO members who are here as part of the deployment. Technicians from 39th
  • Senior Airman Nathan Carolan, 86th Vehicle Readiness Squadron vehicle maintenance apprentice, works on a wiring issue inside a 1078A1 light mobility terrain vehicle on Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Jan. 9, 2013. Carolan repaired the wiring to fix a no start condition. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Jordan Castelan)

    VRS keeps Ramstein's vehicle fleet ready

    Vehicle problems can quickly turn into nightmares. Luckily, Ramstein comes equipped with the only Vehicle Readiness Squadron in the Air Force, who prepare for such problems. The 86th VRS, normally flight sized on other bases, stands ready to repair the largest fleet in the Air Force. Responsible for more than 1,800 vehicles, this unit is unique to
  • U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Stephen Gilson (left) and U.S. Air Force Tech Sgt. Sean Gilson are both currently deployed to Turkey in support of NATO operations including the Patriot mission. The brothers were recently able to spend a short time together before Stephen moved on to Gaziantep, Turkey. Stephen’s unit, the 3rd Battalion, 2nd Air Defense Artillery unit from Fort Sill, Okla., is manning Patriot missile sites throughout Turkey. Sean is deployed from the 465th Air Refueling Squadron in Tinker, Okla. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Marissa Tucker/Released)

    Purple family supports NATO missions

    Military professionals often depend on each other to watch their backs. These experiences can bond them eternally as brothers or sisters in arms. However, for some service members, the bond is deeper than just a uniform.Two brothers currently stationed in Turkey support separate, yet equally critical missions. Their brotherly bond led them from
  • APIAY AIR BASE, Colombia -- Tech. Sgt. Adrian Jackson, 204th Military Intelligence Battalion weather operator from Charleston, S.C., gets transported by an Army helicopter during his deployment to Apiay Air Base, Colombia. Jackson is a member of the 52nd Fighter Wing weather flight at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany. He volunteered to deploy and is supporting the battalion as they work with Colombian forces to conduct reconnaissance and surveillance missions against the war on terrorism and drugs. (U.S. Air Force courtesy photo/Released)

    Welcome to the jungle: forecaster supports counterdrug operations

    He didn't know where it was to or what it was for, but when Charleston, S.C., native Tech. Sgt. Adrian Jackson heard a short-notice tasking to deploy was open, he volunteered immediately.However, when Jackson volunteered he had only been here two months."Because he was new to base, he was ineligible to deploy for six months, however he wanted to
  • SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany -- U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Richard Lien, 52nd Civil Engineer Squadron fire chief from Twig, Minn., returned to duty shortly after doctors found and repaired a blockage in his right artery. Despite his healthy lifestyle, the chief still fell at risk for heart disease. Heart disease is responsible for 25-percent of deaths in the United States, according to a recent study by the American Heart Association. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nathanael Callon/Released)

    Chief recalls near-death experience

    Chief Master Sgt. Richard Lien takes health seriously.The 48-year-old base fire chief follows a concrete exercise plan 7-days a week and watches his nutrition plan closely.Regardless of the weather outside or his busy schedule, he makes the time to pass an Air Force physical fitness test every day.A PT test a day, followed by a brisk 2.5-mile walk,
  • Tech. Sgt. Jason Cale, U.S. Air Forces in Europe Touch ‘N Go NCO in charge, performs during a concert at Incirlik Unit School Feb. 4, 2013, Incirlik Air Base, Turkey. Their song list covers the spectrum of popular music from R&B to country. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Daniel Phelps/Released)

    Touch 'N Go visits IUS

    U. S. Air Forces in Europe band Touch 'N Go visited here to perform a concert and to give music lessons to Incirlik Unit School students, Feb. 4-7.The band will also perform at this year's annual awards ceremony, Feb 8.Touch 'N Go is the pop music ensemble of the USAFE band. Their song list covers a wide variety of popular music from R&B to
  • Airman 1st Class James Terronez, an aerial porter from Wichita, Kan., assigned to the 818th Contingency Response Group at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J., secures a French military vehicle on a U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster at Istres Air Base, France Feb. 4. The C-17's are airlifting French army supplies and equipment to Bamako, Mali, at the request of the French government. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Master Sgt. Sarah R. Webb/RELEASED)

    Aerial porter's first deployment ... France

    Airman 1st Class James Terronez puts his training to the test for the first time in a deployed environment at Istres Air Base, France. Terronez, originally from Wichita, Kan., is currently stationed at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J., assigned to the 818th Contingency Response Group as an aerial porter. He is deployed to France working under
  • ALBACETE AIR BASE, Spain -- Airmen from the 493rd Fighter Squadron participate in the Tactical Leadership Program Jan. 18, 2013. The TLP is a multi-national program, which develops key leadership and mission planning skills needed for NATO operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Lausanne Morgan)

    Eagle pilot upgrades to NATO mission commander

    Capt. Aaron "Buck" Schuett, 493rd Fighter Squadron chief of squadron mobility, always wanted to be a fighter pilot, but he never thought he would be in Spain training to be a NATO mission commander."I thought at some point I'd get to take a vacation to Spain, but not be here, enrolled in a multi-national exercise doing an upgrade," said Schuett,
  • Tech. Sgt. Jerry Nelson, 603rd Air Operations Center, personnel recovery controller, competes in the Tenkaichi Fight Mixed Martial Arts Heavyweight Championship while stationed at Okinawa, Japan, Nov. 16, 2008. (courtesy photo)

    Mixed Martial Arts, competing through dedication and training

    Airmen around base use various outlets to better themselves physically. Some workout with friends, others play sports. But some Airmen, like Tech. Sgt. Jerry Nelson, 603rd Air Operations Center personnel Recovery Controller, simply beat people up.He does this by practicing and competing in mixed martial arts, which is a combination of wrestling,
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