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  • One Airman's journey to beating cancer, exceeding standards

    "I felt like I was in an improv acting class and the teacher just said, 'OK, today we're acting out extreme shock. You have cancer ... go,'" said Staff Sgt. Kristofer Sirks, 86th Communications Squadron systems control shift supervisor.In October 2011, Sirks found out he had cancer while deployed to

  • Stage production brings AF history to life

    It's the dawn of a new century and a historic figure takes the stage as a spotlight illuminates his face.A man dressed in World War I aviator attire somberly talks about the Great War and some of the major events that went on. After he's finished speaking he bows his head and the spotlight goes

  • One Airman's road to bouncing back, getting fit

    "For me, failing my PT test in December may have been the best thing to ever happen to me," said Lt. Col. Isaac Davidson, U.S. Air Forces in Europe deputy chief of USAFE services. With help from God, friends and family he went through a two-month-long change that led to him being the best person

  • Swim lessons teach life-long skills

    He places his goggles over his eyes as he prepares to practice his kicking across the pool.He patiently waits his turn and watches as the other students in his class go ahead of him.Sean Erickson is learning to swim.Learning to swim for this 11-year-old, isn't just about keeping afloat in the water;

  • 'Initial success or total failure' - Ultimate sacrifice not forgotten

    "Initial success or total failure" is the unofficial slogan of the U.S. Air Force's explosive ordnance disposal technicians.The technicians work tirelessly in conflicts and engagements to disarm roadside bombs, clear routes and help achieve mission success. Their workspace while deployed is a

  • Ramstein Airman reaches for clouds, lands incentive flight

    Many children have dreamed of being a pilot--spending hours imagining what it's like to be in the clouds--that first feeling of defying gravity and leaving the ground.For one lucky Airman of the 86th Airlift Wing Judge Advocate office, this dream of flying became a reality.Airman 1st Class Nicholas

  • Heartlink helps civilian spouses understand military life

    Have you and your military spouse ever discussed a work issue and you were left with the deer-in-the-headlights look trying to translate military acronyms and terms? If so, Heartlink may be a helpful class to assist in understanding parts of military life and interpreting the alphabet soup.Heartlink

  • Lajes spouse loses 200 pounds during weight loss journey

    "I don't believe in quitting."This is one of many of Catina Kimble's mottos as she has continued a weight loss journey that has changed her life. Catina Kimble, wife of Tech Sgt. Floydzell Kimble from the 65th Civil Engineer Squadron and mother of two boys, has struggled with weight loss since

  • NATO mission calls for USAF teamwork

    The alert phone rings at Keflavik International Airport, Iceland.A U.S. Air Force F-15C Eagle pilot, who is on alert 24 hours a day, answers the call. The control and reporting center tells him to report to the operations desk immediately.At the desk, not only do other F-15C pilots greet him, but so