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  • Once a munitions officer, always a munitions officer

    A decorated career, which began more than two decades ago for one man in the munitions career field, will soon come to an end.After 27 years of service to the U.S. Air Force, Colonel Eric Gates, the 39th Maintenance Group most recent commander, has decided to retire.Before his retirement though, the

  • Weather warriors support Allied Strike 2011

    As Tactical Air Control personnel from the U.S. and NATO countries gather to train at Allied Strike 2011, an annual Close Air Support exercise, many other career fields are providing support behind the scenes and also participating in the training. Twenty-four personnel from the 7th Weather

  • Wing chaplain a welcome face at Allied Strike 2011

    Ever since the 8th Century, chaplains have provided pastoral care and emotional support for members of the military. That tradition continues at Allied Strike 2011, Europe's premier Close Air Support exercise which began here on Wednesday. Chap. (Maj). Mike Curtis, Wing Chaplain with the 435th Air

  • Physical therapy helps Airmen recover from injuries

    When Airmen have bone and muscle injuries, the 52nd Medical Operation Squadron physical therapy section is available to lend a helping hand.According to Maj. Michael Hobson, 52nd MDOS physical therapist, the main issues patients regularly come in for are knee, shoulder and back. Many of these

  • USAFE's only greenhouse saves 52nd FW money

    Why buy flowers if you can grow and harvest them yourself? Instead of purchasing the thousands of flowers displayed all around Spangdahlem Air Base and the Bitburg Annex, the gardeners from the 52nd Civil Engineer Squadron built a greenhouse to grow the base's plants themselves.The 52nd CES saves

  • Parent Co-op gives parents a break

    Every parent needs a break, no matter how wonderful their children are. The Parent Co-op, an unfunded, volunteer-run child development center, is working to give stay at home parents some much needed "me time.""This program is a huge help to me," said Latisha Losse, a Parent Co-op volunteer and

  • Most junior U.S. Airman provides MEDCEUR 11 perspective

    Senior Airman Krystal Champ, 31st Medical Group medical technician from Aviano Air Base, Italy, is far from home but doing big things. Airman Champ traveled more than 1,200 miles to participate in the 2011 Medical Training Exercise in Central and Eastern Europe.As the most junior Airman

  • MEDCEUR builds partnership with food, music

    Leadership from the U.S. and Macedonia cooked and served local cuisine to show their appreciation to the participants of the 2011 Medical Training Exercise in Central and Eastern Europe."It was important for the Top 3 and leadership to bring a favorite American tradition to MEDCEUR 11," said Chief

  • Weather flight plays crucial role in flying operations

    Weather plays an important factor in the accomplishment of a variety of missions on base; preparations for two fighter squadrons, construction workers and school bus dispatchers are dependent on the weather forecast.The 52nd Operations Support Squadron Weather Flight is a key piece of the puzzle

  • Don't be a 'butt-head,' kick the habit

    When weighing the pros and cons of tobacco use, the list of cons seems like it would be enough to scare anyone away, and yet 23 percent of the Air Force still uses tobacco. Why?Many people didn't plan to become tobacco users. Many followed the old cliché "I only smoke when I drink." Some use tobacco