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  • The Back Beat of the Band

    Have you ever been to a concert? Have you ever sat in the audience before the band took the stage and marvel at the lights, stage, and speakers that pepper the venue and wonder how it all came together? Long before the first note comes barreling through the intricate sounds system of a concert hall,

  • Building sound bonds

    The shuffle of feet echo throughout the acoustics of the concert hall, the warbles of conversation rise and fall, bouncing off the vaulted ceiling. Over the masses, the tuning note sounds, and the entire band joins in unison and the audience hushes. After a moment of perfect silence the hall

  • Optometry team helps keep vision in focus

    The 65th Medical Group's Optometry Clinic is a crucial unit at Lajes -- it takes care of about 70-90 ocular problems and appointments at Lajes every month, fulfilling its mission to provide clearer vision for Lajes customers. Within the 65th Medical Group, the optometry clinic is the primary

  • American pride runs strong through Congo translator

    American pride runs strong throughout the United States, it can be seen everywhere, from the U.S. service member who defends our Nations freedoms to the U.S. citizen proudly flying "Old Glory" outside their home. Now imagine finding that American pride in a citizen of another country. That citizen

  • Energy conservation - a team effort

    Have you ever gone into the Kaiserslautern Military Community Center on a hot summer day and felt the inviting cool temperature of the central cooling? Most people don't give it a second thought after that initial moment of nirvana, but it takes a lot to keep the refreshing air circulating

  • Incirlik launches sexual assault awareness campaign

    The Incirlik Air Base sexual assault response coordinator team launched a sexual assault awareness campaign called, "Hurts One, Affects All- Preventing sexual assault is everyone's duty," in recognition of Sexual Assault Awareness Month here.The campaign incorporates themes from bystander

  • Local national traces footsteps of ancestors at Lajes Field

    The 65th Air Base Wing has a proud heritage, and since World War II, countless local national workers have chosen Lajes Field as their work place. The Romeiro family is an example of three generations who have helped develop our tradition of excellence. Senhor Arsénio Romeiro, a native and current

  • Catching zzz's does the body good

    The 313th Air Expeditionary Wing is made up of Airmen who came from bases across the United States, often at a moment's notice.Airman 1st Class Patrick Garred, a crew chief with the 171st Air Refueling Wing, Pittsburgh, Pa., said the trip across multiple time zones wasn't too difficult for him since

  • A Cohesive Coalition for Libya

    With two-hours notice, he grabbed his bags and jumped on an 18-hour flight headed thousands of miles across the Atlantic Ocean. Though it was hardly enough time to say goodbye to his family, they weren't surprised that he was leaving. The call only confirmed what everyone saw unfolding in the news.

  • 'Miracle of Frankfurt': Lakenheath Airmen recovering after shooting

    Hard-soled shoes echoed on the highly polished floor. The smell of antiseptic filled the air. Two German police officers share a hushed conversation outside a hospital room as laughter rolls out to the hallway from the open door. The laughter is a positive sign from family and friends surrounding