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  • Security forces urge servicemembers to lock valuables out of sight

    "I was distraught and very angry," is how Airman 1st Class Stephanie Santos described her feelings upon noticing she had been a victim of theft. The 435th Medical Support Squadron technician was surprised to say the least. "I've lived here for three years and nothing like this has happened," she

  • Tower of history

    For more than 60 years it has watched aircraft come and go, including B-47 Stratojets, F-4 Phantoms and F-111 Aardvarks; but now it's time for the old air traffic control tower to go and historians took one last opportunity to document it Feb. 27. Bill Harris, the 48th Fighter Wing historian

  • Biggest Winner loses 50, gains back marriage

    Editor's note: This is the third in a series of articles related to the Aviano Biggest Winner contest. The series takes a look at how anyone with the drive and determination can lose, and win, big through the use of base programs, resources and facilities. In January 2008, two Air Force spouses here

  • Futbol club takes Italian league by storm

    A little known futbol (soccer) club is gaining prominence in the local Italian community as one that's hard to beat. Fresh off a 5-0 win against the Avocati Pordenone team, the Aviano Futbol Club has blasted their way into second place in the Division III league. "The American soccer team playing

  • Airmen jam out with Rockband

    A "Rockband Jam" tournament was held at Incirlik's community center, Feb.20. United States Air Forces in Europe's program "Project Cheer" sponsored the event by donating $300 for the grand prize.

  • Ramstein member receives Shining Star Award

    Ramstein's Shining Star Award was presented to Master Sgt. Mark Mueller by the Airman and Family Readiness Center and the 521st Air Mobility Operations Wing commander during a recent commander's call. Nominated by Kristi Magee and her husband, Tech. Sgt. Daniel Magee, Sergeant Mueller was presented

  • Incirlik's pharmacy: Last line in military medical defense

    The 39th Medical Group pharmacy provides more than 1,400 prescriptions a month to approximately 5,000 personnel within the Incirlik community. Everyone is served by this pharmacy, to include all active-duty personnel and family members, all Department of Defense civilians, U.S. contractors and the

  • Eagle Eyes: Stay vigilant

    As a result of the 9-11 terrorist attack, the Air Force implemented an anti-terrorism program called "Eagle Eyes," which is run by the Air Force Office of Investigations. Much like a neighborhood watch program, Eagle Eyes is an aggressive Air Force-wide neighborhood watch program that educates

  • Incirlik bids final farewell to MWD Bak

    A military working dog memorial ceremony was held for MWD Bak at the 39 SFS K-9 kennels Feb. 20. Bak passed Jan. 27 after more than five years of service as a patrol/explosive detector dog at Incirlik. Bak's handler was Staff Sgt. Chris Smith, 39 SFS MWD handler.

  • Aviano HS teams clinch D-II championships

    The Aviano Men and Lady Saints crushed the competition Feb. 21 at the DODDS-Europe Division II basketball tournament. The Lady Saints, who had just come off an undefeated season, dropped SHAPE 50-39 to claim the Division II title. "I'm so proud of this team," coach Shari McGuire said. "They had a