April 27, 2020 Military Personnel Exchange Program officers strengthen partner countries’ military response U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa Airmen around the theater have played a variety of roles in supporting the Department of Defense COVD-19 response.Several Airmen, however, have had the unique opportunity to directly assist the Italian air force, the French air force and the United
April 25, 2020 USAF delivers medical supplies to Ghana The 86th Airlift Wing delivered medical supplies to the government of Ghana April 24, 2020, to help support the country’s COVID-19 response efforts. Approximately 4,000 pounds of medical cargo and supplies provided by the Naval Medical Research Unit Three-Ghana Detachment were stuck in Manchester,
April 24, 2020 Saber Nation, DRK donate masks to community members Within the last few weeks, a major change in Spangdahlem Air Base’s safety protocol and German safety laws is the addition of mandatory face masks in busy areas to help stop the spread of COVID-19.Saber Nation is doing its part to help get masks to local residents.This past week, volunteers from the
April 24, 2020 Refueling Eagles The 100th Air Refueling Wing refueled F-15C Eagles and F-15E Strike Eagles from the 48th Fighter Wing, RAF Lakenheath, England, off the English coast, April 23, 2020.
April 23, 2020 Security Forces augmentees support base defense The 48th Security Forces Squadron mission is to protect and defend U.S. Air Force in Europe’s largest fighter wing from possible risks. However, in times of increased threat levels or reduced manpower, an augmentation program is needed to fulfill the need for additional personnel to support
April 23, 2020 The unique challenge of working in Norway The 426th Air Base Squadron is a small unit and so Airmen and civilians who work there have to wear many hats. One of those Airmen is Tech. Sgt. Leon Charles, NCOIC of the administration flight. Charles has lived in Norway for a little over a year and works directly for the commander of the 426th.
April 23, 2020 “This is our moment to shine”: Chapel unites community during COVID-19 crisis Social distance does not mean social isolation: this is the message the 39th Air Base Wing chapel team is sending to U.S. personnel at Incirlik during the COVID-19 crisis.
April 23, 2020 U.S. Air Force dining facility sparks innovation, implements reusable trays The 52nd Force Support Squadron Mosel Dining Facility began a transition from disposable to reusable meal trays, to be used by Airmen, in early March.
April 22, 2020 501st mission partner innovates against COVID-19 spread With COVID-19 creating difficulties and instability in global supply chains, healthcare workers around the globe are challenged to keep up with increasing demands for personal protective equipment. James Anderson is a mission partner to the 501st Combat Support Wing, where he works as a geospatial
April 22, 2020 CCATT supports critical care patients The 86th Medical Squadron Critical Care Air Transport Team (CCATT), a Landstuhl Regional Medical Center capability, employs innovative equipment and specialized training to support critically injured or ill patients.