• Off-duty defenders take action, save life

    "I didn't think about anything...but saving his life."These were the words of Airman 1st Class Ryan Green, 48th Security Forces Squadron alpha flight response force member, as he reflected on a recent event which involved saving a runner's life during a half marathon in Cambridge last month.Green,

  • Mental Maintenance; Tools to keep the mind fit

    Each day Airmen go to the fitness center. Some spend several hours a week toning their bodies, strength training or increasing their endurance, while others go to simply maintain their physique. Some even go as far as hiring a fitness specialist to reach their goal, but what about the mind? Who's

  • Joint training strengthens partnerships

    The 31st Security Forces Squadron K-9 unit hosted local Italian K-9 units and other task forces for an international joint training event, March 21, 2016, at Aviano Air Base, Italy.The event was designed to enhance joint tactics and strengthen relationships within the local area."The event was first

  • Strength through diversity

    With a bachelor's degree in engineering, a master's degree in mining and three languages under her belt Odile Thomas, 501st Combat Support Wing energy manager, is already exceptional. But her experience isn't all that sets her apart.Her accent gives her away."I'm originally from Belgium," said

  • 23 nations attend aerospace medicine summit

    Medical professionals from 23 nations attended the Aerospace Medicine Summit and NATO Science and Technology Organization Technical Course at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, March 14 to 18.The annual event is a joint effort between the U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa Command Surgeon's

  • 3 AF, 17 AEF leaders visit Aviano, host all call

    Lt. Gen. Timothy Ray, 3rd Air Force and 17th Air Expeditionary Air Force commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Kaleth Wright, 3rd AF and 17th EAF command chief, visited Aviano Air Base, Italy, March 21, 2016.In his first visit to Aviano, Ray toured the base, met with Airmen and hosted an all call to