• Airmen strengthen forward capability in Bulgaria

    Airmen from the 352nd Special Operations Wing supported deterrence-specific training in conjunction with the 74th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron at Plovdiv, Bulgaria, Feb. 9-11, 2016.A-10C Thunderbolt II aircraft pilots, assigned to the 74th EFS and currently deployed to Bulgaria as part of the

  • Wyvern warriors work toward wing goal day

    If Team Aviano members put their best foot forward, they may be able to earn a day off every other month for a job well done.Although poor weather stopped the wing from earning a recent goal day, there are two factors Airmen have control of that goal days depend on: executing scheduled flying hours

  • End the Myth: Seeking mental health treatment will not impact AF career

    - Most Airmen can agree that the Air Force puts an immense amount of focus on providing all Airmen the tools to spot suicidal risk factors. Even with mandatory training, the Department of Defense and Air Force continue to see a rise in suicide trends. As a matter of fact, as of the first 22 days of

  • Train today, prepare for tomorrow

    A downed pilot in a large, open field is surrounded by threats and is in need of a swift recovery.On this cold and dreary day, F-15E Strike Eagles dismantle radar threats above as F-15C Eagles assist with air-to-air combat defense.This exercise was the combat search and rescue task force scenario

  • 2 Wyvern Alumni return to Aviano, discuss evolving missions

    Two 52nd Fighter Wing senior leaders from Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, visited Aviano Base, Italy, Feb. 5, 2015, to tour the future home of the 606th Air Control Squadron, which is scheduled to relocate from Spangdahlem to Aviano in the coming years.U.S. Air Force Col. Joseph McFall, 52nd FW

  • Portraits of Love: Everything comes in time - meanwhile, travel

    Editor's not: This article is part two of a five-part series depicting the many varieties of love Airmen have in their lives that give them the support and motivation to accomplish the Air Force mission.Instead of looking for a Valentine, one Airman will be having a family reunion of sorts this

  • Keep your travel options varied with Space-A

    For most Airmen, coordinating travel arrangements is the most stressful part of a vacation. The time it takes to get from point A to point B and the associated costs add up to be significant stressors, so weighing your options is key to saving.One valuable option exists in the form of the

  • 606th ACS integrates into Red Flag 16-1

    When pilots fly over the massive Nevada Test and Training Range north of Las Vegas during  Red Flag exercises, they always have to be in contact with one another to make key decisions which will determine who will be the day's victors and losers.Teamwork is the key to success when air combat flying

  • Predator crashes in Southern Turkey

    An Air Force MQ-1 Predator Remotely Piloted Aircraft crashed in an unpopulated area in Southern Turkey at approximately 1:40 a.m. local time, Feb. 3, 2016.The initial assessment is that the aircraft experienced mechanical failure. An investigation is underway to determine the specific cause of the