• Step Up, Step In: What is a line of duty determination?

    During the last five years the Air Force notified the families of 232 Airmen that their son or daughter died.Although most anyone can tell you the military can be a dangerous job and being put in harm's way is often just part of the commitment, the most disturbing part about that statistic is 212 of

  • Hard work fuels future for 100th LRS Airman

    As home to U.S. Air Forces in Europe's sole air refueling wing, fuel and cryogenics are an extremely important area of work for Airmen assigned to RAF Mildenhall.One such Airman charged with the storing and issuing of cryogenic products is Senior Airman Matthew Dillard, 100th Logistics Readiness

  • 57th RQS activation provides stronger, more efficient force

    They are trained to risk it all to save a life, going anywhere necessary to rescue a wounded service member. Whether it be in a turbulent environment or hostile territory, pararescuemen are willing to serve "that others may live."The 48th Fighter Wing activated a new squadron, the 57th Rescue

  • Developing defenders

    U.S. Air Force combatives instructors from the 435th Security Forces Squadron visited from Ramstein Air Base, Germany, to conduct a week-long combative skills training course for 31 SFS Airmen at Aviano Air Base, Italy. Completion of the course will allow 20 of Aviano's defenders to take the

  • These Airmen aren't phased

    Phase inspections are completed every 400 flying hours to ensure jets remain mission-ready. Phase inspections require crew members to disassemble and reassemble all critical aircraft components to ensure they are running properly. During a phase inspection, the plane is de-paneled, the functions are

  • Theater security package begins rotation in Europe

    The 3rd Air Force commander announced the beginning of the U.S. Air Force's first European theater security package Feb. 18, 2015, at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany.U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Darryl Roberson, 3rd Air Force and 17th Expeditionary Air Force commander, addressed media, local authorities

  • Airman embodies 'RUfit?' lifestyle, dominates IRONMAN

    For service members, physical fitness is a key component to maintaining combat readiness. But for one Incirlik Airman, staying physically fit is about more than just readiness. It's a lifestyle, and every workout is an opportunity to test his physical endurance at a maximum level.Col. Andrew