• Airmen, soldiers team up for airdrop

    A C-130J Super Hercules from Ramstein Air Base, Germany, airdropped U.S. Army paratroopers from Grafenwoehr over Estonia during an initial training mission July 8.Aircrews from the 37th Airlift Squadron flew from Powidz Air Base, Poland to pick up more than 50 soldiers from the 1-91 Cavalry

  • New sports complex irrigation system saves Aviano AB $$$

    Aviano Air Base is now one year into a contract that has saved the 31st Fighter Wing nearly $40,000 annually in water costs, by utilizing runoff water from the mountains to irrigate the Area F sports complex and golf course. The biggest push for the change came from the federal government's

  • Spangdahlem welcomes new Saber Lead

    Before hundreds of Sabers, local leaders and an F-16 Fighter Falcon fighter aircraft, U.S. Air Force Col. Peter Bilodeau took command of the 52nd Fighter Wing during an assumption of command ceremony at Hangar 1 here July 11.U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Darryl Roberson, 3rd Air Force commander, presided

  • One bird three stones: KC-135 crew completes three missions in a day

    Out of the quiet, clear blue sky, a KC-135 Stratotanker bursts through the clouds, racing towards its destination. Inside, a small swarm of people move swiftly through the cabin. The chatter is broken by an Airman shouting, "He's crashing!"Another Airman rushes to her side and immediately begins

  • USAFE-AFAFRICA releases investigation results on HH-60 accident

    U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa officials released the results of the investigation into the January 7 crash near Cley next the Sea, United Kingdom, of an HH-60 Pave Hawk helicopter resulting in the death of the four crew members on board. At the conclusion of the investigation, the

  • New laboratory enhances efficiency, saves money

    The 48th Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels management flight held a ribbon-cutting ceremony June 27, 2014, in celebration of their newly-renovated fuels laboratory.In 2011, the 48th LRS FMF laboratory was closed to address several host-nation fire code deficiencies. Once these risks were noted, the

  • CSAF visits Ramstein -- focuses on people, pride, respect

    Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Mark A. Welsh III returned to Ramstein Air Base July 8-9 to speak with Airmen, listen to their stories of service, update them on pressing issues facing the Air Force, and thank them for their service.The chief of staff got a first-hand look at the base and the Airmen