• 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

  • Fun, food and fireworks!

    On American Independence Day service members and their families at Incirlik Air Base were able to bring a bit of American tradition to Turkey with a celebration held here. The event, coordinated by the 39th Force Support Squadron, took more than 12 weeks of planning. There were approximately 400

  • Spangdahlem participates in first Mosel Firefighter Combat Challenge

    Spangdahlem firefighters hosted and participated in the first Mosel Firefighter Combat Challenge in Ediger-Eller, Germany, July 5-6, 2014."A firefighter combat challenge is where all the firefighters from across Europe come together to have fun and compete against each other," said U.S. Air Force

  • The guardians stand watch

    As the sun lazily breaches the horizon, permeating the dark shadows cast from the colossal mountains that overlook the base, security forces Airmen are pushing their limits, running 45 minutes in combat gear.They are training for the day the enemy takes the fight to their domain. The troops are