• Don't stand by

    Every Airman is taught to bring a Wingman whenever going out. Wingmen should help each other make good decisions and keep each other safe, but what happens if a Wingman isn't paying attention, or feels uncomfortable stepping in when something is not right? A recent DoD survey found that junior

  • Mission Spotlight: Restoring a smile

    Mood research shows that smiling can be contagious, enhance attitudes and increase overall health, but who ensures an Airman retains the capability to smile confidently and keep those pearly whites prepared to deploy? The 31st Dental Squadron's primary duties are to treat patients and provide dental

  • Incirlik Readiness: Wing puts skills to the test

    Incirlik Airmen participated in a variety of exercise scenarios designed to enhance the overall readiness of the wing and to test its ability to effectively handle routine and crisis operations June 27, here.Exercises test not only the skills of first responders, but also other aspects of a crisis

  • Ramstein C-130s begin deployment to Poland

    The U.S. and Polish air forces are participating in bilateral training during a flying training deployment at Powidz Air Base, Poland, July 1- August 31. During the deployment, three U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules from the 86th Airlift Wing, Ramstein Air Base, Germany, will train with the

  • Breedlove: Russian actions bring Europe to decisive point

    The aggressive actions by Russia in Ukraine have brought Europe to perhaps the most decisive point since the end of the Cold War, and additional rotational forces may be needed on the continent for the sustained presence now envisioned, the top U.S. commander in Europe said today.Air Force Gen.

  • Mission assurance exercise concludes

    A three-day mission assurance exercise here wrapped up in the late afternoon, June 25, as base operations returned to normal. RAF Lakenheath conducted the exercise to test the base's overall readiness and preparedness. The training was designed to emphasize the importance of combat skills

  • New commander to lead 65th Air Base Wing

    Col. Martin Rothrock assumed command of the 65th Air Base Wing during a change of command ceremony here June 26. Rothrock took command from Col. Chris Bargery, who had commanded the wing since July 2012. Lt. Gen. Darryl Roberson, 3rd Air Force commander, presided over the ceremony.Rothrock arrives

  • Leave no man behind: Joint-service search, rescue integration

    U.S. Airmen and Soldiers integrated combat search and rescue capabilities during training exercises, June 23, at Cellina Meduna training grounds near Maniago, Italy.The training aimed to enhance interoperability between sister services, allowing Team Aviano personnel an opportunity to practice

  • Former command chief remembers career

    Education is the foundation for every story written. As an Air Force chief master sergeant, education is a tool to write not only his story, but the story of every Airman he came into contact with.For three decades, retired Chief Master Sgt. Don Schroeder moved through countless assignments,