• Holocaust survivor shares memories

    "Those that went to the left stayed alive; all the people who went to the right went to their death," declared Zigi Shipper, a survivor of the Holocaust, describing the endless lines of children and adults sent to concentration camps during World War II as he shared his memories of being sent to

  • Team Aviano IG explains new inspection system, changes

    The 31st Fighter Wing will enter its second wing inspection for 2014 as part of the new commander inspection program, May 17. As director of the program, Lt. Col. Doug Thies, 31 FW inspector general, took some time to help explain changes to the new inspection system as well as shed some light on

  • US begins Icelandic Air Policing

    U.S. Airmen will begin Icelandic Air Policing operations at Keflavik International Airport, Iceland, May 16, which will continue until June 5."We are excited to be back in Iceland again for Icelandic Air Policing," said Lt. Col. Lendy Renegar, 48th Air Expeditionary Group commander. "While our

  • Mission spotlight: Life support provisions at a moment's notice

    The responsibility of stocking, preparing and shipping more than $6 million worth of equipment and supplies falls upon the 31st Medical Support Squadron Airmen tasked with the preservation of medical supplies that might one day - save a life. Preparation is the key for medical logistics technicians

  • Forward, Ready, Now: US Airmen train with Nordic nations

    The U.S. called upon the 48th Fighter Wing to participate in a quick-response, cross-border, training exercise out of Bodo Main Air Station, Norway, May 6-8. The exercise involved air forces from Norway, Finland and Sweden, who make up part of the Nordic Defence Cooperation which also includes

  • COMUSAFE shares leadership perspective

    Gen. Frank Gorenc, U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa commander, addressed many issues during a commander's call at the Officer's Club here May 9. The general said he's proud of the work USAFE-AFAFRICA Airmen do every day.It has been a busy time, Gorenc said. "We're working really hard

  • Makings connections between the classroom, workplace

    In an effort to create a realistic connection between the classroom and the workforce, Aviano Middle/High School students and young dependents shadowed Airmen from several different career fields May 9. Approximately 160 school-aged kids were allowed the opportunity to experience the routine and

  • KMC Spring Special Olympics back in full swing

    Athletes gathered from all around the Kaiserslautern Military Community on an overcast spring morning. As the dark clouds rolled in, a line formed as registration began and the athletes found their buddies for the day.Over the loud speaker a voice could be heard directing people to stand in the