• Joint airdrop in Greece: Combined efforts key to success

    In true Greek fashion, a few select service members from the Kaiserslautern Military Community area have undertaken a momentous task. Though lacking the same herculean strength outlined in Greek mythology, these Airmen make up for it with sheer determination and the will to succeed in their task ...

  • Ramstein makes history with first sergeant symposium

    More than 120 military members from nine nations took part in the Kaiserslautern Military Community First Sergeant Council's Annual First Sergeant Symposium here Feb. 18 - 21. The symposium featured 10 international attendees for the first time in its history, including representatives from Belgium,

  • NDI protects lives, saves money

    In today's Air Force, Airmen around the globe handle and utilize multi-million dollar pieces of equipment and vehicles. Some of these, such as an aircraft, need regular maintenance and inspections to make sure they are in working condition. However, routine inspections aren't always enough. This is

  • More than $1 million saved, three units recognized

    Three U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa units earned the command's Pathfinder of the Year Award for implementing cost saving measures that will save the Air Force more than $1 million.According to the USAFE-AFAFRICA Business Transformation Office, the Pathfinder of the Year Award

  • REAL THAW 14 comes to a close

    After two weeks of participating in large force exercises with various NATO militaries, the 555th Fighter Squadron officially completed their inaugural year of REAL THAW on Feb. 14, 2014, at Monte Real Air Base, Portugal. The closing ceremonies allowed service members from the U.S., Portugal,

  • Lajes Field hit with strong winds, recovery underway

    Lajes Field was hit with a low pressure weather system Feb. 13, and strong winds caused damages to base facilities and military family housing here. Gusts as high as 100 miles per hour were reported on Terceira, the mid-Atlantic, Azorean Island where the 65th Air Base Wing is located. The 65th

  • Aviano member sings way into Tops in Blue

    After more than a year of waiting, one Airman finally has a chance to pursue his passion.Last year, Senior Airman Jeffrey Ellis, 31st Security Forces Squadron defender, was selected in Jan. 2013 to join, the U.S. Air Force's premiere entertainment group Tops in Blue, but due to budget cuts, Ellis

  • Bands building bonds through brass

    The U.S. Air Force in Europe and Air Forces Africa Band along with the Luxemburg Military Brass players came together to conduct five concerts in five days across Europe.The concerts were put together by members of both militaries to build camaraderie and friendly relations amongst NATO members and