• Maintainers adapt to situation in Israel

    Maintainers from Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, used innovation and flexibility to ensure mission success during the first-ever Israeli Blue Flag exercise. Blue Flag, which took place Nov. 24-28, was a multinational aerial warfare training exercise hosted by the Israeli air force and included

  • Introducing "Troops on Trash"

    Airmen participated in the first "Troops on Trash" event Nov. 30, walking from Aviano Air Base's North Gate to South Gate, approximately three miles, collecting trash and separating glass, paper, aluminum and cardboard into separate trash bags. Team Aviano adopted the "Troops on Trash" initiative to

  • US Air Force participates in first-ever Israeli Blue Flag exercise

    The U.S. Air Force participated in the first Israeli Blue Flag exercise at Uvda Air Force Base, Israel, Nov. 24-28.Blue Flag is the largest multinational aerial warfare training exercise hosted by the Israeli air force. The exercise included forces from the U.S., Israel, Italy, and Greece. Its

  • Before sending, check e-mail for personal information

    Air Force members emailing work home could find themselves locked out of their work e-mail accounts if they fail to protect Personally Identifiable Information. According to an official memorandum from Air Force Space Command, the command responsible for operating, securing and defending the Air

  • KC-135 brings force extension to Iceland

    The 351st Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron and the KC-135 Stratotanker deployed from Royal Air Force Mildenhall, England, make up an important part of the 48th Air Expeditionary Group here in Iceland.The 48th AEG has been conducting air surveillance and policing missions as a part of the North

  • NCO to commission as first lieutenant

    A noncommissioned officer from the 65th Force Support Squadron was recently selected to commission as a first lieutenant in the Medical Service Corps of the U.S. Air Force. Staff Sgt. Jacob Williams, 65th FSS Career Development craftsman, was so anxious he couldn't eat breakfast on the morning of

  • Pave Hawks dodge radar threats

    In the early morning darkness and below-freezing temperatures of northern England, most people wouldn't be caught outside of their heated homes; however, Airmen from the 56th Rescue Squadron and 748th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron aren't like most people.In fact, these Airmen spent a week in the

  • "Cable Dawgs": Aviano's best-kept secret

    To ensure mission success, Airmen must be able to communicate with each other at all times. The cable and antenna shop guarantees communication flows freely from squadron to squadron, flight to flight and Airman to Airman.Hidden in a back shop behind the Alpine Golf Course, these Airmen are a