• Metals Technology: creating art piece by piece

    The metals technology shop at Aviano has a reputation for fixing and creating almost anything. From aircraft parts to specialized tools, these Airmen accept all challenges.The 12 Airmen of the 31st Maintenance Squadron aircraft metals technology shop are responsible for creating and fixing Fighting

  • Poland's top enlisted airman tours PME facilities

    Poland's air force senior enlisted leader is partnering with U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa officials to strengthen his service's operational capacity. But his efforts are focused on a more foundational level of airpower - enlisted professional military education. Warrant Officer

  • NCO trades stripes for first lieutenant bars

    A technical sergeant from the 65th Civil Engineer Squadron was commissioned Sept. 20 and will move on to accept higher responsibilities in the U.S. Air Force as a medical entomologist. Tech. Sgt. Elizabeth Foley, 65th CES Pest Management, became 1st Lt. Elizabeth Foley within less than an hour of

  • Proven partners: all ACES

    Approximately 600 U.S. Air Forces in Europe-Air Forces Africa Airmen from three bases continue the enduring partnerships with their NATO and Nordic allies during the Arctic Challenge Exercise 2013 (ACE-13.)The exercise, hosted by Norway, Finland and Sweden, started Sept. 16, 2013, with the primary

  • Memo prepares DOD employees for government shutdown

    Although Defense Department officials believe a government shutdown can be avoided when the new fiscal year begins Oct. 1, they want DOD employees to be prepared for the possibility, Deputy Defense Secretary Ash Carter said in a memo issued to the workforce Sept. 23. The fiscal year ends Sept. 30,

  • Joint Biological Response Training Exercise

    The 65th Civil Engineer Squadron and Medical Operations Squadron conducted a joint biological response training exercise Sept. 20, 2013. This exercise tested the effectiveness of emergency managers and bioenvironmental engineers working together in a crisis situation, helped maintain proficiency in

  • 100th ARW commander visits Arctic Challenge exercise

    U.S. Air Force Col. Kenneth T. Bibb Jr., 100th Air Refueling Wing commander, visited Ørland Main Air Station, Norway, to speak with members of the "Bloody Hundredth" participating in the Arctic Challenge exercise and to extend his gratitude to the local Norwegian air force for its hospitality.

  • 501st CSW member wins Fitness title in Florida

    Nearly 400 people, including one member of the 501st Combat Support Wing, participated in a two-day Throwdown Fitness Festival competition at Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park in Tampa, Fla., Sept. 14 and 15.Matt Kaleikini, from the 423rd Force Support Squadron, joined the competition which consisted of