• Polish armed forces contribute to first-ever training event for USAF

    The U.S. Air Force successfully completed the first-ever Joint Precision Air Drop System (JPADS) delivery in the U.S. European Command region during the bilateral theater security cooperation event, Aviation Detachment Rotation 14-1, Oct. 14-25. U.S. forces were based at Powidz AB, home to the

  • RAF Lakenheath prospect for Installation Excellence Award

    Lt. Gen. Tom Jones, U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa vice commander, announced the 48th Fighter Wing at RAF Lakenheath, U.K., as the 2013 USAFE-AFAFRICA Installation Excellence Award recipient Oct. 27.This award is the 48th FW's ticket to compete as the USAFE-AFAFRICA representative

  • Airman, Jaguars take American football to UK's capital

    The National Football League continues its Salute to Service campaign by giving two service members the opportunity to lead rival football teams out of the tunnel and onto the field -- even outside of the United States.U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class James Taylor, 100th Security Forces Squadron

  • Lajes Airmen campaign, help birds return to sea

    The Lajes Cory's Shearwater Rescue Campaign is on the road in support of the Azores SOS Cagarro campaign Oct. 15 through Nov. 15.Also known as Cagarro in Portuguese, the Cory's Shearwater sea bird is unique in that 75 percent of the world's population mates here in the Azorean archipelago.As such,

  • Forging Iron: A Triathlete's Legacy

    Nine hours and 38 minutes of nonstop physical endurance requires commitment, motivation and the will to push the human body beyond the realm of what many consider to be possible. Ironman competitions which are three-part races consisting of a swim, bike and run, are one of the world's most strenuous

  • It's not a race, but a challenge

    Disclaimer: In order to perform a high-risk activity, it is recommended that Team Aviano members fill out an AF Form 4391 detailing specific hazards and safety concerns. With any activity, it is imperative to do proper research prior to the event and have a plan in place and approved through

  • Airmen Work hand-in-hand with Polish counterparts

    Ramstein Airmen were involved with members of the Polish air force Oct. 14 through today during the fiscal year's first rotation of aircraft to the U.S. Air Force Aviation Detachment in Poland.U.S. and Polish air force members trained and learned from each other on several airlift functions,

  • 2013 holiday mailing dates set

    The 2013 holiday season mailing dates for postal customers assigned to the European theater are: Space Available Mail (SAM) - 26 Nov 13Parcel Airlift (PAL) - 3 Dec 13First Class/Priority Mail - 10 Dec 13Priority Mail Express - 17 Dec 13These dates are for mail originating in Europe and destined to

  • USAFE-AFAFRICA leadership to Airmen: Cultivate a culture of change

    U.S. Air Force Gen. Frank Gorenc, U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa commander, and Chief Master Sgt. James Davis, USAFE and AFAFRICA command chief, toured Spangdahlem Air Base Oct. 18 to tout the value of mentorship and leadership development during times of change. The visit

  • Base volunteers, Italians rebuild historic canal

    Armed with shovels, gloves, and a heightened sense of camaraderie, roughly 30 Americans from Aviano Air Base marched alongside Italian volunteers to the bank of the Artugna River to help reconstruct a historic canal in Dardago. Behind the crowd, organizer Valentino Zambon could barely contain his