• Trivia champion wins big on 'Jeopardy!'

    With a love of trivial knowledge, one Team Aviano member's dream came true this fall with one simple sentence -- "Can you phrase your answer in the form of a question?" On Sept. 10, 2013, Capt. Stuart Anderson, 31st Judge Advocate chief of military justice, fulfilled a life-long goal of being a

  • 100th MXS keeps aircraft flying high

    Everyone assigned to RAF Mildenhall sees the planes lining the runways as they drive to work. People in the local community also see the planes flying over the base. But many people don't think of what it takes to keep those planes in top condition. The 100th Maintenance Squadron inspection

  • Load crews compete for top honors

    The best load crew teams from the 492nd, 493rd and 494th Aircraft Maintenance Units competed in the Load Crew of the Quarter competition at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, Oct. 10, 2013 . The winner was determined by the fastest time loading munitions with the least amount of errors.

  • AGE: No air power without ground power

    Known as the "lifeline to the flightline", the 31st Maintenance Squadron's aerospace ground equipment flight works around the clock to provide support for Aviano's flying mission, while also providing multiple squadrons with ground equipment.Located along the runway, the AGE shop is comprised of 71

  • First responders: when every minute counts

    The 48th Fighter Wing fire department, security forces and emergency medical technicians participated in a vehicle crash rescue training exercise at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, Sept. 26. The objective of the exercise was to practice a quick response to the situation and establish open

  • AF releases government shutdown-related pay and leave impacts

    Air Force officials just released the following furlough-related questions and answers to inform military and civilians about pay impacts as a result of the government shutdown. Late in the recent pay cycle, the Air Force received updated guidance on how to record time and attendance for those

  • Future deicing facility to improve mission capabilities

    Ramstein aircraft deicing operators will have enhanced capabilities when servicing aircraft this winter after the installation of a more efficiently designed deicing chemical refueling facility. The new facility will increase fluid storage capacity, operator safety and the ability for deicing

  • Incirlik Airmen, families and pets prepare to exercise

    Airmen and family members across Incirlik AB are preparing for an upcoming noncombatant evacuation exercise scheduled to take place at the end of this month. U.S. military installations all over the world practice noncombatant evacuation operations which can be triggered for a variety of reasons

  • Americans, Norwegians work together to establish critical care unit

    Members of the Norwegian Armed Forces medical branch visited aeromedical evacuation assets assigned here, Oct. 2-4.A three-person team from the Norwegian armed forces medical branch visited Ramstein Air Base to get an overview of how the U.S. Air Force's AE and critical care aeromedical

  • Government Shutdown: Frequently Asked Questions

    Below are frequently asked questions about the current government shutdown. If you don't find the answer to a question you have about the government shutdown and its impact on the Air Force, post your question as a comment below. We will research and try to find the answer(s) for you and respond to