• Quick reactions from RAF Alconbury firefighters save life

    The 423rd Civil Engineer Squadron fire emergency services flight responded to a call that a person was unconscious at the Alconbury Middle/High School at around 1 p.m. Aug. 5.When the crew of seven RAF Alconbury firefighters arrived on-scene, they discovered that Dave White wasn't breathing and his

  • AF leaders cite Airmen as bedrock in new core mission document

    The Air Force released a new document explaining how the service provides airpower for America - titled "Global Vigilance, Global Reach, Global Power for America." The paper follows the January release of the Air Force's Vision, "World's Greatest Air Force - Powered by Airmen, Fueled By Innovation,"

  • We did start the fire

    The 48th Civil Engineer Squadron Fire Department conducted live-fire training on a mock-up F-15 Aug. 19-23. "Live-fire training on our aircraft trainer is required twice a year to keep up our firefighter certifications," said Tech. Sgt. Scott Stroble, 48th CES Fire Department NCO in charge of

  • Upholding military tradition of honor, dignity

    On the first day of the job all he wanted to do was comfort the woman who kept crying, but he couldn't. The only thing he could do was perform his duty as an honor guard member by maintaining his composure and honoring the creed he vowed to uphold."She wouldn't stop crying or screaming, it was a

  • AF announces PT test enhancements to start Oct. 1

    Air Force senior leadership announced enhancements to the Air Force's Physical Fitness Assessment program, to be implemented Oct. 1. In a letter to Airmen Aug. 20, Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Mark A. Welsh III explained the results of the comprehensive review, highlighting the strength of the

  • Former USAFE commander passes away at 90

    A retired Air Force general passed away Aug 7, 2013 due to natural causes in Colorado Springs, Colo. Retired Gen. John Pauly, who was 90 years old at the time of his death, retired Aug 1. 1980 after serving his last assignment as commander, Allied Air Forces Central Europe and commander in chief,

  • Regional African Air Chiefs Symposium begins

    The U.S. 3rd Air Force commander and the Ghanaian chief of air staff hosted opening ceremonies for the second Regional Air Chiefs Symposium at the Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Center Aug. 20. Lt. Gen. Craig A. Franklin expressed gratitude to Air Vice Marshal Michael Samson-Oje for

  • Father witnesses birth of son

    Staff Sgt. Lamartrus Exley, a client support technician with the 376th Expeditionary Communication Squadron witnessed his wife, Staff Sgt. Brittney Exley give birth to the couple's first child Aug. 14 while assigned to the Transit Center at Manas, Kyrgyzstan. He watched the birth of his son through

  • Incirlik hosts multi-national triathlon

    Americans stationed at Incirlik Air Base and Dutch soldiers competed in a sprint triathlon organized by the 39th Force Support Squadron fitness center Aug. 17."This event was created to encourage a fitness lifestyle and help increase base morale," said Master Sgt. Ann Mitchell, 39th Force Support