• 100 Miles of Memories

    With less than five minutes until the start of the race, a pilot from the 555th Fighter Squadron and his wife began warming up and eyeing the 100-mile journey that laid before them. He briefly adjusted the memorial bracelet on his arm, silently paying tribute to a friend who would not be able to

  • 39th SFS Airmen practice for fire

    Airmen assigned to the 39th Security Forces Squadron prepare for force-on-force training Sept. 25. Fire teams for the 39th SFS participated in an exercise that challenged Airmen with possible real-world situations.

  • Hagel announces recall of most Defense Department civilians

    Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel announced today he is recalling most of the Defense Department civilians who were placed on furlough as a result of the government shutdown which began Oct. 1."Today, I am announcing that most DOD civilians placed on emergency furlough during the government shutdown

  • Remembering those fallen, missing in action

    As the solemn notes of 'Taps' resonated through the base during a retreat ceremony Oct. 3, Aviano capped off a week of commemoration for those who are missing or captured while serving their country. Brig. Gen. Jon Norman, 31st Fighter Wing commander and Col. Valentino Savoldi, Pagliano e Gori

  • F/A-18 Hornets land at Lajes Field

    U.S. Marine Corps F/A-18 Hornets from Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 115 landed Oct. 2, 2013, at Lajes Field, Azores. The Marines will take crew rest and refuel before they depart to their home station at Marine Corps Air Station, Beaufort, S.C.

  • Specialized Contracting Squadron stands up

    The 764th Specialized Contracting Squadron was officially activated Oct. 2 at the U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa conference center following the creation of the newly centralized Air Force Installation Contracting Agency.Maj. Rachelle Osborn assumed command of the newly activated

  • Defenders teach, learn from NATO allies

    Airmen from the 48th Security Forces Squadron, teamed with the Norwegian Force Protection Office and Finnish Military Police to conduct a close-quarters battle training exercise Sept. 26, 2013 to practice readiness and response.The event presented a unique opportunity for U.S. Air Force personnel to

  • Sexual assault, what is being done about it

    Combating sexual assault is the number one priority in the Department of Defense, according to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. Through mandatory training, initiatives and stand down days, each service is taking this issue seriously. The Air Force incorporated another tactic to address

  • Civilian Personnel Furlough Guidance

    In the event of a government shutdown the following information resources are available to our civilian employees:Civilian personnel should go to the Defense Civilian Personnel Advisory Service website for guidance regarding the government shutdown.http://www.cpms.osd.mil/Subpage/FurloughGuidance/