• Sequestration impact looms despite resumed flying operations

    Air Force leaders announced July 15 that flying training would resume at numerous units, bringing an end to the three-month halt that resulted from the budget sequestration reductions. Congress approved a $1.8 billion reprogramming request that transferred money from several programs to pay for

  • NATO alliance strengthened through Turkish cadet tour at Incirlik AB

    Turkish air force cadets from Istanbul toured Incirlik AB and interacted with U.S. Airmen across the base July 17. During their visit, the cadets met with Airmen from several different units including the 39th Medical Group, Airman Leadership School to explosive ordnance disposal and security

  • Polish air force identifies strategic need for US Av-Det

    The commander of the Polish air force visited U.S. service members here as part of an operations tour of Detachment 1, 52nd Operations Group July 17, 2013.Lt. Gen. Lech Majewski met and spoke with aviation detachment leadership and Aviano Air Base, Italy, Airmen who are the third overall aircraft

  • Joint training validates NATO peace commitment

    Poland and the United States continue their aerial training at Detachment 1, 52nd Operations Group here as they move into the operational aspect of the flying program.The training is catered to create a realistic wartime environment, and the mission planning is a collaboration between the leadership

  • Liberian soldiers employ training during medical outreach mission

    A team of Armed Forces of Liberia soldiers, U.S. service members and county health officials conducted a mobile medical outreach mission in Grand Cape Mount County recently. The mobile mission held from 1 - 4 July was a first for the AFL medics, who, until now, have been focusing their efforts on

  • Poland, US unite during two-week aerial training

    Poland continues to build its relationship with the United States as both nations' air forces integrate their capabilities in a joint theater security cooperation event July 15-26, 2013.This marks the third time U.S. aircraft have flown into Poland as part of a partnership-building initiative that

  • SACEUR visits Incirlik

    U.S. Air Force Gen. Philip Breedlove, NATO Supreme Allied Commander Europe, visited Incirlik Air Base, Turkey July 11 as part of an immersion tour as the new SACEUR.Breedlove assumed command from U.S. Navy Admiral James Stavridis on May 13, 2013, becoming the 17th American officer to hold the

  • New command chief aims to develop, mentor Airmen

    Airmen around base are becoming familiar with the 31st Fighter Wing's new command chief, whose philosophy is to not get stuck behind a desk, but to be engaged and proactive in improving the lives of Team Aviano. Chief Master Sgt. Mark Batzer, a 28 year veteran and father of two, said he relies on

  • Cadwell assumes command of 501st CSW

    Col. Angela Cadwell assumed command of the 501st Combat Support Wing from Col. Brian Kelly during a change of command ceremony at the RAF Alconbury Fire Department July 12. "If there is one word that describes my feelings today, it is honored," said the wing's newest commander. "Honor gave me the