• Forklift operators take half-day to focus on safety

    Units here took a half-day break from normal forklift and other material handling equipment operations to focus on safety June 28. "The overall purpose of this day is to refocus on safety and drive home accurate operational risk management," said Master Sgt. Tariq Abdullah, 86th Vehicle Readiness

  • Spangdahlem upgrades radar system

    Members of the 52nd Fighter Wing officially re-opened the ground-controlled approach facility with a ribbon cutting ceremony July 1.The facility closed in June to receive upgrades to the air traffic control radar system, replacing the aging radar based on 1980s technology with the state-of-the-art

  • 435th AGOW changes command

    Col. John S. Shapland relinquished command of the 435th Air Ground Operations Wing to Col. Joseph D. McFall during a change of command ceremony in Hangar 1 here July 1.Lt. Gen. Craig A. Franklin, 3rd Air Force commander, presided over the ceremony and thanked Shapland for his hard work during his

  • German-born Liberty Wing Airman focused on dedication to adopted home

    For each service member, the reason they decide to serve is different. For some it's school. For others it's a chance to see the world. Still, others choose to serve because they feel obligated to give back.The latter is the case for Airman 1st Class Sven Raemer, a special mission aviator on the

  • Senate confirms new USAFE commander

    Lt. Gen. Frank Gorenc, currently the Assistant Vice Chief of Staff and Director, Air Staff, Headquarters U.S. Air Force, Washington D.C, has received U.S. Senate confirmation for appointment to the grade of General and Commander, U.S Air Forces in Europe; U.S. Air Forces Africa; Allied Air Command;

  • Liberty Defenders named outstanding unit

    The 48th Security Forces Squadron was awarded the Air Force's Outstanding Security Forces Large Unit award June 25.The award is given out every year to the best performing security forces squadron across the Air Force and this is the second year in a row the 48th SFS has been recognized as the

  • Incirlik Unit School graduate named Presidential Scholar

    An Incirlik Unit School graduate was only student in the Department of Defense Education Activity honored as a member of the 49th class of Presidential Scholars.Bryce Kaw-uh, son of Teresa and Lt. Col. Tonney Kaw-uh, received a Presidential Scholar Medallion June 16 in Washington, D.C., in a

  • New outdoor fitness stations help intensify workout

    Runners looking to intensify their workout can now mix cardio and calisthenics together with the addition of new fitness stations located along the perimeter 5k jogging trail and on the Dragon Fitness Center track.Nine stations consisting of different machines, including an assisted row/push-up

  • Pest Management professional keeps critters under control

    While most people run away from pests, one Airman spends her day studying and combating these unwanted critters. Ants, fleas, spiders, centipedes, roaches, lice, beetles and mice are just a few pests Airmen encounter here. When the presence of these tiny creatures becomes uncontrollable, Airmen can