• Photo essay: Lajes fire dept. saves AF $400K annually with new training aid

    Firefighters from the 65th Civil Engineer Squadron break in their new structural live fire trainer, Mar. 29, 2013, at Lajes Field, Azores. Portuguese and U.S. firefighters jointly operate the Lajes Fire Department. They respond to emergencies on and off the installation, including base housing and

  • 65th LRS keeps vital vehicle fleet running at Lajes Field

    The 65th Logisitics Readiness Squadron is responsible for maintaining government vehicles for the 65th Air Base Wing at Lajes Field.  Portuguese local nationals and uniformed Airmen work hand-in-hand in these shops to keep Lajes' vehicle fleet running to enable wing support to U.S., NATO, and third

  • Aviano Airmen train with Spanish counterparts

    More than 250 Airmen and 14 F-16 Fighting Falcons from Aviano Air Base returned from a training mission to Zaragoza Air Base, Spain, March 27. The purpose of the training was to build coalition partnerships with NATO allies and accomplish critical flight training. According to Lt. Col. Michael

  • Top AF senior enlisted member returns to Incirlik

    The 1994 NCO of the Year for the 39th Air Base Wing returned March 27-28, 2013, as the highest-ranking enlisted leader in the Air Force.Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James Cody returned to Incirlik, visiting several squadrons and holding an Airmen's call to discuss his strategic vision.During

  • AF, Army train Serbians on PTSD programs

    Two Serbian military members and one Serbian doctor visited the 86th Medical Group and Landstuhl Regional Medical Center March 25 to 27 to become familiarized with mental health and post-traumatic stress disorder programs.They were given the requirements for establishing and sustaining their own

  • Breedlove nominated as SACEUR, EUCOM Commander

    Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel announced March 28 that the president has nominated Gen. Philip M. Breedlove to be the next Supreme Allied Commander, Europe and commander, U.S. European Command, succeeding Navy Adm. James G. Stavridis, who has served in that position since 2009. "I'm deeply honored by

  • Sax on Fire: 100th CES Airman sets 'Tops in Blue' ablaze

    As the smooth and dulcet tones of Anita Baker's "Sweet Love" echo throughout the RAF Mildenhall Fire Department, most of the firefighters just shrug and say, "Oh, that's just Bobby..."Airman 1st Class Bobby Lucas, a saxophone-playing firefighter, is regularly heard playing his heart out on the sax

  • Air Force's top enlisted leader visits Spangdahlem

    The Air Force's top enlisted leader visited Spangdahlem Air Base March 25-26, 2013. As part of the tour, Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James Cody met with leaders of Spangdahlem's private organizations, held an Airmen's call and took briefings about fighter wing operations.First, he had lunch

  • 17th CMSAF visits Ramstein

    Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James Cody visited with members of Team Ramstein March 26 to share his vision of the Air Force.The 17th chief master sergeant of the Air Force visited leaders from numerous organizations here and coined 10 Airmen from different career fields for various