• MOD employee wins Air Force award

    A 48th Logistic Readiness Squadron training and validations certifier, was recently announced as the 2012 Air Force Transportation Civilian Technician of the Year. David Cummings, originally from Bury St. Edmunds, distinguished himself by providing outstanding support and training to three Royal

  • Ribbon shooting ceremony reopens CATM range

    Members of the 39th Air Base Wing and Turkish air force 10th Tanker Base Command gathered for a ribbon shooting ceremony for the reopening of the Combat Arms Training and Maintenance range April 1, here. The renovated range facility will be used by U.S. and Turkish forces to maintain readiness and

  • New playroom opens

    The new children's playroom opened in the community center here April 2, 2013.The $5,700 project includes renovations to the existing room, a seating area for parents, a window into the playroom, a lever-locked gate and numerous children's play items."This is truly amazing evidence of our community

  • CMSAF visits Aviano, tackles tough questions

    During his recent visit of U.S. Air Forces in Europe bases, Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James A. Cody spent two days talking with Aviano Airmen, March 28 and 29, getting their viewpoints on some of the Air Force's biggest issues. In his second month since stepping into the service's highest

  • 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