• USAFE vice gets familiar with Spangdahlem mission

    The U.S. Air Forces in Europe vice commander visited Spangdahlem as part of a familiarization tour Dec. 13, 2012. The tour gave Lt. Gen. Tom Jones a chance to see how Spangdahlem operates and how Sabers fuel the USAFE and Air Force Africa mission.During his visit, Jones met with 52nd Fighter Wing

  • Wingmen, supervisors key to suicide prevention

    While many think of the holidays as a time to relax and be surrounded by family and friends, some feel isolated and alone during this time of year - especially Airmen spending their first holiday season away from home.Supervisors and wingmen are encouraged to keep a close eye on their friends and

  • CSAF announces medal for Libya campaign

    Gen. Mark A. Welsh III, Chief of Staff of the Air Force, extended the Air and Space Campaign Medal, awarded to personnel assigned to specific operations over the years, to those who served in both Operations Odyssey Dawn and Unified Protector.Airmen from the 100th Air Refueling Wing supported both

  • Family Advocacy helps military couples develop 'Strong Bonds'

    Aviano's Family Advocacy Program offers a three-day "Strong Bonds" class for couples Jan. 16, 23 and 30 from 4 to 7 p.m. in Building 108 in Area 1. This class consists of three, three-hour sessions, where a light dinner and free child care are provided. During the course, a small group of couples

  • SecDef visits Incirlik, conveys nation's thanks

    The U.S. Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta tends to be a busy man, but despite the global issues on his scope and the busy schedule he follows, taking time to meet with those instrumental to America's defense is important to him.Panetta demonstrated that Dec. 14 when he visited Incirlik to let

  • Lajes Field drawdown as part of force structuring announced

    Department of Defense officials announced today that Lajes Field will transition from an air base wing to an air base group with a reduction of more than 400 military personnel and 500 family members by the end of fiscal year 2014. "The drawdown of the 65th Air Base Wing is part of a larger Air

  • AF leader praises Saber safety

    The U.S. Air Force Chief of Safety visited Spangdahlem Dec. 12, 2012, as part of a familiarization tour.The U.S. Air Forces in Europe Safety Summit takes place at Ramstein Air Base this week, and U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Margaret Woodward took the opportunity to visit other air bases in the local

  • Lajes families embark on magical Polar Express ride

    More than 300 family members experienced the joy of the Polar Express at Lajes Dec. 8.Dressed comfortably in pajamas, children and adults filled the seats of the Lajes theater to view the holiday movie "The Polar Express" produced by Warner Bros. Entertainment, Inc., and inspired by the award

  • Nigerian air force visits contingency response group, shares ideas

    Colleagues from the Nigerian air force Quick Response Force visited members of the 435th Contingency Response Group here Dec. 4 through 6. Five members of the QRF came to the CRG to gain a better understanding of their construct, capabilities, and employment. "Our goal is to address their needs and