• AFN Spagdahlem best in Europe

    American Forces Network Spangdahlem won the 2011 AFN Europe's station of the year award Feb. 8.AFN Spangdahlem competed against 16 other AFNE stations and was recognized for overall excellence in engineering, operations and military readiness."The AFN Spangdahlem team is serving [the audience] with

  • 17th Air Force NCO takes European Jujitsu title at Portugal tournament

    When the spotlight was on him, Tech. Sgt. Charles Baker choked. And choked, until his opponent passed out, giving him a submission and victory at the recent International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Foundation's European Open in Lisbon, Portugal. Baker, along with four other members of Ramstein Brazilian

  • 3rd Air Force 2011 annual award winners announced

    Third Air Force recently selected their annual award winners for 2011. From left to right are: Maj. Gen. Mark R. Zamzow, 3rd Air Force vice commander; Senior Airman Friedrich Martin, Airman of the Year; Master Sgt. Sheilah Lucas, NCO of the Year; Senior Master Sgt. David Oddo, SNCO of the Year;

  • Romanian maintenance personnel visit Ramstein

    Three Romanian air force maintenance officers and two Romanian air force warrant officers visited the 86th Maintenance Group here Feb. 6 through Feb. 10.The tour was for people from both air forces to learn how the other carries out daily maintenance operations. The Romanians met leadership from the

  • Turkey marks 60th anniversary of joining NATO

    Turkey will celebrate the 60th Anniversary of joining NATO Feb. 18. In 1949, twelve nations signed the North Atlantic Treaty, a document forged to ensure freedom and security of its member countries through political and military functions. Feb. 18, 1952, Turkey made its mark on the treaty, as well,

  • FY2013 budget cuts to impact U.S. Air Forces in Europe

    The Air Force released its fiscal 2013 budget Feb. 13 and stressed the need for difficult budgetary cuts to meet the new defense strategy while maintaining the service's agility, flexibility and readiness. These cuts include several impacts to force structure in Europe. The Air Force is requesting

  • USAFE unit wins Air Force Aerial Mail Terminal of the Year

    If you have ever wondered what happens to your mail after you hand it to the Airman at the post office, it doesn't just disappear into some black hole and magically appear at its destination. Instead, it rides a complex network of trucks and airplanes to get from your hands to its recipient. "Most

  • CSAF visits Liberty Wing's finest

    Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Norton Schwartz and his wife Suzie helped honor the 48th Fighter Wing's annual award winners and nominees at a banquet Feb. 11 in Hangar 7.Those recognized as the Liberty Wing's 2011 Annual Award winners were:- Maj. Andrew Garcia, Field Grade Officer of the Year- Capt.

  • Airlift Squadron celebrates 70 years

    "As a modern-day squadron, we stand on the shoulders of giants; of the people who came before us," said 1st Lt. Brett Polage, 37th Airlift Squadron historian. "They have paved the way for us to be successful, so we now show our respect for them."The 37th Airlift Squadron was activated Feb. 14, 1942

  • United we stand

    "I am an American Airman.Wingman, Leader, Warrior.I will never leave an Airman behind,I will never falter, And I will not fail."Airmen recognize these words as part of the Airman's Creed. They recite these words, promising to answer the call to be good wingmen, leaders and warriors at all times.