• Commander AC Ramstein visits CAOC Uedem

    General Mark A. Welsh III, commander of Allied Air Command Ramstein, Germany, paid his first visit to the NATO Combined Air Operations Centre at Uedem, Germany, Jan. 27. The CAOC at Uedem is one of two CAOCs in NATO's northern European region and NATO's only deployable CAOC. Together with the CAOC

  • Security forces K-9 a huge force multiplier at Lajes

    There are two "Airmen" at Lajes. They both get the job done, for just a meager squeaky toy, called "Kong." Just like any Airman, they train and work hard, but, as "Airman's best friends," they never talk back at their trainer and handler. "Dan" and "Devil" are two military working dogs at Lajes

  • Lajes Airmen refuel Naval "Greyhound'

    Two C-2A Greyhounds stopped at Lajes Field for a "gas-and-go" Jan. 21, while providing critical logistics support from a Carrier Strike Group in San Diego, Calif.The C-2s belong to the Fleet Logistics Support Squadron 40 (VRC-40), also known as the "Rawhides." Before coming to Lajes, the team of

  • Dormitory maintenance teams improve quality of life

    The 31st Civil Engineer Squadron recently implemented a new concept that will greatly improve the quality of life of dorm residents.The newly formed Dormitory Maintenance Teams allow dorm residents to take their maintenance issues straight to the team to be resolved, significantly shortening the

  • Controlled Spend Account: Launching new force in travel card programs

    The new Controlled Spend Account card is replacing the traditional Government Travel Card. But, what does it all mean? And more importantly, how will it impact you?The Air Force has begun phasing out the Government Travel Card program by issuing Controlled Spend Account cards to select individuals.

  • Shadow program sheds light on PMEL

    The 86th Maintenance Squadron's Precision Measurement Equipment Laboratory kicked off its new shadowing program when a group of maintenance Airmen came together to train with PMEL members Jan. 19.The program was designed so PMEL could educate their customers on how their items are calibrated."The

  • Red Flag 11-2 provides combat experience

    Red Flag 11-2 began here Jan. 24, sending its first pilots into a simulated combat environment designed to give aircrew members the skills needed to survive in war."The mission of every Red Flag is to expose our combat aircrew to realistic training," said Col. S. Clinton Hinote, Red Flag 11-2 Air

  • Command chaplain announces award winners

    The U.S. Air Forces in Europe Command Chaplain Directorate announced the 2010 USAFE Chaplain Corps Awards Program Recipients Jan 21. These individual and team superstars provided outstanding ministry and service to USAFE members and their families. They have epitomized the USAF Chaplain Corps values

  • Communications officials announce annual award winners

    U.S Air Forces in Europe Communications officials announced the winners for annual communications awards Jan 20. "Congratulations go out to not only the winners, but also to all nominees for their outstanding efforts, said Col. Nancy Reeves-Flores, USAFE Communications director. "The awards process