Incirlik mourns Airman's death

An Airman assigned to the 728th Air Mobility Squadron was pronounced dead after being found on base April 14, 2010.A memorial service for Staff Sgt. Robert Larsen is scheduled for 6 p.m., April 21 at the Incirlik Air Base Chapel."The entire Incirlik community mourns the tragic loss of Sergeant

Two Italian civilians take home top AF honors

Two Italian civilians were recently recognized as the best in the Air Force in their specific career fields. Dr. Erica Brescacin was selected as the Air Force's best civilian medical information systems manager, and Manuela Solda was selected as the Air Force's top medical facilities manager. Dr.

Iceland's volcanic ash halts Europe flights on tailwind of BRILLIANT ARDENT refueling mission

RAF Mildenhall aircraft were grounded this afternoon as Iceland's volcanic ash moved closer to the Suffolk base.It's still unclear whether or not refueling missions in support of the BRILLIANT ARDENT and FRISIAN FLAG exercises would resume tomorrow.Still, with their usual precision and dedication, a

Two Public Affairs Airmen receive Air Force-level awards

Two 31st Fighter Wing Public Affairs Airmen recently received 2009 Air Force Public Affairs Awards for Communication Excellence honors.Staff Sgt. Justin Weaver, 31st FW Public Affairs journeyman, received the 2009 Airman 1st Class Darryl Winters Award, while Staff Sgt. Nadine Barclay, 31st FW Public

Incirlik dining facility wins big, earns top AF food service award

The Sultan's Inn earned Incirlik the 2010 U.S. Air Force's John L. Hennessy Award as the number one Air Force food service operation in the single facility category. The Hennessy Award program, established in 1956, is an annual competition to determine the best food service program in the Air Force.

Frisian Flag exercise moves fast with Mildenhall tanker gas

USAFE units participate in BRILLIANT ARDENT 2010

The 22nd Fighter Squadron at Spangdhalem Air Base and 351st Air Refueling Squadron from RAF Mildenhall are partnering with air forces from the Czech Republic, France, Germany, Italy, Poland, and Turkey to participate in Exercise BRILLIANT ARDENT 10.The large scale NATO Response Force Air Live

Firefighters strengthen partnership via mutual aid exercise

493rd Fighter Squadron pilots train in the Netherlands

More than 100 Liberty Wing pilots, maintainers and support personnel traveled to Leeuwarden Air Base, the Netherlands, April 12 to participate in FRISIAN FLAG 2010. The multi-nation exercise will last until April 22 and is meant to train pilots on offensive and defensive roles through realistic

IMET building block for partnership

When Maj. Gens. Ronald Ladnier and T.M. Paledi met in Gaborone, Botswana, March 10 for a senior leader engagement, it was about strengthening the partnership between the Botswana Defence Force and 17th Air Force (Air Forces Africa). While this visit was the second official meeting between the two