• World War II fighter unearthed 65 years later

    The wreckage of a World War II P-47D Thunderbolt was discovered Feb. 24 65 years after it was shot down where a new housing complex is set for construction.German and American reports state that on Feb. 14, 1945, an American P-47D was shot down and the pilot, Capt. Kenneth Dahlberg, a Minnesota

  • Air Force leaders expand force management options

    Air Force leaders expand force management options Tech. Sgt. Amaani Lyle Secretary of the Air Force Public AffairsWASHINGTON - Air Force leaders announced March 25, 2010 an expansion of force management measures designed to bring the service closer to its authorized funded end strength. Fewer Airmen

  • DOD initiative enables large KMC CDC improvements

    Many Kaiserslautern Military Community parents are growing anxious for the scheduled June opening of the new child development center here, but some parents may feel a little let down, at least for now.While the $5.1 million facility which will open 112 childcare slots is scheduled in June, the new

  • NTC opens at RAF Lakenheath

    The 48th Force Support Squadron Education Center, in conjunction with the University of Maryland University College, recently opened the first National Testing Center in the United Kingdom. The NTC has 20 stations available for testing per session and offers immediate test results. There is no limit

  • Medical Airmen train for emergency operations

    Exercise, exercise, exercise... more than 70 medical Airmen responded to Solkul Air Base, Turkey, immediately following a major earthquake in the region to provide emergency medical services and conduct humanitarian relief operations. The location and scenario were created for the purpose of an

  • COMUSAFE visits 435th AGOW

    Gen. Roger Brady, Commander, U.S. Forces in Europe, and Chief Master Sgt. Pamela Derrow, USAFE command chief master sergeant, visited the Airmen of the 435th Air Ground Operations Wing March 16 to see the unique blend of capabilities the unit brings to USAFE.The visit allowed General Brady to hear

  • Lajes takes first step to save energy consumption with solar power

    As part of the Air Force's renewable energy initiative, Lajes is committed to meeting its goal and saving taxpayers money by conserving most of its electric energy. The 65th Civil Engineer Squadron has taken a step forward Feb. 22 after installing and testing its first solar energy-producing panels

  • Lajes Airman wins AF award

    A Lajes Airman received a grand welcome from his unit members during his recent return to Lajes after attending the World Wide A1 Conference in San Antonio held March 11, where he was honored for winning an Air Force-level award.Senior Airman Byran Petry, Installation Personnel Readiness Journeyman,

  • Events kick off AFAF with bang, raise money

    The Air Force Assistance Fund raised money by throwing a human foosball tournament, allowing Airmen to dunk chief's and first sergeants, and giving Incirlik members the chance to throw their co-workers in jail.  All proceeds were distributed among four charities.