• Medical professionals save millions with common-sense concept

    As caretaker of the "Gateway to Europe," the 86th Airlift Wing is frequently rolling out the red carpet for visitors from across the globe. While many units focus on the protocol aspect of such visits, the 86th Medical Special Operations Clinic here has developed a way to maximize time spent by

  • Competitors run, bike to duathlon finish line

    More than 30 people participated in the Strain your Brain Duathlon Saturday, March 13 at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey. The race, a modified duathlon, consisted of a 5K run and 12K bike, and prizes such as base exchange gift certificates and base theater passes were given to the top three men (under 30

  • The spring spike and motorcycle safety

    As the weather becomes warmer in England and the helmets come out of the garages, the goal of RAFs Lakenheath and Mildenhall safety offices is to avoid the seasonal spike in motorcycle fatalities, known as the 'spring spike', which occurs between March and May.During last year's spring spike, there

  • AFAF to kick off, help raise money for Air Force members

    Last year was a success for Incirlik's Air Force Assistance Fund campaign, which raised 190 percent of its monetary goal, and this year's campaign organizers hope to raise even more.This year's official goal is to raise $27,343 for the campaign's four affiliate charities: The Air Force Aid Society,

  • Meet the chief: Taking care of people

    New 17th Air Force (Air Forces Africa) Command Chief Master Sgt. Mike Grimm recently sat down with Public Affairs Superintendant Master Sgt. Jim Fisher to discuss leadership, his goals for the organization, developing enlisted leaders and mission accomplishment. PA: What are your priorities as you

  • Three Aviano personnel receive 2009 A1 award

    One civilian employee and two Airmen from the 31st Force Support Squadron were recently selected as 2009's best of the best for the A1 community by the deputy chief of staff for manpower, personnel and services.At the installation level, Dianna Doggette was selected as the Force Support Manager of

  • CRG, Army build airborne partnership with France

    Members of the 435th Contingency Response Group enhanced the relationship between U.S. and French military forces March 1 through 5 here as part of a French airborne mission.Consisting of 19 Airmen from the CRG and eight Soldiers from the 5th Quartermaster Company based out of Panzer Kaserne,

  • Six AFAFRICA master sergeants are selected for promotion

    The Air Force announced the results for the senior master sergeant promotion cycle March 4. The Air Force selected 1,269 master sergeants for promotion to senior master sergeant from 13,741 eligible master sergeants, and six master sergeants came from 17th Air Force. 17th Air Force's newest senior