• Ramstein gets glimpse of C-5M

    Members of the Combined Noise Abatement Committee got a glimpse of one of the Air Force's recently modernized cargo aircraft during a acoustic demonstration Sept. 30 on Ramstein. As a special feature to the 86th Airlift Wing's semiannual CNAC meeting between KMC leaders and host nation officials,

  • Mobility commander addresses Incirlik Airmen

    The Air Mobility Command commander stopped off at Incirlik Oct. 5 to talk with Airmen in the middle of a trip through the Operation Enduring Freedom area of responsibility. Gen. Arthur J. Lichte conducted two town hall meetings with Airmen from the 385th Air Expeditionary Group and the 728th Air

  • USAFE kicks-off energy awareness campaign

    U.S. Air Forces in Europe is beginning a year-long energy awareness campaign in October aimed at saving the command and the U.S. Air Force millions of dollars by focusing on making changes in energy use practices and processes. "It's important for Airmen, civilians, host nation employees and family

  • RAF Mildenhall sergeant saved by peers after heart attack at gym

    When RAF Mildenhall firefighters Staff Sgt. Jacob Silvia and Anthony Nichols responded to the Hardstand Fitness Center Aug. 26, they expected to find an unconscious individual by a treadmill. What they found was the chance to save a life. Sergeant Silvia recalls walking up to the gym anticipating

  • 17th Air Force Commander visits 110th AOG

    Maj. Gen. Ronald Ladnier, commander of 17th Air Force, made his first visit to Battle Creek Air National Guard Base to meet with members of the 110th Air Operations Group and tour its facilities Oct. 3. General Ladnier held a series of briefings with key leaders, including Adjutant General for the

  • A&FRC provides relationship retreat for couples

    As Airmen, there is one focus - the mission. Yet, there are countless pieces that make up the mission. Airmen constantly hear: Deployments. Do more with less. Priorities. High operations tempo. Redeployment. Reintegration. After seeing servicemembers getting weighed down, the Airman & Family

  • Sabers receive new gym floor

    The Skelton Memorial Fitness Center completed a renovation of the main gymnasium floor Oct. 1 and is ready for use. The old, wooden gym floor was approximately 12 to 15 years old and in dire need of replacing, according to Mark Geairn, fitness center director. The fitness center facility itself is

  • USAFE ramps up for improved PT program

    United States Air Forces in Europe Airmen will see major changes in the fitness program starting Jan. 1, 2010. Some of the Air Force-level modifications include testing twice a year versus once and having Fitness Assessment Cells conduct the biannual testing at the main installations to alleviate

  • Botsana forces explore enlisted development at 17th AF

    A delegation of Botswana forces engaged in a familiarization event at 17th Air Force Sept. 21-24. The Botswana, like several groups who have made trips to Ramstein from the African continent recently, were looking to glean expertise and build their military capacity. The Botswana Defense Force