• Leaders change, standards and challenges do not

    This was a difficult week for our Air Force. On Thursday, June 5, our Secretary and Chief of Staff tendered their resignations to the Secretary of Defense. Secretary Mike Wynne and General Buzz Moseley are men of honor and integrity. Their resignations resulted from failures in a critical mission

  • Gate dedicated to Lakenheath hero

    A quiet reverence overtook Gate 2, June 1 as the 48th Security Forces Squadron dedicated the new gate to Senior Airman Jason D. Nathan. Senior Airman Nathan deployed to Iraq from RAF Lakenheath and was mortally wounded by an improvised explosive device June 23, 2007 while on combat patrol in Tikrit,

  • Incirlik first in USAFE to stand up force support squadron

    Incirlik will continue the Air Force-wide merger of services and mission support squadrons when its 39th Services Squadron and 39th Mission Support Squadron officially combine to become the 39th Force Support Squadron. The wing is the first United States Air Forces in Europe unit of any size in the

  • C-130J crew highlights versatility at Berlin

    Ten aircraft representing the U.S. Air Force participated in the 2008 Berlin Air Show May 27 through June 1 here. Since 1909, the show has offered the U.S. a venue to display its capabilities and foster relationships with international military aviators. This year, bombers, fighters and cargo

  • C-5 draws big crowds at Berlin Air Show

    A U.S. Air Force C-5 Galaxy aircraft gathered lots of attention this week during the 2008 Berlin Air Show here May 27 through June 1. The show offers aviation enthusiasts, industry insiders and military leaders the chance to see aircraft from around the world. The U.S. has been participating in the

  • USAFE Airmen beat the heat, manage air show crowd

    U.S. Air Forces in Europe Airmen are all smiles despite the heat and crowds of people wanting to tour of their aircraft at the 2008 Berlin Air Show here. USAFE has about 20 Airmen here showcasing two F-16 Fighting Falcons, two F-15 Strike Eagles (models C and E), and one KC-135R here at the

  • Defense Travel System changes in store for DoD travelers in Europe

    Several major changes are in store for U.S. Air Forces in Europe official travelers as modifications affecting the Defense Travel System take affect this summer and fall. A new commercial travel contract, expanded around-the-clock assistance, and a new Government Travel Charge Card are some of the

  • US-German exchange pilots showcase interoperability

    Enhancing the U.S.-German military-to-military relationship and promoting standardization and interoperability of equipment are key themes of the Berlin Air Show. These themes have been realized through the U.S. and German exchange pilot programs decades ago but are overtly apparent here at the air

  • Berlin Air Show kicks-off on a ‘high note’

    Aircraft soaring high over the crowd, music blaring at high levels, and numerous high-profile guests dropping in for a visit certainly helped kick the 2008 Berlin Air and Trade Show off on a high note here May 27. More than 15 flight demonstrations wowed the crowd during the first day here including

  • USO tour brings jokes to Germany

    In what Bill Bellamy called an "amazing experience," the actor/comedian had no idea that the last stop on his USO tour to Germany would include getting "Punk'd" on Spangdahlem's flight line. Wrapping up a four-day tour to Germany, Bellamy's "Who's Got Jokes" entourage arrived at Spangdahlem May 27,