AEF 1/2 Airmen return to Spangdahlem AB

"It just seemed so long," said John Norrell as he waited to meet his girlfriend, Staff Sgt. Ladonna Griffin, 81st Fighter Squadron engine mechanic, who was deployed for four months. The wing welcomed Air Expeditionary Force 1/2 returnees from various areas of responsibility in Southwest Asia this

USAFE program builds partnerships, opens lines of communications

U.S. Air Forces in Europe patches can be seen around the world because of the command's robust military to military program which is one of several theater security cooperation components. USAFE works with more than 60 countries on three continents annually to share information and enhance

Services squadron named best in AF

The 31st Services Squadron recently topped the Air Force's best of the best list, winning the prestigious Maj. Gen. Eugene L. Eubanks award. "It takes a lot of people with different talents but a common purpose to perform our mission effectively," said Maj. David Kretz, 31st SVS commander. "It's

USAFE continues to build partnerships in Unified Engagement event

U.S. Air Forces in Europe joined representatives from seven countries in Bucharest, Romania May 5-9 to participate in a Building Partnership Seminar, part of the Unified Engagement series--a transformation wargame designed to explore future joint warfighting concepts and capabilities. The event,

RAF Lakenheath observes National Police Week

101 Critical Days of Summer kicks off

From Memorial Day to Labor Day, the U.S. Air Force has an increased number of off-duty injuries and fatalities. It is during this time Air Force leaders want Airmen to be even more aware of safety. Since its origin in 1970, the 101 Critical Days of Summer safety campaign was developed to counter the

Armed Forces Optometry Society names 435th doctor president

Lt. Col. (Dr.) Daniel E. Reiser, the 435th Aerospace Medical Squadron deputy commander and Optometry Flight commander, was installed as President of the Armed Forces Optometric Society, an affiliate of the American Optometric Association, Feb. 27 in Atlanta. Doctor Reiser additionally serves as the

Multi-national visitors 'check up' on MEDCEUR

More than 60 multi-national visitors from 29 nations toured the 2008 Medical Training Exercise in Central and Eastern Europe (MEDCEUR) for Distinguished Visitor's Day here May 12. MEDCEUR is a Joint Chiefs of Staff regional/multilateral exercise sponsored by U.S. European Command running from May 2

Multi-National exercise ends with praises

Croatia hosted the closing ceremony for the 2008 Medical Training Exercise in Central and Eastern Europe (MEDCEUR) here May 14. MEDCEUR is a Joint Chiefs of Staff regional/multilateral exercise sponsored by U.S. European Command. The exercise provides an opportunity for medical personnel to share

KMC Commander Announced

Gen. Roger Brady, U.S. Air Forces in Europe commander, announced May 13 that Col. Bill Bender, 86th Airlift Wing commander, is designated the Kaiserslautern Military Community commander. As the KMC commander, he leads the largest American community outside the United States and is the senior