• Lakenheath surpasses CFC goal

    A slow start, a quick finish and a record turnout were the hallmarks of the Liberty Warriors contribution to this year's Combined Federal Campaign. Volunteers across base flattered, coaxed and cajoled their way to $311,117 easily beating the base goal of $300,000. The campaign ran from Oct. 1

  • Iraqi Operation Child donations packed, ready to make Iraqi children smile

    More than 50 Airmen from across all the squadrons here came together Dec. 22 to help sort through thousands of school supplies, toys and more for families in southern Iraq. "Ask and ye shall receive," is the simplest way to explain how in just over one month, hundreds of boxes filled with donations

  • Sew Much Comfort: Taking care of our own

    Needles, thread, cookies and warm hearts surrounded two folding tables covered in fabric. Holiday carols, cheerful voices and the low whir of sewing machines filled the room. Several women sat chatting and sewing what some may consider "irregular" articles of clothing. Members of the Sew Much

  • Joint forces combine for LFE

    Jets could be heard roaring off the Aviano runway and into the Italian sky as pilots from Aviano and Grossetto Air Bases participated in Operation Longshank, a large force exercise Dec. 14. Today's military pilots have to be trained to handle any type of combat scenario and exercises like these help

  • 86th AW welcomes new commander

    Members of the 86th Airlift Wing gathered in Hangar 1 on Ramstein Dec. 19 to welcome their new commander. Col. Bill Bender, a command pilot with more than 4,000 hours in the C-130E, C-17 A, C-141B and other aircraft, was previously the executive officer to the deputy commander of U.S. European