• Get your CFC on

    Four things you should know about the U.S. Air Forces in Europe 2007 Combined Federal Campaign-Overseas: 1. CFC is the world's largest and most successful workplace charity program and raises millions of dollars each year for thousands of non-profit organizations around the world, according to the

  • Retiree Health Fair slated for Oct. 17 at Landstuhl

    A Retiree Health Fair is scheduled from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Oct. 17 at the Landstuhl Regional Medical Center Learning Center (Bldg. 3718) near the AAFES gas station. Booths will be manned to provide retirees and senior beneficiaries with information and services to include: a general health check,

  • U.S. Africa Command reaches initial operating capability

    U.S. Africa Command, or AFRICOM, officially stood up today when the organization reached its initial operating capability to start functioning as the Pentagon's newest regionally-focused headquarters. General William E. "Kip" Ward was confirmed by the U.S. Senate on Sept 28 as AFRICOM's first

  • Good to the last drop

    Incirlik Air Base receives less than 18 inches of rainfall annually. With such minimal precipitation, maintaining Incirlik's water supply is critical. Robert Rooney, 39th Civil Engineer Squadron Facilities maintenance manager, and his shop of 14 personnel maintain, replace and respond to emergency

  • Departing two-star presents Bronze Star to Reserve colonel

    Maj. Gen. Paul Fletcher had one item left on his to-do list before his final departure from the headquarters building where he worked since Nov. 1, 2005. The 3rd Air Force-United Kingdom commander called an all-staff meeting for 4 p.m. Sept. 21 so he could present a Bronze Star to Col. William

  • Ramstein's crash team rolls into action

    A Greek Air Force pilot radioed Ramstein Air Traffic Control Tower just before 3 p.m. Sept. 21. He needed to make an emergency stop, he said. His aircraft, an A-7E, was having hydraulic failure. As the Greek aircraft taxied down Ramstein's runway, it blew out its left main tire. Suddenly, the

  • EOD Airman diffuses situations in Iraq, at Spangdahlem

    What began as a standard deployment for one Saber, turned into a year-long journey taking him to Forward Operation Base Kalsu, Camp Slayer and Camp Taji, Iraq. Master Sgt. Ken Pettibone, 52nd Civil Engineer Squadron NCOIC of Explosive Ordnance Disposal operations, received orders to deploy to Iraq

  • Project CHEER adds spice to life of single and unaccompanied Airmen in USAFE

    Enhancing the quality of life for our single and unaccompanied (SUM) Airmen is what Project CHEER is all about! The Fiscal Year 08 Project CHEER program is gearing up to be the best yet with over $140,000 in cash and in-kind sponsorship- all to be used for prizes and implementing a variety of

  • Chuck Norris visits Ramstein

    Gen. Tom Hobbins, U.S. Air Forces in Europe commander, greets actor Chuck Norris during the celebrity's visit to Ramstein, 19 Sept. at Ramstein.