• Words from the troops and families

    Much of American history is preserved and discovered in written correspondence; whether an official memorandum from a commander in the field or a letter to home from a private or Airman deployed. With the evolution of technology and its greater availability, even on the warfield, historians are

  • AFRICOM May Change USAFE’s Role in Africa

    The U.S. Air Forces in Europe has had an active role in Africa since the 1970's, but future participation has yet to be defined due to the recent establishment of US Africa Command. Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates announced the creation of AFRICOM on February 6th, but how that will affect Airmen

  • Ramstein Air Traffic Control Undergoes Renovations

    The air traffic control tower here is getting a facelift to the tune of 300 thousand dollars. The old structures and equipment worked, but were outdated. "It was really designed back in the 1970's" said Master Sgt. Trevor Browning, Assistant Chief controller, "since then the Air Force has made a lot

  • Survivors of Afghan Helo Crash Medivac’d to Germany

    Only hours after a fatal helicopter crash in Afghanistan, Airmen from the Aeromedical Evacuation Control Team in Southwest Asia got fourteen survivors on board a C-17 to Germany. "That really made a difference in saving lives" said Team Chief Lt. Col. Lenora Cook. Once Coalition rescuers from

  • Save energy, save the Air Force

    Conserving energy is a topic making headlines throughout the world. At a glance, it seems too big of a problem to solve, but a closer look proves that individuals can make a difference -- starting at Incirlik Air Base.With budget cuts Air Force- and USAFE-wide, conserving energy has moved to the top

  • 'Keep moving toward your destination'

    When it comes to dealing with hard times, Lorraine Potter has a simple philosophy - "Face the challenge, move your lips in prayer and keep moving toward your destination." As a retired major general who holds the distinction of being the Air Force's first female chaplain, Mrs. Potter visited RAF

  • Aviano Airmen conduct self-aid, buddy care training

    Wrapping second- and third-degree burns and splinting bone fractures were just two parts of the self-aid and buddy care training Airmen learned here Feb. 6. The training will be put to the test during a tactical evaluation in March, and can be essential for Airmen gearing up for deployments to

  • CSAF visits combat airpower hub downrange

    An Aviano Airman deployed to the 332nd Air Expeditionary Wing at Balad Air Base, Iraq, was hand-picked to share dinner with the Air Force's top Airman, Gen. T. Michael Moseley, Feb. 4. The service chief was visiting the combat airpower hub as part of his tour to interact face-to-face with Airmen,