• Civil engineers at work

    Every Air Force job is vital in order to accomplish the mission. But it's safe to say that the work of civil engineers affects anyone who uses power; in other words, if there's no one do to their job, it's lights out. Take today, for example. Along with his team, SSgt Brian Sawyer, is attempting to

  • New chiefs get inducted into elite group

    The Chief's Group welcomed two new members, Senior Master Sgt. Denise Mikolajczyk and Senior Master Sgt. Steven Lantz, into the highest enlisted rank in a recognition ceremony held at the Consolidated Club Feb. 9. Sergeant Mikolajczyk, 39th Mission Support Squadron manpower and organization flight

  • Last minute call leads to unplanned refueling mission

    A late night call, a cancelled sortie and flexibility led an aircrew from the 351sth Air Refueling Squadron here to expedite medical care for more than a dozen severely injured troops being transported from Iraq to Andrews Air Force Base, Md. Feb. 7. According to Capt. Brent Toth, 100th Operations

  • USAFE announces 2006 Inspector General Award winners

    U.S. Air Forces in Europe recently announced the 2006 Inspector General Award winners.The winners are:John P. Flynn Award for Best IG Complaints and Investigations, MAJCOM level: HQ USAFE/IGQ, Ramstein Air Base, Germany. John P. Flynn Award for Best IG Complaints and Investigations, Wing level: 52nd

  • 2006 USAFE Communications and Information Award winners

    U.S. Air Forces in Europe recently announced the 2006 Communications and Information Award winners. The winners are: Field Grade Officer: Maj. Jose M. Tolentino, Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany Company Grade Officer: Capt. George W. Sconyers III, Spangdahlem General John P. Jumper (Officer): Capt.

  • Sabers take care of one another during in time of crisis

    It was probably going to be a typical Saturday morning at the Aldridge household. With four kids in the house, one might expect that to entail cartoons and cereal. Instead, an Airman found herself in the middle of a family crisis when she discovered her husband lying on the floor. At approximately

  • A&FRC programs ease deployment separation

    With AEF 5/6 underway, the Airman and Family Readiness Center has programs to help families with a deployed member make the separation a little easier. "The programs at the A&FRC are designed with prevention in mind - to eliminate concerns for the active duty member so they can focus on the

  • Plate numbers key to reporting hit-and-runs

    For some people, their first instinct when they hear that distinct metal-crunching sound is to run. For other people who see their vehicle has been hit, their first instinct is to find the person who did it. From Jan. 1, 2006, to Jan. 31, 2007, there have been 15 hit-and-runs reported to the 31st