• CCAF: Unlocking doors of opportunity

    Many military members could be closer than they think to a degree from the Community College of the Air Force.Between work, family, TDYs and deployments, many military members may feel as though they do not have enough time to finish their degree.“One of the biggest obstacles is discouragement,”

  • USAFE names DEERS/RAPIDS Excellence Award nominee

    An Airman assigned to Royal Air Force Mildenhall, England, was recently honored as the U.S. Air Forces in Europe nominee for the 2005 DEERS/RAPIDS Certificate of Excellence Award.Airman 1st Class Davina L. Keene, 100th Mission Support Squadron, was nominated for her contributions to the DEERS/RAPIDS

  • Former Chief Master Sergeants of the Air Force visit Ramstein

    The first Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force Paul Wesley Airey and the eighth CMSAF, Sam E. Parish, were at the Ramstein Officers’ Club Aug. 26 to help induct Gen. Robert H. “Doc” Foglesong, USAFE commander, into the Order of the Sword.While at Ramstein, Chief Airey and Chief Parish discussed

  • Sure Fire 2005 puts USAFE's best to test in weapons loading

    Winners in three award categories were announced today in U.S. Air Forces in Europe ’s Sure Fire 2005 weapons loading competition, held Aug. 24 and 25.Team members from Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, and Aviano AB, Italy, took home the top prizes.Sure Fire 2005 features USAFE fighter-jet bomb and

  • Spangdahlem hosts Sure Fire competition

    For the first time in more than a decade, U.S. Air Forces in Europe is hosting a command-wide aircraft weapons loading competition Aug. 24 and 25 at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany.Sure Fire 2005 is an opportunity for the USAFE to improve loading techniques, provide realistic training, improve the

  • Air Force OneSource: 'Wingman that never sleeps'

    U.S. Air Forces in Europe members looking for a comprehensive source of information on everything from childcare to car parts have only to pick up the phone or log on to a computer for a one-stop shop.Air Force OneSource is a consultant service that falls under the Military OneSource program and has

  • Information Quest contest gears up

    Beginning Sept. 15, U.S. Air Forces in Europe libraries are running a contest to highlight their website and electronic resources.Each USAFE base library is participating in Project Wizard Information Quest, a contest that offers prizes as well as the opportunity to learn more about what resources

  • U.S. aircraft, troops a hit at Moscow air show

    Staff Sgt. Christy Jeffreys isn’t new to traveling. In the last nine years since she’s been in the Air Force, her job as a boom operator on the KC-10 Extender has taken her to more than 10 different countries.But, this was the first time her job has also made her feel like a celebrity.Sergeant

  • NATO, USAFE vie during Excalibur bombing competition

    Aircraft from the United States Air Force and the Royal Air Force joined forces for a training exercise here Aug. 17 through 19.Excalibur, a multi-nation bombing competition, provided an opportunity for aircrew members from the two nations to test their skills and pit their wits against each