• Morón Airmen support Discovery shuttle launch

    When space shuttle Discovery lifted off from Florida ’s Kennedy Space Center July 26, Airmen on a remote base on the opposite side of the Atlantic Ocean stood alert in case an emergency forced the shuttle to land before reaching orbit.Airmen representing different functions from the 712th Air Base

  • Airman loses stripes, gains bars in drug conviction

    People who raise their right hand in allegiance to the military know this promise inherently calls for resolute fearlessness.Last summer; however, one Airman’s involvement with narcotics made him realize there is a fine line between courage and audacity.“I just honestly thought I could never get

  • New program encourages cultural exchange, building friendships

    In the spirit of promoting long-lasting friendships, 52nd Fighter Wing first-term Airmen will meet with German families Aug. 12 when the local nationals open their homes to them through the base’s Adopt an Airman program.The new program, designed to encourage on-going cultural exchange between

  • Piece of Rhein-Main history gets new home

    One of the most touching symbols of Rhein-Main’s history will soon find a new home at Ramstein Air Base, Germany.The base chapel’s stained-glass memorial window, commemorating the U.S. servicemembers who lost their lives during the Berlin Airlift, was removed here Aug. 2.“The window will hang in the

  • Bowhunters follow straight and "arrow" path to nature

    When the steely eyes of a six-foot, 1,800-pound bison peer at you from beneath toussled wooly hair, the last thing most people on the hunt would opt to do is even the playing field.But for the bowhunters here, precision and accuracy is king, and some members said they favor their hand-made arrows,

  • Tomorrow's leaders get first-hand look at life after academy

    While most college students enjoy the summer out of school, cadets at the Air Force Academy use their break for a look into the future. Operation Air Force sends groups of cadets to Air Force bases around the world -- even some in the Middle East this year -- to give them a taste of what life will

  • Aviano unit receives DOD-level award

    The Department of Defense recently announced the winners of the Secretary of Defense Maintenance Awards for 2005 and a U.S. Air Forces in Europe unit come out on top.The 31st Maintenance Operations Squadron, Aviano Air Base, Italy, was recognized as a DOD-level award winner in the small unit

  • Ramstein Group recognized for being 'lean'

    A Ramstein Air Base, Germany, organization was recently recognized as the 2005 Lean Recognition Award winner for the command.The 86th Maintenance Group was chosen as the USAFE-level award winner for innovative streamlining of processes and organizing work environments to improve productivity, cut

  • Ramstein Airmen honored as General Lew Allen award nominees

    Two members of the 86th Airlift Wing were recently selected as U.S. Air Forces in Europe’s nominees for the 2005 General Lew Allen, Jr. award.Maj. Matthew C. Gamblin, was nominated for the award in the officer category, and Senior Master Sgt. Reginald Glover was selected as the USAFE-level nominee

  • CRG 'builds bridge' for new mission at Spangdahlem

    About a dozen members of the 817th Contingency Response Group from McGuire Air Force Base, N.J., arrived here July 28 to provide temporary airlift command and control capability for the incoming 726th Air Mobility Squadron in support of the Rhein-Main Transition Program.The 817th CRG, under the