• USAFE names communications and information award winners

    U.S. Air Forces in Europe recently announced the winners of the command's 2004 communications and information individual, team and unit awards. The award winners are: Field Grade Officer: Maj. Kevin Payne, 435th Air Base Wing, Ramstein Air Base, Germany Company Grade Officer: Capt. Eugene Ramming,

  • Military members must adhere to war trophy mailing restrictions

    Throughout history, soldiers have come home with souvenirs from battle. Many of these war-related items end up on display in museums and showcases. Although it’s tempting to bring back reminders of service in a military campaign, with few exceptions, taking or retaining individual souvenirs or

  • USAFE announces nominees for AFA aerospace awards

    U.S. Air Forces in Europe recently announced the command’s nominees for the 2005 Air Force Association Aerospace Awards. The nominees are: Citation of Honor: 48th Explosive Ordnance Flight, Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England Citations of Honor recognize outstanding contributions to national defense

  • USAFE announces nominees for AFA aerospace awards

    U.S. Air Forces in Europe recently announced the command’s nominees for the 2005 Air Force Association Aerospace Awards. The nominees are: Citation of Honor: 48th Explosive Ordnance Flight, Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England Citations of Honor recognize outstanding contributions to national defense

  • Tuskegee Airmen excelled in Army Air Corps

    Today’s Air Force family is a mighty quilt that unites military members of all races, religions, nationalities and creeds around the globe. Our uniforms look alike, but the plurality of those who wear them is rich in culture and history. This concept made me want to learn a little more about the

  • USAFE announces security forces award winners

    U.S. Air Forces in Europe recently announced the winners of the command's 2004 security forces unit, Julie Y. Cross Memorial and Doris R. McCrosson manager awards. The award winners are: Outstanding Security Forces (large unit): 31st Security Forces Squadron, Aviano Air Base, Italy Outstanding

  • EMS lab tests 'metal,' garners USAFE award

    Whether inspecting aircraft and equipment for corrosion or analyzing oil samples for magnetic particles, the nondestructive inspection laboratory here ensures the structural integrity of the wing’s aircraft and support equipment for everyday training, as well as real-world combat missions.

  • Pinewood Derby teaches Scouts sportsmanship

    Two dozen middle school-age boys flew about in excitement as the 5-ounce cars tore down the 30-foot aluminum track to the finish line. The boys were nearly matched in numbers by spectators, volunteers and Cub Scout leaders at the annual pinewood derby Jan. 29 at the Feltwell Elementary School

  • AF Instant Messenger offers Airmen real-time conversation

    Thanks to use a little-known Combat Care initiative, deployed Airmen and their family members and friends can now send instant messages to each other from wherever they have Internet access. The Air Force recently implemented the "Friends and Family Instant Messenger" program, available through the

  • First sergeant discusses 'why we serve'

    In my travels as a first sergeant, I’ve had many conversations with Airmen as to why they want to be in the Air Force. Sometimes this question comes in my car in the early hours of the morning, after a less-than-brilliant act has occurred. “Just why do you want to be in the Air Force?” I’ve heard a