• COMUSAFE visits downrange

    Maybe it was Uncle Joe or Aunt Grace. Maybe it was just Dad’s old Air Force buddy or Mom’s best girlfriend from across state. Everybody seems to have somebody who whizzes into their lives much too infrequently, makes them laugh, has them talking about anything in a matter of seconds, leaves too soon

  • SECAF describes Air Force's future direction

    The secretary of the Air Force said the service is headed towards more integrated operations during a holiday visit here.Secretary of the Air Force Michael W. Wynne, returning from trips downrange and to Air Force bases in Germany, expressed the importance of force integration, new weapons platforms

  • SECAF visits USAFE, praises Airmen

    The secretary of the Air Force praised the people and programs of U.S. Air Forces in Europe during a recent visit here.Following a three-day tour of Landstuhl Regional Medical Center and Ramstein and Spangdahlem Air Bases -- all in Germany -- Secretary of the Air Force Michael W. Wynne called USAFE

  • USAFE announces 2005 Annual Airfield Operations Award winner

    U.S. Air Forces in Europe recently announced the winners of the 2005 Annual Airfield Operations Award.The winners are:Airfield Operations Complex of the Year: 52nd Operations Support Squadron, Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany.Col. Derrel L. Dempsey Air Traffic Control Officer of the Year: Capt

  • Excitement builds as construction of KMCC continues

    As the New Year begins, work feverishly continues on construction of the Kaiserslautern Military Community Center.Located across from the Ramstein Passenger Terminal, the KMCC will offer unique foods and services for those living in and traveling through the KMC.“The KMCC is designed to be a

  • The colorful world of Carnevale

    With its old crumbling buildings and misty piazzas, Venice is the perfect setting for the colorful and mysterious costumes of Carnevale.Almost everyone has heard of Carnevale, a spectacular festival where people let loose one last time before the restrictions of Lent. Held in Venice for the two

  • Lajes boxers train for 'Rumble on the Rock'

    For a group of boxers at Lajes Field, March 11 could be a luminous, hue-filled night.“It can be very colorful, getting hit,” boxer Ryan Smith said.“I’ve seen all kinds of colors after getting hit,” boxing trainer Chris Lance said.The ‘Rumble on the Rock’ amateur boxing event is scheduled for March

  • Aviano members visit Olympics

    Aviano members watched history in the making during the 2006 Winter Olympics in Torino. For many it was an unforgettable experience.“It was an opportunity I couldn’t pass up, especially since we’re so close to the olympics. I can say I was there,” said Tech. Sgt. Andrea Birkland, Air Force Office of

  • Lakenheath Airmen reach 500-day mark without DUI

    Fifteen senior NCOs bought 30 dozen eggs to make breakfast burritos for the 48th Communications Squadron Feb. 3.The day celebrates a milestone for the squadron -- 500 days without a drunk driving incident.At a recent commander’s call, the squadron leadership promised that the senior NCOs would cook