Press Releases

April 11, 2020
Mobility Airmen conduct historic first aeromedical evacuation mission using Transport Isolation System

Air Mobility Command aircrew and medical personnel conducted the first operational use of the Transport Isolation System (TIS) to perform an aeromedical evacuation of three U.S. government contractors who tested positive for Coronavirus, from Afghanistan to Ramstein Air Base, Germany, April 10. Upon
April 10, 2020
Aviano AB prepares for first virtual ALS class across AF

Personnel at the Tech. Sgt. Adam K. Ginett Airman Leadership School at Aviano Air Base, Italy, prepare to start the first virtual ALS class across the Air Force on April 14, 2020, in response to COVID-19.
April 10, 2020
Unit control centers battle COVID-19 by accounting for Airmen

The 100th Air Refueling Wing unit control centers at RAF Mildenhall, England, play an important role in accounting for Airmen quarantined or isolated during the COVID-19 lockdown. Stood up at the discretion of the wing commander during a contingency, each UCC serves as an information focal point for
April 10, 2020
Renovating for readiness

The 48th Civil Engineer Squadron is improving response efforts by renovating old dormitories to house installation personnel who require isolation to combat the spread of COVID-19.
April 10, 2020
510th FS Stays Mission Ready

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon from the 510th Fighter Squadron flies at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Apr. 6, 2020. The F-16 Fighting Falcon is a compact, multi-role fighter aircraft that is highly maneuverable and has proven itself in air-to-air combat and air-to-surface attack. (U.S. Air Force
April 10, 2020
Aviano Airmen help make exercise ODIN SPEAR 20 a success

U.S. Air Force Joint Terminal Attack Controllers, or JTACs, are responsible for directing combat aircraft during close air support operations. As such, keeping these Airmen well-trained and ready is vitally important to the mission.
April 9, 2020
Stuck in a goal: Starting & continuing ambitions

As I tediously sit in my home after having second breakfast, watching three back-to-back movie marathons and admiring my stubbly telework beard, I realize these are things I used to get excited about before the coronavirus disease 2019 restrictions were implemented.
April 9, 2020
COVID-19 ops: Light, lean, lethal

The 435th Contingency Response Group conducted airborne operations to maintain proficiency and qualifications at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, April 7-8.
April 9, 2020
52nd CS Airmen: Spangdahlem's virtual backbone

Crises seldom allow for preparation and often disrupt the natural flow of life when it comes to work, school, and every day routines. This was the case for Airmen from the 52nd Communications Squadron, who have been tasked with providing virtual private network capabilities to the entire 52nd
April 8, 2020
Even while physical distancing, firefighters ensure base populace, community stays safe

Throughout the COVID-19 lockdown, the 100th Civil Engineer Squadron Fire Department is taking extra measures to ensure their first responders remain healthy and ready to serve the RAF Mildenhall community. While response capabilities to cover aircraft, structural, hazardous material and medical