Air Force seeking athletes for warrior games

The deadline for submitting applications to compete in the inaugural Warrior Games is Jan. 15.Approximately 200 wounded active duty members and military veterans will compete in the Warrior Games May 10 to 14 in Colorado Springs, Colo., Defense Department officials announced Jan. 7. Air Force is

Servicemembers remember Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

January 15 marks the birthday of possibly the most acclaimed civil rights activists in American history, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.Dr. King was born January 15, 1929 and was assassinated April 4, 1968. Dr. King's contributions to the Civil Rights Movement affected not only American culture but the

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CEG provides winter safety tips

With winter weather upon us, it's time to prepare for those freezing temps, icy walks and slippery streets, here are some tips to help protect your home from winter damage. Following these simple instructions could prevent freezing or bursting pipes, which can result in damage that you could be held

A Healthy Lifestyle: Looking Beyond the New Year's Resolution

With the new year upon us, one of the top resolutions undoubtedly is losing weight. Weight loss is achieved through obtaining a caloric deficit--either consuming fewer overall calories and/or burning more calories through increased physical activity. While physical fitness is paramount to overall

Speaker inspires USAFE Airmen by simply asking 'why?'

Simon Sinek, a motivational speaker, visited Ramstein Air Base during a trip stopping U.S. Air Force in Europe bases Jan. 5 to 16.Ramstein was the first stop for Mr. Sinek, made famous for developing "The Golden Circle," a concept that teaches leaders and companies how to inspire people to buy or

86th AW expands U.S. Air Forces Africa support with first Super Hercules flight

The first C-130J Super Hercules mission in support of U.S. Air Forces Africa, or 17th Air Force, opened up doors to a future partnership of support between the 86th Airlift Wing and upcoming missions into Africa.The mission's Aircraft Commander, Maj. Robert May of the 37th Airlift Squadron, and his

Volunteers needed for 800 Special Olympians

Jason Ille's job affords him the opportunity to be a part of "triumph over adversity" and all the smiles that go with it."I have the luckiest job in the word," said Ille, who is the coordinator for the U.S. Army Garrison Kaiserslautern's Special Olympics. "I meet with people who have had hard lives

Thanks to Red Cross, deployed Airman witnesses newborn's birth from afar

In the early morning hours of Dec. 23, 2009, in a small, dimmed private room, a young Airman's life changed forever.Although he had been awake through the night, the look of eager anticipation on his face suggested otherwise. He sat, smiling from ear-to-ear, eyes glued to the real-time image of his