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  • Four more for the score

    On Feb. 26, 2008, Lt. Col. Bryan Patchen, 603rd Air and Space Operations Center deputy commander for mission integration, was diagnosed with thyroid cancer. The next two months he endured his physical "low point," as he underwent surgery and began treatment for the disease.Now, four years later,

  • Air Force Assistance Fund brings comfort to Airmen

    The Air Force Aide Society provides financial relief to Airmen by providing money in times of emergencies. For some Airmen, like Senior Master Sgt. Mike Keeler, superintendent of the plans and programs division, 86th Security Forces Squadron, money is requested for unexpected and adverse

  • EOD Airmen mentor ANA on counter-IED mission

     Airmen of the 966th Explosive Ordnance Disposal Flight, Operating Location-Bravo, assist in the transition of their mission in Afghanistan to the Afghan National Army as the only U.S. Air Force partnership training team in Regional Command South. The EOD technicians train, mentor and subsequently

  • Wounded warrior relives total care experience

    "A nurse walked in and placed her hand on my shoulder," said former Marine Sgt. Brian Sellers. "She told me that I was in Germany now and that everything will be okay."Sellers was deployed to Camp Ramadi, Iraq from Aug. 10, through 2004 Oct. 23, 2004 as a vehicle commander with Echo Company, 2nd

  • The Air Force through the Eyes of Artists

    Since receiving approximately 800 works of art from the United States Army in 1950, artists in the U.S. Air Force Art Program have wielded pens and brushes to convey the actions of Airmen in a way words never can. Today, artists like John Witt continue this tradition. Recently, Witt and fellow Air

  • Saving the Air Force Dollars...and Gallons

    In these times of saving money and being environmentally conscious, the Air Force has taken steps to implement both measures at the same time. The 86th Airlift Wing is boldly being proactive in its approach to these measures.One of these approaches is the fuel efficiency program implemented by Air

  • Keeping this Holiday Season Fire Safe

    The winter holiday season should be a joyous time of the year. During this season, fires and injuries associated with holiday decorating are much more prevalent. From 2005-2009, U.S. fire departments responded to an estimated average of 240 home fires that began with Christmas trees. These Christmas

  • Veteran volunteers as Santa Claus

    For the last 27 years, children have sat on his lap and pulled on his beard with hopes of seeing the person behind it. When it doesn't come off, they stare in shock wondering, "Is it really Santa?"Donald Schneider, an associate with the Ramstein Base Exchange, is the person these children have

  • Master Sgt continues wife's dream

    "She was my best friend for 27 years," said Master Sgt. Lee "Pepper" Spaulding, 24th Intelligence Squadron. "Jenny made me a better man; this is what she would have wanted done, so this is why I'm doing it."It started in 2004, while Spaulding was deployed to Southwest Asia. His wife, Jenny, started

  • Local winter regulations keep patrons safe

    With winter weather quickly approaching, it's time to be more aware of the local regulations and laws concerning snow and its removal.It's safe to say the more prepared you are, the better. First, start by checking your housing rental agreement. Usually, homeowners turn over the task of clearing the