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  • Father, son duo promote African American History Month

    A 30-year-old wooden name plate might not mean a lot to many people, but to one Airman, the carved wood with the engraved words "Lt. Al Flowers" is priceless because it was given to him by his father when he was a lieutenant. Maj. Gen. Alfred Flowers, 2nd Air Force commander at Kessler Air Force

  • USAFE firefighters train to rescue

    Sounds of twisting medal and shattering glass rang out as firefighters from around U.S. Air Forces in Europe trained here to be a part of an elite rescue squad at their respective duty stations. USAFE firefighters gathered at Ramstein for an intense 15-day training course where firefighters were

  • Aerial Port Squadron holds key to Europe

    Managing one of the biggest military aerial ports might sound a bit overwhelming to some, but for the men and women of the 721st Aerial Port Squadron, the hustle and bustle of the gateway to Europe is no match for them. The Ramstein Passenger Terminal is a unique military port here in Europe. The

  • Maintaining healthy lifestyle key to healthy heart

    Heart diseases, including strokes, top the list for causes of death in America, according to the American Heart Association. That's why February is dedicated to raising awareness and reducing the risks of heart disease through maintaining healthier lifestyles--it is "American Heart Month." "In order

  • Logistics Airmen take 'heavy' pride in their work

    While the everyday mission may become mundane to some, Airmen with the 435th Logistics Readiness Squadron aerial delivery section have found a creative way to break up the monotony. A few Airmen decided to get together and paint "heavy boxes," which are used to simulate heavy drops out the back of

  • Major instills purpose for higher education

    When Master Sgt. Matthew Ulichney of the 835th Civil Engineer Squadron walks across the stage to receive his Community College of the Air Force diploma, one seat in the house will be conspicuously empty. Maj. Rodolfo Rodriguez, who was killed in a terrorist bombing in Pakistan Sept. 20, 2008, will

  • Icy runways set winter ops into motion

    As frigid winter weather ices down everything in its path, flightline operations here must continue. The 86th Operations Support Squadron and the 435th Civil Engineer Squadron work hand in hand to ensure mission success during these frigid winter months. Upon the first signs of winter weather,

  • 86th Airlift Wing rides the Wild West

    Maj. Robert May and Capt. Justine Perlberg turn a 37th Airlift Squadron C-130 onto final approach course, just a mile from touchdown. They hold the nose up over a rocky hill just before reaching the landing zone, then reduce power to set the 55-ton plane down on a 3,000-foot strip of dirt. They

  • USAFE Enlisted Heritage Hall encourages Airmen take walk down memory lane

    The U.S. Air Force in Europe Enlisted Heritage Hall offers visitors a glimpse of what the enlisted corps has done and how it has evolved while offering a sense of pride. The Sam E. Parish Enlisted Heritage Hall, named after the eighth chief master sergeant of the Air Force, opened Aug. 26, 2006, for