US, Greek forces complete bilateral flight training, build partnerships

U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagles and Hellenic air force F-16s flew a combined 270 missions during two weeks of NATO training at Souda Air Base, Greece. The 494th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron, known as the Mighty Black Panthers, departed Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, Feb. 13, to work

56th RQS, 7th SOS make a splash

Deputy airfield manager displays ‘Excellence in All We Do’

Name and Rank: Tech. Sgt. April BonvellUnit: 48th Operations Support SquadronDuty Title: Deputy airfield managerTime in Service: 14 yearsTime at RAF Lakenheath: 7 monthsHometown: Tampa, Fla.Hobbies: Swimming, biking and runningCore Value Portrayed: 'Excellence in All We Do'How does the individual

British Billy tosses pancakes - Shrove Tuesday, March 4

Pancake Day is approaching! Some know it as Mardi Gras, but to the British, it is known as Shrove Tuesday, or more colloquially, Pancake Day. This year, Pancake Day falls upon March 4.The well-informed amongst you will know that Shrove Tuesday is the day before the beginning of the Christian season

Isles district partakes in 3rd annual National History day

Allied partnerships fueled by flying training deployment

British Billy celebrates St. David's Day, March 1

I know to be considered a saint, you must possess many noble qualities, commit fearless deeds and have at least one miracle to your name. I have many attributes, but I doubt saintliness will ever be one of them. However, even without me, Britain has more than enough saints to help her along.Most of

494th EFS launches into NATO flight training

Combat Comm enables Greek, US flight training

The success of a flying training deployment involving U.S. and Hellenic Air Forces hinges on an array of variables, and one quick-response communications force is ensuring tactical messages are delivered at Souda Bay, Greece.    The 1st Combat Communications Squadron's 11-personnel deployed team

F-15E live weapons drop – an explosive first

In order to become fully prepared for their upcoming Air Expeditionary Force deployment, the 492nd Fighter Squadron pilots must meet an annual requirement of participating in one live weapons drop.Before a deployment, the 492nd FS pilots would typically attend a temporary duty in the U.S. to meet