• Multinational exercise sustains international readiness

    The 2008 Northern Viking exercise, which began with a ceremony here Sept. 1, aims to reinforce the resolve of the U.S. and its NATO partners in assisting in the defense of Iceland. Approximately 150 Airmen from the U.S. Air Forces in Europe have joined forces with more than 300 U.S. Navy Seamen, as

  • Parents are reminded not to leave children unattended in vehicles

    The baby is finally asleep in the car seat as you drive to the post office. The thought of waking her up, getting the stroller ready and listening to crying for the next hour is not appealing, especially since you are so close to heading home for the day. "It's a quick trip; I won't be gone long

  • Bassinet recall

    The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is recalling numerous styles of Simplicity 3-in-1 and 4-in-1 Convertible "Close-Sleeper" Bassinets manufactured by Simplicity Inc. due to a serious safety risk. Hazard: CPSC learned that on August 21, 2008, a 6 ½-month-old girl from Shawnee, Kan. was

  • ATSEP inspectors award high marks to Lakenheath

    (Editor's note: This is the second part of a three-part series on the successful Air Traffic System Evaluation Program inspection.) The 48th Operations Support Squadron was recently inspected by an Air Traffic System Evaluation Program team and boasted a successful outcome. "The ATSEP inspection is

  • Marriage seminar manages matrimonial maintenance

    The 48th Fighter Wing chapel is holding its first marriage seminar Sept. 20, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Spiritual Life Center on RAF Feltwell. The purpose of the seminar is to help build relationships for couples that may be having difficulties and for those who have a solid foundation. "As chaplains,

  • The Facts on Notarization vs. Certification of Documents

    Okay so you have a document and you think you need it notarized. First consider whether you really need a notarization or if what you need is a certification. The distinction between the two is significant; notaries are simple to obtain, but certifications are rarely issued by your base legal office

  • USAFE selects team to compete in AF Marathon

    United States Air Forces in Europe Services is proud to announce the following military members representing USAFE in the twelfth annual United States Air Force Marathon taking place Sept. 20 at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in Dayton, Ohio. The USAFE team will compete in both the marathon and the

  • Airmen participate in remote bicycle endurance course

    The 27th Annual Hotter'N Hell Hundred went international with Airmen participating in the grueling endurance bicycle ride around the installation Aug. 23. The seven riders from the 332nd Air Expeditionary Wing traveled a combined 340 miles in the Wichita Falls, Texas, -based road course, both on an

  • 48th CS Airman exemplifies Service Before Self

    Tech. Sgt. Sean Scroggins, 48th Communications Squadron unit deployment manager, was nominated for the Liberty spotlight by his chain of command because he practices the Air Force core value of "Service Before Self." Commander: Maj. Sean MurphyTime in Service: 15 years, 10 months Time at Lakenheath: