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  • Commander's Perspective: USAFE - who we are, where we are going

    I recently passed the six month point of my command of U.S. Air Forces in Europe, and I must say it is an inspiration to see USAFE Airmen and our allies and partner nations in action. I spent almost half my time logging more than 72,500 miles across three continents and 12 countries talking to

  • Air Force Chief of Staff mandates blues wear

    Prior to the events of Sept. 11, 2001, it was common practice for a majority of Air Force members to wear the blue uniform as their duty uniform. While MAJCOM policies often differed, it was also common practice to wear utility uniforms one day a week. Post-9/11, we've moved away from our blue

  • RAF Lakenheath: Celebrating 88 years of women's rights

    Aug. 26, 1920 the 19th Amendment, granting women the right to vote, was certified as part of the U.S. Constitution. Commonly referred to as the Susan B. Anthony Amendment, it states, "The right of citizens of the United States to vote shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any

  • Drink Driving in the United Kingdom

    Everyone who drives in the United Kingdom would probably agree doing so can be a dangerous endeavor. Unfortunately, some Airmen decide to face the danger with less than perfect faculties by getting behind the wheel after drinking alcoholic beverages. If you are one of these Airmen who made or were

  • National Aviation Week: A legacy of hard work, dedication and commitment

    From the earliest days of our existence, humans have dreamed of flight. We have seen this through centuries-old simple paintings on dark cave walls, through legends passed down generation to generation, and through fanciful drawings placed throughout ancient manuscripts. The dream of flight that

  • Airfield Driving is a privilege

    There's no better sound to Airmen than the roaring afterburner of an F-15 zooming in to the wild blue yonder. Many can hear the sound of freedom up close and personal if they have the privilege of driving on the airfield. And what a great privilege it is to be out on an open airfield with aircraft

  • Take a time-out to think about your finances

    I've heard that the shortest measurable interval of time is the time between the moment one puts a little extra money aside for a sudden emergency and the arrival of that emergency. August is National Investors Month; it's a good opportunity to take stock (pun intended) of how you stand financially.

  • Bolar Spring Break 2008: Ramblings from a Bare Base Guest

    The Bolars' 2008 Spring Break Trip to Campia Turzii, Romania will be one that I will remember forever. Most memories can be classified as remarkable, some were regrettable, but all were amazing. Waking up in Romania was quite a significant experience for most of us on the morning of March 26, mostly

  • Bolar Spring Break 2008

    The Romanian Air Force's 71st Air Base sits on a plain amidst vast farmland, near the town of Campia Turzii in the Transylvania region of Romania. It appears every bit the former Cold War-era Warsaw Pact airbase it once was, with a fenced-in island of support and headquarters buildings jutting

  • Dealing with stress for warriors at war

    Feeling stressed? It happens to everyone. It is how you get there and how you deal with it that enables either your continued success or a downward spiral into the pit o' woe. Make no mistake about it, we are a nation, military, Air Force and wing at war. This is inherently stressful. Even if you