Northside Fitness Center to host blood drive May 11

There will be an Armed Services Blood Program community blood drive at the Northside Fitness Center here May 11 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.The Armed Services Blood Program collects blood from the military community -- servicemembers, family members, retirees and Department of Defense civilians -- and

Commentary: Hurts one, affects all

In relationships, sexual and otherwise, respect means listening and carefully considering the other's feelings and wants. Trust means there is confidence and the expectation that one person will not harm the other.U.S. Air Forces in Europe bases are taking part in an awareness campaign in April for

Spice is not so nice: Chemicals used in fake pot under federal control

In January 2009, the commander of U.S. Air Forces in Europe prohibited service members within the command from using intoxicating substances other than alcohol. This prohibition included salvia divinorum, inhalants, and an herbal chemical mixture commonly known as "spice." A USAFE guidance

Deployment Journal: Herat orphanage challenges fate, restores hope for generations

From the walls of an eroding building in an insipid Herat City neighborhood, I heard tiny footsteps and laughter March 26, as orphaned children ran about singing and playing. The orphans covered their tiny bodies with tattered clothes, most with no shoes, but were still miraculously excited. That

100th LRS supports JTF Operation Odyssey Dawn

100th FSS April calendar of events

Airman and Family Readiness Flight01638 54 3406Pre-Deployment BriefingFriday, April 1, 6, 15, 22 & 29; 8:15 - 10 am Unaccompanied: Prepare for deployment with tips on planning financial goals, legal support, communication with significant other/families, and other resources. Mandatory for

Twin silos appear on landscape at RAF Mildenhall

Many people have noticed the two large silos and other large pieces of equipment that have suddenly appeared at RAF Mildenhall. Driving through Beck Row, they suddenly seem to have appeared out of nowhere, and are causing much puzzlement and scratching of heads.They are part of a temporary concrete

Cementing the base's future

RAF Mildenhall tankers support coalition operations

On a crisp, crystal clear March night, the sight and sound of several F-15E Strike Eagles taking off in the distance from RAF Lakenheath, disturbed the calm. The F-15s circled the airspace above the base, like a hunter patiently stalking its prey. Luckily, the F-15s didn't have to wait long; soon

Deployment Journal: Herat - A city to be proud of

The early Middle Ages are famed as being a dark age, a time void of education, music and art - a time where society and the economy deteriorated to such a point that can only be described as dark.A few days ago I was at a school inauguration in Herat City. While there, the Herat Provincial governor,