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  • U.S. Air Forces in Europe command chief master sergeant retires

    After more than 30 years of successful service, USAFE Command Chief Master Sergeant Gary G. Coleman was honored Nov. 16 during a retirement ceremony officiated by Gen William T. Hobbins, commander of USAFE. Chief Coleman will bid farewell to the U.S. Air Force effective May 1, 2008. Special guests

  • Gen. Hobbins honored as 17th recipient of USAFE’s order of the sword

    With all the pomp and circumstance the U.S. Air Forces in Europe enlisted corps could muster, some 800 guests witnessed the induction of Gen. William T. Hobbins, USAFE commander, into the order of the sword here tonight. The order of the sword is the highest honor enlisted Airmen can bestow on an

  • Ely Thanksgiving service: A tradition continues

    Chaplain (Maj. Gen.) Charles Baldwin, Air Force Chief of Chaplains, will speak during the annual Thanksgiving Service at the Ely Cathedral Nov 21 at 7 p.m. The evening begins with a concert performed by Mr. Jonathan Lilley, Ely Cathedral's professional organist at 6:40 p.m., and ends with a pie

  • Jamie O'Neal to bring troops holiday greetings

    Jamie O'Neal returns to Operation Season's Greetings to perform with musicians from the Band of the U.S. Air Force Reserve and the U.S. Air Forces in Europe Band. The show will make its stop here Nov. 27. The show will be held in Hangar 814 at beginning at 7 p.m. Joining Ms. O'Neal will be Latin

  • Voting deadline for primary elections Dec. 1

    Giuliani or Edwards? Obama or McCain? Hillary or Huckabee? For Americans living state-side, most of the 2008 Presidential Election candidates are already household names. But, for Americans living abroad who don't see political ads on television or hear campaign news every day, some may not

  • Fixin' to get a black letter initial

    Most people who own older cars can tell you sometimes it can seem like something always needs to be replaced to keep it on the road - new light bulbs, brakes or tires ... but what if that car was 50 years and was actually a KC-135? Keeping each KC-135 airworthy is a big responsibility shouldered by

  • Five RAFM Airmen selected for promotion to chief master sergeant

    RAF Mildenhall would like to congratulate the following Airmen on their selection for promotion to chief master sergeant: Stephan Dolecki, 25th Intelligence Squadron; John Dunham, 100th Logistics Readiness Squadron; Jude Hebert, 100th LRS; Kevin McCaw, 100th Security Forces Squadron; and Joseph

  • 100th SVS facilities take a break for Thanksgiving

    During the Thanksgiving holiday, Thursday to Saturday, many 100th Services Squadron facilities will be closed or have reduced hours. Holiday hours are as follows: Closed Thursday to Saturday: Child Development Center Family Child Care Youth Center - School Age Youth Center - Open Recreation Tudor

  • Third Air Force vice commander gets second star

    The 3rd Air Force vice commander, who is the senior U.S. Air Force representative to Her Majesty's government, was promoted to major general during a ceremony here today. Maj. Gen. Jack B. Egginton received his second star in front of about 40 people, including family, friends, colleagues and

  • Eagle Eyes – Everyone’s a sensor

    Eagle Eyes is an Air Force program designed to turn every Airman into a sensor to prevent terrorism in the future. It's based on similar successful programs in Israel and Ireland. It's also a direct response to the events of 9/11. The Air Force Office of Special Investigations is the lead agency for