USAFE Airmen authorized new tab for ABU

Effective immediately, all Airmen currently serving in the European Area of Responsibility are authorized to adhere the new "European Specialist" tab to their Airman Battle Uniorm. This tab signifies an Airman's profound knowledge of all things European. A European Specialist is a master of hand

Legacy project: adapting

Nearly 50 years ago RAF Alconbury, United Kingdom, was a very different place. RF-4C reconnaissance planes took off at a blistering tempo and the Cold War was in full swing.Today the flightline has long been silent, and one of the last links from that era has retired.Philip Shailer, of the 423rd

Rethinking Innovation - USAFE units get 'mad'

Innovation Madness kicks off March 10 for the second installment of USAFE-AFAFRICA's unique awards program meant to stimulate a culture of innovation around the command.The second annual competition will award six monetary prizes.  The wing declared most innovative will receive $175,000 to be used

Patriot Files: 30 compressions

The arrhythmic medley from thousands of shoes striking asphalt echoed through the streets of Cambridge, United Kingdom, Feb. 28.One, two, three...A multitude of people lined the winding route which comprised the 13.1 miles of the 2016 Saucony Cambridge Half Marathon. Their cheers seemed to spur the

Pathways to leadership: ALS comes to 501st CSW

In an Air Force characterized by ever-tightening budgets, the 501st Combat Support Wing is defined by its innovations, even if those ideas come from outside of its normal mission.For the first time in 501st CSW history an Airman Leadership School class is being held at RAF Alconbury, United Kingdom,

Older brother, younger brother: 422nd ABG welcomes new BAC chairman

With a smile stretching from ear to ear, and dark-rimmed spectacles that seemed to perfectly accent his wild, blonde hair, Cymon Snow seemed to carry himself as the quintessential English gentleman.Stepping out of his car, Jan. 21, at RAF Croughton, United Kingdom, a cold wind forced the

ONE: unshakable faith

A short crop of white, unruly hair betrayed his age, while a broad, almost mischievous, smile seemed to bring out the face of a young boy, born and raised in Poland.  He spoke in a melodic tone. His words heavily laden by an accent, undiminished by time spent in, and among, Americans."I was born 75

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Five mistakes that catch service members in election season

As the U.S. election cycle winds up again it's important to remember being a Service member means some special considerations might be necessary. Here are five mistakes to watch out for in the next year: 1)    Not Voting: The Department of Defense encourages all members

Seven miles

The tinny, melodic pings of my phone's alarm pulled me from a half-remembered dream and into the darkened reality that was 5 a.m.For a moment I debated pressing the "dismiss" button and curling back into my blanket - letting the "man-cold," which I'm certain was a combination of Pneumonia, Influenza