SACEUR dedicates new NIFC building

During a ceremony at RAF Molesworth, United Kingdom, Sept. 3, U.S. Air Force Gen. Phillip M. Breedlove, NATO Supreme Allied Commander Europe, unveiled the dedication plaque for the new NATO Intelligence Fusion Centre.   Established October 2006, the NIFC functions as a multi-national intelligence

New 3rd Air Force commander talks priorities, shares experiences

Lt. Gen. Darryl L. Roberson, 3rd Air Force and 17th Expeditionary Air Force commander, outlined his priorities, challenges, leadership philosophy and personal experiences during an interview here Sept. 2.Roberson indicated that he has three top priorities: motivational mission accomplishment,

A generation's lullaby: JROTC cadets reflect on 9/11

With his blue, button-down shirt, black slacks and matching carry-on satchel, Mohammed Atta looked like a stereotypical businessman trying to catch a commuter flight at Portland International Jetport, Maine. He, and his travelling companion, Abdulaziz al-Omari, passed through security and boarded a

Air Force revamps AEF

The Air Force will deploy Agile Combat Support Airmen under its redesigned air expeditionary force construct October 1. The primary purpose of the redesign was to look at ways to deploy more ACS Airmen with their units and standardize dwell times across the Air Force as much as possible to present a

RAF Alconbury kicks off CFC-O

Forward, Ready, Now: RAF Fairford welcomes POTUS

With the distinctive sound of rubber meeting cement at high velocity, Air Force One touched down at RAF Fairford, United Kingdom, Sept. 3. Aboard the highly-customized Boeing 747-200B, President Barack Obama prepared to disembark and travel to Wales to attend the 2014 NATO Summit - the largest

Are you using the correct passport? Present the proper visa at the immigration counter or risk denied entry into the UK

U.S. civilians, including dependents, on official orders to the United Kingdom should use their passport containing the UK Entry Clearance Visa for all travel, including non-official trips or vacations. Attempting to re-enter the UK on a passport not containing the appropriate visa can result in

Monthly inspections ensure dorm dwellers' health, welfare

Portrait of an active shooter

A thin sliver of light shone through the break between two heavy, dark curtains. No one saw, no one noticed the slight, almost imperceptible, movement of fabric. Everyone's attention was focused at the base of the stage where Col. Douglas Mellars, 422nd Air Base Group commander, was briefing Airmen

SECAF discusses current, future challenges with 501st CSW

Secretary of the Air Force Deborah Lee James visited RAF Alconbury and RAF Molesworth, United Kingdom, to learn more about the mission of the 501st Combat Support Wing and to discuss with Airmen the current state of the Air Force. During her visit, James was able to meet with 501st CSW Airmen and