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  • Air Force vice chief nominated to be next USAFE commander

    Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta announced May 11 that the president has nominated Air Force Vice Chief of Staff Gen. Phil Breedlove to be the next U.S. Air Forces in Europe commander.If confirmed by the Senate, Breedlove will replace Gen. Mark A. Welsh III, who the president nominated to become

  • Innovator of the Month

    The 501st Combat Support Wing recently named the Innovator of the Month for April.Tech. Sgt. Matthew Paxton, 501st CSW Staff, was recognized for creating a tracking worksheet for all services contracts. Modifications can be accomplished in as little as four man hours involving a minimum of four

  • Welsh nominated as next CSAF

    Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta announced May 10 that the president has nominated Gen. Mark A. Welsh III to be the next chief of staff of the Air Force, succeeding Gen. Norton Schwartz, who has served in the position since August 2008."I'm tremendously honored and deeply humbled by the nomination

  • 501st CSW showcases abilities, learn lessons from 3 AF/CC

    Airmen had the opportunity to hear from and ask questions of the 3rd Air Force commander during a lunch here May 9.Members from the 421st and 423rd Air Base Groups heard from Lt. Gen. Craig Franklin on several subjects, ranging from the benefits of serving in the Air Force, to Warrior Virtue

  • New Alconbury gate for commercial vehicles opens

    Beginning May 14 all commercial or contract vehicles will enter through the new large vehicle inspection gate located half a mile north of the main gate on Ermine Street.The procedures for commercial vehicles have not changed, however an escort must be there to sign the driver on to the

  • Ready 24/7 - Fairford is open for business

    Ready in a moment's notice - it might as well be the motto for U.S. Air Forces in Europe's only forward-operating bomber location known as RAF Fairford.A skeleton crew of U.S. and U.K. civilians consisting of airfield management, base services, maintenance, fire services and fuel support keep RAF

  • 501st CSW Everyday Hero

    Tech. Sgt. Joseph Carter, 421st Air Base Squadron, was named the April 501st Everyday Hero from the 421st Air Base Group. Carter is the chief of plans and programs for the squadron's communications flight. Additionally, he is responsible for all communication contracts and a budget in excess of $3

  • 501st CSW Everyday Hero

    Daniel Davis, 423rd Force Support Squadron, was named the April 501st Everyday Hero from the 423rd Air Base Group. Davis centrally manages receipt and delivery of squadron expendable and nonexpendable supplies, amenities and equipment items. He also maintains a monthly inventory with an average

  • 501st CSW May promotions

    The 501st Combat Support Wing congratulates the following Airmen on their promotion in the month of May:Lieutenant ColonelPaul Lewis, 421st Air Base SquadronMajorKibrom Mehari, 421st Air Base SquadronFirst LieutenantSean O'Keefe, 501st Combat Support WingTechnical SergeantTimothy Voliva, 422nd

  • 501st CSW Everyday Hero

    Tech. Sgt. Norman Tabalanza, 422nd Security Forces Squadron, was named the April 501st Everyday Hero from the 422nd Air Base Group. Tabalanza serves as the 422nd SFS Program inspector. He reviews and updates 38 inter-service support agreements and enforces all security agreements between the