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USAFE/AFARICA leadership talks about mission, Airmen and families during visit to 501st CSW

RAF CROUGHTON, United Kingdom –Gen. Philip M. Breedlove, U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa commander, gives an all-call at RAF Croughton Feb. 6 during his tour of the 501st Combat Support Wing. During the all-call, the general and Chief Master Sgt. Craig A. Adams, USAFE/AFAFRICA command chief, focused on three key areas: Mission, Airmen and Families. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Chrissy Best)

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USAFE/AFARICA leadership talks about mission, Airmen and families during visit to 501st CSW

RAF ALCONBURY, United Kingdom –Gen. Philip M. Breedlove, U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa commander, gives an all-call at RAF Alconbury Feb. 6 during his tour of the 501st Combat Support Wing. During the all-call, the general and Chief Master Sgt. Craig A. Adams, USAFE/AFAFRICA command chief, focused on three key areas: Mission, Airmen and Families. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Chrissy Best)

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USAFE/AFARICA leadership talks about mission, Airmen and families during visit to 501st CSW

RAF ALCONBURY, United Kingdom – Gen. Philip M. Breedlove, U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa commander, and his wife Cindy talk with Tech. Sgt. Jesus Espinoza Ogarcia, 423rd Medical Squadron mental health flight NCOIC, about how mental health helps keep Airmen in the fight during a tour of the RAF Alconbury Clinic Feb. 5. In less than 24 hours, the general and chief visited two of three air base groups in the 501st Combat Support Wing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Brian Stives)

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501st CSW Annual Awards 2012

RAF CROUGHTON, United Kingdom –Maj. Richard Martin, 423rd Civil Engineer Squadron commander, accepts the 501st Combat Support Wing’s Company Grade Officer of the Year award on behalf of Capt. Derek Gregory, 423rd CES, during the 501st CSW Annual Awards at RAF Croughton Feb. 8. Gregory led a 92-member workforce in the execution of 14,000 work orders, 65,000 man-hours and $4.8 million worth of MoD labor resulting in real property valued at $1.2 billion being mission ready. He also deployed as a joint engineer project manager where he validated, reviewed and solicited approval for projects valued at $6 million spanning six regional commands and 330 bases. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Chrissy Best)

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501st CSW Annual Awards 2012

RAF CROUGHTON, United Kingdom –Col. Mary Boucher, 421st Air Base Group commander, accepts the 501st Combat Support Wing’s Senior NCO of the Year award on behalf of Master Sgt. William Rudd, 421st Air Base Group legal office, during the 501st CSW Annual Awards at RAF Croughton Feb. 8. Rudd led the legal office through the Consolidated Unit Inspection and was rated the best office in USAFE and the second of 21 offices inspected Air Force-wide. Rudd was also selected for the Coast Guard Chief Petty Officer School. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Chrissy Best)

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501st CSW Annual Awards 2012

RAF CROUGHTON, United Kingdom – Staff Sgt. Jason Kimball, 422nd Communications Squadron, was named the 501st Combat Support Wing’s NCO of the Year during the 501st CSW Annual Awards at RAF Croughton Feb. 8. Kimball was identified as USAFE's system expert when he created and directed the major command's secure video teleconference plan. During this time, he linked 114 bases with zero downtime. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Chrissy Best)

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501st CSW Annual Awards 2012

RAF CROUGHTON, United Kingdom – Maj. Erik Dutkiewicz, 423rd Security Forces Squadron commander, accepts the 501st Combat Support Wing’s Airman of the Year of the Year award on behalf of Airman 1st Class Nicholas Mylius, 423rd SFS, during the 501st CSW Annual Awards at RAF Croughton Feb. 8. Mylius, from Yuma, Ariz., was handpicked to attend the Capitol Hill Summit, where he represented the wing's enlisted corps. He also volunteered at the Manor School where he passed on lessens to at-risk United Kingdom teens; the program was recognized by the Royal Family. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Chrissy Best)

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501st CSW Annual Awards 2012

RAF CROUGHTON, United Kingdom – Master Sgt. Rocky Casto, 423rd Air Base Group, was named the 501st Combat Support Wing’s First Sergeant of the Year during the 501st CSW Annual Awards at RAF Croughton Feb. 8. Casto trained and mentored two members on the first sergeant special duty; both were then selected to attend the First Sergeant Academy. He also led the Angel Tree program, which supported 58 children during Christmas. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Chrissy Best)

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501st CSW Annual Awards 2012

RAF CROUGHTON, United Kingdom – Lt. Col. Adisa Hinton, 422nd Communications Squadron commander, accepts the 501st Combat Support Wing’s Honor Guard of the Year on behalf of Staff Sgt. Karl Musick, 422nd CS, during the 501st CSW Annual Awards at RAF Croughton Feb. 8. Musick led the RAF Welford/Bicester Remembrance Day Parade where he honored World War I and World War II veterans. Throughout the year, he led 17 Airmen through 750 hours of ceremonies and events around RAF Croughton. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Chrissy Best)

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501st CSW Annual Awards 2012

RAF CROUGHTON, United Kingdom - Christine Kaleikini, 423rd Force Support Squadron, was named the 501st Combat Support Wing’s Civilian Category II of the Year during the 501st CSW Annual Awards at RAF Croughton Feb. 8. In 2012, Kaleikini, from Lewiston, Idaho, stood out among the community when she improved the health and welfare of more than 500 children at Royal Air Force Alconbury. She organized the American Kids Run event for 230 children and rallied another 290 children to support the London Olympics by attending Michelle Obama's "Let's Move" kick-off event. Kaleikini's Youth Center team was also recognized as the major command's Youth Program of the Year. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Chrissy Best)

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501st CSW Annual Awards 2012

RAF CROUGHTON, United Kingdom - Paul Oakes, 423rd Civil Engineer Squadron, was named the 501st Combat Support Wing’s Civilian Category I of the Year during the 501st CSW Annual Awards at RAF Croughton Feb. 8. In 2012, Oakes, from Ayr, Scotland, drove a shift of 27 firefighters' DoD certification rate from 85 percent to 96 percent in six months, which is the best in USAFE. He also built a new firefighter maintenance program for an aging $10 million fire truck fleet, which earned him a "Top Wheels" award and "Outstanding" rating by 501st CSW Logistics. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Chrissy Best)

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501st CSW Annual Awards 2012

RAF CROUGHTON, United Kingdom - Sarah Zdyrko, 422nd Family Support Center, was named the 501st Combat Support Wing’s Civilian Volunteer of the Year during the 501st CSW Annual Awards at RAF Croughton Feb. 8. Zdyrko, from Bicester, United Kingdom, was an integral part of the planning committee for the World War II Fighter Pen Ceremony, helping preserve the Royal Air Force's heritage on the base. She is also a weekly youth leader for the Bicester Youth Program, helping keep youth off the streets and involved in local activities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Chrissy Best)

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501st CSW Annual Awards 2012

RAF CROUGHTON, United Kingdom - Monica Fullerton, 422nd Security Forces Squadron, was named the 501st Combat Support Wing’s Key Spouse of the Year during the 501st CSW Annual Awards at RAF Croughton Feb. 8. Fullerton initiated the Key Spouses Facebook page, where she reached 90 percent of the spouses. She also meets and greets new squadron spouses at billeting welcoming them to the squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Chrissy Best)

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Rota boys bounce back; Alconbury girls sweep

RAF ALCONBURY, United Kingdom – Schuyler Backlar, a senior for Menwith Hill, eyes the basket from the free throw line during the Mustangs' win against Rota Friday during the Division III winter basketball tournament at RAF Alconbury, United Kingdom. (Photo by Jennifer H. Svan/Stars and Stripes)

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Rota boys bounce back; Alconbury girls sweep

RAF ALCONBURY, United Kingdom – Rota senior Keanna Garcia, left, and Alconbury junior Taylor Currie chase after the ball during action Saturday at the DODDS-Europe Division III winter basketball tournament at RAF Alconbury, United Kingdom. Alconbury won the game, 30-21. (Photo by Jennifer H. Svan/Stars and Stripes)

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501st CSW announces its fourth quarter award winners

RAF ALCONBURY, United Kingdom – Maj. Joseph Thomas, 423rd Force Support Squadron commander, accepts the 501st CSW Civilian Volunteer award for the fourth quarter from Col. Brian Kelly, 501st Combat Support Wing commander, on behalf of Beth Cooper, 423rd FSS, Jan. 16. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Chrissy Best)

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501st CSW announces its fourth quarter award winners

RAF ALCONBURY, United Kingdom - Col. Brian Kelly, 501st Combat Support Wing commander, presents Tech. Sgt. Michael White, 423rd Air Base Group, with an award for being named the 501st CSW Honor Guard member for the fourth quarter Jan. 16. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Chrissy Best)

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501st CSW Everyday Hero – 423 ABG January 2013

RAF ALCONBURY, United Kingdom - Senior Airman Skylar Stodden, 423rd Civil Engineer Squadron, pavements and equipment journeyman was named January’s 501st CSW Everyday Hero from the 423rd Air Base Group. Stodden trained 10 squadron personnel on ice and snow equipment, he also spread 15 tons of de-icing salt during the inclement weather as part of ice and snow removal process. He supervised the installation of 10 Designated Tobacco Area's per the Air Force Instruction requirement one month early. Stodden also prepped and poured 54 meters of concrete at the RAF Alconbury Resource, Recovery and Recycling Center, improving safety for vehicles and pedestrians. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Chrissy Best)

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501st CSW Everyday Hero – 423 ABG January 2013

RAF ALCONBURY, United Kingdom - Senior Airman Skylar Stodden, 423rd Civil Engineer Squadron, pavements and equipment journeyman was named January’s 501st CSW Everyday Hero from the 423rd Air Base Group. Stodden trained 10 squadron personnel on ice and snow equipment, he also spread 15 tons of de-icing salt during the inclement weather as part of ice and snow removal process. He supervised the installation of 10 Designated Tobacco Area's per the Air Force Instruction requirement one month early. Stodden also prepped and poured 54 meters of concrete at the RAF Alconbury Resource, Recovery and Recycling Center, improving safety for vehicles and pedestrians. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Chrissy Best)

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USAFE command chaplain speaks at 501 CSW Prayer Breakfasts

RAF ALCONBURY, United Kingdom - Chap. (Col.) Cherri Wheeler, U.S. Air Forces in Europe command chaplain, speaks during the National Prayer Breakfast at RAF Alconbury Jan. 10. Wheeler was the guest speaker at multiple National Prayer Breakfasts across the 501st Combat Support Wing where she led everyone on an “investigation, using the characters of NCIS to discover the who, what, where, when, why and how of prayer.” (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Brian Stives)

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