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NATO Assistant Secretary General for Defence Policy, Planning visits 21st TSC

NATO Assistant Secretary General for Defence Policy, Planning visits 21st TSC

February 23, 2024 ×

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21 TSC NCO graduates from US Air Force Europe’s Kisling NCO Academy

21 TSC NCO graduates from US Air Force Europe’s Kisling NCO Academy

February 23, 2024 ×

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U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Ted Braxton, 406th Air Expeditionary Wing command chief, right, listens to a mission briefing from Staff Sgt. Anthony Crooms, 409th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron military working dog trainer, during his visit to Air Base 201, Niger, Jan. 27, 2024. During Braxton’s visit, he met with various units across the installation, received operations briefs and recognized top performers.  (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Rose Gudex)

406 AEW Command Chief visits AB 201

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Ted Braxton, 406th Air Expeditionary Wing command chief visited Air Base 201, Niger, Jan. 27, and met with various units, received operations briefs and recognized top performers.

February 16, 2024 ×

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OHA survey empowers KMC service members

OHA survey empowers KMC service members

An Overseas Housing Allowance and Utility Expense Survey is open from Jan. 1 to March 31 by the Department of Defense and the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness Military Compensation Policy Directorate. The survey collects data from uniformed service members stationed overseas and living […]

February 16, 2024 ×

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Lajes Field Fire Department, Spill Team come to the rescue

Lajes Field Fire Department, Spill Team come to the rescue

February 16, 2024 ×

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Reflections on farewell of a beloved pastor

Reflections on farewell of a beloved pastor

The average tenure of a Protestant Christian senior pastor in the United States is less than four years. In other words, much like professional sports coaches, ministry in the U.S. is a revolving door. The COVID-19 pandemic (2020-2022) exacerbated pastoral care and ministry and sadly, many U.S. churches closed their […]

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Lee Taylor, U.S. Department of Agriculture wildlife biologist assigned to the 406th Air Expeditionary Wing safety office, monitors the space around the airfield at Air Base 201, Niger, during a nighttime wildlife survey Jan. 17, 2024. The wildlife survey is part of the Bird/Wildlife Aircraft Strike Hazard program to monitor and deter animals that could be a threat to aircraft and the airfield environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Rose Gudex)

Flight Safety bashes Airfield hazards at AB 201

The 406th AEW Bird/Wildlife Aircraft Strike Hazard, or BASH, program works in conjunction with the U.S. Department of Agriculture to deter animal hazards from airfields to minimize potential aircraft accidents.

February 9, 2024 ×

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Commentary: A proclamation on National Black History Month

Commentary: A proclamation on National Black History Month

This National Black History Month, we celebrate the vast contributions of Black Americans to our country and recognize that Black history is American history and that Black culture, stories, and triumphs are at the core of who we are as a Nation. The soul of America is what makes us […]

February 9, 2024 ×

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Choosing your wings: Unveiling distinctions between US Air Force service paths

Choosing your wings: Unveiling distinctions between US Air Force service paths

What is the difference between an in-service recruiter and an active duty recruiter? An active duty recruiter’s job is to recruit, mainly, non-prior service members into the active duty Air Force. An in-service recruiter’s job, however, is to ensure active duty members know about their options for continued service after […]

February 9, 2024 ×

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16th Sustainment Brigade hosts ‘Knight’s Week’ to strengthen interoperability, security commitments in European Theater

16th Sustainment Brigade hosts ‘Knight’s Week’ to strengthen interoperability, security commitments in European Theater

In a significant effort to fortify relationships and create interoperability training opportunities in the European theater, the 16th Sustainment Brigade hosted a multinational company-level professional development event, “Knight’s Week.” The event took place in Rheinland-Pfalz, and brought together military representatives from the United States, Italy, Germany, Netherlands, the United Kingdom, […]

February 9, 2024 ×